Seoul Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

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.

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.

Thank you so much, Liana, for your wonderful review. It was truly a great time guiding all of you. The whole day felt less like work and more like spending time with old friends, which made the experience even more special for me. I really appreciate you choosing my tour, and I’m grateful for the trust you placed in me. Hope to see you again the next time you visit Korea.