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34 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: Friendly, kind, passionate, and always eager to assist.
- Place: We’ve curated all the essential attractions to help you explore Korea. Save both time and money with this tour.
- Price: We consistently monitor similar tours on the platform to ensure our prices remain the most…
There are three key aspects to focus on:
- Tour Guide: Friendly, kind, passionate, and always eager to assist.
- Place: We’ve curated all the essential attractions to help you explore Korea. Save both time and money with this tour.
- Price: We consistently monitor similar tours on the platform to ensure our prices remain the most competitive.
ㆍDiscover Korean history and culture at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, and Jogyesa Temple.
ㆍRelish Korea’s natural beauty at Cheonggyecheon Stream.
ㆍSavor 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 choose 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
5.0
(34 Ratings)
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N3760hcfernandoc
Apr 7, 2026
Best guide ever, very attentive. - Kay was great person who take very good care of us, he explained everything to us and the most important thing he took me to the best restaurant to have the best beef soup. I will recommend him for my next trip to Korea, thank you very much Kay, look forward to see you very soon.
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Vainillam2026
Apr 7, 2026
A day in Seoul - Great experience , very knowledgeable very friendly very patient . The van is so comfortable and easy to moving around . Highly reccomend
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Antonios_h
Apr 4, 2026
A wonderful day in Seoul - Our tour of Seoul with Kay was awesome! We learned a lot about the history and everyday life in Korea. Kay was very helpful and accommodating. One of the best experiences we had! Highly recommended
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Diana_c
Mar 24, 2026
Amazing Seoul tour with Kay - Kay was great, from building our itinerary that required both teenager and adult approval, from communicating with us with where we are going and the history and information on where we are at, he took great photos of me and my daughter as well. His van is so clean too! Highly recommend!
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Ernestosegal
Mar 17, 2026
Awsome experience - Wonderful experience with Kay Lee. He was incredibly kind, professional, and attentive. He not only covered eveeything we expected but went above and beyond adding thoughtful touches and experiences that made our day truly special. We eapecially appreciated his flexibility; he quickly adapted to what we wanted to see and tailored the day to better match our interests. Thank you Kay Lee we are very thankful!!
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Uberdaz
Mar 8, 2026
Seoul Tour with Service! - Our tour guide Kay was great, taking us to several highlights of Seoul while detailing the history of Korea's rich culture. His service was notable, very friendly and patient, highly recommended! Thank you!
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Mary_m
Feb 18, 2026
Kay gave us a wonderful... - Kay gave us a wonderful tour of Seoul! Communication and input on what to see before we even met was great. Prompt pick up at our hotel in a large comfortable van. Very knowledgeable local commentary as we went to the different sites around the city. Authentic Korean lunch at the local market was very tasty and the traditional Korean tea on our break was delicious. Would highly recommend!
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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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