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Andy P.

Hyundai Staria (Hybrid, 11)

Joined 2025

Andy P.

5.00 / 5

(4 reviews)

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Incheon, Gyeonggi, Seoul (Living)

Languages

English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean (Native), Vietnamese

Response Time

Less than an hour

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About Tour Guide Andy P.

I was born and raised in Seoul and completed my graduate studies here. Before becoming a tour guide, I spent many years working in the petrochemical divisions of major Korean conglomerates, developing international business projects and living as an expatriate in Indonesia and Vietnam for nearly a decade.

These experiences taught me how cultures interpret the world differently—and how meaningful communication can bridge those differences.

Over time, my passion for history, people, and storytelling grew stronger. I immersed myself in Korean history, reading extensively and studying how society, belief systems, and human relationships have evolved. This has shaped my guiding philosophy: a memorable journey comes from not only where you go, but who guides you through it.

My aim is to offer travelers an experience that is insightful, balanced, and grounded in real Korean perspectives.

Since obtaining my official tour guide certification in 2018, I’ve received many heartfelt reviews from travelers worldwide. One guest wrote:

> “Our guide Andy was exceptional. His deep knowledge of history and culture, paired with engaging storytelling, brought each site to life. His passion made our trip truly unforgettable.”

With me, you won’t just visit Korea—you’ll understand it. You’ll see the country through the eyes of someone who has lived its history, appreciates its complexities, and can connect it to the wider world with clarity and nuance.

I offer customized multi-day tours to Andong, Gyeongju, Busan, and other regions, tailored to your interests. Please contact me!

Sincerely,

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.)

Tours

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

Gangbuk Seoul (Northern district of Hangang River in Seoul) one day tour

I was born in Seoul, studied in Seoul until graduate school, and worked in Seoul for a long time. You can gain essential knowledge about Seoul and Korean history and culture in one day. You can ask me anything about Korea!! I have the answers! ^^ This is the highlight to cover the traditional district in Seoul(called "Gangbuk").

Gangbuk Seoul (Northern district of Hangang River in Seoul) one day tour

FROM$360/ per group

UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village

Gyeonggi

9 hours

UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village

There are two must-see places in Suwon when visiting Korea. Suwon is about an hour away from Seoul by car. First, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was built in late 18th century. The fortress is registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. You must see the traditional Korean martial arts performances here, too. At the Korean Folk Village, you can see traditional houses of 600 years ago, local government buildings, blacksmith work shops, watermills, village protecting tree, and handicraft workshops.

UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village

FROM$470/ per group

Shore Excursion from Incheon - DMZ(De-Militarized Zone) Course

Gyeonggi

8 hours

Shore Excursion from Incheon - DMZ(De-Militarized Zone) Course

If you have only one day to travel, sign up for my tour. I will pick you up at Incheon International Cruise Terminal and safely take you to the ship before the ship's departure time. Want to learn about North Korea? Want to gain insight into inter-Korean relations? It has been 80 years since Korea was divided. How have the South and the North been? I was born in Seoul, studied in Seoul until graduate school, and worked in Seoul for a long time. I have all the answers. Come with me!

Shore Excursion from Incheon - DMZ(De-Militarized Zone) Course

FROM$540/ per group

Pilgrimage of K-Pop entertainment companies

Seoul

8 hours

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.

Pilgrimage of K-Pop entertainment companies

FROM$400/ per group

Seoul

8 hours

Seoul highlight with private car

I was born in Seoul, studied in Seoul until graduate school, and worked in Seoul for a long time. I have all the answers about Seoul! This is the highlight to cover traditional places such as palace and National folk museum. And, also you will visit one of the most hip spots in Seoul. Come with me!

Seoul highlight with private car

FROM$480/ per group

Seoul

8 hrs 30 mins

Gangnam Seoul (South of Hangang River in Seoul) one day tour

I was born in Seoul, studied in Seoul until graduate school, and worked in Seoul for a long time. You can gain essential knowledge about Seoul and Korean history and culture in one day. You can ask me anything about Korea!! I have the answers! ^^ 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.

Gangnam Seoul (South of Hangang River in Seoul) one day tour

FROM$420/ per group

Seoul

8 hours

Gangbuk Seoul (Northern district of Hangang River in Seoul) one day tour

I was born in Seoul, studied in Seoul until graduate school, and worked in Seoul for a long time. You can gain essential knowledge about Seoul and Korean history and culture in one day. You can ask me anything about Korea!! I have the answers! ^^ This is the highlight to cover the traditional district in Seoul(called "Gangbuk").

