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Walk Seongsu’s handmade shoe district

See where Seoul’s handmade shoes are born, guided by a global designer who started here. Meet at Seongsu Hear Jinny’s story at the spot where her journey began. Browse local shops Visit leather and heel shops usually closed to public. Step into a factory See how skilled artisans handcraft luxury shoes. Break down designs Learn how her shoes made it onto red carpets. *For guests who want to create their own flat sandals, they can join by paying an additional fee of USD 120 on-site : This will take an extra 2 hours, and guests will learn the shoemaking process and craft their own unique sandals of a unisex design (for both men and women) — You can take them home on the same day. *For guests who want to design their own dream shoes, they can join by paying an additional fee of USD 300 on-site : This will take an extra 2 hours, and guests will start by sketching their desired design, then choose from a selection of leathers, heels, and decorative materials. Based on their unique design, a master shoemaker will handcraft a one-of-a-kind pair, made just for you. This will be an unforgettable opportunity to collaborate with Korea’s top designer and artisan. Production takes 7 days, and your custom shoes will be shipped to you upon completion - Free domestic shipping / International shipping at guest’s expense

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Make your own mother-of-pearl keepsake

Apply centuries-old Korean inlay techniques to create a unique souvenir. Meet at Hwiho Craft Choose to make a hair tie, brooch, keyring, hand mirror, jewelry box, or ring. Options can be selected and upgraded on-site with an additional fee. Learn from masters Watch videos on Najeonchilgi arts and collect your piece. Start crafting Practice skills to decorate your item with mother-of-pearl.

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Craft your own Korean bonsai at Atelier Aechae

Create a miniature potted tree in a serene space, blending tradition with modern art. Study the bonsai Learn about the tree's history and cultural significance. Try bonsai styles Discover various types of trees and soil structures. Grab the tools Get to know the essential bonsai tools and put them to use. Complete your bonsai Repot and add finishing touches to your living artwork. Explore exhibitions Look around Aechae's exhibitions and art craft gift shop.

5 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Handcraft pressed flower art with celebrated plant designers

Join us to commemorate inspirations from nature! Create your own photoframe & postcard of pressed flowers with precious selections curated by our members at Slow Pharmacy! We will welcome you with a tour of our farmhouse, where we are always creating bespoke flower arrangements made to order. You will be invited to arrange a collection of our dried flowers into a postcard or frame, crafting your very own design choices. We will be delighted to assist you with any creative guidance! Your finished project will be offered a professional photoshoot to memorialize your adventure with us, before we carefully package it for your travels. We promise that your pressed flower keepsake will be a lasting personal memory of your time in Seoul. We are honored to share with you our philosophy of prescribing plants for your heart, space, and design aesthetic. *Minimum number of participants: 3 This experience requires a minimum of 3 participants to proceed. If fewer than 3 people are booked by the reservation deadline, the experience may be automatically canceled one day before the scheduled date. Thank you for your understanding!

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Perform Korean rhythms with a Seoul percussionist

Learn to play janggu and other Korean drums and explore Samulnori style. Meet at SP Studio Begin with a warm welcome and an intro to Korean percussion. Practice rhythms Explore Janggu and Samulnori patterns step by step. Build an ensemble Play as a group to develop coordination and flow. Film your finale Capture your group's debut on a video keepsake.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Dive into Seoul’s lively food and herbal medicine markets

Unlock the secrets of one of Seoul’s largest market districts: the Gyeongdong Market’s food stalls and the Yangnyeongsi district, where the true locals seek out their traditional herbal medicines and hidden treats. • Start by wandering through Yangnyeongsi, where you can experience one of Seoul’s most relaxing trends, the K-Medi Center, to learn about the history of herbal treatments and unwind by dipping your toes into a herbal footbath (or a mechanical massage in winter months). • After this moment of relaxation, get ready to dive into the bustling Gyeongdong Market, filled with rich scents and vibrant colors. I’ll share insights about essential Korean ingredients, and you’ll be able to experience seeing sesame and pepper oils being pressed first hand, and walk away with your own bottle of sesame oil. • Thread your way through the aisles where lively fruit and fish sellers might urge you to buy their goods, and then sit down at a stall to sample a proper market snack: Korean fishcake (one of Korea’s most beloved street foods)—just like you’ve seen in your favorite K-drama. By joining me on this tour, I’m sure you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the everyday life for locals in this cosmopolitan city—and if you want to pick up any of the market's most delectable souvenirs, I’m more than happy to help you converse and negotiate with merchants.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Traditional sesame oil making and food pairings in Seoul

