Seoul: Fully Customizable Private Tour with Freedom to Choose Itinerary

Experience the ultimate freedom on a private custom tour in Seoul. Choose your own itinerary and explore the city at your own pace. No more restrictions or time constraints!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Seoul - ★Pick Up From Your Place of Lodging.★ Start the day with pick up from your accommodations in Seoul at 9:30am. Then proceed to your chosen sites, ending with a drop-off at your accommodations around 6:30pm. The start and end times are flexible, as long as the touring day is 9 hours long. However, please be advised that the Seoul area is…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fuel, and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Seoul)
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees
Additional Information

Experience a bespoke tour in Seoul that allows you the liberty to decide your destinations, schedule, and pace. Leave behind the worries about constraints and time limits! This excursion is ideal for individuals who already have a precise plan of sights and activities. It provides the possibility of choosing any spot within the Seoul area. If you lack a…

Location
Seoul
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(116 Ratings)
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373ljl
Jun 1, 2025
Great tour of Seoul - We had an amazing tour, thanks to our guide, Kory. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience both enjoyable and informative. Kory was also very accommodating—he adjusted the itinerary to suit our schedule and interests, which made the tour feel personalized. He went above and beyond by taking plenty of photos at each stop, helping us capture special memories from the trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience!
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Bmd100
Apr 29, 2025
An Amazing Experience - Joe was ABSOLUTELY amazing. Always on time and willing to customize the tour to our liking. Joe's personality was so much fun. We would definitely use him again😁
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891nidiaa
Apr 29, 2025
Unforgettable Journey! - Dear This is Korea, Our recent trip to South Korea was a truly exceptional experience, thanks to the outstanding service provided by our guide Santi as well as our driver. Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and helpful. Their insights into Korean culture and history enriched our experience, making each destination more meaningful, Our driver was consistently punctual, ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey throughout our trip. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you for an incredible adventure!!
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Rita
Apr 18, 2025
Great customized Tour - Great customized 2 day tour. This is Korea as a company was great and sent us detailed itinerary with photos. Our guide Joe was passionate about his job. Was very caring and always making sure we got what ever we needed. Bought us some soybean ice cream to try and it was delicious. He also brought us to a great lunch spot.
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609bennya
Apr 18, 2025
The spirit of Seoul - From the beginning till the end, our wonderful guide Joe led us through all the beautiful alleys and sightseeing of Seoul. We didn't have to worry about anything. He almost could read our wishes and desires without asking. Thank you for giving us the spirit of Seoul!
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Roberts12731
Apr 16, 2025
Seoul and Beyond - Joe was an amazing guide and gave us 2 wonderful days in Seoul and surrounding area. He was so helpful and always wanted to show us more. He took us to a great place for lunch and we got to taste many flavours of Korea. He bought us some soy ice cream to taste that was delicious!! His English is decent and he is very passionate about making sure his customers are enjoying every part of the experience. Also, This is Korea sent out a great itinerary with pictures and descriptions that helped a lot when choosing sites. Harry, one of the planners, helped us get a jacket back we left on Jeju island on a previous tour. He communicated with the restaurant and other hotel and the jacket was sent to our Seoul hotel in 2 days!! Thanks so much Harry for going above and beyond! We highly recommend This is Korea as well as Joe our guide. Thank you so much for making our tours a fabulous experience.
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Albatoleg
Apr 13, 2025
private tour in Seul - Time was really good perfect time Arranged ,professional,understanding .Joe was our private guide ask you if feel annoyed or comfortable, he will stop for break for toilet or smoking, he encouraged you to try korean street food ,local sweets with walnut before that he will ask if you have any allergies.if you are vegan or not he will make reservations for any ticket or restaurant he will look and take good care of you .if you want any clinic he will ask and search for you . The other guide for tour also was the same Ms.Kelly She is been with us when we dress up the Hanbok she was not feeling well but she came along with us and Mr.Andy so nice waiting and been patient with us ,he provide snacks for the trip local drink and biscuit, beside that all of tour guide took photos for you they tell where is the photo spot . The pick up and drop in Jeju was amazingly prepared excellent car comfy , Special regards for everyone make our visit easy and smooth.
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Ivyb653
May 14, 2025
Good tour agency and tour guide - This was our second time availing a customized tour from This is Korea. Our tour guide, Joe, was very friendly and polite. On our first day, we visited the DMZ. Joe explained the details about the Korean War and the DMZ very well, making the tour both educational and engaging. On our second day, we joined the Seoul Night Tour. We visited the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, followed by a walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream. Joe even thoughtfully bought drinks for my husband and daughter to take along. After our visit at Naksan Park, my husband was very tired, and Joe kindly bought him a bottle of water. He then brought us to Myeongdong so we could shop and try some street food. He patiently waited for us until we were finished. Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable tour experience.
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Z1374hgmonicar
May 11, 2025
Private trip around Seoul - Joe is very hands on, he is ready where ever & when ever we are. He is enthusiastic about showing us around the spots in Seoul.
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Mrtorbert
May 26, 2025
basically an expensive taxi - I’ve taken private tours worldwide, including with this same company 10 years ago under the original ownership, so I have significant experience to compare. Unfortunately, this 2025 experience was negative overall and not worth the high cost. These were the worst two days of our trip to Korea. The tour was advertised as a private experience with a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide, but we essentially received just a driver. He provided minimal commentary throughout our two-day tour. For example, during the hour-long drive to Nami Island, he barely spoke and then dropped us off at the entrance, instructing us to meet him later. Despite my repeated requests to accompany us, he refused. This became a pattern, where at nearly every site, he typically stayed behind, sitting and smoking. At lunchtime, we struggled to convince him to take us where we preferred. Instead, he insisted on a tourist-heavy restaurant near the park entrance, surrounded by tour buses. Despite paying $1110, plus an additional $210 specifically for admission fees, the company failed to purchase our tickets for N Tower. We had to buy them ourselves upon arrival. At the rail bike location, he simply left us without any guidance. Since all signage was in Korean and staff spoke no English, we were completely lost without the guide we had paid for. This pattern repeated at every location: no context, background information, or guidance was provided. The advertised "free photo service" was essentially nonexistent, as he rarely accompanied us. He took three photos during the two days. Even though we followed mostly recommended itineraries, we gained little to no knowledge from him about these sites. His English proficiency was very poor. Communication was best when using translation apps, which, while manageable, did not match our expectation given the premium cost. Time management was poor. On day one, we had to rush after lunch to the next activity, and on day two, he arrived late with empty takeout containers, which he threw out the window onto the street. His lateness caused us to miss our first activity, and yet he repeatedly hurried us through the palace visit. This poor scheduling resulted in an awkward two-hour gap later in the day, during which he suggested we just sit in the van. His driving was erratic and unsafe: honking aggressively, running a red light, driving the wrong way on one-way streets, and disregarding pedestrians at crosswalks. He provided no car seat for our 5-year-old child and frequently drove off before the seatbelt was fastened. At one point, he exited the vehicle at a stoplight to smoke, returning with a strong cigarette odor. He also made multiple personal stops, once for dumplings randomly to eat during the drive, and another to buy cigarettes. Despite the included photo service, he took only three photos over two days, often walking far ahead and ignoring our presence. In contrast, our guide from this company 10 years ago actively engaged with us, took over 200 photos, and provided meaningful insights. For the $1110 + $210 we paid, we essentially only received a driver, lacking most of the promised guide services. This was extremely disappointing and felt misleading, given the premium expectations and previous positive experience.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).