Gangbuk Seoul (Northern district of Hangang River in Seoul) one day tour

FROM$360/ per group

Gyeonggi

9 hours

UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village

There are two must-see places in Suwon when visiting Korea. Suwon is about an hour away from Seoul by car. First, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was built in late 18th century. The fortress is registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. You must see the traditional Korean martial arts performances here, too. At the Korean Folk Village, you can see traditional houses of 600 years ago, local government buildings, blacksmith work shops, watermills, village protecting tree, and handicraft workshops.

UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village

FROM$470/ per group

Gyeonggi

8 hours

Shore Excursion from Incheon - DMZ(De-Militarized Zone) Course

If you have only one day to travel, sign up for my tour. I will pick you up at Incheon International Cruise Terminal and safely take you to the ship before the ship's departure time. Want to learn about North Korea? Want to gain insight into inter-Korean relations? It has been 80 years since Korea was divided. How have the South and the North been? I was born in Seoul, studied in Seoul until graduate school, and worked in Seoul for a long time. I have all the answers. Come with me!

Shore Excursion from Incheon - DMZ(De-Militarized Zone) Course

FROM$540/ per group

Seoul

8 hours

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.

Pilgrimage of K-Pop entertainment companies

FROM$400/ per group

Seoul

8 hours

Seoul highlight with private car

I was born in Seoul, studied in Seoul until graduate school, and worked in Seoul for a long time. I have all the answers about Seoul! This is the highlight to cover traditional places such as palace and National folk museum. And, also you will visit one of the most hip spots in Seoul. Come with me!

Seoul highlight with private car

FROM$480/ per group

Seoul

8 hrs 30 mins

Gangnam Seoul (South of Hangang River in Seoul) one day tour

I was born in Seoul, studied in Seoul until graduate school, and worked in Seoul for a long time. You can gain essential knowledge about Seoul and Korean history and culture in one day. You can ask me anything about Korea!! I have the answers! ^^ 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.

Gangnam Seoul (South of Hangang River in Seoul) one day tour

FROM$420/ per group

Reviews

Jeanette A.

5 / 5

Nov 20, 2025

7 days tour of The Greater Seoul

Nov 20, 2025

Seoul

7 days

Customized

“My tour with Andy P.”

Having done many overseas trips with different guides I found my best experience was with Andy. His attention to you always was kind, caring attentive & made you feel safe. his knowledge on the history, navigation etc about Sth. Korea was amazing. So with confidence when planning a trip to Sth. Korea & you need a Private guide I highly recommend him. Many thanks Andy for all your help & making my trip to Sth. Korea a great one, it will always be a good memory. Jeanette.

Andy P.

I'm so grateful for your compliments and for telling me it was a wonderful trip. I truly enjoyed the time with you too. Thank you again for your kindness and consideration. I wish you good health and peace. I will remain the same for the future. Cheers!! ^^

Nicola G.

5 / 5

Oct 26, 2025

Deep insight of Korea

Oct 26, 2025

Seoul

7 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Wonderful day with Andy”

We booked a last-minute tour with Andy, and he went above and beyond to make it an unforgettable experience. After we mentioned a few areas we were interested in, Andy promptly met us at our hotel—right on time—and took care of everything from there. He began by giving us a small booklet with the history of Korea and guided us through an incredible journey into the country’s past. We spent many hours together visiting historical sites, including the palace, and throughout the day he shared fascinating insights about Korean history, culture, and religion. His deep knowledge, combined with his experiences around the world, allowed him to draw thoughtful comparisons across different religions and cultures, which we found truly valuable. Andy was kind, diligent, and personable. He gave us great local tips, helped us buy ginseng, joined us for a casual meal at a convenience store, and even took many great photos of us along the way. We had a lot of fun and learned so much. We highly recommend Andy to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, engaging, and caring guide in Korea!

Andy P.

I also had a truly wonderful time with you all. I could catch your passion to learn about Korean history, culture, and religion, and I am truly grateful for that. I hope you experience Korea more deeply and create wonderful memories during the remainder of your trip. And wish you guys happiness! Cheers!

Howard P.

5 / 5

Mar 17, 2025

Shore Excursion from Incheon

Mar 17, 2025

Incheon

7 hours

“Seoul Guided Tour”

Andy was incredibly knowledgeable & accommodated what we wanted to see & do perfectly, but more importantly his enthusiasm energy & care he took to make sure we had a great time was second to none. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he’s a great guide & great guy. Thanks Andy for a great day in Seoul & Incheon. Howard & Heather

Andy P.

Thank you for the time sharing with me. I really enjoyed the timw with you. I Hope that you will have wonderful and unforgetable memories from your cruise trip! And, cheers all the best including your good health and happiness. Andy