SOUTH KOREA
The ones worth your time.
The 10 most popular city tours in South Korea. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
A packed Seoul highlights day: Gyeongbokgung or Changdeok, Insadong, Kwangjang Market, and Namsan Tower, with pickup and an English/Chinese guide.
“Excellent tour. Extremely enjoyable! Jenny was an attentive and knowledgeable guide. A wonderful day. I recommend it.”
Full-day small-group Seoul tour with hotel pickup. See Jogyesa, Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun.
“Our guide Lua was fantastic. Having a small group allowed for a more enjoyable and personal experience. The pace was good, and the places visited gave insight into Korean history. Would recommend this tour for a first-time visitor and very much recommend Lua, a friendly and knowledgeable guide.”
Seoul highlights in one day: Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village with hotel pickup.
“We have done many food tours around the world, this one in Seoul is a must to do. Jenny was an excellent guide who told us the stories around the food we were eating. Two things stood out for us (1) seeing the guy hand making mandu dumplings for us to eat and (2) enjoying…”
4-hour Seoul walking tour with optional Hanbok: Gyeongbokgung Palace Changing of the Guard, Bukchon Hanok Village, Baek Inje’s house, snacks.
“This trip was wonderful. I could see and hear about royal’s family and what was history of Korea for hundreds of years. The guide Jennifer was amazing. She explained me everything what i wanted to know. Her history knowledge is very wide.”
Seoul’s dark side comes alive on a historian-led ghost and true-crime walk through palaces, streams, and hidden alleys.
“The storyteller was amazing The stories also were amazing I totally recommend this ( I already did to a couple of friends and they loved it )”
Private full-day Seoul tour with hotel pickup, Royal Guard ceremony, palaces, hanok village, temple, Insadong, lunch, and N Seoul Tower optional.
“This was an excellent trip made vey special by our lovely guide Suni. She shared her extensive knowledge about Seoul very well. She was very organised friendly and informative. If you are limited for time and really want to see the city within your time period this is a wonderful way to do it. A…”
Half-day Seoul by coach hitting Jogyesa, Cheongwadae exhibits, Gyeongbokgung guard ceremony, plus a museum and a quick shopping stop.
“Our tour guide Hana was exceptional, very knowledgeable and provided excellent information throughout the tour! I would highly recommend this tour and if you’re able to have Hana as a guide even better!”
Sea-view temples, the UN memorial, and hilltop art in one full Busan day. A pro guide, free admissions, and smart pacing.
“Very well organized and managed, considering large group of people . The UN memorial cemetery was a very beautiful addition which I believe only this company is allowed to bring their groups to.”
Sunset city wall hike from Dongdaemun to Naksan Park with K-drama spots, a café drink, and a Korean dinner included.
“Super fun and chill experience during sunset. You do a quick hike up to the cafe in one of the old village to see the sunset.. this is the first time I see sunset in Seoul and indeed this is the best spot. Alex was a great host! We got dinner after and I enjoyed…”
Neon-lit Seoul by night with hotel pickup, palace history, a Cheonggyecheon stroll, Hallyu Culture Center stops, and N Seoul Tower views.
“We expected a tour that had its own way of transportation. Instead, we got a nice woman but no means of transportation so we had to waste a lot of time waiting for taxis. We were very excited to visit all the places but…”
