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Seoul Private Tour - DDP(DongDaemun Design Plaza)
DDP(DongDaemun Design Plaza)
Seoul Private Tour - Korean beef served in Korean restaurant
Korean beef served in Korean restaurant
Seoul Private Tour - Kyungbokgung royal palace
Kyungbokgung royal palace
Seoul Private Tour - Seoul Tower
Seoul Tower
Seoul Private Tour - Couple of Phoenix
Couple of Phoenix
Seoul Private Tour - the eaves of roof in kyungbokgung
the eaves of roof in kyungbokgung
Seoul Private Tour - Street food
Street food
Seoul Private Tour - Kyunghoeru pavilion
Kyunghoeru pavilion
Seoul Private Tour - Ttoekbokki
Ttoekbokki
Seoul Private Tour - Van for travelers
Van for travelers
Seoul Private Tour - Van serving travelers
Van serving travelers
Seoul Private Tour - Royal guards
Royal guards
Seoul Private Tour - Throne hall
Throne hall
Seoul Private Tour - Living quarter
Living quarter
Seoul Private Tour - Gate no.2
Gate no.2
Seoul Private Tour - Bukchon hanok
Bukchon hanok
Seoul Private Tour - Pottery making
Pottery making
Seoul Private Tour - Experiencing porcelain
Experiencing porcelain
Seoul Private Tour - Jogyesa temple
Jogyesa temple
Seoul Private Tour - Seoul Tower
Seoul Tower
Seoul Private Tour - Traditional market
Traditional market
Seoul Private Tour - Trying on Hanbok
Trying on Hanbok

Essence of Seoul, 100% private Full Day Seoul City Tour

Car Tour (driving guide)
Seoul Tour Guide - Chris L.

Joined 2025

Chris L.
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Seoul
English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Chris L.)
Up to 6 people

Seoul has been the capital of Korea for over 600 years, ever since the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910).

During the Joseon Dynasty, it was known as "Hanyang", but after being liberated from Japan in 1945 following World War II, it became known as "Seoul".

The capital of the Republic of Korea, Seoul is the most popular tourist destination in the country.

There are countless sights and places to visit, such as royal palaces, traditional markets and high-end shopping districts.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Hotel and Houses in Seoul

- Free pick-up and drop-off service is available for the travelers who stay in Seoul. Any hotels or houses is in Seoul OK.

09:20 AM

Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace or Changdeokgung royal palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of the newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.



**Gyeongbokgung Palace(closed on every Tuesday) or Changdeokgung palace(Closed on every Mondays)

12:00 PM

The National Folklore Museum of Korea

The National Folk Museum of Korea is situated in the center of Seoul with the goal of becoming an educational venue where visitors can learn how Koreans lived from the past to present. The National Folk Museum of Korea investigates, researches, and acquires artifacts and various resources about the daily lives of Koreans in the past and present.

12:30 PM

Insadong street for arts & crafts and Lunch

Insa-dong, located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is a neighborhood that epitomizes traditional Korean culture and heritage. It is one of the most visited places by international tourists who are looking for an authentic experience in Korea. Along the main street, there are alleys that branch out and intertwine like a maze

01:30 PM

Jogyesa Buddhist temple

The origin of Jogyesa Temple dates back to 1910 when a Buddhist temple named Gakhwangsa was established to be combined with the central office of the Korean Buddhism which had been in Wonheungsa Temple. The establishment of Jogyesa Temple led to the movement to reform the Korean Buddhism in the modern period. Today, Jogyesa Temple is widely regarded as one of the most important Buddhist temples in Korea providing an easily accessible venue for various religious and secular gatherings.

02:30 PM

Bukchon Han-ok Village

An old residential district containing about 860 Korean traditional houses (hanok), Bukchon (“North Town”) is thus named because it is located north of Cheonggyecheon, a stream cutting across downtown Seoul. Formed on a site flanked by two of the Joseon’s royal palaces, Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, the district had been a hub of Joseon’s politics, administration and culture as it contained homes of royals, high-ranking officials and Confucian literati elites of the dynasty.

03:30 PM

Seoul Tower(N) tower or Namdaemun traditional market

Seoul (N)Tower:

Namsan Seoul Tower was the first tower-type tourism spot in Korea. The top of the tower is at almost 480m above sea level, including Namsan Mountain (243m) and the tower’s own height (236.7m), making it one of the tallest towers in the Orient. It is comprised of Seoul Tower Plaza, recently opened to public access after 40 years, and N Seoul Tower was first established as a broadcast tower to send out TV and radio signals in 1969. As of now, it has become one of the representative landmarks and multi-cultural venues in Seoul.


Namdaemun market;

Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea with over 10,000 stores that line the streets around Namdaemun (Gate), the main southern gate of the old city wall. Namdaemun Market first started under the reign of King Taejong (1367 – 1422, the third Joseon king) during the Joseon Dynasty (1392 – 1910), when the government built shops around Namdaemun and rented out the shops to traders. It boasts one of the largest distribution structures in Korea, providing local products, daily living essentials, food products, medical supplies and more to retailers and consumers across the country.

05:00 PM

Free drop off service

Take you back to your hotel or house

Ending Point

At your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Private and individual transportation via a van

Gas, toll, parking fees

Free pick up and free drop off service

What‘s not included

Entrance fee

(KRW3,000 / Gyeongbokgung Palace)

Your personal expenses

Lunch

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

* This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Important message from the supplier

I am ready to deliver tours and experience rain or shine.

Providing transit service is possible in the vicinity of Seoul,Kyounggido and even more places if you pay me the fee.

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
Seoul Tour Guide - Chris L.

Joined 2025

Chris L.
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Chris L.

Hi there! I'm Chris, and I've been a licensed tour guide since 2004.

Being in a foreign country can sometimes feel a bit daunting and overwhelming.

It's a bit of a challenge when you don't speak the language, but that's all part of the adventure! You'll have to figure out the map, get around, and manage your money. While jet lag is still lingering, you're eager to see as much as possible before your flight departs in a few days.


Relax, my friend! You'll be in the very best hands with your very own reliable tour guide in Korea! I'll be your personal tour guides, helping you plan the perfect itinerary and taking you to all the best tourist attractions Korea has to offer.


I'm a fully licensed, professional tourist guide, and I've been doing this since 2004.


In Korea, you need a special license issued by the Korean government to work as a tourist guide.

I've always had a real passion for history, tradition, and culture.

I'm so proud of my English, and I absolutely love using it to chat with guests about the history and traditions of Korea.

I absolutely love sharing my culture with them and showing them what it's like to be a true Korean.

I'm so excited to show you the best of Korea! Being local is the best way to enjoy the country, and I'm here to help you do just that.


I've been lucky enough to take countless tours myself, so I can offer you a wealth of knowledge to help you get the most out of your time here.





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