Gangnam Seoul (South of Hangang River in Seoul) one day tour
Joined 2025
This is the highlight to cover the business district called "Gangnam" in Seoul. Maybe you could recall the mega hit song Gangnam Style by Psy.
You will understand how Gangnam became the prestigious area in terms of education, real estate (and politics as well if you want) and economic growth. You will visit fascinating hip areas where luxuriously prestigious shops, plastic surgery clinics and observatory of 555m tower are located. For more description, refer to the itinerary below.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the lobby of your Hotel
- At the lobby where the front desk is located.
Gangnam subway station
As you can see from the subway name, this is the most symbolic place in Gangnam area. When you come out of the subway station, there is Gangnam Square, and you can see many plastic surgery hospitals around it. It is a place where many young people gather.
K-Star Road Gang Nam
Luxury brand chain stores, including the Galleria Department Store are lined along the both sides of the road. Although it is a bit old, there are K-Pop star figures, including BTS. That's why this street is also called K-Star Road.
COEX, Starfield Library, Statue of Psy's hands
Visit the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, which features the Starfield Library and the statue of singer Psy's hand. The area is home to five-star hotels, department stores, and skyscrapers.
You can have lunch here if you want.
Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple
In addition, Bongeunsa buddhist temple is to be visited which is the most popular temple in Gangnam area. On this occasion you will learn about Buddhism.
Lotte World Tower
Lotte world tower(555m) is the tallest in Korea. If you want, we can go up to the observatory floor (you need to buy tickets). This area is rather Lotte Complex where Lotte mall, Lotte department store, Lotte mart, Lotte world adventure and Lotte hotel gather together here.
Seokchon lake
Nearby residents walk, jog, and work out at Seokchon Lake. It offers beautiful scenery in all four seasons. You can see the entire Lotte World Tower from here.
Considering time spent and your next destination, our tour can be finished either here or at your Hotel.
Considering time spent and your next destination, our tour can be finished either here or at your Hotel.
Ending Point
Either your Hotel or Seokchon lake
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
* meal & drinks for you
(approx. 10,000~30,000 for lunch)
* admission fee of Lotte sky tower observatory for you and Guide
(approx. 23,000~30,000 Korean won per person)
* transportation fare for you
(approx. 15,000 KW per person in case of Bus and Subway)
Tour Important Information
We will use public transportation such as bus and subway (About 5~6 times, the cost would be about 10,000~15,000 Korean won per person).
And, we will walk about 5~6 km more or less during the tour.
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 as for my performance in the concerned tours.
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.
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.)
$450/ per group
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