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Seoul Private Tour - Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung
Seoul Private Tour - Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung
Seoul Private Tour - Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung
Seoul Private Tour - Gyeonbokgung
Gyeonbokgung
Seoul Private Tour - Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung
Seoul Private Tour - Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung
Seoul Private Tour - Rear Garden of Changdeokgung
Rear Garden of Changdeokgung
Seoul Private Tour - Rear Garden of Changdeokgung
Rear Garden of Changdeokgung
Seoul Private Tour - Gwangjang market
Gwangjang market
Seoul Private Tour - Gwangjang market
Gwangjang market
Seoul Private Tour - Star Field Library
Star Field Library
Seoul Private Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village
Seoul Private Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village
Seoul Private Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village
Seoul Private Tour - National Museum of Korea
National Museum of Korea
Seoul Private Tour - National Museum of Korea
National Museum of Korea
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5 star rating guest review 1
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5 star rating guest review 2
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5 star rating guest review 3
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Seoul Private Tour - 3rd infiltration tunnel
3rd infiltration tunnel
Seoul Private Tour - peace train
peace train
Seoul Private Tour - Folk Village
Folk Village
Seoul Private Tour - Namsan Tower
Namsan Tower
Seoul Private Tour - Insadong
Insadong
Tour Guide - Paul K.

Joined 2023

Paul K.

5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
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Available Areas

Incheon, Gangwon, Gyeonggi, Seoul (Living), Gyeongju

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English, Japanese, Korean (Native)

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3 hours on average

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Nature & Outdoor
Nature & Outdoor

About Tour Guide Paul K.

Hello everyone, I am Paul, a tour guide in Seoul.


Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the old with the new. I'm excited to show you some of the best things to make your trip fun and excited, through my deep knowledge about culture and history of Korea and exuberant experiences as tour guide.


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.


Center of culture and tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about spirit of times. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.


Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung represents Confucianism. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese, Japanese and European culture. Hence, my tourist information is based on Confucianism.


Thank you for your interest!

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


Important

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.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Gyeongbokgung,Bukchon,Gwangjang,N-SeoulTower,Hongdaecover image

Gyeongbokgung,Bukchon,Gwangjang,N-SeoulTower,Hongdae

Seoul
8 hours

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
Changdeokgung, Bukchon, Gwangjang market, N Seoul Towercover image

Changdeokgung, Bukchon, Gwangjang market, N Seoul Tower

Seoul
8 hours

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
DMZ tour to 3rd tunnel, Imjingkak, Gamaksan Suspension Bridgecover image

DMZ tour to 3rd tunnel, Imjingkak, Gamaksan Suspension Bridge

Seoul
8 hours

DMZ tour offers your exploring of the dark side of Seoul, featuring intense tensions, violent confrontations and the constant risk of war between North and South Korea. During DMZ tour, you will visit the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel to see the reality of North's threatening provocation and Imjingak to see the scars & sorrowful memories of the Korean War. On your way back to Seoul, you will visit Gamaksan to enjoy beautiful natural scenery.

FROM$390/ per group
Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Village, Ikseondong, Jogyesa templecover image

Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Village, Ikseondong, Jogyesa temple

Seoul
4 hours

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
Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Village, Gwangjang market, Folk Museumcover image

Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Village, Gwangjang market, Folk Museum

Seoul
6 hours

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
Layover tour: pickup at ICN airport - Seoul highlight tour - Sendoff at Seoul stationcover image

Layover tour: pickup at ICN airport - Seoul highlight tour - Sendoff at Seoul station

Seoul
5 hours

Tour starts from greeting of the guest at Inchon Airport and take SRT train together, and go on tours to the best places in Seoul, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, the essence & highlight of palace architecture, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong street for half days. At the end of tour, guide will accompany the guest to Seoul station for sendoff, and buy the ticket for guest, and guest take the train departing for Inchon airport. Price include all transportation costs.

FROM$220/ per group

Reviews

Fantastic experience!

I had the pleasure of having Paul as my guide for my first visit to Korea. The tour met all my expectations and more, thank you Paul! Paul is very responsive and went out of his way to travel to my hotel for an hour to pick me up as I wasn’t familiar with travelling in Seoul. His knowledge of Confucianism, Joseon Dynasty history & architecture was exceptional. This really provided insight to Korean culture both historically and as it is now, which enabled me to truly perceive the beauty and fully appreciate the sites and scenes we visited together. He’s such a fun and considerate guide, and we had such great conversations about various different cultures, life, and personal experiences. Paul also has insider knowledge of great spots and hidden places for the best photos (changing of guard, Hanok Bukchon), 1000won coffee (delicious!), food to aim for (at Kwangjang market). Thank you Paul for such a great experience, I hope we will meet again and appreciate your motivation to share the true beauty of Seoul!

Jennifer R.

Paul K.

Guest’s good review is the best reward and encouragement for my commitment to tour! Our tour is exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. Eventually, we can understand the beauty and value of traditional architecture consist of architectural feature, its historical significance and spirit of times. But without the basic information, tourists are just fascinated by superficial beauty of the buildings and places. Through tour, we explored Korea's unique cultural identity, focusing on architectural feature, historical significance and Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty.

Historical Seoul - 2 day itinerary

Very good two-day tour of major Seoul sites to illuminate Korean history and culture, also with enjoyable stops for Korean food. A knowledgeable guide and well prepared Al &Pam

Pamela D.

Paul K.

Thank you for your good review! Guest’s good review is the best reward and encouragement for my commitment to tour! Exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. Eventually, we can understand the beauty and value of traditional architecture consist of architectural feature, its historical significance and spirit of times. But without the basic information, tourists are just fascinated by superficial beauty of the buildings and places. Through tour, we explored Korea's unique cultural identity, focusing on architectural feature, historical significance and Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty.

Full 2 Days

Paul planned two full days to show us around Seoul. He was very helpful in teaching us how to use public transportation, eat cultural foods, and learning about Korean culture.

Vicky D.

Paul K.

Guest’s good review is the best reward and encouragement for my commitment to tour! Exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. Eventually, we can understand the beauty and value of traditional architecture consist of architectural feature, its historical significance and spirit of times. But without the basic information, tourists are just fascinated by superficial beauty of the buildings and places. Through tour, we explored Korea's unique cultural identity, focusing on architectural feature, historical significance and Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty.

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