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Joined 2025
Jeeseon C.
Available Areas
Seoul (Living)
Languages
English, Korean (Native)
Response Time
5 hours on average
Availability Updated
2 days ago
About Tour Guide Jeeseon C.
Hi! I’m Jeeseon.
Over the past several years, I’ve been working as a licensed guide, leading travelers from around the world through palaces, temples, hanok villages, traditional markets, and Seoul’s hidden local neighborhoods. I especially enjoy introducing guests to off-the-beaten-path gems and sharing the city’s authentic local atmosphere. Many of my guests say it feels like exploring the city with a thoughtful local friend.
I design every tour with care, balancing history, culture, and everyday life, so each guest can experience Seoul in a personal and memorable way. Guiding is more than a job to me, it’s a way to connect people with the heart of Korea.
My tours are ideal for curious travelers who want more than just sightseeing. I specialize in:
Korean history and culture storytelling
Practical Hangul learning experiences
Hidden gem exploration for repeat travelers
An orientation tour for first-time travelers to Korea with a Hangul learning session
Important
Trip Consultation Policy
Trip consultation is included in the tour.
However, it will only be provided after the free cancellation period ends (7 days before the tour).
No consultation is available during the free cancellation period.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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Seoul Private Custom Tour: Highlights or Hidden Gems Your Pace-tea included
Experience Seoul exactly the way you want it—fully private, flexible, and customized just for you. The pace is entirely up to you: walk more or less, pause for tea, or spend extra time at places you love. Whether you know nothing about Seoul or already have specific interests, just tell me, I’ll design the schedule for you.
Seoul Private Custom Tour: Highlights or Hidden Gems Your Pace-tea included
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Evening Walk: Street Food, Hidden Alleys & a Glowing Palace(Food Included)
Discover the flavors and charm of Seoul on this 3-hour evening walking tour. We'll start by sampling local street food at a bustling traditional market — food tastings are included. As the sun sets, we’ll walk along the old stone wall of Jongmyo Shrine, lined with small cafés, ending our tour with a night visit to a beautifully lit royal palace. Perfect for travelers who want to experience real Korean life, hidden corners, and unforgettable night views, all guided by a local expert.
Evening Walk: Street Food, Hidden Alleys & a Glowing Palace(Food Included)
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Silent City Walk: Hidden Alleys & Traditional Tea Included
This 4-hour walking tour is about experiencing the real Seoul by walking through quiet, timeworn alleyways largely undeveloped. You'll explore Gilsangsa Temple, pass by old hanoks and stone walls, and end the tour at Sungkyunkwan, Korea’s oldest Confucian academy. Along the way, you'll take a relaxing break at a traditional teahouse to enjoy Korean tea and rice cakes , included in the tour price. It’s a slow walk with real Seoul stories and scenery.
Silent City Walk: Hidden Alleys & Traditional Tea Included
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Local Chaos: Seoul Market Adventure Tour-Tea Included
This private walking tour takes you through three of Seoul’s most unique and vibrant markets. As a licensed local guide, I’ll walk with you through Korea’s largest traditional food market, a hidden herbal medicine alley, a wild vintage flea market, and the must-visit street food paradise. Along the way, you’ll experience local life, discover hidden gems, and taste what Seoul is really made of.
Local Chaos: Seoul Market Adventure Tour-Tea Included
Reviews
Karen E.
“Fabulous Day in Seoul with Jeeseon”
Jeeseon was exactly what we were hoping for in a tour guide. She tailored our sightseeing and experiences to our family. Jeeseon was knowledgeable about everything from history of Korea to K-Beauty products!
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Jeeseon C.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I truly enjoyed spending time with your family. It was such a pleasure guiding the 1K 3J team. I sincerely hope this trip created many great memories for the young ones in Korea. Next time you visit, we can go to a baseball game, have a picnic, and explore more local experiences together. Until we meet again, take care, and thank you again for your lovely review.
Dino A.
“Amazing city tour!!”
Jeeseon was really accommodating in creating a customized tour for my first visit to Seoul and she showed me some nice areas away from the usual tourist spots. I highly recommend booking her.
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Jeeseon C.
Thank you for starting your business trip in Korea with my tour. It was a bit chilly, but I hope you enjoyed it. I’m glad you liked the route I chose with fewer tourists. I also really enjoyed our tea and conversation at the scenic teahouse. Thank you again, and if you come back to Korea in the future, please feel free to contact me!
Brian W.
“Jeeseon transformed the streets and buildings of Seoul into places people live”
At a Glance: If you’re looking to experience Seoul the way a local actually lives it—not through a pre-packaged checklist of tourist stops—Jeeseon is an excellent guide. She listened carefully to the experience I was hoping for and created a day that felt personal, natural, and grounded in everyday Korean life. More than anything, she made Seoul feel like a lived-in city rather than a series of attractions. Why I Recommend Her: What stood out most was that Jeeseon did not simply guide me from place to place—she engaged in a way that made the day feel more like exploring with a local friend than being led through a formal tour. She understood that I was looking for neighborhoods, food, customs, and everyday culture rather than a standard sightseeing experience and adapted naturally. She is personable, easy to talk to, and especially good at turning ordinary details into meaningful cultural insight—something much harder than simply leading people between destinations. Context (if helpful): • She tailored the day to the type of experience I had asked for rather than delivering a generic “Seoul highlights” tour. • She shared local context that brought places to life, including personal stories that made the city feel human and real. • Conversations moved beyond sightseeing into everyday Korean culture—customs, language, education, and social norms—which made the experience much richer. • She is also certified in Korean history and clearly knowledgeable in that area; she adds historical context naturally without turning the experience into a lecture. • Overall, she helped me understand Seoul not just as a visitor, but through the perspective of someone who actually lives there. Final Takeaway: If you are looking for an authentic local experience rather than a scripted tour, I would absolutely recommend Jeeseon. She balances knowledge, personality, and real conversation in a way that makes the experience both meaningful and genuinely enjoyable.
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Jeeseon C.
Thank you so much for writing this and for going into so much detail. It really means a lot. I loved that you came in knowing what kind of day you wanted. Once I knew you were interested in neighborhoods, everyday food, and real local life rather than the standard highlights, it was just easy. The conversation went where it went, and that's always the best kind of day. And the Han River ramyeon and fried chicken. I won't forget that either. Something about sitting by the water, good food, good conversation. It just works. Thank you again for spending the day with me and for trusting me with your time in Seoul. That's not something I take for granted.
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