Traditional Gourmet

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Location

Seoul

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Language

English, Korean

Location

Seoul

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Language

English, Korean

Why travelers loved this

4.9

•19 reviews

US$127.35 per guest

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Adult x2

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Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

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Embark on a unique culinary journey through Bukchon, where history, architecture, and food come together in a true Korean Food 101 experience. This experience highlights authentic and traditional dishes rooted in genuine Korean culinary heritage, prepared with time-honored techniques and recipes passed down through generations. Through iconic foods that represent the essence of Korean dining, you will learn the essential structure of a Korean meal — the harmony of flavors, the importance of shared dining, and the central role of rice, side dishes, and thoughtful preparation. Beyond tasting, this journey reveals how food connects to daily life, social customs, and aesthetic traditions influenced by the Joseon era. The experience concludes in a serene traditional tea house, where carefully selected Korean teas introduce the concepts of wellness, mindfulness, and balance that define Korean dining culture, leaving you with a deeper understanding of authentic Korean culinary traditions.

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A maximum of 12 people per booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Solo travelers, please contact us individually.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

Professional guide

Lunch

You can enjoy the authentic traditional Korean dishes prepared in the Traditional Korean House called 'Hanok'.

Tea and coffee

Find your tea based on Yin&Yang philosophy, tailored to your body constitution and health. Discover how traditional wellness principles guide tea selection to restore balance, harmony, and well-being.

Transportation to/from attractions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Extra Food and drinks

Gratuities

1 hour 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is a place in Seoul where many old traditional houses are located. Walking through Bukchon, you will be able to see a variety of workshops and shops built on the traditional Korean house called "Hanok". It is also naturally connected to the Korean Traditional Restaurant where you visit and taste Korean Traditional dishes at first.

Bukchon Hanok Village is a place in Seoul where many old traditional houses are located. Walking thr…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

House of Baek Inje

Built around 1900, this is a 'Hanok' building with preservation value made with the best technology of its time, and was known as the home of a powerful family at the time. It is currently managed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and due to its beautiful architecture, it is sometimes used as a filming location for K-Movies.

Built around 1900, this is a 'Hanok' building with preservation value made with the best technology…

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Yunposun-ro

The birthplace of Korea's second president, Yun Bo-seon, it is famous for being a well-built Hanok mansion that is rare in Seoul, as well as being large. Yun's granddaughter-in-law currently lives there, and it is maintained with funds from the National Trust.

The birthplace of Korea's second president, Yun Bo-seon, it is famous for being a well-built Hanok m…

Meeting Point

164-6, Seoul, South Korea, KR

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In front of the pole of Exit 1 of Anguk Station. (Subway line 3)

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Jackie_LSeptember 2023 • Viator

Valuable insights into Korean food & culture

Veronica is a food culture expert, and very willing to share her valuable insights. We had a delicious lunch and tea, visited a typical traditional house and loved all her stories. She pointed us in the direction for purchasing quality food products and I cannot wait for her fermentation recipes that she promised to send. A must do for food enthusiasts. 5+ stars!

Response from ViatorSeptember 18, 2023

Thank you for sharing your experiences with me. So glad that you enjoyed the tour. Hope you enjoy various Korean foods in your daily life. Thank you.

Jeanelle UJuly 2023 • TripAdvisor

Highly recommend!

An amazing food / walking tour in Bukchon! I went with my family (parents + sister + grandma) and they all loved it and we learned a lot!

Response from ViatorJuly 12, 2023

Thank you very much for your review. So happy that you enjoyed my tour. Say hello to your family. - Veronica -

Theresa_DJune 2023 • Viator

The tour guide was...

The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and helped five us a sense of the food and culture Of Korea! I highly recommend the tour.

Response from ViatorJune 27, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I hope that your time in Korea gave you a lot of understanding and inspiration about Korean food. Hope you come back to Korea again.

Fiona_PMay 2023 • Viator

Experience of real Korean food

A very different food tour and thoroughly enjoyable. Veronica shared some interesting into Korean, culture, food, history and eating etiquette. Lunch was an incredible array of dishes in a small restaurant serving traditional Korean food. The tea stop was again interesting in a lovely tea house. Recommend this tour to gain an insight into real Korean food.

Response from ViatorMay 01, 2023

Thank you very much for your testimonial. Hope you had a good time in Korea and would like to meet you again in Seoul. Thank you.

Delaney GApril 2023 • TripAdvisor

Amazing tour!

My husband and I had an amazing time on the tour!! I love doing food tours in new places and this exceeded expectations. Veronica was a fantastic tour guide, she’s super knowledgeable, and great to be around. For lunch we got to try lots of different Korean dishes, and learn about them as well. As a vegetarian I was worried about how many options there would be for me, but a lot of the dishes are vegetarian friendly! We then walked around bukchon hanok village and learned some history. We finish...read more

Response from ViatorApril 09, 2023

Thank you for your testimonial. So glad that you are satisfied with the tour. Hope you have a great time in Korea and see you next time. - Veronica