South Korea Private Tour Guides

Elisavet K.

5 / 5

Apr 11, 2026

Seoul: Journey through History

Apr 11, 2026

Seoul

2 days

Customized

“A two day in Seoul with Sally”

We had an amazing time in Seoul thanks to our guide, Sally! We are a group of seven people from europe and the states , old friends that travel each year to a different country! We go as a private group and always get a local Guide to help us get around , Seoul is huge you need a driver and a guide at least for the first two days ! Sally picked us from our hotel eveeyday always with a smile and help us see everything we wanted in 8 hours each day ! We are 7 so everybody sometimes has an interest in something else, we got to see cherry blossoms , the palaces , amazing neighborhoods totally diverse from each other, and thanks to her we had a very stress free! We even went shopping plus ate street food to the local markets ! sally is highly recommended!

“Unfortunately tour didn’t match our expectations ”

We booked a private tour because we wanted to discover some hidden gems in Seoul and know about non-touristy spots. During the tour, we walked through DDP, along the fortress wall, and visited a small temple with a romantic story behind it, but overall there were not many memorable highlights. Our guide was a pleasant lady, but throughout the four hours it often felt like we had to come up with questions ourselves in order to learn more about Korean culture and daily life. There was not enough information provided, and a third of the tour was spent walking in silence in rain. Since rain was expected that day, we hoped the route would be adjusted in advance, but it seemed like the guide was improvising most of the itinerary on the spot. Because of this, the tour did not feel well planned, and we spent a lot of time without a clear structure. We were really hoping to see more unique and interesting places, but unfortunately the tour did not meet our expectations, how ever tour guide was very nice as a person and it’s a pity that tour went in the wrong direction.

Jeeseon C.

(9 reviews)

Thank you for sharing this, Karina. I'm sorry the experience did not feel like what you were hoping for, and I hope you had a wonderful rest of your time in Seoul. I do want to gently clarify a few things for context. Before the tour, you specifically asked to avoid palaces and well-known tourist sites, and to experience Seoul as locals do. Every stop was chosen with that in mind and agreed upon in advance. I should also note that this is a walking tour, as clearly stated in the listing, so exploring neighborhoods and streets on foot is the nature of the experience itself. At the DDP, I walked you through the history and architecture of the building. Along the Seoul City Wall, we covered the Joseon dynasty, the North Korean refugee settlement in the area, and the evolution of housing in Seoul. At Gilsangsa Temple, I shared the story of the temple along with context on Buddhism in Korean society. You had many questions throughout the day and I was glad to answer every one. At the hanok tea house in Seongbuk-dong, I was happy to add a little extra given the weather, and we talked about daily life in Seoul and I gave you recommendations for the rest of your trip. Regarding the final stop, the water had pooled enough on the streets that crossing them meant soaked shoes, and the route to Sungkyunkwan did not align with your next plans in Seongsu. On the way to the subway I suggested stopping at a local bookshop as an alternative, though that did not work out either. I understand that was disappointing, but I would make the same decisions again under the same conditions. I always do my best to create a meaningful experience for each guest, and I appreciate you taking the time to write.

“Fabulous Day in Seoul with Jeeseon”

Jeeseon was exactly what we were hoping for in a tour guide. She tailored our sightseeing and experiences to our family. Jeeseon was knowledgeable about everything from history of Korea to K-Beauty products!

Jeeseon C.

(9 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind review. I truly enjoyed spending time with your family. It was such a pleasure guiding the 1K 3J team. I sincerely hope this trip created many great memories for the young ones in Korea. Next time you visit, we can go to a baseball game, have a picnic, and explore more local experiences together. Until we meet again, take care, and thank you again for your lovely review.