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This is the highlight to cover the traditional district in Seoul(called "Gangbuk"). You will learn overall Korean history including Seoul, life passages of Koreans(from birth till after death) and Korean democracy evolvement. You will feel the beauty of traditional architecture harmonized with modern buildings in Seoul. This tour covers visiting old palace, folk museum, city stream, old city wall and etcetra. For more description, refer to the itinerary below.
FROM$400/ per group
Where Tradition Meets Innovation: From Changdeokgung to DDP
A Perfect Seoul Tour Blending Tradition and Modernity.
Experience the past, present, and future of Korea by exploring Jongmyo, a site preserving deep traditions, and DDP, an representing cutting-edge technology.
Jongmyo & Changdeokgung Palace: Visit to these UNESCO World Heritage-
Bukchon Hanok Village: Stroll traditional hanok houses
DDP : futuristic architectural landmark where modern art and design coexist.
Myeongdong Street: Enjoy most famous shopping and food destinations.
FROM$320/ per group
Gyeongbokgung,Bukchon,Gwangjang,N-SeoulTower,Hongdae
Exploring for Korea’s unique cultural identity!
Tour features Gyeongbokgung palace - the most beautiful place and best architecture, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwangjang market, N Seoul Tower, Hongdae street.
Guide share information of Korean culture that helps guest fully appreciate beauty and value of Gyeongbokgung but entire Korean traditional culture.
Gyeongbokgung is the most beautiful place and must-see architecuture that represent Korea's traditional culture.
FROM$250/ per group
Seoul Local Life and History
WELCOME TO SEOUL.
At the forefront of fashion and technology but deeply traditional, Seoul brings together palaces, temples, avant-garde design, and mountain trails.
On our tour, we will discover a fascinating mix of old and new, traditional culture with contemporary attractions.
FROM$45/ per person
Tracing the western influence in Korea
Since its opening the door to the outer world in 1876, many foreigners have visited and lived in Korea. This tour will follow their stories, why they came, who there were, what they have done.
FROM$200/ per group
Pilgrimage of K-Pop entertainment companies
If you are K-pop fans, why don't you visit the major 4 K-pop entertainment enterprises buildings!
It will remain a good memory for you when you are back home later. The journey to the buildings will give you pleasant times.
The major 4 are YG, HYBE, SM and JYP. You can take photos in front of the building and enjoy drinks at cafes in front of the buildings.
For BTS's fan, ex-HYBE building, a BTS restaurant so called, and their ex-dormitory house currently being used as a bakery & cafe.
FROM$320/ per group
Changdeokgung, Bukchon, Gwangjang market, N Seoul Tower
Tour to Changdeokgung & Rear Garden, listed by UNESCO World Cutural Heritage, traditional Korean village, traditional food and whole view of Seoul. Tour feature highlight & essence of beautiful traditional culture and landscape at Changdeokgung, Bukchon Hanok Village, and traditional food at Gwangjang market, beautiful cityscape at Namsan Tower. Guide share information of Korean culture that help guest fully enjoy the beauty and value of traditional Korean culture as well as palace architecture.
FROM$250/ per group
Gangnam Seoul (South of Hangang River in Seoul) one day tour
This is the highlight to cover the business district called "Gangnam" in Seoul. Maybe you could recall the mega hit song Gangnam Style by Psy.
You will understand how Gangnam became the prestigious area in terms of education, real estate (and politics as well if you want) and economic growth. You will visit fascinating hip areas where luxuriously prestigious shops, plastic surgery clinics and observatory of 555m tower are located. For more description, refer to the itinerary below.
FROM$400/ per group
Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Village, Ikseondong, Jogyesa temple
Tour of 4 hours to explore essence and highlight of traditional Korean culture from best of best palace, traditional Korean house village, traditional Korean folk culture. Tour features Gyeongbokgung palace - main palace of Joseon Dynasty & the most beautiful place and best architecture of Korea, Bukchon Hanok Village. Guide share information of Korean culture that help guest fully enjoy and appreciate the authentic beauty and value of traditional Korean culture as well as palace architecture.
FROM$160/ per group
Religion (Buddhism) experience with local guide
This tour will give you a chance to experience Buddhist religious activities together with native Korean.
You will understand the history of Buddhism, basic theory of Buddhism, different kinds of Buddha & Bodhisattva, the structure of Buddhist temple and each simbol & meaning.
FROM$400/ per group
Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Village, Gwangjang market, Folk Museum
Tour of 6 hours to explore essence and highlight of traditional Korean culture from best of best palace, traditional Korean house village, traditional Korean food. Tour features Gyeongbokgung - main palace of Joseon Dynasty & the most beautiful place and architecture in Korea, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwangjang market. Guide share information of Korean culture that help guest fully enjoy and appreciate the authentic beauty and value of traditional Korean culture as well as palace architecture.
FROM$210/ per group
Korean BBQ & Pub crawling
Do you want to learn about Korean barbecue and drinking culture?
How about a drink with a Korean friend?
I will share with you interesting stories about Koreans and their life passages in a comfortable atmosphere.
