5 South Korea Tea Experiences to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Small Group Seoul Highlight Tour opt. Hanbok & Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · from $89Our pick

This 8 to 9-hour Seoul tour combines Bukchon Hanok Village, Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwangjang Market, Insadong, and N Seoul Tower. Hotel pickup, transport, palace admission, cable-car fare, and an optional tea ceremony are included. Guides such as Jiwon, Jake, Jinny, and Joey tailor the day to the group.

“Our tour guide went beyond expectation. He was so knowledgeable and made sure everyone was taken cared of especially there were senior citizens in our group”

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2.West & South Jeju: Hallasan Trail, Waterfall, Tea Field Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · from $51

Join an English-speaking local guide such as Sola, Jennifer, or Mikah for a full day across southwest Jeju. Walk easy Hallasan trails, visit waterfalls and gardens, see Songaksan’s coast, and finish with green tea at O’sulloc. Lunch is not included.

“This was a fantastic tour that gave insights into Jeju and its main sights. The guide was excellent - she spoke well and was very knowledgeable. Noticing that the other participant and I were into taking photos of scenery and nature, she made a point to show us good photo spots. Overall, the tour was very enriching. Highly recommended!”

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3.Herbal Tea Class & Korean Medicine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · from $50Best value

Meet herbal specialist Sungil Choi at his Seoul workshop for a hands-on look at 40 Korean medicinal herbs, a custom tea blend, and an introduction to Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory. Continue to the Korean Medicine Museum, with optional acupuncture, massage, foot baths, and clinic visits at extra cost.

“An amazing experience. Incredible guide who even brought me back the next day to show me more traditional treatments. Highly recommend!!”

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4.Boseong Tour : Green Tea Field, Mountain & Lake Trail (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $190

Travel privately from Gwangju with guide Veronica to Boseong’s Daehan Dawon tea fields, a Korean tea ceremony, local lunch, Haepyeong Lake, Choroo Vinegar Park, and Mt. Obongsan’s old stone cart trail.

“Although private tours are expensive, this has everything to cover and everything else is already paid for! Veronica was very nice and friendly and went above and beyond, it felt like hanging out with a new friend for the entire day. Thank you Read more”

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5.Busan: Join a Tea Ceremony & Create a Calligraphy Memento

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Spend two calm hours at Daman Cha in Busan’s Yongho-dong seaside village. Min guides a private tasting of three seasonal teas, explains Korean and Chinese tea customs, and helps you create a brush-and-ink calligraphy memento. The small group is limited to three people.

“This is a must do in Busan. Min is so knowledgeable and the exiperence was excellant. It was like a kind of meditation and then drinking delicious tea. Thank you Min. The calligraphy is fun as well.”

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