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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour: Journey Through South Korean History and Culture
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463 Ratings
Seoul
The country of the morning calm is full of history, and its capital, Seoul, abounds with authentic treasures. Join this 8-hour private tour to discover some of the most renowned gems of South Korean culture.
From the great palaces to the N Tower, this tour will lead you through the ages to discover the old & the brand new capital.
The country of the morning calm is full of history, and its capital, Seoul, abounds with authentic treasures. Join this 8-hour private tour to discover some of the most renowned gems of South Korean culture.
From the great palaces to the N Tower, this tour will lead you through the ages to discover the old & the brand new capital.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gwanghwamun Gate - The southern gate of Gyeongbokgung
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Gyeongbokgung Palace - See the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and then visit the palace, this palace is filled with the smell of spring flowers, fresh phytoncide of green trees, yellow and orange autumn foliage and white snow depending on the season.
(On Tuesday, we visit Changdeokgung…
- Gwanghwamun Gate - The southern gate of Gyeongbokgung
- Gyeongbokgung Palace - See the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and then visit the palace, this palace is filled with the smell of spring flowers, fresh phytoncide of green trees, yellow and orange autumn foliage and white snow depending on the season.
(On Tuesday, we visit Changdeokgung Palace instead.)
- Bukchon Hanok Village - Walk down following Korean traditional architecture and the curves and straight lines of the roofs and walls from shuffled houses.
- Insadong - After lunch, free time in Insadong, the art valley of Seoul
- Jogyesa Temple - A small temple located at the central of Seoul city. This is the headquarter of over 2000 local temples in Korea.
- N Seoul Tower - Standing 479.7m high, at the top of the Namsan mountain, you will be able to enjoy a fantastic panorama of Seoul.
What's Included
- Lunch featuring Korean cuisine
- Convenient private transport including hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver guide
- Lunch featuring Korean cuisine
- Convenient private transport including hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver guide
What's Not Included
- Fee for observatory of N Seoul tower (optional)
- Cable car for N Seoul tower (optional)
- Gratuities
- Fee for observatory of N Seoul tower (optional)
- Cable car for N Seoul tower (optional)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Additional costs may apply for gluten-free, vegan, or halal food requests.
- Pick-up is only available in central Seoul, and additional charges may apply for distant areas such as Gangnam.
- The tour is conducted by a driver-guide and requires a certain level of physical fitness due to extensive walking.
- For groups of 8 or more, if a larger vehicle…
- Additional costs may apply for gluten-free, vegan, or halal food requests.
- Pick-up is only available in central Seoul, and additional charges may apply for distant areas such as Gangnam.
- The tour is conducted by a driver-guide and requires a certain level of physical fitness due to extensive walking.
- For groups of 8 or more, if a larger vehicle is needed, a dedicated driver will be assigned, which may result in an increase in the price. Please contact us for more details.
- If you require VIP options, need a larger vehicle for groups of 5 or more, or prefer minimal walking, please contact us to discuss an upgrade. Please note that these options may incur additional costs.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace and Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is closed on every Tuesday. Instead, you will visit Changdeokgung Palace
- Royal Guard Changing Ceremony may not available during rainy days or typhoons (Bad weather)
- Tour duration can be adjust depends on weather, traffic or personal reasons
Location
Gwanghwamun Gate
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(463 Ratings)
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Christie_k
Nov 3, 2025
This was a fantastic... - This was a fantastic tour! We got to see so much of Seoul in 1 day
Brian our guide was amazing! He was knowledgeable and very accommodating to my requests regarding our itinerary
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Christiek80
Nov 3, 2025
Brian was amazing - This was an amazing tour. Brian was super knowledgeable and accommodating to any schedule / site requests
We got to see such wonderful places.
And he negotiated a great price at the market for our purchases!
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878erika
Nov 2, 2025
Amazing experience in and around Seoul - Great experience! From the clear communication about the tours in advance to the very professionally organized tours on site. Brian did an excellent job showing us the highlights in and around Seoul. Sharing his knowledge about the history, background and culture of the main attractions. And what we perhaps enjoyed even more were our talks about everyday life in Korea and when he took us to the less touristic places (e.g. for a traditional Korean lunch). Amazing what you can do and see in and around Seoul in one day. And by the way: Brian is an excellent photographer as well!
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Maekivi
Oct 28, 2025
Amazing experience in Seoul with tour guide Brian! - A lovely day with our guide Brian. This tour was truly worth it to explore Seoul. Brian was really nice and enthusiastic, made the experience even better. The atmosphere especially in Insadong was wonderful! The lunch was full of local flavors, we took the noodle soup and it was a meal to remember. The famous palace was filled with tourists but it wasn’t too big of a problem since there was a lot of room. We saw the sunset next to the local homes and it was beautiful. I highly recommend this tour to everyone!
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Liliana_h
Oct 27, 2025
A perfect day in Seoul - Brian was my perfect driver guide for the day. He considered my interests and planned the tour to my entire satisfaction.
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Billcf5607fp
Oct 22, 2025
Brian knows Korea and is a great host. - What a fantastic guide we had today. Brian is very knowledgeable of Korean history and customs. I learned so much. He was very kind and tolerant of our special demands. The van was clean and comfortable. His English is perfect. It was a wonderful day thanks to him. Highest recommendation!
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Johnsigmund_s
Oct 12, 2025
Very good guide who was... - Very good guide who was good at drawing historical lines and showing us the most important ones that are worth taking in
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Faraway05616335590
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent tour of the city with lunch! - Our tour guide Brian was incredible. He was very knowledgable, answered all our questions and took us amazing tour of Seoul. We only had a couple days in Seoul so this our was very helpful in allowing us to see the city and important places. I would recommend this tour and Brian!
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Betty_h
Oct 5, 2025
Excellent tour guide - Wonderful day touring in Seoul. Taylor spoke excellent English and some Chinese which was helpful for travel with my parents. He was attentive and helpful.
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Kym_c
Sep 27, 2025
Best tour guide is Brian - Seoul is such a vast city with countless tourist attractions, and this tour is the perfect way to start exploring. Our guide, Brian, comes highly recommended—he’s an excellent photographer, speaks fluent English, and is wonderfully kind, accommodating, and patient.
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