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Full-day Intro to Seoul and Korean History
Seoul
8 hours
This is my standard and very popular Itinerary for this ~8 hour tour: it can be adjusted for individual preferences. Its intention is to be a fascinating orientation & overview of Seoul "old & new", with introduction to who the Koreans are, and the key points of their history and customs. We can move faster and see more, or take our time and see a bit fewer sites; it's all up to your personal style. I will be telling colorful stories all along the way. You will learn so much, and in context!!
FROM$455/ per group
David a. M.
5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
UNESCO Jongmyo and Changdeokgung Walking Tour ; World Cultural Heritage Sites.
Seoul
3 hours
Jongmyo Shrine and Changdeokgung Palace, registered as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites for their outstanding universal value, authenticity and integrity, are Koreans' pride. The world's most solemn and quietest Jongmyo Shrine is always a good place to visit. Beautiful cafes and shops along Seosulla-gil, attract passers-by. Changdeokgung Palace beloved by kings, is an eco-friendly space built while maintaining the maximum natural environment.
FROM$220/ per group
Charlie C.
Gyeongbokgung,Bukchon,Gwangjang,N-SeoulTower,Hongdae
Seoul
8 hours
Exploring for Korea’s unique cultural identity! Tour features Gyeongbokgung palace - the most beautiful place and best architecture, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwangjang market, N Seoul Tower, Hongdae street. Guide share information of Korean culture that helps guest fully appreciate beauty and value of Gyeongbokgung but entire Korean traditional culture. Gyeongbokgung is the most beautiful place and must-see architecuture that represent Korea's traditional culture.
FROM$250/ per group
Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
Tracing the western influence in Korea
Seoul
3 hours
Since its opening the door to the outer world in 1876, many foreigners have visited and lived in Korea. This tour will follow their stories, why they came, who there were, what they have done.
FROM$200/ per group
Daniel Y.
Seoul Highlights Tours
Unique Local Experience With Me!
Seoul
6 hours
I've received many requests like, 'Can you recommend some hidden gems and real local places where you hang out with your friends?' So, I organized these and created a tour package! Don't worry, I've already tested it with my foreign friends, and I chose only the best options :) We are going to experience everything from history to culture!
FROM$260/ per group
Kelly O.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
Exploring the ancient side of Seoul
Seoul
7 hours
Hop on the metro to Gyeongbokgung Palace where you’ll experience the elegant royal culture and history of the Joseon Dynasty. After, make your way to the Blue House which was the official residence of South Korean Presidents. Then walk around the historical Bukchon Hanok (Korean traditional house) Village and find a beautiful and charming cafe or restaurant at Ikseondong alleys to quench your thirst. Lastly head to Myeongdong area for various Korean street foods and restaurants offerings.
FROM$299/ per group
Kane K.
Seoul Local Life and History
Seoul
3 hours
WELCOME TO SEOUL. At the forefront of fashion and technology but deeply traditional, Seoul brings together palaces, temples, avant-garde design, and mountain trails. On our tour, we will discover a fascinating mix of old and new, traditional culture with contemporary attractions.
FROM$45/ per person
Moises O.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
Full Day Best Seller Tour With Me!
Seoul
8 hours
We will experience all the most famous place in Seoul together! Let's explore all of the popular tourist spots, you will enjoy this! During the full day tour with me, you will be able to see ; - N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) or Lotte World Tower - Gyeongbokgung Palace - Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) or National Museum of Korea - Starfield Coex Mall - Namdaemun Market or Gwangjang Market
FROM$370/ per group
Kelly O.
5.00 / 5
(5 reviews)
Seoul Nature & Outdoor Tours
8 hours Hiking & Cultue tour to Bukhansan Mt
Seoul
8 hours
Exploring for Korea’s unique natural beauty! Located in the middle of downtown Seoul, Mt. Bukhansan (836.5 meters, 2,744 feet) is one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea, offering beautiful scenery and stunning views. This is one of 3 iconic natural landmarks of Seoul along with Han River and Mt. Namsan It was designated as Korea’s national park, in 1983., also is a cultural place which has long history and tradition.
