Central National Museum of Korea -- with an expert professor
Joined 2022
This opened in 2005, and sustains blatant a ambition to become one of the top dozen greatest museums in the world -- and maybe it is! It covers every aspect of Korea's history. There are also some great outdoor displays, such as a garden of historic stone pagodas. I have been a guide in it 100 times, and am an expert on its displays. I can guide you around the best parts, according to your interests, offering deep commentary so that you understand everything you're looking at thoroughly.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Any hotel or prominent place.
- We can move faster or slower, as you wish. There are good cafes and restaurants inside, and a Children's Museum. This tour is set at 3 hours, but it could be anywhere from 1 to 6 hours, with prices adjusted accordingly -- just let me know if you want a custom tour with special timing.
Museum Halls
The Grand Entrance Hall and then many galleries.
Ending Point
Museum grounds -- subway & taxis available; or your hotel.
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, meet-up to start (hotel, etc)
There is no admission fee.
Local transport
Food
Tour Important Information
We can move faster or slower, as you wish. There are good cafes and restaurants inside, and a Children's Museum. This tour is set at 3 hours, but it could be anywhere from 1 to 6 hours, with prices adjusted accordingly -- just let me know if you want a custom tour with special timing.
Important message from the supplier
I do this full-time now, any day -- but only in Spring & Autumn.
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 2022
About Tour Guide David a. M.
I have been a Professor of Korean Cultural Tourism in Seoul, and a Tour-guide, Lecturer and Author on Traditional Cultural Sites, especially religious ones, on the high-end, for 25 years. Wrote the 1996-7 edition of Lonely Planet's KOREA guidebook!
Reviews
Alfonso S.
“An American professor with enormous experience ”
David has been an incredible guide for our three days we stay in Seoul, where he took us through deep experiences and teachings about this incredible nation and resilience. His vast knowledge and decades residing in Korea, has given him such acknowledge that made him become a professor and writer of several books about Korean people. Don't tho k twice to hire him as your guide in Korea.
David a. M.
Thanks for the kind words, Alfonso -- I really enjoyed showing your family around! I hope that you all return to Korea someday.... :-) David
Rocío B.
“All you need to know about Seul”
David was a perfect guide that answered all our questions about Seul. Took us to the nicest places and show us really special ones. We are glad Elle could be our guide! Thanks David.
David a. M.
I really enjoyed guiding your group, and am glad you got so much value out of these tours. I hope you return to Korea for more, someday! David
Alfonso S.
“A real American profesor in Korean culture ”
It was so incredible to find out the decades on experience and studies that David has cultivated and even published about Korea history, customs and culture, that we have had the best three days in Seoul in company of this loving living Profesor. We had such a magnificent experience and learned so many aspects of this wonderful people and their history that we are going back home with so much information and loving experiences that made this trip memorable thanks to David. You are a great guide and even more an incredible unique human being. Thank you for being who you are with us.
David a. M.
I really enjoyed guiding your group, and am glad you got so much value out of these tours. I hope you return to Korea for more, someday! David
$345/ per group
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