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The 15 Best City Tours in South Korea

69 tours  ·  from $32 a head

One day, one city, someone else driving. The 15 below cover the Seoul highlight runs, the Busan coast loops and the Jeju circuits, priced and timed, with pickup points and group sizes.

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower) - Jogyesa Temple and Cheonggyecheon set the tone
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Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

1.Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,647 reviews · from $58Our pick

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.”

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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up) - Jogyesa Temple: calm beside Jongno traffic
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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

2.Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,474 reviews · from $56

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.”

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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village - A Drive Past Cheongwadae and Into Joseon Seoul
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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

Seoul: Dark Side of the City and Ghost Stories Walking Tour - Gwanghwamun Square and the first look at royal Seoul
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Seoul: Dark Side of the City and Ghost Stories Walking Tour

4.Dark Side of the City and Ghost Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 484 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $42

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”

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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch - Gyeongbokgung Palace and the changing guard
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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony - Jogyesa Temple: A Quiet Start in Central Seoul
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Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

6.Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 357 reviews · from $38

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!”

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Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour - Haedong Yonggungsa, Busan’s temple beside the sea
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Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour

7.Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $40

See Busan’s temples, coast, memorial cemetery, Gamcheon Village, and markets in one well-paced day with local guides and transport.

“The itinerary is phenomenal! The tour guide that led my group, Brent, was very patient, informative, and very positive from start to finish. The bus ride from one place to another was very smooth and comfortable. Overall, I would recommend this specific tour to anybody who wants to see all the hot spots in Busan. If you get Brent as your tour guide, you will be in great hands:)”

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Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner - Walking the old Seoul Fortress Wall
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Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

8.Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

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 :)”

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Special City Night Tour - Cheonggyecheon Stream Brings a Quieter Pace
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Special City Night Tour

9.Special City Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $150

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”

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Private Seoul City Tour - Gyeongbokgung Palace and the royal opening act
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Private Seoul City Tour

10.Private Seoul City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $210

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!”

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Free style private Tour(Essence of Seoul city or DMZ) - Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul’s grand opening scene
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Free style private Tour(Essence of Seoul city or DMZ)

11.Free style private Tour(Essence of Seoul city or DMZ)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $195

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”

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Seoul: City Highlights Full or Half Day Custom Private Tour - Four hours in Seoul: choose a tight route
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Seoul: City Highlights Full or Half Day Custom Private Tour

12.City Highlights Full or Half Day Custom Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $185

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.”

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Busan: Private Car Charter Customized City Tour - Building a sensible four-hour route
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Busan: Private Car Charter Customized City Tour

13.Private Car Charter Customized City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · from $254

Review of Busan’s private car charter, with flexible sightseeing, hotel pickup, practical route advice, costs, limits, and traveler tips.

“Mr Yoon was a fantastic driver. He tried very hard to make sure we were happy with our time with him. Yoon took us to all the places on our to do list with a big smile. It was a public holiday in Busan which meant so much traffic but Yoon was patient and happy. We have very limited Korean and Yoon limited English so he used the translation App and all was easy. Thank you Yoon for helping make our first trip to Busan a great one.”

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Private Airport Transfer: Incheon Airport to Seoul City (1-5 pax) - Why the one to two hour journey matters
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Private Airport Transfer: Incheon Airport to Seoul City (1-5 pax)

14.Private Airport Transfer: Incheon Airport to Seoul City (1-5 pax)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $105

Private Incheon Airport transfer to Seoul for up to five people, with flight tracking, 60 minutes of waiting, and door-to-door service.

“The driver was not near the sign for pickup. Another driver claimed I was his passenger. I asked him to confirm 5 times and he said yes. We got 40 minutes from airport for the driver to get a call and he turned around and dropped me back off at airport. Then my actual driver was very rude because of this incident. Then as he was driving he pulled over on the side of the road to pee. Keep in mind this was all at 0500. Very very disappointing experience”

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Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping - The hanbok fitting: fun, but watch the clock
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Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping

15.City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $49

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.”

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