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5.0
32 Ratings
Seoul
Explore Seoul’s palaces, food, and markets with a private, customizable tour. Enjoy flexibility and comfort with a licensed guide and modern vehicle.
Explore Seoul’s palaces, food, and markets with a private, customizable tour. Enjoy flexibility and comfort with a licensed guide and modern vehicle.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Blue House - Formerly the presidential residence of South Korea, this iconic site is now accessible to the public. Drive by to appreciate its distinctive blue-tiled roof and picturesque mountain setting. Be aware that this stop might be omitted without prior notice due to unforeseen traffic regulations.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace - Witness the…
- The Blue House - Formerly the presidential residence of South Korea, this iconic site is now accessible to the public. Drive by to appreciate its distinctive blue-tiled roof and picturesque mountain setting. Be aware that this stop might be omitted without prior notice due to unforeseen traffic regulations.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace - Witness the ceremonial changing of the guard and explore the palace grounds, optionally dressed in a traditional Hanbok. On Tuesdays, when Gyeongbokgung is closed, the tour will visit Changdeokgung Palace instead.
- Bukchon Hanok Village - Stroll through the delightful alleys of Bukchon Hanok Village, where traditional Korean homes are nestled among modern city structures. It’s an ideal location for photography and a leisurely walk through historic Seoul.
- Insadong - Savor a Korean lunch (the guide will suggest dishes and a local eatery), followed by a walk through Insadong’s vibrant streets, brimming with crafts, souvenirs, and traditional snacks.
- Jogyesa Temple - Experience the essence of Korean Buddhism at Jogyesa, a significant temple in the country. Marvel at its vibrant lanterns, ancient trees, and serene ambiance in the city’s heart.
- Cheonggyecheon Stream - Capture stunning photos along the stream, with the Seoul skyline as your backdrop.
- Kwangjang Market - Delight in traditional Korean cuisine within the bustling street food alley.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- English-speaking driving guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- All taxes and handling charges
- Parking fees
- Pick up & Drop off Service
- Private transportation
- English-speaking driving guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- All taxes and handling charges
- Parking fees
- Pick up & Drop off Service
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
Additional Information
There are three key aspects to focus on:
- Tour Guide: Kind, friendly, passionate, and always eager to assist.
- Place: We’ve compiled all the must-see attractions to help you explore Korea. Save both time and money with this tour.
- Price: We keep an eye on similar tours on the platform to ensure our prices remain the most competitive….
There are three key aspects to focus on:
- Tour Guide: Kind, friendly, passionate, and always eager to assist.
- Place: We’ve compiled all the must-see attractions to help you explore Korea. Save both time and money with this tour.
- Price: We keep an eye on similar tours on the platform to ensure our prices remain the most competitive.
Discover Korean history and culture at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, and Jogyesa Temple.
Relish Korea’s natural beauty at Cheonggyecheon Stream.
Savor authentic Korean cuisine at Gwangjang Market.
[Details]
ㆍTour guide: Licensed, legal, and responsible guide
ㆍPrivate vehicle: Van or SUV (Vehicle will be arranged based on local availability and group size)
ㆍPrivate tour: Exclusively for your group – no other participants will join
ㆍFlexible itinerary: Customize it to any location you desire
You can follow a sample itinerary, or if preferred, we can collaborate to create an itinerary before the tour.
- The minimum number of people for this tour is 2
- The maximum number of people for this tour is 9
- Gyeongbokgung Palace and Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is closed on Tuesday (It will be replaced by Changdeokgung Palace)
- Royal Guard Changing Ceremony may not be available due to bad weather
- Driving time is already in the total duration of the tour
- Pick up & Drop off service (hotel name and address required when you book)
- Private Tour: Your group only – NO other participants will join
Location
The Blue House
1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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Renise_l
Jan 2, 2026
Awesome day trip - We had a wonderful private tour in Seoul with Kay who was knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive to our interests. The itinerary was well planned, and we learned so much while still having a relaxed and enjoyable pace. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Seoul!
