7 Seoul Beer Tours to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Jamsil Baseball Stadium Game Ticket with Dinner& Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 248 reviews · 4h 30m · from $83Our pick

Meet guides such as Alex, Jin, or Thomas near Sports Complex Station, share Korean BBQ or fried chicken, then join the singing, dancing, and cheering at a Jamsil baseball game. Your ticket, dinner, and one beer or soft drink are included.

“I had such a great time! Our guide, Thomas, made the lunch experience really special by introducing us to the tradition of Korean BBQ. He showed us not only how to enjoy the food but also how Koreans drink and share meals together, which made it feel so authentic. The BBQ itself was absolutely delicious, every bite was bursting with flavor. Afterwards, we went to the baseball game, and it was incredible! The atmosphere was electric, the fans were full of energy, and it was so much fun to be part of it. The whole experience was the perfect mix of food, culture, sports and excitement. Highly recommend this to…”

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2.Baseball Game Ticket with Dinner/Beer with the host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $77Top rated

Meet host Jin, or confirm whether Alex is leading your date, for a Korean meal and a Jamsil sports game. From April to November, expect baseball. From December to April, expect basketball. Your host handles mobile tickets, explains local customs, and helps you join the chants.

“The baseball game was lots of fun and we had decent seats in the shade near the cheering section. I wouldn't suggest this on a very hot day. Just walking from BBQ to baseball was so hot, I was a little too exhausted to enjoy the game.”

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3.Korean Chicken & Beer Night Tour with Local Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $132

Meet at Mangwon Station at 6 pm for a 3 to 4 hour food walk through one of Seoul’s best eating neighborhoods. Your guide, possibly Joe, Simon, Jeff, Hannah, or Ron, leads you to three chicken restaurants and Mangwon Market. Dinner and alcoholic drinks are included, but vegetarian options are not available.

“It was very cold that night about -19 C so I was the only tourist who made it. What a great time touring three restaurants for chicken, beer, and Soju. Love yours with locals. You learn so much more about the community you are visiting. Thanks Ron for a memorable night. 🤗🤗👍”

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4.Korean Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $150

Walk from Bukchon Hanok Village to a traditional brewery, where an artisan brewmaster explains rice alcohol and leads a tasting of soju, yakju, and makgeolli. Guides such as Veronica and Jay then take you to an Insadong restaurant for premium makgeolli and a substantial Korean meal.

“A great traditional introduction to Korean alcohol and great guide with great experiences and good food.”

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5.Craft Makgeolli Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $66Best value

Spend two hours inside Chunpoong Brewery with an English interpreter and master brewer. Learn how makgeolli ferments, taste six handcrafted varieties, compare clear and cloudy styles, and choose cheese and olives or Korean jeon with your drinks. Guides such as Ava and Kyeong Woo Kim lead the session.

“This was my 1st experience drinking Makgeolli and absolutely loved it! And the pretty lady giving me the tour was fab!”

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6.Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $80

At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul’s Ahyeon Market, brewer and Korean alcohol sommelier Joe Kim teaches you how to make traditional makgeolli. You’ll compare commercial and craft bottles, taste soju, prepare your own batch, and take home a kit that yields about 1.5 liters.

“Super informative. Definitely a great class not a demonstration. Joe was incredibly engaging and a great teacher. A lot crowded into 2 hours. Totally absorbing and very educational.”

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7.[KoreaByLocal] Authentic Seoul Night Walk and Chicken & Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $66

Join a Seoul-certified local guide, such as Teddy or Jessica, for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Cheonggyecheon Stream, Jogyesa Temple, and Gwanghwamun Square. You’ll hear stories about Korean culture, history, etiquette, and daily life, then share Korean fried chicken and one beer or Coke.

“Jessica led a very knowledgeable and interactive tour, that ended with very good chicken! I learned a lot about Seoul, and the backstories to prominent places. Jessica also introduces different aspects of Korean culture which were very exRead more”

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