South Korea · 1-DAY TOURS
The good 1-day tours go weeks ahead. Here are 15 to lock in early, what each one includes, and how it differs from the one above it.
See Bulguksa, royal tombs, Wolji Pond, and more on a full-day Gyeongju tour from Busan with an English-speaking guide.
“Great day of sightseeing with Hyonyi in the Geongju area. She provided tons of information and kept us on track gor a jam-packed day. Loved her upbeat, positive energy.”
Review of Seoul’s 14-hour Mt. Seorak, Nami Island, and Garden of Morning Calm tour, with practical advice on timing, value, guides, and sights.
“Ki, is a fantastic host and tour guide, uniquely helpful and very well planned out tour. The order of the tour was great. The lunch was delicious and the timeliness of the entrance into the places was supreme. I had a wonderful time and look forward to the next time I visit.”
Review of Seoul’s Gangwon-do day trip to Alpaca World, Nami Island, and your choice of rail bike or Garden of Morning Calm.
“very nice tour ✨️😁, Jesse was awesome ! he made sure that everyone spends a great time ❤️💯 recommand it ! my family and i had a great time and picture session.”
Review of Seoul’s Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm, and Gangchon Rail Bike day trip, with practical timing, value, food, crowds, and tips.
“Laura is terrific, very entertaining and helpful. We enjoyed our trip. Railroad ride is fun and we all had a great time.”
Escape Seoul for Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm, with scenic transport, admission included, flexible exploring, and seasonal lights.
“Garden of Morning Calm (2 hrs) was perfection. So peaceful and still full of color even in late October. Nami Island (4 hrs) was amazing with its tree lined paths and peaceful vibe. Our small tour group was nice and our guide JK was so fun. Perfect amount of time at each place, but wouldn’t have been sad to have even a little more!”
Review of the Seoraksan and Naksansa day tour from Seoul, with hiking tips, cable car advice, costs, timing, and practical details.
“It was a lovely day: it didn't rain, the fog was magic, the landscape was stunning and I don't regret going on this lovely trip. I took the cable car, so it was hard to estimate how much time it would take me, but I made it right on time. The hike is quite challenging given how hot and humid it has been these days, but I recommend it nevertheless. Lucia the guide was very friendly and generous. I wish we had more time so that I could take my time and just admire the landscape. It would have been useful to have some guidance regarding the rituals/habits/gestures that are…”
Review of the Gangchon Elysian Ski Day Trip from Seoul, with transport, ski options, costs, meeting points, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The intended meetup location was Myeongdong Subway Station Exit no 2 at 10:30 AM. I arrived 40 minutes prior and waited 10 minutes beyond the intended meetup time -- in the freezing weather, no less. There was no shuttle bus, no veRead more”
Review of the Nami Island, Petite France and Italian Village day trip from Seoul, with itinerary, value, practical tips, drawbacks and booking advice.
“Tour guide Lulu was very patient and professional. Petite France is a little boring, can cover the place within an hour. Nami Island is quiet and nice, better to go early in the morning with less tourists.”
Review of Jeju’s west and south day tour, covering Hallasan, O’sulloc, Hueree, Jeongbang Waterfall, lunch, and Dongmun Market.
“I recommend it if you don't have a car. The tour was wonderful and enjoyable. Our tour guide adjusted things based on the weather and gave us plenty of time to see the sites. Chloe was wonderful and very informative.”
Review of the Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort day tour from Seoul, covering prices, lessons, equipment, transport, options, and practical tips.
“Trip with Mr, KI which very helpful and good instructor. and also can speak english very well.”
Review of Seoul’s Alpaca World, Nami Island, and Garden of Morning Calm tour, with practical advice on timing, value, guides, and what to expect.
“This was one of the best tours we have ever had the pleasure of joining in our travels all around the world. Our guide Peter was very prepared and made this experience truly enjoyable. He was knowledgeable and engaging, going above and beyond to share unique stories, history, cultural insights, and more. His love for Korea was contagious and we will forever be grateful for his thoughtfulness in sharing his beautiful country with us.”
Review of Jeju’s 8-hour cruise excursion, with UNESCO scenery, markets, port pickup, guide tips, costs, walking demands, and booking advice.
“The guide was waiting for us at the exit of the terminal as promised. The excursion was just the right length, not too long, not too short. Saw 4 different places and for the first one, the sunrise peak, you have to be very fit to go up because it is very steep. The only thing that I would suggest is for the guide to be more clear on what happens when we get off the bus. Like for the first place, she didn’t say where was the entrance and that we had to wait for her to get the tickets.”
Explore Suwon’s UNESCO fortress and royal palace on a guided half-day trip from Seoul, with transport, admission, history, and practical tips.
“Good Tour! Te fortress is unique as a large part of it includes commercial ad residential areas yet it has maintained its historical imprint!!”
Review of Seoul’s Mount Seorak and Nami Island day tour, with itinerary, price, timing, cable car tips, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Great tour!!! definitely recommended! we enjoyed how we were able to choose which trails to go. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and share with us so much information on this park!”
See Busan’s ocean temple, UN cemetery, Gamcheon Village, markets, and more on a cruise-safe city tour priced at $69.08.
“Our family joined this Busan tour and it was the best decision of our trip. The temple was absolutely stunning and easy to walk around, even for my parents. The guide was thoughtful, making sure everyone stayed comfortable. The UN MemRead more”
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