Explore Seoul and become well acquainted with Korean culture through the best food, wine, and art the city has to offer.
Kimchi is the heart and soul of Korean cuisine. In this popular experience, we’ll explore various types of kimchi and wine pairings and learn about the fermented dish and learn that the two pair exceptionally well. Your host and educator, a former wine bar owner and sommelier, will guide you through the class while you learn not only about the ingredients and dishes, but food Korean history as well.
You’ll learn about 4 different kinds of kimchi; cabbage, white kimchi, radish, and aged kimchi—and taste them as well!
Then you’ll experience hand-on cooking and learn three Korean dishes: kimchi pancake, white kimchi noodles, or radish-bacon stir-fried rice. Dishes can vary slightly due to the number of participants.
Including enjoying the three dishes you made by hand, you’ll also enjoy your host's specialty dish: aged kimchi with braised pork belly, which will be pre-made by the host, as prep time and cooking time for this dish is extremely long.
At the end of the experience, you not only know how to make a few kimchi dishes, but also which wines can make a great match.
Explore Seoul’s diverse art landscape on a captivating journey through the city’s center, north, and east areas. Discover Korean ancient art, contemporary masterpieces, remarkable architecture, and vibrant street murals, seoul fortress walls, showcasing over a millennium of artistic history.
We begin at the Leeum Museum nestled in the hills of Namsan. Marvel at a varied collection spanning centuries of Korean national art, including 36 national treasures such as landscapes, folk paintings, and Korean Celadon and Buncheong pottery.
Next, we head to Ihwa Mural Village, a vibrant neighborhood splashed with murals, alongside the city’s ancient fortress walls. Enjoy sprawling views of the city and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP).
We continue to center of Seoul, and visit the MMCA National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea’s contemporary art gallery showcasing works by modern and young artists.
We then conclude your tour with a memorable dinner at a kimchi and wine cooking studio. Savor Korean aged kimchi and braised pork and wine rounding off your artistic journey with a taste of local flavors.
Learn how to make three Korean dishes on your upcoming trip to Seoul!
Learn and taste 4 different kinds of kimchi; cabbage, white kimchi, radish, and aged kimchi, before diving into the cooking portion of the class!
Enjoy hands-on cooking as you learn learn three Korean dishes: kimchi pancake, white kimchi noodles, or radish-bacon stir-fried rice. Dishes can vary slightly due to the number of participants.
Including enjoying the three dishes you made by hand, you’ll also enjoy your host's specialty dish: aged kimchi with braised pork belly, which will be pre-made by the host, as prep time and cooking time for this dish is extremely long.
Finally, you will enjoy the fruits of your labors and enjoy a delicious, satisfying Korean meal together with the dishes you and the host made.