Peek behind the scenes of a 40-year-old sesame oil mill, where you’ll get the chance to roast seeds yourself before enjoying the fragrant oils with Korean style small food. • After touring the mill and sipping tea, we’ll dive into the manufacturing process of sesame or perilla oils. You’ll even get a chance to wash and roast sesame (or perilla) seeds on your own. • In your first tasting, you’ll sample types of seeds paired with Korean ingredients. • As we shift to demonstrating the milking process, you’ll also get a chance to practice this step yourself. • We’ll then taste both sesame and perilla oils, including pairing them with more delicious food. We’ll end with another hands-on demo: Learning how to transfer the oil into glass bottles without spilling a drop. You’ll even get to take home a souvenir.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Hotel panoramic views and cafe hopping with a hotelier

Enjoy stunning views of Seoul from Lotte World Tower, South Korea’s tallest building, with me, a hospitality expert, followed by treats at some of the most charming cafes around Seokchon Lake. • Meet by the East entrance of Lotte World Tower. We'll go up to the 79th floor of the tower at Signiel, South Korea’s first luxury landmark hotel, to admire the panoramic views of the city while sharing stories about hotel and hospitality trends in Korea. • We'll stroll the trails of Seokchon Lake around Lotte World for views of the neighborhood and the best photo spot until we arrive at Seokchon Café Street. • We will stop by 3 cafés, including Old Ferry Donut, a Korean traditional café, and a hidden pastry shop only frequented by the locals. • You'll have the opportunity to taste popular doughnuts featuring flavors like Pistacchio and Crème Brûlée, sip buckwheat tea, pick up Korean Yakwa cookies as a souvenir, and savor amazing dessert fruit pies with coffee. • During our café visits, I’ll be your local friend and give you more recommendations of places to visit in Seoul. You’ll leave with spectacular photos of Seoul’s skyline, and a taste of Seoul's vibrant cafe culture!

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Hand-throw Korean tea bowls with a ceramicist

Tea culture overview Learn about Korean ceramics and handmade chawan bowls. Try the wheel I’ll cover the basics about pottery materials and tools. Shape your art Refine your own chawan bowl with the coiling technique. Add final touches Finalize the form, add surface texture, and trim the base. Take your bowl home Walk away with your one-of-a-kind piece of art. Guests will have an option to ship their personal chawan bowl internationally. Extra 40 USD (KRW 60,000) Guests who do not want international shipping can take home a handcrafted bowl already made by the host.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Hands-on bojagi workshop at a traditional hanok

Explore bojagi, the Korean art of wrapping cloth, in the serene ambiance of a traditional hanok space. During this hands-on experience, you’ll learn the cultural significance of bojagi and create your own one-of-a-kind piece to take home. • We’ll start with Korean tea and refreshments, setting the tone for a warm introduction to bojagi’s history and philosophy. • Through demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll master two traditional knot-tying techniques and packaging styles, such as double-layered and single-layered cloths with unique textures and colors. • To complete the session, we’ll photograph your finished bojagi creation against the picturesque hanok backdrop, ensuring a cherished memory of your time in Korea. Your finished bojagi artwork, wrapped around a Korean tea and ornamented with a norigae, will be a meaningful souvenir and reminder of Korea’s beautiful traditions.

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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 2450 reviews

Modeling photo tour at a palace by Chan

1. Meet Navruz at Daehan Hanbok (2nd floor) right behind exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung subway station 2. Pick Hanbok, dress up, get hairstyling (45 mins~1 hour) ***The rental fee (20,000Won per person) is paid separately on site & includes hanbok outfits, hairstyling and accessories 3. Head to the Gyeongbokgung palace to take photos (1 hour~1 hour 15 mins) 4. Return the outfits anytime by 6 pm We are ready to go above and beyond what is required to give you the best service. Feeling nervous in front of a camera? We say "don't worry!" Our photographer, Navruz will direct you on how to pose, while making you feel comfortable. *Participants Maximum 4 people (contact us for bigger groups) *Photoshoot package Public session (100,000Won per person): up to 4 people may share the session - 100+ unedited photos per person - 10 edited photos of choice per person - Chance to make friends! Private session (350,000Won in total): maximum 4 people - 200+ unedited photos in total - 20 edited photos in total - Enjoy the whole experience with your private group! Things to note: - Families with kids and proposal shoots must be booked as a private session - Most of the hanbok tops (women) are white & see-through, so white tops (round-neck, V-shaped) are advised. Turtlenecks aren't advised - Shoes: basically anything is good except for hiking, trekking shoes and very colorful sneakers

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Traditional Korean Bookbinding Experience

