Shore Excursion from Incheon -Seoul Highlight Course
Joined 2025
If you have only one day to travel, sign up for my tour.
I will pick you up at Incheon International Cruise Terminal and safely take you to the ship before the ship's departure time.
I was born in Seoul, studied in Seoul until graduate school, and worked in Seoul for a long time.
You can gain essential knowledge about Seoul and Korean history and culture in one day.
You can ask me anything about Korea!! I have the answers! ^^
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the lobby at the Port
- After your immigration completed
Gyeongbokgung Palace
We go to the Palace which is the main Palace of Joseon Kingdom. I will be briefing about Korean History. You will feel the beauty of the Palace harmonized with modernized buildings nearby at downtown Seoul.
If you want, you can rent Hanbok, Korean traditional costume, and walk in the Palace. It could be a fascinating experience for you.
We will watch the performance of royal guards changing ceremony at 10:00 at the Palace.
Insadong cultural district
During the Joseon Dynasty, there was a royal painter's office. Today, there are many shops selling paintings, calligraphy, Korean paper, traditional tea and tea ingredients, jade, crystal, rare stones, gems, and handicrafts.
You can have lunch or have tea and coffee.
If you are interested, you can also visit a nearby Buddhist temple named Jogyesa.
Bukchon Hanok Village
You will see great view of large collection of Hanok, traditional roof tile house. I will tell you the story about the village.
Gwangjang market
This is the 1st daily market in Korea.
There are linen/cotton/cloth shops and street foods/traditional foods shops.
Many Korean films were shooting here including Squid Game.
Leave for Incheon International Cruise port
Ending Point
Incheon International Cruise Port
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transpirtation with Hyundai Staria Hybrid Van (2025)
Fuel fee
Toll fee
Parking fee
* Admission fee (5USD)
* meal & drink
* Travelers' insurance (Please subscribe it for you by yourself)
Tour Important Information
* In downtown, sometimes, parking lots are fully occupied. It would take time to park our car. Appreciate for your patience.
* The itinerary above could change in acordance with your cruise schedule.
* If Gyeongbokgung palace closes (e.g. every Tuesday), it will be substitute by another palace.
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 Andy P.
I was born in Seoul, studied in Seoul until graduate school. Before becoming a tour guide, I had been working in Petrochemical Industry for major Korean conglomerates for quite a long timeframe. And, for developing overseas business projects of the enterprises. I resided in Indonesia and Vietnam as an expatriate for about 9 years.
Working in an international business environment and in a big organization gave me chances to broaden my views of the world and better understand diverse perspectives, cultures, religion, economics and politics as well. And, as I like reading books, my understanding about Korean history and human beings have been deepened with time.
Who you travel with is as important as where you go and what you see. Here I am for you! I have obtained official tour guide certificate in 2018.
I appreciate a lot of good reviews and kudos directly to me or indirectly through multi-national or Korean travel agencies.
Here are some extracts from the reviews.
"Our tour guide Andy, in south Korea was exceptional, making the experience both educational and entertaining. His in-depth knowledge about the history and culture of the area was impressive, and he shared fascinating stories that brought the sites to life. His passion for the job was extremely good, leaving us with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for Korea."
On this ocassion, I would like to express gratitude from my warm heart to all the travelers whom I have met.
You will see real Korea with the unbiased vision through the eyes of real Korean.
Multiple days tour is also recommended. I can organise it reflectimg your tastes!
Come and enjoy with me!
Sincerely,
Andy
*Qualification/License :
Official English interpreting tourist guide (Korea Tourism Organization)
Korean History Evaluation Test 1st Grade certificate.
Driver's license(Sedan and Van)
*Academic background :
Master degree (Business & Administration)
Bachelor's degree (engineering chemical dept.)
Reviews
Howard P.
“Seoul Guided Tour”
Andy was incredibly knowledgeable & accommodated what we wanted to see & do perfectly, but more importantly his enthusiasm energy & care he took to make sure we had a great time was second to none. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he’s a great guide & great guy. Thanks Andy for a great day in Seoul & Incheon. Howard & Heather
Andy P.
Thank you for the time sharing with me. I really enjoyed the timw with you. I Hope that you will have wonderful and unforgetable memories from your cruise trip! And, cheers all the best including your good health and happiness. Andy
Sarai T.
“A very unexpectedly great and fun time with Andy! ”
I just landed in Korea and booked with Andy 1 day before the tour. I messaged 10 other tour guides & Andy was the 2nd to respond, but with the most warm message ever. When we landed, the language barrier was so hard that a taxi driver denied us because we couldn't communicate. It made me feel defeated, and I realized how much I may need a personal translator. I requested a customizable tour where Andy could show me how to use the metro system, eat, and shop around. Andy genuinely made me feel like I was going to be taken care of. He may not know this, but he comforted me a lot with his words. Andy was also VERY flexible when it came to changing things up last minute and going with the flow in the moment. The most unexpected thing that made this trip was that I thought after a while Andy would get tired like my mom, and want to move fast, but I was wrong! I'm a 20 yr old girl who LOVES to shop. Not only was he spending HOURS with me in the shops, he's giving me ideas, and it's GIRLY things like skincare, purses, jewelry, and clothes. He also has GREAT taste! It was like I went shopping with my friend who is genuinely happy to be there & wants to help me find the best thing for my taste. It truly changed my perspective on him. I just thought he may be a guide immersed in history and culture of Korea, which is true as well - but he is also well-rounded apparently! The tour I booked with Andy was only 8 hours, but he spent the WHOLE day with us and didn't charge us at all. I truly feel as though Andy is just having a good time as well. Not only did I have a guide with me, but a friend. Andy was cracking so much jokes, and genuinely made me laugh. Me & Andy were always together, but somehow my mom would wander off and walk VERY far away from us. We both would have to aggressively scream "MOMMM!" to get her attention, but even then she could not hear us. Every time it happened, it was we made a joke about it. It was so much fun...
Andy P.
THANK you, Sarai so much for your kind review. I really enjoyed the time I spent with you and your mom. The weather was a bit cold. However, It could not block our JOURNEY. I'm so glad that you had a really fun time. I will pray for you and your family. Feel the NEW life and ENJOY the life! I will be any assistance for you anytime. Cheers for YOU and MOM. Thanks with LOVE. :)
$520/ per group
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