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Seoul Private Tour - The Korean War Memorial Museum
The Korean War Memorial Museum
Seoul Private Tour - Monument out-front
Monument out-front
Seoul Private Tour - Monument out-front
Monument out-front
Seoul Private Tour - The Grand Lobby
The Grand Lobby
Seoul Private Tour - Exhibits of the 1950-53 War
Exhibits of the 1950-53 War
Seoul Private Tour - The Outdoor Weaponry Lot
The Outdoor Weaponry Lot
Seoul Private Tour - The Outdoor Weaponry Lot
The Outdoor Weaponry Lot
Seoul Private Tour - Huge paintings of War in Korea
Huge paintings of War in Korea

Korean War Museum and Memorial in Central Seoul -- a good alternative to the DMZ

Art, Culture, & Historical
Seoul Tour Guide - David a. M.

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David a. M.
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I don't recommend day-trips to the DMZ -- the JSA remains off-limits due to North Korean policy, and anyway most of what you see is just barbed-wire fences and various monuments; a trip there does not give insight into North Korea nor about the 1950-53 war. The long trip driving up there & back is not worth your precious time. There is a very good alternative, which is this gigantic compound in the middle of Seoul -- a large museum of the Korean war & outdoor display of weaponry from that era.

Itinerary

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09:30 AM

Meeting Point

your hotel, or a metro subway station exit

- It is in southern downtown Seoul, the Yongsan District, near the Samgakji metro subway station.

09:30 AM

Entering Museum

we meet at hotel or elsewhere, get to the museum and walk in past the several large front monuments.

10:00 AM

Korean War Museum

We tour through the Korean War Museum and the spiritual memorial, with my detailed explanations and colorful storytelling.

12:00 PM

The Outdoor Weaponry Lot

We walk all through their amazing collection of tanks, artillery, planes and war-boats that were actually used in that era by all sides, with my commentary.

01:00 PM

Extension -- History of Warfare in Korea

If you wish to extend the tour for a small extra cost, perhaps after getting a lunch or snack, we will visit the extensive exhibit-halls of the entire History of Warfare on the Korean Peninsula, from ancient days through the 19th century.

Ending Point

Museum Exit, or back at your hotel, or a lunch/dinner site

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel meet-up, only.

there is no admission fee.

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What‘s not included

transportation fees, lunch, drinks, or other misc. purchases.

Tour Important Information

It is closed on Mondays.

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Seoul Tour Guide - David a. M.

Joined 2022

David a. M.
5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
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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

A Full Day and Then Some...

Dave is a wealth of knowledge about Korea and its history. Also about modern day Seoul. This introduction was well worth the time and money. The day was well organized and even during a difficult weather day, David got us through the city and provided good links between current day and historical.

Jeanine B.

David a. M.

Thanks Jeanine; I really enjoyed doing this with you! We had a fascinating day, despite the weather... I hope you return someday! David

David is your best option at Seul

What an extraordinary guy David is You will have an amazing time with him. He is friendly, flexible and know Korea better than the locals he is an encyclopedia David is always attentive to solve, explain and surprise you. it was our highlight in Seul.

Carlos S.

David a. M.

Thanks Carlos; I really enjoyed doing this with you! We had a fascinating day... I hope you return! David

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