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Seoul Private Tour - Profile Photo
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Seoul Private Tour - In my office, enjoying Korean Green Tea in replica-mediaeval ceramics
In my office, enjoying Korean Green Tea in replica-mediaeval ceramics
Seoul Private Tour - Speaking at a remote traditional ceremony, two decades ago.
Speaking at a remote traditional ceremony, two decades ago.
Seoul Private Tour - With two of my most famous books
With two of my most famous books
Seoul Private Tour - Pausing thoughtfully during a tour
Pausing thoughtfully during a tour
Seoul Private Tour - Guiding a recent tour in Seoul's Insa-dong
Guiding a recent tour in Seoul's Insa-dong
Seoul Private Tour - with the greatest international hikers of Korea's mountains, as we wrote a landmark book together.
with the greatest international hikers of Korea's mountains, as we wrote a landmark book together.
Seoul Private Tour - making a donation at a restoring temple, during an exclusive tour.
making a donation at a restoring temple, during an exclusive tour.
Seoul Private Tour - with Abbot of a high remote hermitage in ancient-capital Gyeongju, while first exploring in 1982!
with Abbot of a high remote hermitage in ancient-capital Gyeongju, while first exploring in 1982!
Seoul Private Tour - Thanked by Korean President Kim Dae-jung for upgrading K-Tourism in 2001-5, esp the 2002 World Cup.
Thanked by Korean President Kim Dae-jung for upgrading K-Tourism in 2001-5, esp the 2002 World Cup.
Tour Guide - David a. M.

Joined 2022

David a. M.

5.00 / 5
(12 reviews)
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Seoul (Living)

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Languages

English (Native), Korean

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2 hours on average

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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!

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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

Art, Culture, & Historical
Art, Culture, & Historical
Off the Beaten Path
Off the Beaten Path
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Reviews

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!

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.

Jeanine B.

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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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. Quote; "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." ; Unquote On this ocassion, I would like to express gratitude from my warm heart to all the travelers whom I have met. And, more about myself, I was born and raised in Seoul. 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. You will see real Korea with the unviased 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! Sincerly, 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.)