SOUTH KOREA
The ones worth your time.
The 10 most popular temple & night tours in South Korea. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
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…”
Busan Night Tour pairs a Suyeongman Bay fireworks cruise with Mt. Hwangnyeongsan skyline views and Cinema Centre stops, plus hotel pickup.
“The tour was nicely done and as mentioned followed. The tour guide prompt in giving updates for pick up from hotel and was before time and dropped us back also in time.”
Seoul at night in 5.5 hours: Changgyeonggung Palace, Gwangjang Market street food, Naksan Park city-wall views, and Cheonggyecheon Stream.
“Had a blast on this tour with SHANA! Even in FREEZING 17 degrees we all enjoyed it overwhelmingly. Shana is so personable, organized, friendly and EXTREMELY knowledgeable! She provided so many tips and was lots of fun and…”
Night-walk the UNESCO Suwon Hwaseong Fortress from Seoul with lit-up walls, city views, and Joseon stories, then stroll Haengnidan-gil.
Seoul at night in 4 hours: Deoksugung lights, Banpo Rainbow Fountain views (seasonal), Han River ramyeon, and N Seoul Tower panoramas.
Seoul night tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Insadong, Nodeul Island, and a Yeouido Han River cruise with pickup.
“Joe was an amazing guide for our last day in Seoul. Since we had already stayed in various parts of the city and explored some things before this day he was great at suggesting some different places we hadn't been to yet. He was really…”
Small-group Seoul chicken-and-beer crawl with Mangwon Market night vibes, local spots, and guide stories, from $132.83.
“Our tour guide, Simon, was excellent. As a chef, he knows his chicken! He brought us to truly authentic chicken places in local, non-touristy areas to experience the real local flavor. Fun time!”
A 4-hour Seoul night tour with Deoksugung, Han River ramen, Namsan walls, and the Banpo Rainbow Fountain, ending in Myeongdong.
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Private Busan night tour with a Diamond Bridge yacht, Bupyeong Kkangtong night food market, and Cheonmasan Observatory views.
“Over priced. Extra charge of 20,000 won (£10) per person for shared boat trip that just went to centre of harbour and back. We paid for our food at the grubby night food market. The observatory is just a small lay-by with nothing much to see. We were staying in Haeundae Beach so a lot…”
Walk Deoksugung Palace in Seoul at night with an English guide, learn Daehan Empire stories, and see Korean and Western architectural mix for $38.
“A very beautiful and interesting tour and our guide, Joy, was the best :)”