FROM$350/ per group
Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
6 hours hiking tour to Bukhansan mountain
Seoul
6 hours
Bukhansan Mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea, showing the exquisite sceneries with oddly formed rocks and strangely shaped stones and stunning views of Seoul from its peaks. Located in the middle of downtown Seoul, Bukhansan mountain(836.5 meters, 2,744 feet) is one of 3 iconic natural landmarks of Seoul along with Han river and Namsan mountain. Bukhansan was designated as Korea’s national park, in Apr. 2, 1983.
FROM$270/ per group
Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
Easy hiking (Ansan, Inwangsan, Achasan or any other)
Seoul
3 hours
I love hiking! I hiked a lot of mountains in the world alone, and I've led a hiking club over 4 years. Now, I want to share this beautiful nature with foreign visitors! These are all easy trails. You can choose one of them. If you want any specific mountain, please let me know. I usually hike Ansan, Inwangsan or Achasan mountain. I don't hike fast as I love to feel trees and mountains. I'm sure once you hike with me, you'll like hiking in Korea as much as I do!
FROM$350/ per group
Lee C.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
Bukhansan National Park, easy trekking.
Seoul
6 hours
Imagine! there is beautiful national park in Seoul, how wonderful it is. Our ancestor chose the capital city by feng shui(geomancy) so we have this kind of blessing. There are many different courses in the Mt. Bukhansan, I will design by your interest and ability. Then you will just enjoy a day in the mountain like locals.
FROM$400/ per group
Kevin H.
Seoul Food & Drink Tours
Walk Korea Tours: Food Tour in Seoul
Seoul
3 hours
This tour is not only for drinking but for understanding Korean culture through food & drinks. Soju Bomb or Poktanju (or Poktan-ju. "bomb liquor") is a special word that describes a lass of beer with cup of Soju in it. I will show you how to make Poktanju and how to enjoy it. You don't need to drink if you don't like or cannot do it, but like or not drinking, you can enjoy this tour to experience the best authentic Korean food culture which will tell how the real Korea is!
FROM$250/ per group
Kevin H.
BBQ at the largest meat market in Korea - Private tour
Seoul
2 hours
Let's have a barbecue at Majang Meat Market, the largest meat market in Korea. Lots of butchers sell fresh meat from all over the country, and 60% of the all meat in Seoul is traded in this clean and modern market If you want to try the best quality Korean beef, Hanwoo, this is the place you should visit. The high quality meat is up to 30% cheaper than supermarkets. *** The meat and restaurant is NOT inclusive in the tour.
FROM$220/ per group
Lee C.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
Ultimate foodie tour - Gwangjang & Mangwon market
Seoul
4 hours
Let's take a locals' look at Seoul on this walking tour of Gwangjang Market and Mangwon market. Start with Gwangjang Market, Seoul's oldest covered market. They are famous for mung bean pancake and seaweed roll. After the food, walk along Cheonggyecheon stream where locals love to hang out and relax. Take the subway to the second market, Mangwon market. The market is famous for sweet chicken. These are the most popular food markets in Seoul, the best places to try the local food!
FROM$400/ per group
Lee C.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
Noryangjin Fish Market Tour with Evening Dinner
Seoul
2 hours
Taste the amazingly fresh seafood at the largest fish market in Seoul! Explore the market and pick out different seafood and eat them in the market's restaurant. My favorite food is shrimp in the market. The restaurant grills the shrimp and it tastes just amazing! The market handles almost 50% of the metropolitan volume and trades up to 300 tons of fishery products every day. Try new tastes in this market. You just might be surprised!
FROM$270/ per group
Lee C.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
Seoul Off the Beaten Path Tours
Buam-dong, Seoul’s Hidden Charming North Park-neighborhood
Seoul
4 hours
This is a lovely neighborhood of “Gangbuk” Seoul behind famous Mt. Bugak, with a wide variety of offerings, scenic and fascinating, but only a few “insiders” know about its very charming character. We will visit the “Sword-Washing Pavilion”, then a beautiful waterfall with a colorful Buddhist temple right next to it! We will proceed into a hidden quiet peaceful area with late-Joseon-era ruins-relics amidst great trees. Then along a high ridge with great views, and some unique cafes & others.
