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Must-Try Korean Traditional Culture Experiences

Must-Try Korean Traditional Culture Experiences

Feel more like a local and less like a tourist with these authentic and traditional activities you won't find elsewhere but only in South Korea.

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Make Your Own Stamp in Insadong
Seoul

Make Your Own Stamp in Insadong

4.95
(116)
US$ 20.7

Create your own personalized traditional Korean stamp, which makes it a lovely keepsake to cherish your moments in Korea forever!

Traditional Knot Ornament Making Experience in Bukchon Hanok Village
Seoul

Traditional Knot Ornament Making Experience in Bukchon Hanok Village

4.74
(23)
US$ 8.3

This is your chance to learn to make your own traditional Korean knot ornaments - perfect for macrame or knot craft lovers!

Make a One of a Kind Souvenir with Korean Traditional Paper 'Hanji' in Insadong
Seoul

Make a One of a Kind Souvenir with Korean Traditional Paper 'Hanji' in Insadong

4.62
(29)
US$ 17.3

Make one-of-a-kind flower lamp or souvenir with Korean traditional paper, 'Hanji', at a more affordable price.

Seoul Kimchi Making Class near Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul

Seoul Kimchi Making Class near Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.79
(52)
US$ 31.1

Learn how to make the two most famous Korean dishes, Kimchi and Tteokbokki and try on Hanbok as well!

Draw a Korean Traditional Hanok House with Traditional Ink & Brush in Seoul
Seoul

Draw a Korean Traditional Hanok House with Traditional Ink & Brush in Seoul

5
(1)
US$ 27.7

Learn how to use traditional ink and brush and how to create different lights and shaeds using water. Then draw and paint a Korean traditional Hanok house on a hand fan.

Traditional Korean Dance Class in Seoul
Seoul

Traditional Korean Dance Class in Seoul

5
(7)
US$ 76.2

Learn traditional Korean dance moves seen in K-drama and K-pop! You'll get to learn a variety of dances and performances available.

Modern Hanbok Rental & Photoshoot at Korean Traditional House or Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul

Modern Hanbok Rental & Photoshoot at Korean Traditional House or Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.83
(78)
25% OFF
US$ 11.7US$ 13.8

Wear the beautiful Korean traditional attire Hanbok and travel back in time by taking pictures at a Hanok house or Gyeongbokgung Palace!

Acrylic Painting Class With Drinks in Jamsil, Seoul
Seoul

Acrylic Painting Class With Drinks in Jamsil, Seoul

5
(2)
US$ 34.6

Show off your drawing skills while enjoying diverse traditional Korean beverages, such as tea, Makgeolli, Soju, and more.

Korean Traditional Mother-of-Pearl Lacquerware Craft Experience in Seoul
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Korean Traditional Mother-of-Pearl Lacquerware Craft Experience in Seoul

4.88
(26)
US$ 13.8

Experience Korean traditional decorative artwork using mother-of-pearl. You'll learn Korean traditional mother-of-pearl techniques and make your own elegant souvenirs.

Make Your Own Lacquerware Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl near Gangnam Station, Seoul
Seoul

Make Your Own Lacquerware Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl near Gangnam Station, Seoul

5
(10)
US$ 24.2

Create your own masterpiece in this traditional mother-of-pearl crafts class! You'll get to learn about unique craftwork that dates back a thousand years.

Nanta (Traditional Korean Percussion) Experience in Daehak-ro, Seoul
Seoul

Nanta (Traditional Korean Percussion) Experience in Daehak-ro, Seoul

5
(6)
US$ 24.2

Blow away your stress with Nanta, the Korean style non-verbal percussion performance integrating Korean traditional rythm.

Traditional Korean Rice Wine (Makgeolli) & Cooking Class in Seoul
Book for TomorrowSeoul

Traditional Korean Rice Wine (Makgeolli) & Cooking Class in Seoul

4.88
(8)
US$ 41.5

Join this cooking class for the perfect chance to make your own Korean rice wine, Makgeolli, as well as traditional Korean dishes.

Korean Rice Cake with Sweet Bean Filling Making Experience in Seoul
Book for TomorrowSeoul

Korean Rice Cake with Sweet Bean Filling Making Experience in Seoul

4.73
(11)
US$ 45

Make bean paste rice cake decorated with Korean traditional clothes motive or crunchy rice gang jeong!

Korean Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience in Itaewon
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Korean Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience in Itaewon

US$ 90

Sip Korean tea, learn its subtle aromas, and meditate with traditional court music at this mindful tea ceremony!

Korean Calligraphy & Hanging Scroll Making Class in Insadong
Seoul

Korean Calligraphy & Hanging Scroll Making Class in Insadong

5
(2)
US$ 45

Experience traditional Korean calligraphy crafts and make a hanging scroll with your calligraphy on it.

