Gyeongju: Private Market Tour and Authentic Korean Cooking Class

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

A traditional welcome tea will be served to begin the experience.

Explore Seongdong Market and learn how to choose fresh ingredients

Learn how to make popular Korean dishes like Kimbap and Japchae

Enjoy a hands-on experience and cook a full Korean home-style meal

Get practical recipes to recreate at home and a deeper understanding of Korean food culture

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

This is not simply a cooking class — it is an intimate cultural experience in the ancient capital of Korea. Just as Queen Seondeok, the first queen of Silla, built Cheomseongdae with wisdom and care, we welcome you with the same warmth. Begin your experience with a guided walk through Seongdong Market, a traditional local market loved by residents. As a local host, your guide will help you communicate with vendors, ask questions about unfamiliar ingredients, and understand how Koreans choose and use them in everyday cooking. If there’s any side dish or food that catches your eye, you’re welcome to buy and taste it like a local. Hosted in small groups to ensure personal attention, this experience is designed for travelers who want more than recipes — they want connection, story, and authenticity.

Sample Menu

starter

Japchae (stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables)

main

Tteokgalbi (Korean grilled marinated beef patties)

dessert

Sungnyung (traditional scorched rice soup made from the pot)

main

Kimbap with freshly cooked pot rice

main

Kimchi-jeon (crispy kimchi pancakes)

What‘s Included

Luggage keeping

Street food tasting

Photo service

Market tour

Water and tea

Meals

Options

Gyeongju: Private Market Tour and Authentic Korean Cooking Class

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best experience in Gyeongju by far! Highly recommend
Jeff O,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour around Seongdong Market was amazing, as I got to see what real Korean people buy and sell. The vibe was chill yet vibrant and colorful! Although it was my first time cooking Korean food, Eunkyo somehow managed to turn me into a decent cook! The process was so fun and got to learn more about the culture as well as the food from her. Definitely recommend it for anyone visiting Gyeongju!!
Perfect for Travelers
FOR U,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We joined the class as a family with our child, and it was such a fun and educational experience. She made everything easy to understand, even for beginners. She is the sweetest person I've ever met. My kids were so proud of the kimbap they made! It was a great way to learn about Korean food in a hands-on way. Highly recommended for families visiting Gyeongju. The class started with a traditional market tour, which made everything feel authentic and special. The kitchen was clean, cozy, and beautifully designed.