Seoul Summer Tour: Palaces, Cuisine, and River Evenings

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Seoul with our curated selection of unforgettable experiences. From exploring ancient palaces to indulging in culinary delights and enjoying romantic evenings on the river, our diverse range of tours promises to showcase the best of what Seoul has to offer and keep your summer cool.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - Discover the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace, a stunning emblem of the Joseon Dynasty’s splendor. Within the palace grounds, the National Folk Museum and National Palace Museum are must-see attractions. Gyeongbokgung Palace is the oldest and most magnificent of Seoul’s five palaces, constructed in 1395 and referred to as the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Taxes, Fuel, Parking Fee
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance Fees (Gyeongbokgung, Cruise)
Location
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(54 Ratings)
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Jim
Feb 22, 2026
Thanks Joe for a great tour on our first day in Seoul - Joe greeted us enthusiastically at the cruise terminal and gave us lots of information about Seoul as we drove in from Incheon. He covered all of the items that were on our itinerary and even added an extra trip to a viewpoint to view Seoul as we had such a beautiful day. In addition to guiding us through many of the sites, he was able to answer all the questions we had about every day, life and culture in Korea. He took us for a delicious lunch at a small family owned restaurant where there were no tourists. He knew where to be and when and even managed to get us to the front of the line for photos with the soldiers after the changing of the guard. Thanks Joe for a great day.
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Stay41354588185
Nov 25, 2025
Awesome experience - Joe was awesome and was very knowledgeable she helpful. Tour company This is Korea is very good and responsive. I will highly recommend this tour and my guide.
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Samantha_p
Oct 26, 2025
Awesome way to explore Seoul!! - 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 knowledgeable about the history of Korea at the palace and took care of all of our ticketing needs at the entrances to everywhere. He was really prompt and even got us snacks while we explored and he waited for us. I would highly recommend his tour for anyone who wants a fun day of shopping and eating in Seoul. And of course the river cruise was a neat way to experience the city as well.
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Elysal
Sep 20, 2025
Amazing! - Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Joe, your ultimate guide to Seoul! With his exceptional care and flexibility, Joe will whisk you away to hidden gems beyond the usual itinerary. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Seoul and South Korean history as Joe tailors the experience to your pace, ensuring every moment is captivating. Even if the day begins with a drizzle, Joe’s infectious enthusiasm will turn it into a spectacular journey!
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Josephineu495
Sep 17, 2025
Amazing time in Seoul with a great tour guide! - We had an amazing time with Joe during our visit to Seoul! We toured with him for a total of three days and loved every minute of it. Joe is definitely one of the kindest and most compassionate tour guides we have ever had. From running to the front of the line to get us a photo at Gyeongbokgung Palace to bringing us to a local Jajangmyeon spot that we loved (and secretly paying the bill!), he made our time truly memorable and fun. I would highly recommend This is Korea Tours to anyone visiting Seoul. We will definitely have to book another tour if we are ever in Seoul again.
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Catalinagg7380ia
Sep 15, 2025
Best way to live Seoul - It was a really nice experience! Joe was a great host even though we were 13 people not very punctual haha (sorry for that). We had fun, we enjoyed every single stop we had. At the end we share a nice dinner (corean bbq) all together. Thanks for everything
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Cecilia
Sep 5, 2025
Wonderful tour of Seoul sites with family - We had a wonderful private tour of Seoul with our guide Joe!! He was very knowledgeable of all the areas that we visited and knew where to go to get the best views. We started off our day viewing the changing of the guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace and we toured the palace grounds as Joe explained the history behind each area. Next, the young people in our group rented hanboks and we toured Bukchon Hanok Village taking many beautiful pictures. Afterwards, it was off to a delicious lunch at a Korean noodle restaurant. We then went to Namsan Tower and took in the panoramic views of the city. Next, we went to Insadong where we took a leisurely stroll through the many shops in the area. Our last stop, was Namdaemun Market where we bought some gifts and souvenirs. Finally, we enjoyed a delicious dinner at a Korean bbq pork restaurant that Joe found for us and made reservations for us. Joe made everything very easy for us and took many great pictures of our group. We made many beautiful memories of our trip to Seoul on our tour.
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Passenger51868538714
Aug 24, 2025
Very happy with our Tour and our Guide Joe - We loved the Tour in Seoul, Joe was great, he took very nice pictures, very friendly, very patient, gave us time in each place and if we waited longer he waited for us patiently, helped us in everything, and took some wheelchairs for my mom and left us at the entrance of each place, we didn't have to walk so much, Joe is excellent guide!!
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Gilbertoguido
Aug 10, 2025
Great private tour in Seoul - He had Joe as our tour guide. He took us to the places that were set in the schedule and even suggested few more places and tour us there since qe had more time to go. The tour was great and Joe qas amazing.
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Juan_g
Sep 16, 2025
Misleading and feels more like a private transfer than a tour - the tour was really bad, the guide JOE was more like a decorative accessory rather than a tour guide, we were picked up and drop off at the different locations with Joe not even coming out of the van, no explanation, no insight no nothing, just a driver. also the tour advertise things that they don't end up including like Korean chicken -they won't pay for it-, and the cruise in the han river -its the picture of the listing- they'd extra charge you if you're planning on doing what they said is included. overall do not take this if you want a guide in the city and a complete experience with what's advertised
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up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).