Shore Excursion from Incheon
Joined 2025
This is a highlight tour program in Seoul for one day when your cruise ship stay at Incheon Port.
I will pick you up at your ship. And take you to the ship after the tour. A total of 10 hours are expected.
You can choose either A) or B) course below.
A) 'Seoul Highlight Course' exploring palaces, temples, shopping streets, and traditional markets, or
B) 'DMZ(De-Militarized Zone) Course' visiting the DMZ in the world's only divided country, and North Korea's infiltration underground tunnel.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the lobby at the Port
- After your immigration completed
Gyengbokgung Palace
If you choose option A), we go to the Palace which is the main Palace of Joseon Kingdom.
I will be briefing about Korean History.
You will feel the beauty of the Palace harmonised with modernized buildings nearby at downtown Seoul.
If you want, you can rent Hanbok, Korean traditional costume and wear at the Palace. It could be a fascinating experience for you.
We will watch the performance of royal guards changing ceremony at 10:00 at the Palace.
We will pass through Gwanghwamun square which is one of the simbolic places in Seoul. You will see it through the window of car.
Insadong shopping street
During the Joseon Dynasty, there was a royal painter's office. Today, there are many shops selling paintings, calligraphy, Korean paper, traditional tea and tea ingredients, jade, crystal, rare stones, gems, and handicrafts.
You can have lunch or have tea and coffee.
If you are interested, you can also visit a nearby Buddhist temple.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You will see great view of large collection of Hanok, traditional roof tile house.
I will tell you the story about the village.
Gwangjang market
This is the 1st daily market in Korea.
There are linen/cotton/cloth shops and street foods/traditional foods shops.
Many Korean films were shooting here including Squid Game.
If we have time, we will try to visit Cheonggyecheon stream where office workers enjoy walking or taking a rest after lunch or dinner.
Leave for Incheon port
Ending Point
Incheon Port
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transpirtation with Hyundai Staria(2025)
Fuel fee
Toll fee
Parking fee
* Admission fee
- in case of Seoul tour, Palace 3,000 Korean Won per person
- in case of DMZ tour, DMZ Admission fee : 12,200Korean Won per person (in case of monorail), 9,200 Won per person (in case of walking), 4,200 Won (for Guide)
* Lunch & drink (for you & guide)
* Travelers' insurance (Please subscribe it for you by yourself. Please note that Guide shall not be responsible for your injury, damages and loss of belongings)
Tour Important Information
* In case you opt B), please let me know your passport detail (Name, Number, Birthday, Nationality) for me to book on-line to secure your tickets.
* In downtown, sometimes, parking lots are fully occupied. It would take time to park our car. Appreciate for your patience.
* The itinerary above could change in acordance with your cruise schedule.
[In case of Seoul tour]
* If Gyeongbokgung palace closes (e.g. every Tuesday), it will be substitute by other palace.
[In case of DMZ tour]
* DMZ tour closes every Monday, a weekday Holiday, Lunar New Year day and Chuseok day(Korean thanks giving day, October 6 in case of year 2025)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Andy P.
Who you travel with is as important as where you go and what you see.
Here I am for you!
I have obtained official tour guide certificate in 2018.
I appreciate a lot of good reviews and kudos directly to me or indirectly through multi-national or Korean travel agencies.
Here are some extracts from the reviews.
Quote;
"Our tour guide Andy, in south Korea was exceptional, making the experience both educational and entertaining. His in-depth knowledge about the history and culture of the area was impressive, and he shared fascinating stories that brought the sites to life. His passion for the job was extremely good, leaving us with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for Korea." ; Unquote
On this ocassion, I would like to express gratitude from my warm heart to all the travelers whom I have met.
And, more about myself, I was born and raised in Seoul. Before becoming a tour guide, I had been working in Petrochemical Industry for major Korean conglomerates for quite a long timeframe. And, for developing overseas business projects of the enterprises. I resided in Indonesia and Vietnam as an expatriate for about 9 years.
Working in an international business environment and in a big organization gave me chances to broaden my views of the world and better understand diverse perspectives, cultures, religion, economics and politics as well. And, as I like reading books, my understanding about Korean history and human beings have been deepened with time.
You will see real Korea with the unviased vision through the eyes of real Korean.
Multiple days tour is also recommended. I can organise it reflectimg your tastes!
Come and enjoy with me!
Sincerly,
Andy
*Qualification/License :
Official English interpreting tourist guide (Korea Tourism Organization)
Korean History Evaluation Test 1st Grade certificate.
Driver's license(Sedan and Van)
*Academic background :
Master degree (Business & Administration)
Bachelor's degree (engineering chemical dept.)
Reviews
Howard P.
“Seoul Guided Tour”
Andy was incredibly knowledgeable & accommodated what we wanted to see & do perfectly, but more importantly his enthusiasm energy & care he took to make sure we had a great time was second to none. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he’s a great guide & great guy. Thanks Andy for a great day in Seoul & Incheon. Howard & Heather
Andy P.
Thank you for the time sharing with me. I really enjoyed the timw with you. I Hope that you will have wonderful and unforgetable memories from your cruise trip! And, cheers all the best including your good health and happiness. Andy
Sarai T.
“A very unexpectedly great and fun time with Andy! ”
I just landed in Korea and booked with Andy 1 day before the tour. I messaged 10 other tour guides & Andy was the 2nd to respond, but with the most warm message ever. When we landed, the language barrier was so hard that a taxi driver denied us because we couldn't communicate. It made me feel defeated, and I realized how much I may need a personal translator. I requested a customizable tour where Andy could show me how to use the metro system, eat, and shop around. Andy genuinely made me feel like I was going to be taken care of. He may not know this, but he comforted me a lot with his words. Andy was also VERY flexible when it came to changing things up last minute and going with the flow in the moment. The most unexpected thing that made this trip was that I thought after a while Andy would get tired like my mom, and want to move fast, but I was wrong! I'm a 20 yr old girl who LOVES to shop. Not only was he spending HOURS with me in the shops, he's giving me ideas, and it's GIRLY things like skincare, purses, jewelry, and clothes. He also has GREAT taste! It was like I went shopping with my friend who is genuinely happy to be there & wants to help me find the best thing for my taste. It truly changed my perspective on him. I just thought he may be a guide immersed in history and culture of Korea, which is true as well - but he is also well-rounded apparently! The tour I booked with Andy was only 8 hours, but he spent the WHOLE day with us and didn't charge us at all. I truly feel as though Andy is just having a good time as well. Not only did I have a guide with me, but a friend. Andy was cracking so much jokes, and genuinely made me laugh. Me & Andy were always together, but somehow my mom would wander off and walk VERY far away from us. We both would have to aggressively scream "MOMMM!" to get her attention, but even then she could not hear us. Every time it happened, it was we made a joke about it. It was so much fun...
Andy P.
THANK you, Sarai so much for your kind review. I really enjoyed the time I spent with you and your mom. The weather was a bit cold. However, It could not block our JOURNEY. I'm so glad that you had a really fun time. I will pray for you and your family. Feel the NEW life and ENJOY the life! I will be any assistance for you anytime. Cheers for YOU and MOM. Thanks with LOVE. :)
$550/ per group
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