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Top 15 Workshops & Classes in South Korea

41 tours  ·  from $19 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 workshops & classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul - Mangwon Market: your ingredient lesson begins on foot
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Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul

1.Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · from $91Our pick

Meet your host at Mangwon Station, explore the neighborhood market, sample street food, and learn about Korean ingredients before cooking four dishes in a local home. Sarah or Junghee leads the small-group class, then serves your food with more than 10 side dishes, dessert, and makgeolli.

“Junghee is one of the most charming people I’ve ever met in my travels. She’s fun and endlessly curious about the travel journeys of all the attendees. She made the cooking super simple, taught us lots of Korean phrases, and shared lots of details about life in Seoul. Amazing tour.”

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Seoul: Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home and Market Tour - A Local Home Instead of a Demonstration Kitchen
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Seoul: Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home and Market Tour

2.Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $98

Meet Sarah, Sara, or Junghee near Mangwon Station for a small-group market walk and home cooking class. Taste street food, learn Korean phrases, prepare bibimbap, dakgalbi, haemul-pajeon, and doenjang-jjigae, then sit down to a Hanjeongsik meal with side dishes, fruit, and rice wine.

“It was a wonderful experience! Junghee is an absolute delight and led our group the cooking process beautifully! It was a major highlight of my trip to Seoul! I highly recommend it! :-)”

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Yongpyong Ski Resort from Seoul with Optional Lesson and Packages - Getting out of Seoul at 7:30 am
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Yongpyong Ski Resort from Seoul with Optional Lesson and Packages

3.Yongpyong Ski Resort from Seoul with Optional Lesson and Packages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $99

Leave Seoul at 7:30 am for a full day at Yongpyong Ski Resort in PyeongChang. Choose transport only, a beginner package with gear and a 30-minute lesson, or a full package with ski clothing, a two-hour lesson, and lift access. Guides such as Gogo and Alex can help with rentals and basic instruction.

“Alex was a great instructor. We had a wonderful time :) we did the basic package which was sufficient”

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Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market - Meeting Phoebe near Mangwon Station
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Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market

4.Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $91

Meet Phoebe, also known as Sunghyun, near Mangwon Station for a three-hour food experience. Shop for ingredients at Mangwon Market, learn to prepare bulgogi, gyeran-jjim, and kimbap, then eat together in a cozy studio. Groups are limited to eight people, and beginners are welcome.

“Sunghyun (who goes by Phoebe) started the business that offers this experience about 6 months ago and, wow, what an awesome experience she provides! We started with a tour of the near by traditional Mangwon Market including food Read more”

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Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan - Cooking bibimbap, seaweed soup, and Korean pancakes
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Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan

5.Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $100

At Bapsang in Haeundae, Min guides you through Korean cooking at your own station. You’ll wear a traditional apron, sample Korean sauces, prepare dishes such as bibimbap, seaweed soup, and chive pancake, then eat your meal at a floor-style bapsang table with tea and dessert. The menu can change by date.

“My daughter and I had a wonderful time with Min and her cooking class-- We learned so much about Korean culture and cuisine and we met some wonderful people in the class. Min was kind, informative, gracious and super cool. She was so kind to my daughter on her 24th birthday! It was a great day!!”

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Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok - Chef Park keeps the lesson friendly and clear
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Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok

6.Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $98

Join Chef Park, also known as Ricky, in a restored 100-year-old hanok near Seoul’s historic center. In a small group of up to six, you’ll prepare LA galbi, fresh kimchi, haemul pajeon, and tangpyeongchae, then eat your meal on traditional bangjja bronzeware with makgeolli and Korean sweets.

“It was a great experience would recommend to everyone! Park was leading the experience he was really informative and fun! The food tasted fantastic. 12/10 experience.”

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Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour - Starting at Seomyeon and entering Bujeon Market
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Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour

7.Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $95

Meet Suyang Chang near Seomyeon, explore Bujeon Market, choose two Korean side dishes plus one stew or soup, and cook them in his kitchen. The five-hour class can be adapted for vegetarians, vegans, and dietary requests. You eat what you make, receive recipes, and return to the meeting point.

“The tour coordinator is so sweet! Took the time to educate us on Korean culture and language. I would definitely recommend this experience and would especially recommend the braised tofu with spicy sauce! My friend and I thought it was time well spent!”

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Seoul : Taste of Korea, Authentic Home-Style Cooking Class - Gimbap, tteokbokki, haemulpajeon, and budae jjigae
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Seoul : Taste of Korea, Authentic Home-Style Cooking Class

8.Taste of Korea, Authentic Home-Style Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $89

At Hansik Korean Cooking Class in Jongno, Jennifer guides you through gimbap, tteokbokki, haemulpajeon, and budae jjigae. Morning and evening sessions last about three hours, with a full meal, Korean drinks, snacks, dessert, and digital recipes. The class welcomes families and can adapt dishes for dietary needs.

“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.”

