Private Full day Tour in Old Town of Seoul
Seoul is an ideal travel destination where you can immerse yourself in both its rich history and vibrant present, placing you at the heart of the latest Korean trends. Nestled among a modern buildings, you’ll find stunning palaces that boast a 600-year legacy. The city pulsates with lively K-Culture,music, beauty, fashion, and performances. I will guide you all of must-see places with my van. You will feel Seoul’s past and modern, experience Korean culture, architecture and modern technology.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- I will pick you up from your place of stay.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main palace out of 5 palaces in Seoul. It was built in 1395 and destroyed by war and restored. There are a lot of historical stories embedded in this palace. You can also see the changing of the guard ceremony.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Buckchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, dating back to the Joseon dynasty. The location of this village is in between two royal palaces, so you may think how luxurious the village is. it was luxurious but not now. now there are many small traditional houses there. they are frugal but not shabby. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, studios of craft, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses; You may have opportunity to experience and learn traditional Korean culture.
Lunch break at Insadong
Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important area where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys you will see galleries, traditional restaurants, tea houses, and cafes.
Namsan Seoul Tower and Cable car
Namsan Seoul Tower and Cable Car
N-Seoul Tower (Namsan Seoul Tower) is a landmark of Seoul and a must-visit tourist attraction for visitors to Seoul. N-Seoul Tower was the first tower type tourism spot in Korea. The 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.
Another highlight of the tower is the Namsan Cable Car. The cable car began its operation in 1962, transferring passengers from the foot of the mountain to the base of the tower.
Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. This market was the place to trade Korean traditional clothing as like hanbok and also the hot spot to vantage lovers. Now it is one of the biggest street food market. You can enjoy various kinds of food in one area.
Back to your hotel
Ending Point
Your hotel
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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,Kia Carnival), fuel, toll, parking
- Meals, Drinks
- All Admission Fees
Gyeongbokgung Palace : 3000 won/person
N Tower : 21,000 / person
Cable car : 15,000 /person
- Personal Expense
Tour Important Information
Nothing is set in stone. I can adjust itinerary to your liking at anytime.
Feel free to suggest what you'd like to see, where you'd like to go and I will do my best to accomodate.
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
About Tour Guide Don L.
Hello, l am Don, one of Seoul's most exceptional tourist guides.
I love my occupation and my customers tell me that's obvious.
I give entertaining, engaging, educational, and enlightening tours for the visitors in Seoul from all corners of globe.
I present the beauty of Seoul and hidden gems in Korea.
I can customize your tour according to your interest, so just tell me what excites you and all the rest will be my task. Your tour with me would be a once in a lifetime experience.
Reviews
Irina K.
“The best half day Seoul tour I could have ”
Don L. Was super nice and very informative, telling me stories of Korean history and modern Korean life. It was easy to discuss and arrange the tour exactly how I wanted it. Don was punctual, arrived on time and taken me to all the best places in Seoul! Yummy traditional Korean lunch was a bonus in the end of tour! Thank you Don very much, I definitely use your excellent guiding services next time I am in Seoul!
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Don L.
Thank you Irina for your kind review. It was my pleasure to serve you!!!
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