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Trevor
Dec 1, 2025
EXCEPTIONAL tour of Seoul!!! HIGHLY recommend!!!!Ask for Kay!! - We had an absolutely EXCEPTIONAL day with our guide Kay. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of South Korea, and made sure we saw ALL the top sites of Seoul in just one day.
If you are looking into booking this tour, my family and I HIGHLY recommend it. You will get to see all the best tourist sites in Seoul, as well as many local parts. The restaurant that our guide took us to was incredible as well. We had a delicious beef stew, and the ambience of the restaurant is wonderful!
My group and I cannot say enough kind things about our guide Kay. He was kind, well spoken, intelligent, and very personable! His friendly and welcoming demeanor makes you feel as though you are being guided by a friend or family member.
Thank you so much for taking us around Seoul today! It was an experience that we will carry with us for a lifetime!
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Sunshine19765516508
Nov 27, 2025
Amazing tour we loved it - Amazing tour, we absolutely loved it.
It felt very personalized, and having a private car made it so easy to move around the city with our guide. We got to see so much, and our guide shared super interesting insights and information, truly one of the best tours we took on our entire trip. Highly recommended!
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Annie_c
Oct 30, 2025
Amazing 1 day tour! - Kay, our tour guide from Koncept was amazing and very patient, he was very knowledgeable about the history and took time to explain to us every place we visit in detail and spoke really good English as well. I highly recommend that you consider this tour if you happen to come to Seoul and wondering what to do.
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L7699uxanniec
Oct 29, 2025
Wonderful experience - Kay was very patient in explaining to us about the places we're visiting. He spoke very good English and is really knowledgeable. Highly recommended if you're visiting Seoul and don't know what tour to take.
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Safari62072444963
Sep 10, 2025
Seoul tour - It was a fun way to discover Seoul! Even discovered some places I never heard about like the Mangwon market and learned so much about history, I think the markets is great for the foodies to discovered Korean traditional food. The tour guide was very kind, and we could customized the tour without a problem. Thank you so much. I recommend this tour !
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Aqsaerum_s
Sep 4, 2025
It brings me immense... - It brings me immense pleasure to write a review about my recent tour with Viator.
I had always dreamed of visiting the Han River because I’ve seen it in so many K-dramas. The only time I had available was early in the morning, and I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find a guide at my desired time and day. Luckily, I came across Viator on Google and booked my tour.
I’m so pleased with the experience! The sightseeing was beautiful, and my guide, Kay, was incredibly friendly. We grabbed the world-famous Korean banana milk and enjoyed ramen by the river, which made the experience even more special. Kay explained everything about the Yeouido Han River surroundings in great detail, which made the tour both fun and informative.
I truly appreciate this experience and wanted to write this positive review as a token of gratitude. I 100% recommend Viator!
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Glodymuniadi_m
Sep 2, 2025
I had a really nice time... - I had a really nice time today visiting the Gyeongbok palace. From the start meeting with my tour guide, Kay was so welcoming and friendly so I knew it will be fun like touring with a friend. We started at inside the wall of the palace took pictures with standing guards dressed traditionally like in Joseon dynasty. I really loved the cozy and joyful atmosphere around the palace. We then went underground where I wrote my name in korean character and stuck it to the wall. Once outside, I went to take pictures of King Sejong statue. From here the background looks really nice with the mountain behind. Then we walked around the street taking more pictures and enjoying the music played in foreigner style there.
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Kadyrlyeyev_v
Sep 2, 2025
One day city tour with Mr.Kay - Our visit to Seoul was short but full of experience. Mr.Kay showed us main historical places with rich history, local tradition markets with delicious Korean food 😋. We are really glad to have Mr.Kay as our guide. His tour was full of interesting stories about Korean history, culture and traditions.
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Catherine_h
Sep 2, 2025
Our family of four—my... - Our family of four—my husband, our two daughters, and I—had a fantastic day with our guide Kay in Seoul. Despite the rainy weather, the private car made everything comfortable, and we were able to enjoy the city without stress. Kay was kind, flexible, and really tuned into what our family enjoyed. He adjusted the tour to fit our pace and even suggested a few unexpected stops that we all loved. It was the perfect way to start our trip. Easy communication, smooth logistics, and a guide who truly cared. Highly recommend!
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