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Seoul landmark and Gangnam K-pop tour
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Joined 2024
Seoul Olympic Park, the cradle of Korean sports, is full of various sculptures and trees. Let's walk slowly and feel relaxed and at peace. Lotte World Tower, the fifth tallest tower in the world, is a landmark of Seoul. The Han River and Seoul Namsan Tower from the observatory are truly beautiful. The Starfield Library and K-pop Square in Gangnam are the pride of the Korean Wave. And, Bongeunsa Temple offers the beauty and peace of traditional Korean temples.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel
- We will pick you up from the hotel you are currently staying at. Covinient pick-up by private car.
Olympic Park
It is the cradle of Korean sports in Olympic Park, which has traces of the Hanseong Baekje period, the early capital of Seoul.
One of the poorest countries since the Korean War, Korea hosted the 1988 Olympics, which is a historic site. It houses the records of the flags and athletes of 160 countries around the world who participated in the Olympics. With a total land area of 1,447㎡, the space features the Olympic Memorial Park, Sculpture Park, Tree, Lake Park, and Mongchontoseong Fortress, which you can enjoy while walking leisurely. Let's have a cup of coffee and have fun talking at the Olympic Park cafe.
Lunch
There are many restaurants around Olympic Park. We can choose a Korean restaurant near Olympic Park or a restaurant within Olympic Park.
Lotte World Tower
If there is an Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, there is Lotte World Tower in Seoul, Korea. Lotte World Tower, which boasts a height of 555 meters, is a landmark of Seoul. The view from the observatory at 123rd floor is so beautiful. Beyond Yeouido 63 Building and Namsan Seoul Tower, it has become a new landmark of Korea. It is also a place for shopping and relaxation as it has a five-star hotel, an office, an officetel, an observatory, and a duty-free shop. The nearby Seokchon Lake makes Lotte World Tower stand out even more. You can take pictures of memories at Seoul Sky. The elevator, which reaches up to 120 floors in just one minute, boasts high-end technology. Lotte World Tower's fireworks festival, which is held every year during the New Year and major events, is so attractive.
Starfield Library and K-Pop Square
Byeolmadang (Starfield) Library is located inside Starfield COEX Mall. It is a free library with a total area of 2,800㎡ and two floors. Its unique design, with a total of 70,000 books, is catching the eyes of people around the world. The study room, where the subtle lights of the 13-meter-high book store gently wrap around the entire space, is comfortable. Take the escarator to the first floor and enjoy the view of the Sunken space on the B1 floor. Cultural events such as a writer's talk show, a poetry recitation, and a book concert with lecture music are held to meet the authors in person. Next, K-pop Plaza is a space under the outer wall of COEX Artium building that is adjacent to Samsung Station, Starfield Coex Mall, COEX Artium, and Hyundai Department Store's trade center, where an average of about 5 million people per month passes. You can see handprints of Korea's representative male and female entertainers. Also, it is fun to dance while listening to songs in front of the iconic statues of Gangnam Style, which has led the K-pop Korean Wave.
Bongeunsa Temple
In the past, Korea was most influenced by Buddhism and Confucianism. In particular, Buddhism, the state religion of the Goryeo Dynasty, was pushed by Confucianism in the Joseon Dynasty, and most temples were moved to the mountain. However, Bongeunsa Temple, located in the center of Gangnam, Seoul, was able to maintain the facility under the protection of Queen Munjeong, the king's mother. Bongeunsa Temple has become a popular spot for many poets during the late Joseon Dynasty's literary Renaissance. Now, it conveys the Buddha's teachings while maintaining the tradition of Korean Buddhism. Regardless of religion, you can feel beauty and peace given by the surrounding scenery at Bongeunsa Temple.
Hotel
I will drop you off where you're staying.
Ending Point
Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide Fee
- Private Transportation (Hyundai five-seater sedan), fuel, toll, parking
- Free Photo Service
- Lotte World Tower Admission Fee(KRW 31,000 for an adult and KRW 27,000 for a child under the age of 12)
- Meals, Drinks
- Personal Expense
- Travel Insurance
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves some walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* You can enjoy coffee and drinks at each tour venue.
