Traditional Gourmet
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(19)
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!
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.
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!
Thank you very much for your review. So happy that you enjoyed my tour. Say hello to your family. - Veronica -
The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and helped five us a sense of the food and culture Of Korea! I highly recommend the tour.
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.
Nice tour of the area. Great main meal - multiple courses and final tea stop was very filling. Lots of walking which was fine by us. Would have loved if the guide would have stopped for explanations to entire group vs the few that were by his side. We asked for him to do this but it didn’t happen. Great explanation of the foods at the stops! A few nice stops at food museum, traditional homes, etc. recommend the tour.
I'm glad you had a good time. I'll ask him to study how to be considerate of many people on group tours. Thank you so much for sharing your experience in Korea.
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.
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.
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 finished with a tea house which had great traditional Korean teas. We loved spending the day with Veronica and highly recommend!
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
The traditional Korean food experience was amazing. Veronica was so knowledgeable with explaining everything.
Thank you for your recommendation. Hope you and your family has wonderful time and good food in Korea.
I loved this tour! It was a mix of history, culture and delicious nourishing food. Veronica was absolutely delightful, easy to understand and so experienced. The lunch was amazing and so unique, not something I would have found on my own or felt comfortable going on my own as it is a hidden gem. The food was healthy and I loved it all, especially the local mountain herbs! The pace was relaxed but we got to see a lot. The little stop at the tea shop was so cute and the tea delicious. Veronica, you made the tour amazing and I loved hearing about your past work too! Lots of experience in the hospitality industry. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your testimonials. I also had a good times with you through the tour. Hope we meet again for your next trip to Seoul.
The tour was great and exceeded our expectations. The places visited were wonderful and Veronica was a fantastic guide. I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for your evaluation. See you again in Seoul.
Each place we travel to we always do a food tour. This is without doubt the best we have done. Veronica was an amazing guide , very helpful and informative. We went first to a very traditional Michelin starred restaurant. There was a multitude of truly amazing dishes , many I had never heard of . We then explored a Hanoch village and despite truly torrential rain had an excellent time . We finished in a wonderful tea therapy house . Such a perfect way to see the area . A truly memorable tour . Thanks to Veronica!
Thank you for your review and comment. Hope you and your family had a very good time when you stayed in Seoul.
