Seoul One-Day Private Tour & Free Photography Service – Capture Your Special Moments!
Joined 2021
If it’s your first time in Seoul, this full-day private tour is a great way to fall in love with the city — where old traditions and modern life come together beautifully. As you explore and enjoy the day, I’ll capture your special moments with a high-resolution camera and provide professionally edited photos after the tour. The itinerary is flexible and can be customized to match your interests. Just let me know what you’d like to see or do!
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 point: your hotel lobby - I’ll pick you up there.
Meeting
At hotel lobby
Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion
Enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature along Bugak Skyway and take in panoramic views of the entire city from Palgakjeong Pavilion — a perfect spot for your first photo stop.
Gyeongbokgung Palace & Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
Step into the heart of Korean royal history at Gyeongbokgung Palace — the first and largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty. We’ll arrive in time to watch the colorful Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (~15 minutes), then explore the palace grounds and take photos in traditional architecture settings.
National Folk Museum of Korea
Explore Korea’s everyday history at the National Folk Museum, where traditional artifacts reveal the domestic life, agriculture, and cultural beliefs of the Korean people. It’s located inside the Gyeongbokgung complex, making it a convenient and meaningful stop.
Lunch
We’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. You can choose from authentic Korean dishes or let me know your preferences — I’ll recommend something you'll love!
Bukchon Hanok Village
Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a living neighborhood where hundreds of modernized hanok (traditional-style houses) built in the mid-20th century still serve as real homes, galleries, and guesthouses. This area offers a unique blend of traditional architecture and contemporary urban life — and it’s one of the most photogenic spots in Seoul.
Insa-dong
Discover Insa-dong, a cultural street filled with antique shops, art galleries, tea houses, and street snacks. It’s the perfect place to shop for souvenirs and experience Korea’s artistic spirit.
Gwangjang Market
Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Gwangjang Market, one of Korea’s oldest and most beloved traditional markets. The bustling food alley is especially famous — try local favorites like mayak gimbap, bindaetteok, or freshly made noodles.
Namsangol Hanok Village
This village has five restored hanok (traditional Korean house) premises, a pavilion, traditional garden, performance art stage and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for both locals and tourists to take a leisure walk.
Namsan Seoul Tower
Stroll through Namsangol Hanok Village, home to five beautifully restored hanok houses set against a scenic backdrop of gardens, a pavilion, and a time capsule plaza. It's a relaxing space where tradition meets calm, perfect for both cultural insights and photos.
Back to the hotel
We’ll return to your hotel safely after a full day of exploring, tasting, and capturing unforgettable moments around Seoul.
Ending Point
Drop-off at your hotel for a comfortable finish to the day.
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
- Private guide fee
- Free private transportation (minivan), including fuel, tolls, and parking
- All admission fees included
- Complimentary professional photo service (taken with high-resolution camera)
- One bottle of mineral water per person
- Meals and drinks (except one bottle of mineral water, which is provided)
- Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, etc.)
- Travel insurance
Tour Important Information
Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed every Tuesday. On those days, the itinerary will include [Changdeokgung Palace] instead.
My minivan is ideal for 5 passengers, but if your group includes children and you are not bringing large luggage, it can accommodate up to 7 people. Please note that it may feel a bit cramped.
This tour involves moderate walking, so please wear comfortable shoes.
Let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Please provide your hotel name and address in advance for smoother pickup.
- A foldable stroller can be accommodated, but please inform in advance."
- Child car seats are not provided by default, but let me know if one is needed.
- The 4th-row seats are used when more than 6 passengers join, which may reduce legroom.
Important message from the supplier
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or special requests. I’m flexible with tour arrangements and happy to customize the itinerary based on your interests. Let’s plan a comfortable and memorable trip together!
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.
Hi, I’m Thomas — a licensed tour guide based in Seoul since 2016.
With nearly 30 years of experience as a personnel manager at a major company, I’ve learned how to understand people and provide thoughtful service. Now, as your private tour guide, I’m here to help you discover Korea your way — at your own pace and based on your interests.
Whether you're into history, culture, food, or hidden local gems, I’ll tailor your tour just for you. Simply let me know what you’d like to see, do, or eat, and I’ll take care of the rest.
ㅁ What I offer:
- Fully customized private tours
-Free transportation (van service included)
- Free professional photo service (with high-quality camera)
- Comfortable, safe, and memorable experiences
Let’s make your time in Korea unforgettable — and I’ll be there to capture it through photos you’ll treasure.
Thank you, and I look forward to meeting 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.
$430/ per group
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