Seoul · WORKSHOPS
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The workshops worth having in Seoul book out weeks ahead. Here are the 15 standouts, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can lock one in before the dates disappear.
Shop Mangwon Market, snack on street foods, cook four Korean dishes at a local home, then eat a hanjeongsik feast with makgeolli in Seoul.
“Super good experience, enjoyed it a lot. I recommend this cooking class to anyone staying in Seoul for sure.”
Shop a Seoul market, cook 4 Korean dishes with a chef, learn phrases, and enjoy a hanjeongsik feast in a local home.
“It was engaging, fun and delicious. Our guide was perfect--enthusiastic and engaging without being overwhelming. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Seoul.”
Spend a full day at Yongpyong Ski Resort from Seoul with flexible packages, optional lessons, and guided help with gear and lift access.
“Great way to get away from the city and ski for a day! They handled everything from transit to rentals, and even helped with lift tickets.”
Seoul K-pop dance class with English instruction, pro video shooting and editing, and small-group energy in just 90 minutes. $53.
“The class was super fun! So glad we were able to reserve a booking here ❤️”
Hands-on Seoul Hansik cooking class: learn budae jjigae and haemul pajeon plus gimbap and tteokbokki, with drinks and desserts.
“This was such a great class! Jennifer is an excellent teacher and we loved everything we made, and we'll definitely make it all again. A great experience.”
Make perfume in a Seoul hanok near Daehakro: blend 500+ ingredients and take home a 50ml bottle for $49 in 90 minutes.
“The whole experience was so fun! Our instructor was so kind and patient with us as we made our scent selections. We really enjoyed this experience!”
Shop Mangwon Market and cook bulgogi, steamed egg, and kimbap with Phoebe in a cozy studio near Mangwon station.
“I had much fun! The shopping experience in the market was great, busy enough to have a wide variety of items and stalls but not so busy it was congested. After shopping, we went to the kitchen and started cooking. The variety of food Read more”
Royal Seoul cooking class in a 100-year-old hanok near Insadong. Small group with Chef Park, LA galbi, kimchi, makgeolli.
“Wow. This is a cooking class with class! Set in a stunning Hanok and only up to 6 people per class. Very exclusive and our chef was ever so friendly, accommodating, and skilled. The food was mouth watering, even cooking it myself. Of course under expert guidance. One participant hadn’t cooked and his food was still amazing. So, if you want to try your hand at cooking food made for Korean Royalty alongside a wonderful chef in a very intimate and beautiful setting, this is the place. A highlight of my month in South Korea. Wait until you feel the dinner plates Royalty (and you) eat from!💕”
Cook royal Korean dishes in a restored 100-year-old hanok with Chef Park, small-group hands-on cooking, makgeolli, and a Seoul heritage route.
“Great! Interesting and enjoyable. Good insight into Korean culture both old and modern. Lovely traditional house. Friendly, intelligent host with perfect English.”
Hands-on Korean class in Seoul: cook gimbap, tteokbokki, haemulpajeon and army stew, then enjoy a full home meal.
“This was a wonderfull cooking class! The instractor was very kind and knowledgeable, explained about the dishes, showed everyone how to make them, super easy and fun! The food was very good and we could adjust it to our preferences.”
Learn current K-pop choreography in Seoul’s Gangnam with English instructors, pro filming, and an edited video. Water included in 90 minutes.
“An absolutely fantastic experience! Teachers and staff were amazing and I had a great time! The professional filming at the end was a fun addition to an awesome dance class I highly recommend!”
Cook 6 Korean dishes in a cozy 2nd-floor studio, eat like a family, then stroll Euljiro’s hidden alleys with stories and take-home recipes.
“Jiny Chef’s cooking class was absolutely wonderful. Jiny was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about Korean cuisine. She made my whole family feel welcome and at ease throughout the class. Today we made Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Japchae, Sanjeok, Kimchi Pancake, and Soybean Stew. With the recipes she provided, I’m excited to try making them again at home. The alley tour was also impressive, and we took lots of great photos along the way. Thank you for such a meaningful experience. I highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Korea!”
Make a personalized K-scent perfume in Apgujeong, Seoul. Tea snacks, blending practice, and a 50ml signature bottle in about 2 hours.
“I learned so much about how scents are formulated with top, heart and base notes, and found it to be both educational and inspiring! I was able to craft my own unique fragrance, using a few different Korean signature scents along with other scents. It will be something that will always remind me of my travels to Seoul.”
A hands-on Korean home cooking class in Gangnam with Chef Naomi. Cook 4 popular dishes, eat together, and take leftovers home.
“It is quite easy to locate the place from Gangnam station. I was 10 minutes late for class and the host Naomi was very welcoming. I have my own set of cooking tools, the process were all hands-on. The host also introduced me to several different types of local Korean sauces and condiments and let me take photos of them for record. At the end of the session, I was treated to a hearty meal that we made during class. Noami even treated me to their seasonal fruit, the Korean melon which was so sweet and delicious. Overall, it is a wonderful experience and fantastic host”
Cook kimchi dishes near Gyeongbokgung, taste four kimchi styles, and get wine pairings led by sommelier Suyeon in a small group class.
“This kimchi cooking class was incredible! Because it was the low season, it was just my friend and I there and she still ran the class and made all 3 dishes with us! They were delicious and I feel confident in making them at home. We also learned lots about kimchi which we used to impress other guides later on in the trip. I highly recommend this class”
