Korean Folk Village & Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO Heritage]
Joined 2021
Do you want to take a time machine and go back 300 years ago?
A tour to discover Korean history through time travel to the past.
And on the way back to Seoul, you can enjoy the beautiful Han River.
* This itinerary is subject to change at the request of the client.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Meeting
At hotel lobby
Korean Folk Village
At Korean Folk Village, visitors are taken back into the past, to the days of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). One of the first open-air museums in the country, Korean Folk Village lets visitors experience not only the architecture of traditional Korea but also the traditions of times gone by.
Lunch
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage]
Hwaseong is a piled-stone and brick fortress of the Joseon Dynasty that surrounds the center of Suwon City near Seoul. It was built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo for defensive purposes, to form a new political basis, and to house the remains of his father, Crown Prince Jangheon. The massive walls of the fortress, which are 5.74 km in length, enclose an area of 130 ha and follow the topography of the land.
Sebitseom Island
Sebitseom is a cultural complex built to be a landmark on the Han River in the heart of downtown Seoul, a place where you can enjoy special cultural contents at the water’s edge. It is the world’s first floating structure with buildings that can float on water.
Back to the hotel
Ending Point
At 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
- Free transportation (private car), fuel, toll, parking
- Free Photo Service
- Meals, Drinks
- All Admission Fees
- Personal Expense
- Travel Insurance
Tour Important Information
This tour includes a comfortable car ride.
Regarding the number of passengers, it can accommodate up to 7 people without luggage, but it will be very cramped.
Important message from the supplier
Please feel free to contact me for any arrangement.
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 2021
About Tour Guide Thomas K.
I am Thomas, a licensed tour guide in Seoul, Korea since 2016.
I am optimistic, easy-going and open-minded.
Before being a tour guide, I had worked at a major company as a personnel manager for almost 30 years.
I learned how to get along with people through my job experience.
Now, as a tour guide, If you let me know what you are interested in, for example, places to visit, activities to do, and food to eat. I will do my best to make everything you imagine come true.
I offer the best services; High Quality and Customized tours, Free transportation service and Free photo service.
I also guarantee a comfortable, pleasant, safe and memorable tour.
Enjoy the moment at your own pace and time in Korea, I will capture it as a photo.
Thank you
Reviews
Penny L.
“Nami Island, Railbike and Garden of Morning Calm”
What a great day we had with Thomas. Full of knowledge, organised, we did very little waiting around. He showed us how everything works and what to do. Thomas offered free photos which are amazing and ones we could not have taken ourselves. Thank you Thomas. In all we spent 3 days touring with Thomas and we would book Thomas again, he gives 200% to his customers and nothing is too much trouble. Thomas has a lot of patience as we love photography so we spent a lot of time taking photos.
Penny L.
“DMZ Tour and Paju and suspension bridge”
What a fantastic day we had with Thomas. It snowed the night before and Thomas collected us early and took us up into the hills where we had a ball taking photos. Did our tour, Thomas has lots of knowledge and we really enjoy listening to him telling us the Korea history. Having Thomas as our guide took away all the hassle of finding our way around and working out what to do. Thank you so much Thomas for a great day. You are well organised and love the hand warmers. You never know we might see you again sometime in the future.
Thomas K.
I'm glad you enjoyed the DMZ tour with me. I also appreciate the opportunity to tour with you and your husband. Luckily, it snowed early in the morning and we were able to enjoy the beautiful snow-covered scenery. I hope you make many happy memories during the rest of your time in Korea. I hope everything goes well with you and your family.
Penny L.
“Seoul city tour”
Had a great day with Thomas who showed us around. He organised a vegetarian lunch for me at a restaurant called the Mapel Tree House. Great food and for the meat eaters. Thomas has lots of knowledge, he was super organised, provided hand warmers which were a life saver in the cold. Thomas went 200% out of his way to make our day fabulous and one we will remember for a long time. Thank you Thomas you were the best guide.
$480/ per group
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