한국 전통 제본을 배워 하나뿐인 나만의 한국 노트를 만들어보세요 먼저 한국의 여러 한지공방에서 만든 아름다운 수제 한지들을 직접 보시게 될 거에요 한국 전통 종이인 한지가 무엇이 특별한지 소개해 드려요 한지로 만든 한국전통제본의 특징도 알려드린 후 바로 노트 만들기를 시작할거에요! 22가지의 엄선된, 한국 전통 문양이 수놓아져있는 비단이 준비되어 있어요 그 중에 마음에 드는 비단을 하나 선택하면 노트의 표지가 될 거에요 비단 표지에 어울리는 형형색색의 실도 준비되어 있어요 이 실로 비단 표지와 한지를 함께 엮을 거에요 그리고 비단 표지와 한지를 엮은 노트에 한국 전통 매듭인 노리개를 예쁘게 장식할 거에요 한지를 접고, 구멍을 뚫고, 제본을 하며 한지와 한국 공예의 아름다움을 체험해보실 수 있어요 직접 엮은 노트는 바로 가져가실 수 있도록 준비한 패키지에 포장해드려요 원하시면 한글로 적힌 자신의 이름도 함께 넣어드려요 한지로 직접 만든 노트는 어디에서도 구할 수 없는 특별한 기념품과 선물이 될거에요!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 773 reviews

K-beauty makeup class

-People around the world are well aware that Korean women are especially interested in beauty, right? Learn how to make your skin look good and younger with a Korean makeup artist in K-beauty style. -What kind of makeup style do you want to learn?? Ex) Natural makeup , Idol or celebrity makeup , Daily makeup , Party makeup -What will you learn in the class? 0. Skin care that suits your skin type for makeup 1. Applying foundation 2. Applying eyeshadow 3. Applying eyeliner and mascara 4. Drawing eyebrows 5. Highlighting and shading 6. Applying blush and lipstick - For two hours, you will learn skincare and makeup that suits you with textbook. Don't worry if you're a beginner because you're learning from the textbook in order. The artist will explain the difficult part easily. The artist shows a demonstration on one side of your face and you can practice on the other side. If there's anything wrong, the artist will fix it. After every steps, you will check the makeup changes through the lighting mirror with the artist. (Don’t forget to take selfies after makeup class ) -Everything for a makeup class is provided ( if you want you can buy the products you used in the class at studio. Save your precious time) -If you are beginner private class(1:1) is more effective than group. Please contact me on IG for more information (@_atelier_su_)

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1606 reviews

Seoul Moonlight Walking Tour With Local Historian

The best night walking tour with a local historian! Let's visit hidden gems that foreigners would not notice! Travel with Team Seouldude. We are a local Korean guides ready to make your travel more valuable :) Let's look at the cultures & social issues of local life with fantastic night views. This tour will absolutely make a great experience for you. (With a Perfect Sunset!!) We are walking up to a beautiful historical monument, Hanyang City Wall(Naksan park), which is famous for incredible night views of Seoul. More we walk up, the more lights will shine through the night of Seoul. On the top of the hill, all the scenery that Seoul wants to show you will bloom in your sight! On our way, we will be visiting Ehwa mural village, Maronie park, Seoul national university, Naksan park, and Hanyang city wall. Every single area has a unique atmosphere & stories of locals. And with a spoon of fun history, you will see Korea in a whole different view. Just bring your body in good condition. I will take you to places and give stories which foreigners would never find themselves. *For people with walking issues, it might be hard to join. Please text me in advance if you have one.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

International Language Exchange Meet up Party in Hongdae

Hello guys! This is Tyler from YNA Language Exchange in Hongdae Our YNA Language Exchange group is a conversational platform where people from around the world can exchange languages and cultures. We use themed conversation cards to pick topics with members and discuss them in English Every 40 minutes, participants change seats to ensure everyone gets the opportunity to talk with each other We are an international group where people from all countries are welcome! Make Korean friends and learn about Korean culture! Weekday Gatherings Wed & Thu: 7 pm to 9 pm Weekend Gatherings Fri & Sat: 8 pm to 10 pm Only people between the ages of 19 - 40 may join this event. We have our regular weekly meetups on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm with 30 to 40 participants. On weekends, we meet with 80 to 100 people every Friday and Saturday from 8 pm to 10 pm After the language exchange, we have an after-party at a pub with all participants, and we hope many of you will join! (Participation in the after-party is not mandatory, so feel free to head home if you prefer!)