* Lotte World Tower has a admission fee.
* You can get a professional guide's photo service at each tour venues.
Important message from the supplier
Service is available even at dawn or late night including pick-up and sending at Incheon International Airport.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Charlie C.
Hello, I am Charlie, a tour guide. It’s very nice to meet you!
I warmly welcome you to Korea.
Korea is a beautiful country with 5,000 years of history.
Drawing on my experience working for a Korean government agency and my expertise in Korean history and culture, I would like to introduce you to many tourist attractions, including Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province.
Join me on a journey, and let’s have a wonderful time together. Thank you very much!
Reviews
Johanna C.
“Highlight of my trip”
My granddaughter and I had a lovely day with Charlie. He was accommodating, answered any question we posed, and it was interesting to learn about the history of Korea from him. Our visit to the DMZ was a highlight of my stay in Seoul (where I was visiting my granddaughter who is studying there). Charlie went out of his way to show us a suspension bridge up in the mountains. He even shared his candy and other snacks with us. A wonderful tour.
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Charlie C.
Thank you, Johanna, November 1st was the peak of the autumn weather, when large crowds gathered at Imjingak to visit DMZ. It was a bit of a bummer, but the tour with you was so enjoyable and happy. We climbed 275 steep steps to see the Gamaksan Mountain ridge and suspension bridge. Thank you for your passion for staying with me without giving up until the end. And thank you so much for leaving a wonderful review.
Seema I.
“The best DMZ tour guide”
Charlie is an amazing tour guide and I had an absolutely fantastic time touring the DMZ with him. As a solo traveler, initially I was skeptical about going on a tour to the DMZ. I did some online research and was able to connect with Charlie from GoWithGuide. Right from the get-go, he made me feel very comfortable. He knew I had a lot of time constraints on account of prior commitments and he was able to work around these commitments and suggest me a tour that would meet my requirements. He picked me up from a pre-determined spot on the day of the tour and dropped me back at the hotel when we were done. Charlie is a walking, talking encyclopedia with a lot of information and history on South and North Korea. It was extremely fun and interesting to visit the DMZ with him. He knew all the cool spots to visit and to take pictures at. There are no pictures allowed inside of the DMZ area, we are however allowed to take pictures right outside and he knew exactly the best locations to take the pictures. We also toured the third tunnel which was built by North Korea to infiltrate the South. The entire DMZ tour was simply amazing and it was wonderful to learn all the history and the life of the people on both sides. The icing on the cake was that the day was bright and sunny and I was able to see the other side very clearly. Charlie then took me to some souvenir stores around the DMZ, so I could pick up some gifts. After we were done with the DMZ tour, we stopped by at a rest area to have some delicious Korean ramen. Charlie also bought us some Korean bread with a red bean paste ice cream filling, which is a specialty of the area. It was very tasty! We then made the drive to the Seoul area to visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace. We walked around the palace grounds and he explained to me the historical significance of the palace. In true Charlie style, he once again took some great pictures. Overall it was a fantastic day and I could not have asked for a better guide!
Charlie C.
Thank you for giving me a good review of the DMZ tour. On the day of the DMZ tour, the weather was so nice that I could see the North Korean land clearly. I was so happy to be able to tour with you. I hope to see you again another opportunity. Thank you so much.
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Karen B.
“Amazing Western Seoul Tour: A Truly Amazing Day”
Charlie is a very knowledgeable guide who explains in great detail everything you see for each stop on this tour. He allows you ample time to view each site and can answer any question you may have about the culture. Each stop was beautiful. From the serene temple visit, to the stunning Hanock village, ending with the sunset river cruise, each site was Amazing. AND Charlie made everything so beautiful and interesting with his descriptions. On my next trip to Korea, I will definitely secure him as my guide.
Charlie C.
Thank you so much for a good review about the tour. I will do my best to make my customers feel happy. It was great moments with you. I really hope to see you again.
$360/ per group
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