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Seoul Private Custom Tour: Highlights or Hidden Gems Your Pace
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Joined 2025
Experience Seoul exactly the way you want it—fully private, flexible, and customized just for you.
The pace is entirely up to you: walk more or less, pause for tea, or spend extra time at places you love. Whether you know nothing about Seoul or already have specific interests, just tell me, I’ll design the schedule for you.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Outside the Starbucks at this address (109, Jae-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea)
- Select a pickup point when booking. If your hotel is in central Seoul, pickup can be arranged at your hotel lobby. Or your guide will be waiting outside the Starbucks at this address. This is a convenient and central meeting spot if your hotel is not listed.
Gwanghwamun Square (Pass By)
Stand between history and the present at this grand plaza, home to the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, framed by Gyeongbokgung Palace and the skyline.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Admire the largest and most iconic royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Learn its history while viewing traditional hanbok-dressed visitors and stunning architecture.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Step into Seoul's noble past in this charming neighborhood of preserved hanok houses, winding alleys, and photo-worthy views of tiled rooftops.
Insadong
Explore Seoul's cultural district filled with traditional tea houses, antique shops, art galleries, and street food like *hotteok* (sweet pancakes).
Jogyesa Temple
Visit the headquarters of Korean Buddhism's Jogye Order, featuring vibrant lanterns, ancient trees, and a peaceful atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Ending Point
This activity ends at the final location visited on your customized tour route. Your guide can help direct you to your next destination from there.
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
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Entry fees to attractions
- Food
- Transportation costs (subway, taxi, etc.)
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
Trip Consultation Policy
Trip consultation is included in the tour.
However, it will only be provided after the free cancellation period ends (7 days before the tour).
No consultation is available during the free cancellation period.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Jeeseon C.
Hi! I’m Jeeseon.
Over the past several years, I’ve been working as a licensed guide, leading travelers from around the world through palaces, temples, hanok villages, traditional markets, and Seoul’s hidden local neighborhoods. I especially enjoy introducing guests to off-the-beaten-path gems and sharing the city’s authentic local atmosphere. Many of my guests say it feels like exploring the city with a thoughtful local friend.
I design every tour with care, balancing history, culture, and everyday life, so each guest can experience Seoul in a personal and memorable way. Guiding is more than a job to me, it’s a way to connect people with the heart of Korea.
My tours are ideal for curious travelers who want more than just sightseeing. I specialize in:
Korean history and culture storytelling
Practical Hangul learning experiences
Hidden gem exploration for repeat travelers
An orientation tour for first-time travelers to Korea with a Hangul learning session
Reviews
Shana D.
“Wonderful exploration of Seoul”
Jeeseon was wonderful from beginning to end. She was there to pick me up and drop me off and navigate through the transportation system. Jeeseon shared her knowledge and experience, and I enjoyed learning about Seoul through visiting the temple and palace. She was willing to answer questions thoroughly and was fun to get to know. I wanted someone who would be easy to be around and knowledgeable about the history and culture and I got that! Jeeseon was a delightful tour guide, highly recommended!
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Jeeseon C.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Shana! You are quiet and thoughtful, yet full of curiosity and a deep appreciation for the history and cultures of other countries. I truly enjoyed our conversations and the time we spent exploring Seoul together. You have the warmth, gentleness, and wisdom of someone born in the Year of the Rabbit. Thank you for being such a kind and lovely guest!
Todd D.
“Food and Fun in an awesome Tour!”
This was our second tour with Jeeseon, and it was even more fun than the first! We could have never experienced the things we did without her. The food on the tour was delicious, and Jeeseon tailored the things we sampled to our food preferences. She was also able to make a modification to the tour, which let me experience a pojangmacha, which I would have never been able to do otherwise. I highly recommend Jeeseon as a guide. She was friendly, fun, easy to understand, and made our experience unforgettable.
Jeeseon C.
Thank you for another lovely review and for spending two days of your trip with me! I had such a fun evening with you both. I’m especially happy we could include the pojangmacha you wanted to experience, and that you enjoyed the food we tried together. I’ll never forget sharing egg rolls and soju with you! I hope these become happy memories of your time in Seoul. I’d love to see you both again!
Todd D.
“Great Tour and Awesome Guide!”
I was very impressed with this tour. Our host, Jeeseon, was very knowledgeable with Korean history, and brought it to life with her storytelling. She made things effortless for us, so we could just relax and enjoy. We had a great time!
Jeeseon C.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I really enjoyed exploring Seoul with you both and sharing the stories behind the places we visited. I’m so glad you could relax and enjoy our time together. It was a pleasure getting to know you both!
$239/ per group
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