Seoul Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Custom, private, Seoul Highlights: History, Culture, Local Life & Scenic Views tour”

I spent a full day exploring Seoul with Thomas and had an excellent experience. He was knowledgeable about the sites we visited and, during the planning process, was very open to customizing the itinerary around my interests in Korean history, architecture and photography. Thomas was particularly flexible. On the morning of the tour, I unexpectedly needed to return to my hotel earlier than originally planned. He immediately reorganized the itinerary so that we could still make very good use of the available time. Having Thomas's private car was a major advantage and allowed us to cover Gyeongbokgung Palace, Samcheong-dong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, Naksan Park and the Seoul City Wall, Bugak Skyway and Palgakjeong Pavilion, and Ikseon-dong efficiently and comfortably. Thomas also knew some excellent photography locations, including an elevated viewpoint overlooking Gyeongbokgung and the surrounding city. After the changing-of-the-guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung, he quickly got me into the queue to have my photograph taken with the guards—a wonderful and unexpected experience. Another highlight was his suggestion that we have lunch sampling street food while exploring Gwangjang Market. The food was excellent and it was a memorable local experience. Thomas's English comprehension was good, communication was easy, his vehicle was clean and comfortable, and he readily adapted to my relatively fast walking pace while still allowing plenty of time for photography and exploration. I would particularly recommend Thomas to visitors who want to see a broad range of Seoul efficiently, appreciate the convenience of a private vehicle, and value a guide who is flexible and willing to customize the day around their interests.

Thomas K.

(55 reviews)

Dear Brian, Thank you so much for your kind review. I really enjoyed spending the day with you and showing you around Seoul. It was especially nice to share some places that matched your interests in history, architecture, and photography. I’m also glad we were able to adjust the schedule when your plans changed and still make good use of the time we had. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Korea and went home with lots of good memories — and, of course, some great photos too. Thank you again, Brian. It was a pleasure meeting you. Warm regards, Thomas

“Nice afternoon in Yeouido”

Kevin has very in-depth knowledge of the history of South Korea and how each historical event shaped the development of the country. I had the opportunity to visit Yeouido, which I hadn't yet, and Kevin walked me through the National Assembly, the financial district and the Han River through the Yeouido side, and shared his experiences of how he saw the radical transformations that part of time went through it while he worked around there. Super interesting time!

Kevin L.

(26 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It was a real pleasure spending time with you and showing you around some of Seoul’s major historical sites as well as Yeouido. I’m especially glad that you enjoyed hearing not only about Korea’s history and how historical events shaped the country, but also about how Seoul has changed over the years. Having witnessed some of those changes firsthand, it was meaningful for me to share those stories and experiences with you. I’m very glad you enjoyed the tour, and I truly appreciate your kind words. Many thanks, Kevin Lee

“Very enjoyable night going up and down the easy part of Achasan Mountain”

I didn't have any climbing experience but Hayoung paced us extremelly well. The view when we got to our planned spot was everything hoped for. And the descent was very easy as well. We then enjoyed a nice dinner at a restaurant close by the foot of the hill. It was a very enjoyable night, so much so that I hope to come back at some point soon to try climbing all the way to the top!

Hayoung Y.

(5 reviews)

Thank you for your kind review, Rafael! I was really happy to introduce you to the beautiful neighborhood where I live. I hope you've made many good memories in Korea. See you somewhere in the world next time:)