South Korea Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“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.

(4 reviews)

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.

Sofia C.

5 / 5

Aug 18, 2025

Private DMZ Tour + Suspension Bridge or Aegibong Starbucks (with Photo Service)

Aug 18, 2025

Gyeonggi

9 hours 30 mins

“A must-do, memorable!”

Visiting the DMZ is a must-do. I wasn't entirely sure about it because I was hesitant to travel alone, but since I was so curious, I opted for the private tour so I wouldn't have to worry about a thing. And it was a great choice. The guide, Thomas, picked me up at the hotel reception on time, and we set off for the border. I highly recommend the private tour, especially for this special visit. And having a local private guide, who knows the history like the back of his hand, is the best, as he's also telling you about his own experiences firsthand. I didn't have to worry about a thing because everything was perfectly organized. Just don't forget your passport, or you won't be able to enter the DMZ. It's an essential requirement. Thomas will escort you safely throughout the entire tour. Well, since I was traveling alone, I felt like I had my own bodyguard, and that made my trip both relaxing and memorable. I had a wonderful time. And Thomas's fabulous photoshoot, which is also a photographer, is proof of that. Thanks again, Thomas, for everything. I had an exceptional day.

Thomas K.

(31 reviews)

Thank you for the amazing review! I’m glad the private DMZ tour felt safe, well-organized, and memorable—and that you enjoyed the photos. I hope to guide you again!

Sofia C.

5 / 5

Aug 18, 2025

Seoul One-Day Private Tour & Free Photography Service – Capture Your Special Moments!

Aug 18, 2025

Seoul

9 hours

“Perfect first visit to Seoul with a memorable photoshoot”

I highly recommend this tour for a first visit to Seoul. I'm Spanish and was traveling alone. Although I speak English, I didn't feel confident enough to explore the city on my own. Booking a private tour was a great decision. I was delighted with Thomas's organization, who arrived punctually to pick me up from the hotel lobby in his vehicle. He took me to all the places specified in the tour. But as if that weren't enough, he made it very clear at all times that if I wanted to change anything or visit something specific not included in the tour, I should let him know, as it could be adapted without any problem. Thomas was very attentive, helpful, and charming. As the tour progresses, Thomas shares interesting facts about Korean history that only a well-informed local can share with you. I wouldn't have been able to visit everything I discovered in a single day if I had tried it on my own. Also, and this is a plus to keep in mind when booking a private tour, is the fact that Thomas is also a photographer. Therefore, as his description clearly states, it includes a fabulous and memorable photoshoot. Wherever you go, there's always a photo waiting. It came in handy for me, since traveling alone, selfies would have been much worse than his gorgeous photos. So, thank you so much, Thomas, for the exceptional private guided tour of Seoul.

Thomas K.

(31 reviews)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m glad the flexible itinerary and photo shoot made your first visit to Seoul easy and memorable. Hope to welcome you back someday.