Onggi Concert Discount Ticket: Hidden VIP Salon & Immersive K-Music Performance in Dongdaemun (+ Hanbok & Korean Traditional Instruments Experience)
Seoul

Onggi Concert Discount Ticket: Hidden VIP Salon & Immersive K-Music Performance in Dongdaemun (+ Hanbok & Korean Traditional Instruments Experience)

20% OFF
US$ 83.1US$ 103.9

Enjoy a Joseon-style performance, sip traditional tea, try on hanbok, and play traditional instruments!

Gyeonggi Gugak Center Ticket: Live Korean Music & Cultural Experience
Yongin

Gyeonggi Gugak Center Ticket: Live Korean Music & Cultural Experience

US$ 18.7

Watch a live gugak performance, sing a folk song, and try traditional Korean games at Gyeonggi Gugak Center!

Korean Traditional Musical Instrument Gayageum/Daegeum/Janggu 1 Day Class in Itaewon
Book for TomorrowSeoul

Korean Traditional Musical Instrument Gayageum/Daegeum/Janggu 1 Day Class in Itaewon

US$ 62.3

Experience Korean traditional music in Seoul with a hands-on class featuring the gayageum, daegeum, or janggu. Learn simple techniques, play traditional melodies or K-pop songs, and discover Korea's rich musical heritage.

Korean Traditional Minhwa Painting Experience in Itaewon
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Korean Traditional Minhwa Painting Experience in Itaewon

US$ 90

Create your own traditional Korean folk painting in a hands-on minhwa art class in Seoul. Learn simple painting techniques and take home a meaningful handmade souvenir inspired by Korean culture and heritage.

UNESCO Korean Traditional Fermented Jang Paste (Doenjang & Gochujang) Making Experience in Ulsan
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UNESCO Korean Traditional Fermented Jang Paste (Doenjang & Gochujang) Making Experience in Ulsan

K-HERITAGE EXTRA 35% OFF
US$ 31.1

Make traditional Doenjang and Gochujang using authentic rice nuruk fermentation, a UNESCO heritage!

Private Korean Traditional Fermented Jang Sauce/ Jang-Based Dish/ Fruit Cheong Syrup Making Experience in Ulsan
Ulsan

Private Korean Traditional Fermented Jang Sauce/ Jang-Based Dish/ Fruit Cheong Syrup Making Experience in Ulsan

5
(1)
K-HERITAGE EXTRA 35% OFF
US$ 22.8

Craft your own Korean jang, cook a fermented dish, or make fruit cheong syrup in Ulsan's countryside!

Korean Traditional Fermented Sauce Jang Experience in Itaewon: Tasting 5 Sauces & Cooking Jang-Based Dishes
Seoul

Korean Traditional Fermented Sauce Jang Experience in Itaewon: Tasting 5 Sauces & Cooking Jang-Based Dishes

5
(1)
US$ 90

Discover the heart of Korean cuisine through a hands-on jang cooking class in Seoul. Taste traditional fermented sauces, create your own blend, and cook authentic Korean dishes while learning about Korea's rich food culture.

Templestay Korea: International Seon Center (1 Day/ 2D1N)
Seoul

Templestay Korea: International Seon Center (1 Day/ 2D1N)

5
(1)
US$ 34.6

Experience the tranquility of Korean Buddhism at the International Seon Center in Seoul through Seon (Zen) meditation, mindful activities, and tea conversation with a monk.

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Korean Medicine Clinic in Busan: Acupuncture/ Chuna Manual Therapy
Book & Use TodayBusan

Korean Medicine Clinic in Busan: Acupuncture/ Chuna Manual Therapy

5
(1)
BUSAN ADD-ON DEAL: 35% OFF
US$ 79.6

Recharge with a personalized Korean medicine treatment in Busan, featuring acupuncture, Chuna therapy, or a combination of both. Conveniently located in Nampo, this clinic offers multilingual support and professional care to help relieve travel fatigue and muscle tension.

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Personalized Korean Medical Recovery Experience in Busan (Limda K-Medical Clinic)
Book for TomorrowBusan

Personalized Korean Medical Recovery Experience in Busan (Limda K-Medical Clinic)

50% OFF
US$ 38.1US$ 76.2

Find your balance with a personalized Korean medicine consultation in Busan. Receive a wellness assessment, pulse diagnosis, and tailored herbal recommendations from an English-speaking doctor, along with a take-home herbal care kit.

Traditional Korean Gold Leaf Art Painting Class in Gangnam, Seoul (+ Acrylic / Watercolor painting options)
Seoul

Traditional Korean Gold Leaf Art Painting Class in Gangnam, Seoul (+ Acrylic / Watercolor painting options)

SOLD OUT

Create your own exquisite artwork with pure gold using traditional Korean imprinting techniques!

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