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 906 reviews

Gangnam Tour on Youth and Society in South Korea

Discover how the younger generation of South Korea cope with the pressures of the country's economic achievements. Travel with June & Jessica who will take you to deeper layers of Korean society. We are local historian guides who can show you Koreans’ society & thoughts through modern histories Follow us through bustling streets tucked between highrise buildings. Gaze at the endless advertisements for various beauty products, luxury brands, and even plastic surgery clinics. Realize what you are seeing reflects a deep issue in Korean society. ------------------- The Korean system achieved outstanding results of development, but also left lots of challenges behind. What are making a wealthy country, Korea, into one of the unhappiest countries in the world? On your tour learn about the darker aspects of living in South Korea. Find out why Korea has such high suicide rates, a low birth rate, an intense emphasis placed on education, and the country's obsession with beauty. Gain a different perspective as you stroll the wealthy neighborhood to the tour's end point at the Han River. After the tour, you will be able to see this country in a whole different view!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1179 reviews

Carve a stone seal with a craft woman in Insadong Seoul

Hello I'm Jeongju Kim. Welcome to my seal carving workshop, where you'll discover the art of creating your own personalized stone seal. This workshop offers more than just beautiful craftsmanship—it's an opportunity to experience the meditative joy of traditional Korean seal carving. As you work with your hands, you'll find yourself relaxing into the slow, mindful rhythm of this ancient art form. I'll guide you through the entire process of creating your own seal, beginning with two distinct carving techniques. You'll learn how to handle the engraving tools properly as we practice making straight lines, circles, and other essential patterns. Then, I'll help you design your name in a style that perfectly suits its syllables and meaning. Once you've completed your design, I'll teach you how to carefully carve it into your stone. After the carving is finished, you'll experience the satisfaction of applying traditional Korean ink and making your first stamp. At last your elegant seal case will help to protect and display your seal. This creative process often helps people rediscover the deeper meaning of their names—something we sometimes forget in our busy lives. As a special touch, I'll write a calligraphy message of your choice on a card for you to take home. Your handcrafted seal will serve as a lasting reminder of your time in Seoul, far more meaningful than any thing.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 1126 reviews

Make your own perfume with perfumer at classy Hanok

You are going to make “The scent” for an hour and a half based on your own memories and images want to express. In my atelier, there are 400 ingredients will be ready for you. After having full conversation with our parfumeur, you may choose eight of the ingredients that match the scent that you want to express the most. You can try various proportions out of the total 40g capacity with your chosen eight ingredients, take your complete pleasure on your way back. Other things to note After the experience, we will provide 50ml of perfume and message card.

5 out of 5 average rating, 659 reviews

Hanbok photo sessions by Jason

Itinerary: 1. Meet the host at exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung subway station 2. Head to a Hanbok rental shop, choose and change into hanbok, and get hair styled(hair braids with accessories). (~45 mins) *[Rental is paid separately] 3. Walk to Gyeongbokgung palace (~5 mins) 4. Take photos at the palace (~1hr 15 min) 5. Exchange contact information to receive images and return to the meeting point Additional Information: -The price of the rental is about $15-20 per person and it is paid separately at the rental shop (hair styling is included with hanbok rental) -Maximum number of guests for Regular Booking is 2, so solo travelers have a chance to make a friend! -Bookings made for 2 or more guests can book a Private Group Session -For groups larger than 4, please contact the host before booking -Each guest will receive at least 80+ photos from the shoot(sent within 24hrs) and can choose 5 absolute favorites to be professionally retouched and color-graded! (4-6days) -The experience may be canceled due to weather conditions (heavy rain, typhoon, etc) -If you wear a hanbok, entry to Gyeongbokgung is free! (Please let me know if you are not renting a hanbok) Lastly, If you are nervous about posing, don’t worry! I can confidently guide you through the poses and palace. I have a lot of experiences working with guests who have never been photographed before.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

Experience mother-of-pearl craft [Korea's proud tradition]

Najeon Chilgi is one of Korea's proud traditional crafts, decorated with mother-of-pearl lacquerware, and has not lost its luster for thousands of years. It is assumed that lacquer was made around the 3rd century B.C., and the craft using mother-of-pearl started from the Three Kingdoms period. Akasani offers a workshop to make your accessories traditionally using mother-of-pearl. Since there are not many opportunities to experience traditional crafts even in Korea, it is a popular and highly satisfying course receiving great reviews and feedback in the local scene. Class happens at Namsan Twin City close to Seoul Station (it is actually connected to the station. it will be hosted in the meeting room of the building so even if you come early, I can't adjust so please come on time :) 다양한 모양의 자개와 갖가지 아이템이 준비되어 있답니다. Key Chain (30,000~40,000) Magnet (30,000~40,000) Hand Mirror (45,000) Hair Pin (30,000~35,000) Hair band (30,000) Hair clip (60,000) (2 hours session) *Price differs depending on the shape and size *the price option for booking the class covers basic item (30,000) but you can change your option with extra charge at site **Please message me for bigger group of class **Please note that, for safety reasons due to the presence of sharp classroom materials, only attendees are allowed to stay in the class. Infants and children cannot be accompanied.

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