South Korea · CITY TOURS IN SEOUL
The good city tours in Seoul go weeks ahead. Here are 15 to lock in early, what each one includes, and how it differs from the one above it.
Review of Seoul’s 7.5-hour city tour with palaces, markets, Insadong, N Seoul Tower, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.
“Great tour and experience while in Korea the first time. Lynn was a nice and helpful tour guide. We were in Seoul for a few days and found this a nice way to see and experience Korean food and culture.”
Review of Seoul’s small-group palace tour, with Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Insadong, Namdaemun, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Did the Seoul City Tour led be Yeoni. Got to see lots of sights in the day, though the itinerary changed a bit from what was booked. I appreciated that Yeoni had an optional arranged lunch during the “free time” in Insadong for those of us who didn’t want the hassle of finding our own lunch spot. I wish we had spent more time at the Folk Museum, that was the one part that felt rushed.”
Review of Seoul’s 8-hour city tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Jogyesa Temple, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“Very interesting history of Korea. Our tour guide Lizzy was very good. Explaining the history of Korea and was able to answer all our questions.”
Explore Seoul after dark on a 90 to 150-minute ghost tour blending true crime, folklore, royal history, and eerie city legends.
“Shawn was really nice and knowledgeable on Korean folklore. He showed us some great places anf had lots of stories about hauntings. I haven't been haunted though, so”
Review of Seoul’s private 8-hour tour with palaces, Bukchon, Insadong, Jogyesa Temple, N Seoul Tower, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“We really enjoyed our trip around Seoul. Our tour guide Brian was helpful and knowledgeable. Recommended.”
Review of Seoul’s half-day palace tour, with Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung, guard ceremony, transport, tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Our tour guide Hana was exceptional, very knowledgeable and provided excellent information throughout the tour! I would highly recommend this tour and if you’re able to have Hana as a guide even better!”
See Seoul’s sunset from Naksan Park, walk the old fortress wall, enjoy a café drink, and share a Korean dinner with a local guide.
“A really nice sunset tour, Jin was kind and helpful ! I enjoyed the restaurant, the cafe and all the advices and recommendations Jin gave us. Thanks :)”
Review of Seoul’s 4-hour Special City Night Tour, with N Seoul Tower, Deoksu Palace, Cheonggyecheon Stream, hotel pickup, and practical value advice.
“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 especiallRead more”
Review of Seoul’s private 8-hour city tour, with palaces, Bukchon, markets, temples, hotel pickup, and flexible guiding.
“Fantastic experience in Seoul. Juno, our guide, was able to drive us around in his nice SUV and show us places that may have been hard to get by subway. Juno was very knowledgeable about Korean history and was also just a friendly person. Worth the money!”
Explore Seoul or the DMZ on a flexible private tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a custom seven to eight-hour itinerary.
“Our guide, Jun, was wonderful. We spent a most enjoyable day exploring the highlights of Seoul. Although the tunnel for the DMZ was closed on a Monday, he provided a fantastic alternative view. He was attentive to our requests and it was a Read more”
Compare Seoul private tour options, from palace walks to Nami Island and the DMZ, with hotel pickup, flexible routes, and English-speaking guides.
“Mia was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our itinerary was tailored for us because we had an additional tour the following day and did not want to repeat attractions. Took care of all the tickets, no waiting. It was great to have a driver also! Highly recommend and would do it again.”
Review of Seoul’s four-hour palace and Bukchon tour, with hanbok, English guide, snacks, photo stops, pricing, walking, and practical tips.
“Great tour! Jade was very knowledgeable and helpful. It’s nice to understand what your seeing when visiting other countries. Dressing up in the traditional clothes was a lot of fun.”
Explore Seoul’s palaces, markets, temples, and classic Korean food on a private nine-hour tour with hotel pickup and meals.
“It was bad luck for our guide that it rained heavily all day. Tony tried very hard to help us see and experience Seoul.”
Review of Seoul’s 7-hour Hanbok tour with Changdeokgung, Bukchon, markets, temple visit, transport, pricing, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing experience with Lina as our tour guide in Korea! She was very patient, extremely knowledgeable, and made every part of the tour both fun and insightful. Lina was also friendly and approachable, which made it easy to Read more”
See Seoul’s palace, temple, folk museum, and royal guard ceremony in four hours with hotel pickup, a guide, and Insadong drop-off.
“This half day tour packs in a lot. You get to see the palace and the changing of the guard ceremony. This is a quick lesson in Korean history and culture. If you are in Seoul on a short visit this is the tour for you.”
Pick a border, a palace, a market or a mountain.