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Busan: Small-Group Traditional Korean Food Cooking Class - The welcome drink and first taste of Korean flavor
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Busan: Small-Group Traditional Korean Food Cooking Class

9.Small-Group Traditional Korean Food Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

In a small English and Korean cooking class near Haeundae Beach, Min or Kim guides you through Korean sauces, bibimbap, and other home-style dishes using seasonal ingredients. You cook, eat at a traditional bapsang table, taste tea and dessert, and take home recipes, a certificate, and a small gift.

“I recently took a cooking class with Min, and it was an incredible experience! Min was easy to understand and spoke English very well, making the class enjoyable and accessible. The food we prepared was absolutely amazing—full of flavor and authentic. Min also went above and beyond by offering great advice on what to see and do around Busan, which was a fantastic bonus. I highly recommend her class to anyone looking for a fun and delicious way to learn about Korean cuisine while exploring the local area!”

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Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour - Starting at 10:00 a.m. in Seo-gu
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Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour

10.Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $109

Join English-speaking chef Heeyoung for a four-hour Busan cooking class built around local seafood and Korean food customs. You will prepare several dishes, eat your meal with rice wine, take part in a tea ceremony, and walk through Bupyeong Kkangtong Market with help understanding ingredients and local food traditions.

“This was a wonderful experience with a great host! If you would like to dive into traditional SK culture, I can only recommend this cooking class!”

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K-pop Dance Class in Seoul (Incl. video shooting & editing) - Why the video adds real value
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K-pop Dance Class in Seoul (Incl. video shooting & editing)

11.K-pop Dance Class in Seoul (Incl. video shooting & editing)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $54

Spend 90 minutes in Gangnam learning a current K-pop routine with an active dancer or choreographer. Open classes run in English, while private sessions offer more song and schedule choice. You will warm up, practise, film your routine, and receive an edited video, usually within 7 to 10 days.

“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!”

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Traditional Korean 6-Dish Cooking Class + Hidden Alley Tour Seoul - Tea, food culture, and the meaning of color
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Traditional Korean 6-Dish Cooking Class + Hidden Alley Tour Seoul

12.Traditional Korean 6-Dish Cooking Class + Hidden Alley Tour Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $85

Meet chef Jiny at a traditional-modern studio near Chungmu-ro for tea, cultural stories, and hands-on cooking. You’ll prepare hot stone bibimbap, bulgogi, japchae, doenjang-jjigae, kimchi pancakes, and vegetable skewers, then eat together before walking Euljiro’s lesser-known lanes. Recipes, photos, drinks, snacks, and a small souvenir are included.

“I had the absolute pleasure of attending Jiny’s cooking class and it was thee highlights of my Seoul trip especially as a foodie! Not only is Jiny so knowledgeable and proud of the food she creates, she made the class fun from start to finish. Read more”

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Korean Home Style Cooking Class in Gangnam Seoul - Chef Naomi’s Private, Hands-On Format
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Korean Home Style Cooking Class in Gangnam Seoul

13.Korean Home Style Cooking Class in Gangnam Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $85

Join Chef Naomi in Gangnam for a 2.5-hour private Korean cooking class. You will prepare four popular home-style dishes with your own pan and knife, then sit down to eat what you made. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, pork-free, and alcohol-free needs can be accommodated when noted at booking.

“Excellent introduction to Korean Cooking. Naomi was well prepared, patient and explained things very well. The food tasted nice and we were given take away boxes because it was quite a lot.”

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Make your K-scent perfume: Modern oneday class in Seoul - Learning top, heart, and base notes
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Make your K-scent perfume: Modern oneday class in Seoul

14.Make your K-scent perfume: Modern oneday class in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $96

At Casamu in Seoul’s Apgujeong district, you’ll learn perfume basics, sample Korean accords, and blend three trial scents before creating a 50ml fragrance of your own. Instructor Henny and the small team guide you through top, heart, and base notes, with Korean tea, sweets, a 10ml travel bottle, and gift packaging included.

“This was my second time in Seoul and after a bunch of friends recommended this, I had to do it with my dad while he was with me. It was a very cool experience that allowed for you to create your own perfume in a way that was appealing to your own style. Not only were there just your simple scents, but there were also Korean scents, allowing for you to mix the wonders of Korea alongside your everyday scents. I would highly recommend this for anyone who just wants to have a chill, relaxing experience and learn about perfume!”

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Traditional Soju Class and Makgeolli Tasting in Seoul - Starting with fresh makgeolli
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Traditional Soju Class and Makgeolli Tasting in Seoul

15.Traditional Soju Class and Makgeolli Tasting in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $66

At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul, Joe leads a 90-minute tasting of fresh makgeolli, 10 premium sojus, traditional styles, commercial versions, light snacks, and cocktails. The small group format makes this a friendly, hands-on introduction to Korean alcohol, with time to ask questions and buy a bottle before leaving.

“Great and informative class! The Makgeoli is fantastic and I will be looking for it during the rest of my stay in Korea.”

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