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Night Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul
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25 Ratings
Seoul
Experience the vibrant night scene of Seoul on a private tour. Visit traditional markets, N Seoul Tower, a traditional village, and a temple. Enjoy local food and drinks, and capture stunning photos. Book now!
Experience the vibrant night scene of Seoul on a private tour. Visit traditional markets, N Seoul Tower, a traditional village, and a temple. Enjoy local food and drinks, and capture stunning photos. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Deoksugung - Joseon Dynasty Palace by Night
Begin the journey at Deoksugung Palace. Palaces are particularly enchanting at night — serene, tranquil, and magical under the moonlight.
The guide will share intriguing and poignant tales about the palace. - Kwangjang Market - Explore a bustling traditional market and experience genuine Korean…
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Deoksugung - Joseon Dynasty Palace by Night
Begin the journey at Deoksugung Palace. Palaces are particularly enchanting at night — serene, tranquil, and magical under the moonlight.
The guide will share intriguing and poignant tales about the palace. -
Kwangjang Market - Explore a bustling traditional market and experience genuine Korean cuisine and culture.
The guide will discuss the market’s history and introduce local delicacies.
Sample delightful snacks such as pancakes, street food, and more!
Don’t miss the renowned “knife noodle” vendor featured on Netflix, affectionately known as the “Netflix Auntie.” -
N Seoul Tower - Ascend the mountain to the tower with your guide, who will explain the site’s history and assist in capturing stunning photos.
Please note the cable car ticket is not included, so prepare your fare separately.
If you prefer to skip this stop, the guide will suggest an alternative.
Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic night view of Seoul! -
Jogyesa Temple - Visit a traditional temple adorned with lotus flowers and vibrant lanterns.
Regardless of your faith, this is a favored night attraction showcasing three enormous golden Buddha statues.
What's Included
- Private Vehicle
- All Entrance/Parking fee
- Full guiding/Fixed guide
- Private Vehicle
- All Entrance/Parking fee
- Full guiding/Fixed guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Cable car for tower $11 per person
- Palace (close on Monday. So we visit Ikseondong villiage)
- Gratuities
- Cable car for tower $11 per person
- Palace (close on Monday. So we visit Ikseondong villiage)
Additional Information
This exclusive night tour is crafted to offer a fresh perspective of Seoul. Participants will explore four key attractions.
The standard itinerary includes:
- Deoksugung Palace
- Traditional Market
- N Seoul Tower
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Temple
The schedule can be adjusted to allow more time at preferred attractions.
Market Visit
Following the palace visit, participants…
This exclusive night tour is crafted to offer a fresh perspective of Seoul. Participants will explore four key attractions.
The standard itinerary includes:
- Deoksugung Palace
- Traditional Market
- N Seoul Tower
- Temple
The schedule can be adjusted to allow more time at preferred attractions.
Market Visit
Following the palace visit, participants will experience the vibrant night ambiance of a traditional market, sample local cuisine, and have the option to enjoy a drink.
N Seoul Tower
The next stop is N Seoul Tower, renowned for its stunning night views of Seoul. Please note, the cable car ticket is not included, as some visitors choose to forgo it.
Temple Visit
The tour concludes with a visit to a temple adorned with beautiful lanterns and lotus flowers. The guide will share historical insights and assist in capturing memorable photos.
Tour Duration: 5 hours
As this is a night tour, the itinerary is largely fixed due to many attractions closing around 6 p.m.
Please review the itinerary thoroughly before booking!
Location
Deoksugung
99 Sejong-daero, Jung-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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(25 Ratings)
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2022_maz
Jan 10, 2026
From Layover to Lifetime Memory: The Perfect Night Tour of Seoul - With a 23-hour layover in Seoul, we decided to make every moment count and booking a private night tour turned out to be the best decision we could have made.
From the moment we booked, Hun Lee’s communication was excellent, clear, friendly, and reassuring. When we landed, he greeted us at the airport with a warm smile and an infectious, lively personality that immediately set the tone for the night. Despite our travel fatigue, his energy and enthusiasm had us excited to explore right away.
As we cruised through nighttime Seoul, Hun shared fascinating insights about Korean culture, history, and daily life, bringing the city to life in a way that felt personal and authentic rather than scripted. The night views were unforgettable, from the glowing skyline at N Tower, to the buzzing atmosphere of Gwangjang Market, where the sights, smells, and energy were incredible. Visiting Bongeunsa Temple at night was especially memorable, peaceful, atmospheric, and a beautiful contrast to the modern city around it. Of course, stopping by the Gangnam Style Statue added a fun and iconic touch to the evening.
