Matthew A.
Busan Private Tour : Tailored Experiences for Your Group Only!
“You’re in EXCELLENT hands”
Dylan really went above and beyond for this tour and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He will drive you to all the sites in his private vehicle and is very willing to conform to your desired itinerary items. Dylan was very patient with me stopping everywhere to take photos and was happy to answer all of my questions. He even recommended some places to eat after we parted ways and when I accidentally left a souvenir I bought in his car, he called me immediately and swung back around to the hotel to hand it off to me. Dylan is an excellent tour guide who goes above and beyond. You’re in great hands with him!
Matthew A.
Gyeongbokgung,Bukchon,Gwangjang,N-SeoulTower,Hongdae
“A great introduction to Seoul & Korean History!”
Paul was excellent! Not only did we spend 8 hours touring multiple points of interest in Seoul, but he had an extensive knowledge of Korean history related to the sites we were visiting and explained everything in detail. In Gyeongbokgung Palace, for example, he really added to the experience by going through the history of the Josun Dynasty and the Confucian principles that the governed with - which lent itself to the whole aesthetic of the palace. You won't get that just wandering the grounds on your own. We went from place to place by Subway and Bus, which added to the authentic Seoul experience. Paul was happy to answer all of my questions (and I had a lot!) and was even kind enough to give me some pointers for my subsequent days in Seoul that I would be on my own without a guide. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guide!
Paul K.
(13 reviews)Thank you for your good review! Guest’s good review is the best reward and encouragement for my commitment to tour! Exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. Eventually, we can understand the beauty and value of traditional architecture consist of architectural feature, its historical significance and spirit of times. But without the basic information, tourists are just fascinated by superficial beauty of the buildings and places. Through tour, we explored Korea's unique cultural identity, focusing on architectural feature, historical significance and Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Paul K.
Jonas T.
Easy hiking (Ansan, Inwangsan, Achasan or any other)
“Spectacular views: peaceful hike with knowledgeable and easygoing guide! ”
We give Lee our highest recommendations: easygoing and knowledgeable, able to answer all the questions we had about Korea and explain in a way that was much more interesting than the usual guide does it. The hike is moderate so do wear good shoes- we’re glad we brought our hiking shoes with good grip. Ending in the quiet and cosy west village was perfect after descending from the summit. By far the best guide we had in Korea!
Lee C.
(11 reviews)Thank you very much for coming to the hiking and great review. I really appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed the mountain and the village. It was very nice to talk with you and him. I learned a lot from you during the conversation. Thank you! :-) Today, it was rainy a bit in the mountain, so it was even better we had good weather on the day. Thank you for your kindness abd everything. Enjoy your trip, and have a wonderful stay in Korea. :-)
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