FROM$335/ per group
David a. M.
5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
Off the Beaten Path behind touristy on foot
Seoul
4 hours
Seoul have "Old and New", just around the corner. But lots of tourist just go through the tourristy area. Kevin will bring your every nook cranny, on foot.
FROM$300/ per group
Kevin H.
Korean History Tour with history lover
Seoul
5 hours
History tells a lots about our culture. If you love history and wanna learn more background of Korea, why don't you join this tour? We will visit museum and show you and tells you what you should know about Korea briefly in various aspects like religion, culture, art and food. You will learn a lot more than you think! Not only just Korean history, but you will also learn more about oriental cultural backgound and get to understand.
FROM$300/ per group
Yubin O.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
Seoul Unique Experience Tours
Professional Hanbok Photoshoot in Seoul
Seoul
2 hours 30 min
I am a professional photographer and I will love photographing you at beautiful places in Seoul! I suggest nice spot to take pictures or you can tell me some, too. (eg, royal palaces, in front of seoul city hall, bukchon hanok village, etc) No matter what, couple, solo, friendship, family, paparazzi photo. After we meet, I will take pictures of you (about 150-300 shots), then give you all the image files at no extra charge! Let's do it for fun and keep the memories forever.
FROM$250/ per group
Jake (jong kyu) Y.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
Private Hanbok photograph tour with local guide in Seoul
Seoul
3 hours 30 min
Dressed up like korean princess with korean traditional dress Hanbok! You can wear beautiful Hanbok for 2 hours in Palace or Hanok village and take instagramable pictures. This is one of unique experience in Korea and definitely memorable experience. Highly recommended to single tourists, couple tourists and family tourists.
FROM$250/ per group
Yubin O.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
Seoul Day Trip Tours
Seoul Shopping Tours
Seoul Tour Reviews
“A Full Day and Then Some...”
Dave is a wealth of knowledge about Korea and its history. Also about modern day Seoul. This introduction was well worth the time and money. The day was well organized and even during a difficult weather day, David got us through the city and provided good links between current day and historical.
David a. M.
Thanks Jeanine; I really enjoyed doing this with you! We had a fascinating day, despite the weather... I hope you return someday! David
Jeanine B.
5 / 5
Dec 2, 2024
Korean War Museum and Memorial in Central Seoul -- a good alternative to the DMZ
Seoul
3 hours 40 min
Dec 2, 2024
“Wealth of Knowledge”
David has a wealth of knowledge about the events leading up to the Korean War, and the war itself. I learned a great deal about something that's affected my family my entire life.
David a. M.
Thanks Jeanine; I really enjoyed doing this specialized tour with you! It's really important that we understand the Korean War in-detail, including the five key controversial turning-point decisions made by the most powerful actors... We had a fascinating morning, despite the bizarre weather... I hope you return someday! David
“David is your best option at Seul”
What an extraordinary guy David is You will have an amazing time with him. He is friendly, flexible and know Korea better than the locals he is an encyclopedia David is always attentive to solve, explain and surprise you. it was our highlight in Seul.
David a. M.
Thanks Carlos; I really enjoyed doing this with you! We had a fascinating day... I hope you return! David
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Private Tours in Seoul
Set your sights on Seoul’s soul with a local, knowledgeable tour guide steering you through the city, from the cozy Ikseon-dong to underground jazz bars.
Planning an itinerary for a city as jam-packed as Seoul can be a breeze with insider tips and experience from a local who’s spent time learning the cities intricacies.Trying to find a place to taste your first “jjukumi gui”? Maybe you’re looking for a relaxing cafe that’s tucked away from the city noise? Add both to your personalized itinerary and create the memories you’ve always wanted.
When you have the power to control your itinerary, Seoul transforms into a playground of peaceful parks, historical sites and traditional hidden gems. From Insadong district’s laid back music scene to handcrafted cocktails in Cheongdam, you get to explore each site at your own pace.