Here's a program that's perfect for you. I'll take you to a heap spot in Seoul. There are 4 options below.
You can select a place you prefer or a place close to your accommodation.
A) Hongdae
B) Jongno (Ikseon-dong)
C) Jamsil
D) Where you want to go
FROM$300/ per group
Layover tour: pickup at ICN airport - Seoul highlight tour - Sendoff at Seoul station
Tour starts from my pick up at ICN - Go to Seoul station by express train (45mins) or normal train(65min) - Buy return ticket of expresee train for ICN - Tour - We'll go to Seoul station by my escort - Customers leave Seoul st for ICN and tour ends at Seoul station.
Tourist destinations are the best places in Seoul, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, the essence & highlight of palace architecture, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong street for half days. Price include all transportation costs.
FROM$220/ per group
Tour for museum-phily, one day
If you are museum-phily, it will be worth visiting major museums with me.
In this tour, you will visit War memorial hall, National museum of Korea, National folk museum and National palace museum.
This tour will be informative and educational. You will understand better the real Korea.
Iisten to me! I can tell you more live aspects of Korea through this tour.
FROM$420/ per group
8 hours Hiking & Cultue tour to Bukhansan Mt
Exploring for Korea’s unique natural beauty!
Located in the middle of downtown Seoul, Mt. Bukhansan (836.5 meters, 2,744 feet) is one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea, offering beautiful scenery and stunning views.
This is one of 3 iconic natural landmarks of Seoul along with Han River and Mt. Namsan It was designated as Korea’s national park, in 1983., also is a cultural place which has long history and tradition.
FROM$350/ per group
Hiking, Shamanism & Korean lives in early 1900s
Make an experience of hiking in Seoul! The peak is 338m.
You can also stop by a sort of Shaman Village on the way down. I'll tell you about Confucianism, Buddhism, and folk beliefs.
Before starting the hiking the mountain, stop by a western style expatriate house, built in early 1920s.
I felt moved and much sympathised by the challengeous life of the couple.
After descending, we'll visit the nearby Japanese colonial prison, Independence Gate Park and a traditional market.
FROM$400/ per group
6 hours hiking tour to Bukhansan mountain
Bukhansan Mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea, showing the exquisite sceneries with oddly formed rocks and strangely shaped stones and stunning views of Seoul from its peaks.
Located in the middle of downtown Seoul, Bukhansan mountain(836.5 meters, 2,744 feet) is one of 3 iconic natural landmarks of Seoul along with Han river and Namsan mountain. Bukhansan was designated as Korea’s national park, in Apr. 2, 1983.
FROM$270/ per group
Religion (Catholic) experience with local guide
This tour will give you a chance to experience Catholic religious activities together with native Korean and understand the history of Catholic in Korean society. If you want, even you can attend Catholic mass together with me.
You will feel how the Korean catholic believers were struggling to keep the religion and what lead them to sacrifice of their lives.
You will also get some general understanding of Korean religion activities such as Catholic, Buddhism and Protestant.
FROM$400/ per group
3 hours Inwangsan Mt. hiking along fortress wall of Seoul
Hiking along 4km of western part of Seoul Fortress wall on Inwangsan Mt, with stunning view of Seoul. Located in the middle of downtown Seoul and just next to Gyeongbokgung palace.
Inwangsan Mt (338.2 meters) is an attractive hiking destination where you can enjoy view of central Seoul like a picture and relax in a pretty cafe or experience of traditional market after hiking. Without a high altitude, Inwangsan Mountain is the best mountain to enjoy leisurely hiking.
FROM$150/ per group
Seoul Highlights with Locals
Seoul has been the capital of the dynasties (Baekje, Joseon) and South Korea.
It has been called as "Hanseong", "Hanyang", "Seoul" as time goes by.
With dynamics of modern life and traditional places to see, such as royal palaces, traditional markets, N Seoul Tower and local places, Seoul is a city with so much to offer that you might not know where to start.
Dress Code: Smart Casual, Comfortable walking shoes
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FROM$500/ per group
Walk Korea Tours: Food Tour in Seoul
This tour is not only for drinking but for understanding Korean culture through food & drinks.
Soju Bomb or Poktanju (or Poktan-ju. "bomb liquor") is a special word that describes a lass of beer with cup of Soju in it. I will show you how to make Poktanju and how to enjoy it. You don't need to drink if you don't like or cannot do it, but like or not drinking, you can enjoy this tour to experience the best authentic Korean food culture which will tell how the real Korea is!
FROM$250/ per group
Off the Beaten Path behind touristy on foot
Seoul have "Old and New", just around the corner. But lots of tourist just go through the touristy area.
Kevin will bring your every nook cranny, on foot.
FROM$300/ per group
Bukhansan National Park, easy trekking.
Imagine! there is beautiful national park in Seoul, how wonderful it is. Our ancestor chose the capital city by feng shui(geomancy) so we have this kind of blessing.
There are many different courses in the Mt. Bukhansan, I will design by your interest and ability. Then you will just enjoy a day in the mountain like locals.
FROM$400/ per group
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