Our Favorite Experiences in Korea (and How to Book Them on Klook)

Our Favorite Experiences in Korea with Klook (Plus How We Stay Online with Holafly)
Updated November 10, 2025 · By Steph & Pete

Our Favorite Experiences in Korea (and How to Book Them on Klook)

From Seoul’s sizzling night markets with our friend Jae to cooking in Busan with Heeyoung, taekwondo with our five-year-old, and underrated UNESCO gems—here’s the shortlist we still talk about.

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We’ve crisscrossed Korea as a family and keep coming back to a handful of experiences that just *work*: great guides, clear logistics, and food you’ll dream about later. We booked all of these on Klook for instant confirmations, simple vouchers, and English-forward instructions. Below are the exact tours we loved (with our friends Jae & Heeyoung!) and why they belong on your itinerary.

Connectivity tip: meeting points and messages are much easier with a local data plan. We use a Holafly eSIM (code STEPHANDPETE) so our phones are online as soon as we land. If you’re visiting more than Korea, Holafly’s regional plans cover multiple countries on a single eSIM—no swapping SIMs mid-trip.

Seoul Night Market Tour with Our Friend Jae

Street food is a love language in Korea, and Jae speaks it fluently. Think sizzling stalls, quick history bites, and an easy route for first-timers. It’s the perfect “hello, Seoul” evening.

Book the Seoul Night Market Tour on Klook

Busan Cooking Class with Heeyoung

Hands-on, warm, and confidence-building—even if you’ve never cooked Korean food. Heeyoung makes market-to-table feel approachable, and kids love nibbling along.

Book Heeyoung’s Cooking Class on Klook

Busan Taekwondo: Big Smiles for Little Travelers

Our five-year-old still demonstrates his kicks. The class is structured yet playful, with instructors who know how to read the room. A great rainy-day or high-energy option.

Book Taekwondo in Busan on Klook

Gyeongju from Busan: Korea’s Time Capsule

From royal tombs to serene temples, Gyeongju is an underrated day trip that makes history feel present. Comfortable transport + a guide who ties the stories together = an easy “yes.”

Stephanie Hays

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