Joined 2022
David a. M.
Available Areas
Seoul (Living)
Languages
English (Native), Korean
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide David a. M.
I have been a Professor of Korean Cultural Tourism in Seoul, and a Tour-guide, Lecturer and Author on Traditional Cultural Sites, especially religious ones, on the high-end, for 25 years. Wrote the 1996-7 edition of Lonely Planet's KOREA guidebook!
Important
I do this full-time now, any day -- but only in Spring & Autumn.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Full-day Intro to Seoul and Korean History
Full-day Intro to Seoul and Korean History
Half-day Intro to Seoul and Korean History
Half-day Intro to Seoul and Korean History
Korean War Museum and Memorial in Central Seoul -- a good alternative to the DMZ
Korean War Museum and Memorial in Central Seoul -- a good alternative to the DMZ
Tao Abundance Temple, Seoul's most-important Buddhist Site
Tao Abundance Temple, Seoul's most-important Buddhist Site
Royal & Shamanic Shrines of Benevolent King Mountain
Royal & Shamanic Shrines of Benevolent King Mountain
Half-day Traditional Seoul Walking-Tour
Half-day Traditional Seoul Walking-Tour
Reviews
Debra D.
“Enlightening Temple Tour with an Exceptional Guide”
Our visit to the temple was truly lovely , thanks to our gracious tour guide, David. He is not only knowledgeable but also organized, polite, and kind. The tour was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the temple’s serene atmosphere and rich history. Our guide’s extensive knowledge of the temple’s spiritual, religious, and historical significance brought each detail to life. We learned about centuries-old traditions, the meaning behind various rituals, and the temple’s unique place in Korean culture. David has a genuine passion for sharing the temple’s story. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an insightful and meaningful temple visit in South Korea.
David a. M.
THANKS, Debra! You two were excellent listeners, and so very nice... Please continue to fall in-love with Korea during the rest of your stay! David
Kelioniu A.
“Perfect day in Seoul with David”
David's knowledge and charisma is extraordinary, we all had amazing time, learned a lot. On a separate note, special thanks for effective communication prior to the tour. Highly recommended!
David a. M.
Great, I'm glad it was so useful and enjoyable for you! Come back again, someday.... David
Jeanine B.
“A Full Day and Then Some...”
Dave is a wealth of knowledge about Korea and its history. Also about modern day Seoul. This introduction was well worth the time and money. The day was well organized and even during a difficult weather day, David got us through the city and provided good links between current day and historical.
David a. M.
Thanks Jeanine; I really enjoyed doing this with you! We had a fascinating day, despite the weather... I hope you return someday! David
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