Korean Wellness tour is a half-day cultural and culinary experience in the heart of the Korea’s main traditional medicine district. Explore a 600-year-old Medicine Market, discover Korean herbal medicine from Joseon times to modern wellness, stroll through the vibrant Gyeongdong Market, and enjoy a nourishing and healthy local lunch. The tour ends with a calming tea ritual featuring medicinal herbs, offering a moment of rest and reflection. This experience blends history, food, and well-being, connecting everyday Korean life with traditional herbal knowledge.
3 Hours2 Min.EN / KR / FR
Free 48h Cancellation
All diets available
All tastings included
No tourist traps
What you’ll discover in this tour
Introduction of the Medicine Market
Historical background of the Medicine Market
Korean Medicine Center & Wellness Experience
Visit of the Korean Medicine Center & Wellness Experience: either Herbal Eye Bag, or Foot Bath with Herbal salts
Gyeongdong Market
Guided walk through selected sections of the market: discover healthy traditional foods as namul, jang, etc.
Healthy Lunch
Samgyetang or Jeonju-style Baekban featuring Kimchi-jjigae or Cheonggukjang
Closing Ritual - Medicinal Tea
Seated tea experience in a calm, intimate setting, featuring Ssanghwacha Tea or Omija Tea
Dietary Requirements
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.
We can accommodate vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free needs.
Languages: English, KoreanFood ExpertKorean History
Food Expert, Currently Teaching 'Cuisine & Culture in Korea"in CIEE(Exchange Program Students from US), Former Teacher at the Culinary & Arts of Woosong University
Dji-Yon
2+ years experience
Languages: English, Korean, FrenchManagerKorean History
Passionate about Korean Culture, has studied Social and Cultural Anthropology at Strasbourg University and Korean Civilization at Bordeaux University
