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Sample Tasting "Takju" and "Yakju" which are fermented alcohol and "Soju" which is distillation alcohol.
Sample Alcohol Tasting at Brew Master's Workshop & Dinner with Magkeolli
Workshop is well known for Soju(distillation alcohol) workshop in Bukchon area.
Sample Alcohol Tasting at Brew Master's Workshop & Dinner with Magkeolli
Traditional Brew Master's workshop Visit & Dinner with Magkeolli

Traditional Brew Master's workshop Visit & Dinner with Magkeolli

By Gastro Tour Seoul
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $201 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Gastro Tour Seoul takes adults to visit a true artisan Korean Brew Master's workshop. With food and drinks included, you'll be introduced to quality Korean alcohol like Soju(distillation alcohol), Takju(the original form liquor for Makgeolli), and Yakju(rice-brewed wine) from this local brewer. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the entire process of turning rice into Soju and Takju(Makgeolli) and you'll venture deep into the heart of Korean alcohol culture as you explore this hidden brewery known only to the true locals. 

This 2.5~3 hour-long tour will introduce you to master artisans who brew and distil according to time-honored methods. The tasting sessions are followed by a traditional homemade Korean dinner served together with bowls of Makgeolli.

This tour introduces Korean Traditional Hospitality when guests visit my place. We serve guests home-cooking meals and home-brewing together.

Activity location

  • Bukchon Cultural Center
    • 37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu
    • 03059, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 165
    • 165 Anguk-dong
    • Anguk-dong, Seoul, South Korea

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Traditional Brew Master's workshop Visit & Dinner with Magkeolli
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 5:30pm
Price details
CA $201.21 x 2 AdultsCA $402.42
Total
Price is CA $402.42
Until Wed, 12 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedUpscale local food at the Brewery Restaurant with Premium Makgeolli.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAlcoholic Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Solo travellers, please contact us individually.
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

Activity itinerary

Seoul (Pass by)
Gastro Tour Seoul curated 1 brewery and 1 traditional brewing restaurant introducing Korean Traditional Brewing Culture.
Bukchon Hanok Village (Pass by)
Bukchon Hanok Village is a place in Seoul where many old traditional houses are located. Walking through Bukchon, you will be able to see a variety of master's craft workshops and shops built on the traditional Korean house called "Hanok".
Bukchon Cultural Center
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
It is also naturally connected to the Brew Master's workshop where you can taste, learn and buy traditional alcohols. After finishing the Bukchon Walkiing tour, you will visit the workshop of the famous Korean woman brewer. Here, you will learn about the culture and basic contents of Korean traditional alcohol of two kinds of fermented rice wine called "takju(cloudy rice wine that is an original form of makgeolli)" and "yakju(cleared rice wine)." Then you can discover how to make soju from the distillation of yakju. You also can taste 4 different variations of including takju, yakju, and soju. And you also learn drink manner here.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBukchon Cultural Center
    • 37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu
    • 03059, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE165
    • 165 Anguk-dong
    • Anguk-dong, Seoul, South Korea

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