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Korea Folk Village Gate
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Korea Folk Village - governor office
Seoul Private Tour - car for 2nd day tour
car for 2nd day tour

Two-day's tour for comprehensive highlight of Korean traditional culture & customs

Highlights
Car Tour (driving guide)
Seoul Tour Guide - Paul K.

Joined 2023

Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(29 reviews)
Identity Verified
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Seoul
English, Japanese, Korean (Native)
2 days
Private tour (only you and Paul K.)
Up to 10 people

Exploring for Korea’s unique cultural identity!

Package tour of 2 days to experience the highlight of Korean traditional culture and history through Gyeongbokgung Palace -Bukchong Neigbohood - Gwangjangmarket - N Seoul Tower for day one and Korea Folk Village in Yongin of Gyeonggi province for day two.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

guest hotel

- Greeting and sharing information at guest's accommodation

09:00 AM

Day 01: Gyeongbokgung Palace - Bukchon Hanok Village - N Seoul Tower - Namsan Hanok Village

Greetings and general information about itinerary.

Share history and culture about Confucianism of Joseon Dynasty.


The center of culture and center of tour is architecture. Culture is based on spirit of times. Architectural style represents the spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about the spirit of times.


Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese, Japanese and European culture. Tourist information is based on Confucianism. Guide is the only tour guide in Korea, who introduce Korean culture based on Confucianism.

Through the information of Confucianism, you can fully appreciate authentic beauty & value of Korean culture and architecture.

04:30 PM

Day 01: End of the tour

Hotel

09:00 AM

Day 02: Pick-up at hotel

Greetings and pick-up at guest's hotel.

Guide provide passenger vehicle for whole tour

02:00 PM

Day 02: Tour to Korea Folk Village

2nd day tour is a journey back in time to the Joseon Dynasty to Korea Folk village. At around 14:00, we come back to guest hotel.

03:00 PM

Day 02: End of the tour

Hotel drop off

Ending Point

guest hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

1. guide fee,

2. car fee, gasoline fee and toll fees for tour to Korea Folk Village - 2nd day tour by passenger vehicle

What‘s not included

meal/lunch, entrance (N Seoul Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Korea Folk Village), drinks, transportation for 1st day tour in Seoul

Tour Important Information

Exploring for Korea’s unique cultural identity for 2 days.

1. Day one:

Guide is the only tour guide in Korea, who introduce Korean culture based on Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Guide's information help guest understand and fully appreciate the beauty and value of Korean traditional culture and architecture.


The center of culture and center of tour is architecture. Culture is based on spirit of times. Architectural style represents the spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about the spirit of times.


Gyeongbokgung is the most beautiful place and must-see architectures that represent Korea's traditional culture. Gyeongbokgung is the first palace of the Joseon Dynasty, built in 1395. As main palace, Gyeongbokgung is largest and grandest palace, and also the only palace built on flat land and on geographical location of traditional palace.


Bukchon Hanok Maeul is hanok(traditional Korean house) village with long history, largest cluster of about 1,000 hanoks. Buckon village shows beautiful scenery that blends the traditional landscape with metropolitan skyscrapers and N Seoul tower in the background.


Gwangjang market where guest can enjoy Korean street food.

Mung bean pan cake, Tkeobokki, Gimbap, Raw otopus and marinated raw beef slice.

N Seoul Tower:


Namsan mountain is situated in the center of Seoul, and N Seoul Tower, which seats on the top of


Namsan mt., provides panoramic view of Seoul. Visitors can see the beautiful scenery of Seoul at the observation deck of N-Seoul Tower. N Seoul Tower was selected as one of the world's top 500 tourist destinations in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List.


2. Day 2:

Tour to Korea Folk Village


Korea Folk Village is the place where you can experience a journey/travel back in time to the Joseon Dynasty.

Here, we can explore and experience Korean traditional folk culture and seasonal customs in action, that permeates every aspect of contemporary Korean people's daily life.

Important message from the supplier

My primary tourist destination is Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National Museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea and other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hondae street, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour.

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
Seoul Tour Guide - Paul K.

Joined 2023

Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(29 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Paul K.

Hello, I am Paul. I’m Korea’s only traditional culture guide deeply rooted in authentic Confucian philosophy. I am tour guide with proven record track of over 300 tours for international tourists.


My goal of tour guide is to help tourists create archives in their minds for the records of memory and the space holding hidden historical and cultural stories and values.


My specialty is Korean traditional architecture, art and mountain hiking, deeply rooted in Confucian culture & history.


Architecture and art are center of tour. The tour is designed to offer authentic appreciation of Korean traditional architecture and culture, through basic, intellectual information of Confucianism, provided before tour starts. Confucianism is quintessence of Korea's traditional culture and current Korea’s cultural identity.


With basic understanding of Confucianism, you can fully enjoy not only the beauty of the palace architecture but also Korean traditional culture, and your trip to Seoul will be impressive and memorable in your life.


My major places of tour are following destinations:


1. Monumental architecture of Korea’s tradition: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden, Jongmyo Shrine (Royal Ancestral shrine), Seonjeongneung - Royal Tombs of Joseon Dynasty

2. Museum: National Museum of Korea, National Folk Museum

3. Bukchon Hanok maeul(Korean traditional house neighborhood), Insadong Street & Jogyesa Buddhist temple

4. Namsan mountain & N Seoul Tower, which offer unique experience of panoramic view of Seoul and Seoul metropolitan area

5. Market and street for food and shopping: Gwangjang market, Namdaemun market, Myeongdong street, Hongdae street

6. River south of Seoul(Gangnam of Seoul)Star Field library at COEX, Gangnam style statue, Bongeusa Buddhist temple in Gangnam, river south area

7. Hiking: Bukhansan mountain, Inwang mountain

8. DMZ tour, Korea Folk Village


Thank you for your interest!

As your guide, I hope to see you soon in Seoul!

Reviews

Great tour in Seoul!

Paul was a great welcome to Seoul! We met him at the palace, he was prompt and very clear with the meeting point. He did an interesting intro before going through the beautiful palace and secret gardens, well timed and then through some other highlights to feel the culture and history of this amazing city (ie. a walk through a traditional village, visit to the folklore museum which was really enlightening and interesting, etc). Paul is a very knowledgeable guide and a super way to learn about the highlights, history and culture of the city, and country! Thank you!

Jose R.

Paul K.

Great review create great guide! Grateful for great review!

First time Seoul

My daughter and I had a great time with Paul. He is a gentle and kind person and has remarkable knowledge about Korean culture and history, especially confucianism. We have learned so much things throughout the tour. It helped us even after the tour. I highly recommend him as a future guide for you. Thank you, Paul !

Kahoko K.

Paul K.

It was my monumental experience to host tour for Kahoko-san! She kept encouraging my work and fundamental spirit as tour guide. It was a great tour with Kahoko-san.

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