SOUTH KOREA
The ones worth your time.
The 10 most popular show tours in South Korea. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
Seoul’s Nanta show at Myeongdong blends Samulnori drumming, slapstick comedy, and a simple story you can follow in any language.
“We really enjoyed the show! We especially liked the audience participation. We had a great time.”
Watch The Painters in Seoul: live painting meets K-pop choreography and media art. 75 minutes, $24, and a chance to take home art.
“was a fabulous show,very unique with talented Artists/performers. would definitely recommend”
Touch Five in Hongdae is a 70-minute, women-only 19+ performance with bold dancing, playful audience interaction, and big stage production in Seoul.
“The guys are great performers and it was a great experience”
Busan Night Tour pairs a Suyeongman Bay fireworks cruise with Mt. Hwangnyeongsan skyline views and Cinema Centre stops, plus hotel pickup.
“Great night tour of Busan. Our guide Sue from the Busan visitor center was so fun and knowledgeable about the cinema center. The yacht cruise was a lot of fun and a great way to see Busan lit up at night. Highly recommend the tour!”
Spend one full day on Jeju’s east: Hamdeok Beach, UNESCO Seongsan Ilchulbong, a Haenyeo show, Seopjikoji K-drama coast, and more.
“Jessica is a nice tour guide, I enjoyed the tour, the view is wonderful as well, I recommend this group.”
PAINTERS live painting and dance in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Theater: 75 minutes of 3D visuals, music, and audience fun for $37.
“It was a unique and fun filled show - you can sit and enjoy the great skills of dancIng , painting and humour.”
A Seoul martial-arts comedy show at JUMP Theatre, mostly non-verbal, built around a Korean family plot, stunts, and audience laughs.
“This was an adorable show, great for all ages. We are both over 65 and thoroughly enjoyed it. There’s very little language so you really don’t need to be from any specific country or speak Korean. It’s fun, it’s athletic, and for you ladies (and some of you gentlemen), the guys take off their shirts.…”
Seoul at night in 4 hours: Deoksugung lights, Banpo Rainbow Fountain views (seasonal), Han River ramyeon, and N Seoul Tower panoramas.
“We had a wonderful evening tour with our guide Rachel today. We can highly recommend this tour. We enjoyed every second of the Palace visit, the Rainbow fountain, the yummi ramyeon and the amazing view from the city wall. Thank you Rachel for these loveley impressions and your charming company. Also a big thank you…”
A 10-hour East Jeju day with Hamdeok, Seongsan Ilchulbong, a Haenyeo women-diver show, plus Seopjikoji, Seongeup and Saryeoni.
“I had a fantastic experience on the Eastern Jeju Island tour with Jessica as our guide! Jessica is incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable, making the tour both enjoyable and memorable. Her passion for Jeju’s culture and history shone through in every explanation, and she made sure everyone felt included and comfortable. Jessica’s thoughtful approach and…”
Small-group Jeju healing tour: Hamdeok Beach, Bijarim Forest, Seongsan Ilchulbong, haenyeo show, Seopjikoji walk, tangerine cafe. Pick-up.
“It s a beautiful and relax activity. The Forest gave a good energy and the christantheme Flowers are very Nice. June was very kind with us. I recommand this activity on Jeju island. We liked Jeju island.”
