Seoul Day Trip: Starfield, Hwaseong, Gwangmyeong

Explore Suwon’s Starfield Library, Hwaseong Fortress, and Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave. Discover history, culture, and adventure in a single day!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Myeongdong Shopping Street - Meeting Point 1: Myeongdong Subway Station Exit 9 at 08:50 am.
  • Seoul City Hall - Meeting Point 2: Seoul City Hall Subway Station Exit 6
  • Suwon - Escape the bustling capital of Seoul for a day and discover more of Korea on our tour to Suwon and Gwangmyeong. Our thrilling itinerary offers a perfect mix of…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Tour Guide (English)
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Escape the hustle and bustle of Seoul for a day filled with modern marvels and ancient wonders! Begin your journey at the breathtaking Starfield Library in Suwon, a futuristic sanctuary for book lovers that combines sleek architecture with endless rows of books. Explore the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress, an 18th-century architectural gem featuring…

Location
Myeongdong Station Exit 9
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Anneliese
Apr 23, 2026
Seoulful Day! - We had a wonderful day and experience. The whole day was amazing. The caves, the palace, the library were well worth seeing. Hana was so helpful and knowledgeable. She made the whole dayeady for us.
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Z3772hvedwardt
Apr 23, 2026
Great all - Our guide Hanna was above exceptional. She was highly informative and insightful of all aspects of our trip. She even gave us great suggestions of other places to visit during our visit here in Korea. Would highly recommend this tour to all visitors.
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Nenitap2026
Apr 22, 2026
I enjoyed the tour! - It was a great tour, im satisfied.
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Madelynm833
Apr 22, 2026
Fun and enjoyable trip - All is very educational and fun and more on physical activity which is good as exercise
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Lizap884
Apr 21, 2026
Great tour - It is a good tour, our guia Nova was wonderful and she is a great person.
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Denisep707
Apr 21, 2026
Loves the variety of sites - Nova was a wonderful tour guide. We loved going to the unique sites today. I liked the variety. She also gave us recommendations for restaurants after.
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Flyer41165770260
Apr 19, 2026
Great Tour - Great tour. Our guide Hana was very knowledgeable and informative and happily answered any question anyone had. Would recommend.
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J1703ikpiotrm
Apr 18, 2026
Great day in Seoul with Coco - One of the best guided tours we've done in Asia. The combination of Hwaseong Fortress, a palace walk, a traditional martial arts demonstration, a visit to the extraordinary Starfield Library, and a trip into a former gold mine gave us both a deep cultural immersion and a genuine sense of adventure that few tours manage to deliver. But above all, this experience worked because of our guide, Coco. Her energy was infectious, her sense of humor kept the whole group laughing, her English was flawless, and her knowledge of Korean history and culture was genuinely impressive. She turned what could have been a standard sightseeing tour into something we'll actually remember. Ken, our driver for the day, deserves a special mention too — professional, kind, and exceptionally courteous throughout. And Aisha? Let's just say that we will never forget that visit 😄 Five stars without hesitation. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Seoul.
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Barney19732014
Apr 18, 2026
Nice trip out of Seoul - Really fun day out. Great guide Coco. Nice pace, great way to get out of Seoul and see different places!
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Lucyannaalcock
Apr 15, 2026
Great day trip! - Wonderful tour with our guide Coco, who was so informative and helpful throughout the day! Really varied sightseeing spots with a nice mix of the historical and modern.
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From $69
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).