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Learn Korean and Use It While Traveling in Seoul
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Joined 2026
Spend 1.5 hours learning essential Korean phrases, then explore central Seoul on a guided walk. Practice ordering food, using public transport, shopping, and more—real phrases you can start using right away. By the end, you’ll be able to read and use Korean confidently in just a few hours!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Jonggak Station, exit 11
- Meet at Jonggak Station, exit 11,then walk to the study café together.
Learn Hangul & Travel Expressions
Learn Korean and Hangul with my custom-made guidebook, along with practical travel tips you can use right away
Reading Korean in the Streets
Walk the streets reading Korean signs and price tags, and gain real confidence recognizing Hangeul.
Speak Korean While Shopping
Shop at stores and practice Korean—ask about sizes, colors, and all the options!
Order & Eat Like a Local
We will practice ordering food at restaurants and drinks at cafés. You will also practice counting Korea.
Wrap-up Review
Sit back in a nearby Tapgol park and enjoy a lively review of everything you’ve learned. Location may vary.
Ending Point
Insadong
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
Customized guidebook with Korean alphabets and useful expressions
Guide fee for 4 hours
Study room fee with complimentary drinks
Meals and drinks from cafes
Personal shopping expenses
Travel insurance
Tips
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a fair amount of walking—please wear comfortable shoes.
Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
You will be studying for 1.5 hours, so come prepared to learn and participate actively.
The walking route can be adjusted to include places you’d like to visit, as long as they are around the Jongno and Jonggak area.
Important message from the supplier
If you don’t see a time that works, just message me in advance and I’ll make it happen. Also, if you’d like a full private tour that’s not listed, let me know—I can create a customized Seoul tour at a similar price.
I want you to fully enjoy your time in Korea and take home unforgettable memories.
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 2026
About Tour Guide Juhee K.
Hi! I’m Juhee, a nationally certified tour guide with the heart of a teacher and a passion for sharing Korea in a meaningful way.
I have over six years of experience teaching Korean to learners from more than 20 countries, ranging from children to adults, both in the U.S. and Korea. Teaching the language naturally led me to culture and history—because once students begin to understand Korean, they always become curious about why things are done a certain way here. I’ve also taught a university summer course, “Introduction to Korean Cinema,” exploring Korean history and society through films and dramas.
That curiosity eventually brought me into tour guiding. My goal is to help visitors understand Korea through stories, context, and real-life experiences, not just facts. Thanks to my teaching background, I explain things clearly and at a comfortable pace—never rushed or overwhelming.
My tours are well-organized, interactive, and friendly. I tailor each experience to guests’ interests, introduce useful Korean expressions along the way, and connect Korea’s past with everyday life today—from royal palaces and historic sites to places locals genuinely enjoy.
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, positive, and approachable guide, I’d love to show you around Seoul. Let’s explore Korea with curiosity, clarity, and great energy.
Reviews
Andres C.
“Definitely a 10!”
Juhee has been wonderful and patient, providing any details needed to make our tours very friendly and understandable. Amazing service. Thank you!
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Juhee K.
Hi Andres! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure having you both on my tours. I hope you have an amazing rest of your trip in Korea!
Daniel B.
“Can't do better in Seoul than a tour with Juhee”
Super friendly and knowledgeable, great coffee and meal stops, classy guide!
Juhee K.
Hi Daniel! I loved touring your whole family! You guys were truely amazing and pleasure to tour. Lemme know when you are around Seoul, would love to meet you all again! Thank you!
Rafael M.
“Six Stars!”
Juhee was great before I even stepped foot in South Korea. She reached out early to ask what I had in mind so she could tailor the tour to my pace and interests. She was attentive trying to make sure what was the best possible park to visit and physically went out to scout our original location at Ichon Han River Park days in advance. When she saw active construction and no convenience stores near by, she messaged me and suggested pivoting to Banpo Han River Park instead. She reached out again to suggest moving our time slot from 2:00 PM to 4:00–8:00 PM so I wouldn't miss the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain. We were able to watch the sunset over the Han River, cooked classic convenience ramen, grabbed a beer and caught the synchronized music and light show right from the riverbank. Juhee was attentive in teaching me how to navigate the subway and remarkably considerate adjusting our experience as we moved through the park. Booking her as my guide for my first real walk through South Korea outside the airport or the hotel was one of the best decisions of my trip. Truly six-stars!
Juhee K.
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review! It was such a pleasure spending your first real day exploring Korea together. I’m so glad we could adjust the plans along the way and create such a memorable evening by the Han River. I’m especially happy you enjoyed the sunset, convenience store ramen, beer, and of course, the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain! Thank you for trusting me with your first adventure!! I hope you have many more wonderful adventures in Korea, and I’d love to see you again on your next visit!
$160/ per group
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