This tour is personally led by Veronica Kang, the CEO of Korean Gourmet Hunters. As an expert who received direct training in traditional liquor brewing techniques and culture from a Seoul Metropolitan City Intangible Cultural Heritage Brew Master, this tour offers an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Korean traditional liquor manufacturing techniques and their history. During the tour, you will stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village and learn about the background of traditional Korean brewing culture while on your way to the Brew Master's workshop. You will also visit the artisan's workshop to sample four types of traditional liquor made solely from rice, nuruk (natural wheat yeast), and water. A Q&A session with the Brew Master will provide various insights. Afterward, you will visit the Traditional Liquor Culture Center to learn in detail about the diverse traditional liquors found in various regions of Korea. Finally, guests may choose to include a visit to a brewery restaurant as an option
2.5 Hours2 Min.EN / KR / FR
Free 48h Cancellation
All diets available
All tastings included
No tourist traps
What you’ll discover in this tour
Bukchon Hanok Village
Discover Bukchon quarter and its traditional houses, then meet a Korean liquor Master and taste homemade soju and makgeolli
Traditional Brew Master's Workshop
Take a peak into how Brew Masters work as well as have a taste test for these alcoholic drinks
Traditional Alcohol called 'Sool' Information Center
Learn more about the alcoholic drinks while taking a visit and learn the various drinks for the various regions
Optional: Visit the Brewery Resturant
If guest chose they may visit the restaurant at the end
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 "Culture & Cuisine in Korea" at CIEE (Exchange Program Students from the U.S.), Former Teacher at the Culinary & Arts of Woosong University. Follow her LinkedIn (@Veronica Tae-Ahn Kang) for more information
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
Ryan
Languages: English, KoreanGuideCulinary Art Professor
Culinary Art Professor, majored in Hotel Management, Culinary & Baking
