3 Wine Tours in Seoul Worth the Money

1.Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier – Finest Makgeolli (& Soju)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $40Our pick

At Sool Society, sommelier Jay and certified brewer Sam introduce you to Korean rice wines beyond the familiar green soju bottle. Taste makgeolli from small producers, hear about how it is made and its cultural roots, then browse bottles you can take home. The 80-minute session meets in a specialty shop near Hapjeong Station.

“Sam gave us a varied tasting with good stories and information. We were able to purchase goods to take home with us from Seoul. The guide speaks perfect English.”

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2.Wine & Korean BBQ, Perfect Pairing Dinner in Sinchon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Meet your host at Sinchon Station Exit 6 for a short neighborhood walk, then settle in for Korean-style meat dishes paired with wine. You’ll get a beginner-friendly wine lesson, pairing tips, and a primer on Korean drinking manners. The dinner venue varies with group size, and host Taser has led intimate outings focused on good food and easy conversation.

“This was such a nice experience! I booked it as a surprise for my mum who is visiting me in Korea. I thought we might need some conversation with others by this point in the trip… I can’t recommend this enough. There was only us and one other person on our tour. Taser was a very good host who knew a lot about the area, Sinchon and about wine. But he was also very thoughtful, and interesting and great to talk to. As was the other guest on the tour which made for a great few hours enjoying lovely food and wine, and great company. It really was something different…”

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3.Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier – Finest Makgeolli (& Soju)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 20m · from $44

In an 80-minute tasting near Hapjeong station, Korean liquor sommelier Jay and certified brewer Sam guide you through at least five Korean alcohols, with a focus on makgeolli and soju. You’ll taste bottles from across Korea and learn about makgeolli’s making and flavor differences in a small shop’s backroom.

“Do yourself a favor and book this experience! Sam was exceptional at walking us through the process of creating Makgeoli. The way he presented the different types of flavours over the course of the experience was nothing short of a masterclass.”

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