Gyeonggi Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Our Visit to Seoul with Thomas K.”

We recently spent three days in Seoul and had the pleasure of touring with Thomas. Before our trip, I shared with him the places we hoped to see, including a Seoul city tour, the DMZ, and a day trip to Suwon. From the very beginning, he was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He has a true talent for creating an itinerary that is convenient and comfortable. Day 1: Thomas guided us through a wonderful Seoul city tour that included Hanok Village, Seoul Tower, Bugak Skyway and Palgakjeong Pavilion, Gyeongbokgung Palace with the Royal Guards, the National Folk Museum of Korea, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insa dong, and Gwangjang Market. He brought the city’s rich heritage to life with stories, historical context, and insights that only a passionate local expert can offer. Day 2: He drove us to the DMZ for a full day experience, showing us major highlights such as the Odusan Unification Observatory, Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, Freedom Bridge, the U.S.–Korea War Memorial, the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Unification Village. His explanations throughout the day added depth and meaning to each site. Day 3: Thomas took us to Suwon, where we visited the Korean Folk Village, Hwaseong Fortress, and the Suwon Starfield Library. He also introduced us to fantastic local restaurants for lunch—each one outstanding. . Thomas is a professional photographer, and his photography service is included in his tours, which made the experience even more special. Throughout all three days, Thomas shared history, culture, and personal reflections that enriched every moment. He went out of his way to arrange airport pickup for us and even added a few extra sites we hoped to visit that were not originally on the itinerary. Thomas is an excellent guide—knowledgeable, patient, generous, and truly committed to giving his guests the best possible experience. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone visiting Seoul and the surrounding region.

Thomas K.

(54 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review. It was truly a pleasure spending those three days with you and sharing the history, culture, and everyday life of Korea. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tours, restaurants, and photos. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide, and I hope the photos and memories from Korea will stay with you for many years to come. Warm regards, Thomas

“DMZ private tour ”

Our private DMZ tour became one of the highlights of our trip to South Korea. Thomas was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about sharing the history and significance of the DMZ. The transport was comfortable and plenty of photos (Thomas later shared with us.) The lunch stop was excellent option. Some part of tour was a bit rushed but the DMZ is a place of great historical importance on the Korea’s past and present. I would highly recommend the private DMZ tour to anyone visiting South Korea who is interested in history, culture and geopolitics. It was an unforgettable experience and one of the memorable experiences of our holiday.

Thomas K.

(54 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a real pleasure meeting your lovely family and sharing the history of the DMZ with you. I'm delighted to hear it became one of the highlights of your trip. I wish you all the best and hope to see you again on your next visit to Korea!

“Very Educational Tour!”

Sally has a wealth of information about the history of South Korea.

Sally K.

(30 reviews)

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. It was my pleasure to share Korea's history with you, and having such great guests made the experience even more enjoyable for me! Best wishes and hope to see you again. :)