What truly stood out was how thoughtful and flexible the tour felt. Hun paced everything perfectly, made sure we were comfortable, and tailored the experience so it never felt rushed, even with our tight layover schedule.
If you’re looking for a private tour in Seoul or anywhere in South Korea, I highly recommend Hun Lee. He transformed a simple layover into an unforgettable experience and gave us memories we’ll be talking about for years to come.
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Angiekug
Dec 23, 2025
Great layover tour - We only had a few hours during a layover and wanted to see something in Seoul before leaving early the next morning. Hun was fabulous! He picked me and my daughter up from the airport, took input from my daughter on what she preferred to see, and considered what was still open and available when we arrived and were out of immigration at 7:40pm. We got to the city around 8:30pm and were able to squeeze in the N. Seoul Tower, a little shopping in Meyong Dong (including a stop to KPop Mecca) for my daughter whose a big fan of KPop, and then rounded out our tour with a trip to a Buddhist Temple and the South Gate of the city. Hun graciously drove us back yo Incheon for our hotel and ensured we were still able to check in after 1 a.m. It was a whirlwind tour but I really appreciated Hun’s sense of humor, enthusiasm, and knowledge! I would definitely recommend him to others who also have layovers or more time to tour.
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Oxana
Dec 18, 2025
Great guide 👍 - An excellent and very funny guide!
Our journey through Seoul at night was easy and comfortable, safe and interesting, although it was very cold.
Bring some hot tea in December and skip the dinner at the market if you are squeamish but stop there just for the donuts))
Great guide!
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Michaelwi2164sy
Oct 29, 2025
Just book it. Great experience. - Hun was amazing and always very supportive in all categories from planning, pickup and drop off. My wife and I are super happy after 16 hours or flying we did not cancel this experience. Seeing Seoul at night with our guide Hun was a memorable experience. Thank you
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Luv2travelcalifornia
Oct 4, 2025
An exceptional experience! - This private tour was exceptional! Hun picked us up at our hotel right on time. We went to the night market and had dinner at the famous noodle lady from Netflix stall. Tasty and so much fun! And off to an unforgettable night tour of the city. He was very accommodating and his English and knowledge of Korean history made for a wonderful experience for us.
I highly recommend this tour with Hun.
Thank you Hun, for taking such good care of us!
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Elizabeth_t
Sep 14, 2025
sunset in seoul - hun was wonderful!
friendly and charismatic, and flexible with our schedule! he is knowledgable of the history and current events in the country.
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Brenda
Aug 17, 2025
Whoopa Gangnam Style! - We did this tour as part of our layover in Seoul. It was such a smooth and wonderful experience from picking up/dropping off my husband and me at the airport—accommodating as our arrival flight was late. It was amazing! Han has such a wonderful personality, and he’s very knowledgeable. I would recommend it 100%!
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Karissa
Jun 20, 2025
Night tour of Seoul, with airport pickup. Best layover EVER! - We had a fantastic night tour with Soo last night, and I want to rave about this man! Our flight was an hour early, but he was there waiting on us! His communication via WhatsApp kept us in contact at the airport and it made for a stress free transfer. I loved getting to know about Soo and his family...and he gave us a nice breakdown of current political, religious and cultural events. It rained, so we felt like we had the cultural heritage sites to ourselves. There is something beautiful and peaceful about touring a (pretty much vacant) temple in the rain. We felt like VIPs. Plus, Soo knows everyone at the market- also giving g that VIP feeling. We had such a wonderful time. I just cannot say enough.
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Good2cu
Jun 13, 2025
Soo was an amazing guide👍🏻 - We had a layover in Incheon waiting to board our cruise the next day.
I booked a tour for a few hours to get a small taste of Seoul and what an experience we had.
Soo was absolutely amazing, his local knowledge was outstanding and he made us feel so very welcome.
Soo took us to the following destinations,
Deoksugung palace - which was so beautiful. This was our first palace 🥰
Kwangjang market. We wanted to experience a night market and Soo made this such a memorable experience and our food was outstanding and made by the famous Netflix personality Cho Yonswon 🥰
Bongeunsa temple. This was for me absolutely breathtaking, I really felt I was in Korea.
Starfield library, I’ve never seen anything like this, the library was emense.
Our last visit was to Gangnam Style sculpture, again this was fantastic too and you even pressed a button to play the Gangnam style song 🎵 Definitely something you need to experience.
Thank you Soo for such a memorable experience of our short time in Seoul that we will never forget from you first English tourists Claire and Dave 🥰
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Alexander_b
May 15, 2025
Night adventure in Seoul. -
A very exciting tour. Hun is a very knowledgeable and helpful guide.
I would definitely recommend this tour if you want to know Seoul at night time.
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