SOUTH KOREA
The ones worth your time.
The 10 most popular lunch experiences in South Korea. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
Private full-day Seoul tour with hotel pickup, Royal Guard ceremony, palaces, hanok village, temple, Insadong, lunch, and N Seoul Tower optional.
“Brian, our guide, was great. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humour. A perfect introduction to Seoul.”
Private DMZ tour from Seoul with lunch included, Dora Observatory and Third Tunnel, plus a suspension bridge or N Seoul Tower option.
“Our guide was fantastic and went above and bound to make the experience unique. This was a reintroduction to my birth place.”
A private DMZ day with defector guide Jun: hotel pickup, DMZ viewpoints, and North Korean lunch, with small-group access to real stories.
“Jun’s tour was phenomenal. His story lends a personal touch to the DMZ and gives weight and gravity to the place. I appreciated Jun’s perspective on the DMZ and hearing his first hand account of escaping North Korea was incredible. I’m so appreciative of him to share us story.”
See Busan’s top views, street art, temples, and seafood in one efficient day with hotel pickup, lunch, and a small group.
“If you want an energetic tour around the famous sites, ask for Steve, a local with a slight Texan accent. He is informative and even hilarious at times.”
Cheorwon DMZ and 2nd Tunnel day trip from Seoul with licensed guide, bibimbap lunch, monorail, and Hantangang Y-bridge views.
“We had an absolutely brilliant day! The entire experience was excellently organised from start to finish, thanks to our wonderful guide, Sam. Along the way, Sam shared fascinating insights, covering everything from Korea’s ancient history to the intricacies of the Korean War and the must-try foods of the region. The day was not only informative…”
Gyeongju’s UNESCO highlights in one day: Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal tombs, hanok village, and an included lunch with pickup.
“Was a great experience with learning about the history of Gyeongju. Would recommend for everyone to try”
A full-day Seoul highlights and gourmet food tour pairing palaces, hanok neighborhoods, temples, and markets with lunch, snacks, and dinner.
“Bergen was the perfect host, he planned every detail of the day and introduced me to the best of Seoul sites and cuisine. He also customized my itinerary throughout the tour based on my interests. I highly recommend.”
Private hike in Bukhansan with a 1,000-year temple, Korean lunch, then a traditional jimjilbang spa in Seoul.
“Our guide Jimmy was simply exceptional. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made us feel very comfortable. The traditional lunch was quite awesome. The sauna experience afterwards was quite unique. It forced us to shed some inhibitions but thoroughly enjoyed the experience.”
Private Jeju day with lunch and all admissions included, plus a dedicated vehicle, English/Chinese guide, and UNESCO Seongsan Ilchulbong.
“We had an awesome time and trip with Clara, who was our bubbly guide for our East tour. There were 15 of us in the group but we get along so well and even get to know each other during this trip! Even though the weather was quite…”
Guided Busan temple tour to Beomeosa and Hongbeopsa with temple bibimbap, flower-market time, and free admissions—good value at $63.
“Suyang was very helpful from the start, made contact early, and made sure we met up safely. Very informative throughout the tour, and ensured we were well catered for and comfortable. A lovely tour guide whom I would highly…”
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