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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour: Journey Through South Korean History and Culture
4.9
422 Ratings
Seoul
The country of the morning calm is full of history, and its capital, Seoul, abounds with authentic treasures. Join this 8-hour private tour to discover some of the most renowned gems of South Korean culture.
From the great palaces to the N Tower, this tour will lead you through the ages to discover the old & the brand new capital.
The country of the morning calm is full of history, and its capital, Seoul, abounds with authentic treasures. Join this 8-hour private tour to discover some of the most renowned gems of South Korean culture.
From the great palaces to the N Tower, this tour will lead you through the ages to discover the old & the brand new capital.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gwanghwamun Gate - The southern gate of Gyeongbokgung
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Gyeongbokgung Palace - See the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and then visit the palace, this palace is filled with the smell of spring flowers, fresh phytoncide of green trees, yellow and orange autumn foliage and white snow depending on the season.
(On Tuesday, we visit Changdeokgung…
- Gwanghwamun Gate - The southern gate of Gyeongbokgung
- Gyeongbokgung Palace - See the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and then visit the palace, this palace is filled with the smell of spring flowers, fresh phytoncide of green trees, yellow and orange autumn foliage and white snow depending on the season.
(On Tuesday, we visit Changdeokgung Palace instead.)
- Bukchon Hanok Village - Walk down following Korean traditional architecture and the curves and straight lines of the roofs and walls from shuffled houses.
- Insadong - After lunch, free time in Insadong, the art valley of Seoul
- Jogyesa Temple - A small temple located at the central of Seoul city. This is the headquarter of over 2000 local temples in Korea.
- N Seoul Tower - Standing 479.7m high, at the top of the Namsan mountain, you will be able to enjoy a fantastic panorama of Seoul.
What's Included
- Lunch featuring Korean cuisine
- Convenient private transport including hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver guide
- Lunch featuring Korean cuisine
- Convenient private transport including hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver guide
What's Not Included
- Fee for observatory of N Seoul tower (optional)
- Cable car for N Seoul tower (optional)
- Gratuities
- Fee for observatory of N Seoul tower (optional)
- Cable car for N Seoul tower (optional)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Additional costs may apply for gluten-free, vegan, or halal food requests.
- Pick-up is only available in central Seoul, and additional charges may apply for distant areas such as Gangnam.
- The tour is conducted by a driver-guide and requires a certain level of physical fitness due to extensive walking.
- For groups of 8 or more, if a larger vehicle…
- Additional costs may apply for gluten-free, vegan, or halal food requests.
- Pick-up is only available in central Seoul, and additional charges may apply for distant areas such as Gangnam.
- The tour is conducted by a driver-guide and requires a certain level of physical fitness due to extensive walking.
- For groups of 8 or more, if a larger vehicle is needed, a dedicated driver will be assigned, which may result in an increase in the price. Please contact us for more details.
- If you require VIP options, need a larger vehicle for groups of 5 or more, or prefer minimal walking, please contact us to discuss an upgrade. Please note that these options may incur additional costs.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace and Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is closed on every Tuesday. Instead, you will visit Changdeokgung Palace
- Royal Guard Changing Ceremony may not available during rainy days or typhoons (Bad weather)
- Tour duration can be adjust depends on weather, traffic or personal reasons
Location
Gwanghwamun Gate
161 Sajik-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
4.9
(422 Ratings)
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Alohajai
Jun 9, 2025
Much More Than Just a K-Drama Tour! - Brian was so knowledgeable about Korean history and culture, having been born and raised in Seoul. While we were primarily there to spot filming locations from a favorite Josean-era drama, when he realized we wanted to learn as much about Korea as possible he poured into us. He wasn't rushed, and he took a lot of time taking photos in special locations! Our only regret is that we forgot to take a photo with our great tour guide. We wish him well though!
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Linda_d
Jun 7, 2025
Janet is the absolute... - Janet is the absolute best tour guide! She is a consummate professional. She is very knowledgeable and provided in depth information about each attraction. Janet’s English is impeccable and she helped us with Korean pronunciations. Viator is very lucky and fortunate to have her on their team!! It was a wonderful experience. I recommend Janet to other travelers considering a visit to Seoul.
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Christopher_g
May 29, 2025
Great first timers trip to Seoul. - We really enjoyed our trip around Seoul. Our tour guide Brian was helpful and knowledgeable. Recommended.
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573alyssan
May 25, 2025
Excellent Private Seoul Tour with Brian - Great tour to get the essence of Seoul, especially with a limited amount of days. Got a taste of old and new, from seeing historical structures to modern day. Having a private tour makes it enjoyable to take in and appreciate the history without the rush of a time limit with a regular group tour.
Our guide was Brian, who was the best, that we hired him for another two days to round out our first time to South Korea. Brian is very passionate not only about his job but also his Korean roots. He is very knowledgeable about the history of all sites seen. He knows the hidden paths that an ordinary tourist would not know about and avoid crowds. He is also a great photographer and knows the best spots to take a great scenic picture. He is very personable and a joy to have as your guide. It was a pleasure having him as our guide and will look for him on a return trip.
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Jimenachacon
May 25, 2025
Best way to see Seoul! - Really amazing way to see all the top places in Seoul. Brian was amazing, super friendly and knowledgeable. The food for lunch was delicious and we saw all the highlights. Very much worth it and highly recommended if you’re trying to maximize your time!
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Valerie_k
May 19, 2025
Awesome Day in Seoul - We enjoyed seeing North Seoul - the older part of the city. We had the chance to see both historic sites and experience local areas.
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X3604vikennethl
May 15, 2025
The best Seoul city private tour - If we could give Theo, our private guide, 10 stars we would. He showed great knowledge, professionalism, patience and compassion. He maneuvered his comfortable SUV through Seoul’s traffic with great skill and timeliness. Theo was more than happy to take pictures of us in the different locations we visited and share a traditional Korean meal with us as well. At the end of this tour, Theo was not only our guide, but had become our friend.
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Benn85
May 15, 2025
Full day tour in Seoul - We feel very lucky having to meet Brian. He was very professional, punctual, pleasant, patient and informative. I cant speak highly enough about this gentleman. You are guaranteed to have a great tour with him. Thx again Brian.
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Tim_b
May 28, 2025
Brian was our tour guide... - Brian was our tour guide and he was friendly and informative. We were in Korea for a week and this tour was our first day in Seoul and in Korea and I wanted us to tour the city, both old and new and get the lay of the land. My wife was adopted from Korea and it had been 45 years since she had been back there. She had wonderful conversations in Korean with Brian. I do want to note however, that within the first five minutes of our tour, before our first stop, Brain laughed and made a personal comment about me and our family dynamics. That threw me for a loop, however, it hurt but I took it in stride. That is the reason I gave it four stars instead of five. My family enjoyed the tour. We had a great time at the palace, Bukchon Hanok Village a wonderful lunch and a wonderful time in Inseadong, the Jogyesa Temple and Namsan tower.
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19arnef
May 13, 2025
Good experience sight seeing in Seoul - Our guide was well informed knowledgeable and helpful. He adapted the tour to our needs and shared his experience. Very enjoyable. He was friendly and service minded. Overall very positive. He took wonderful pictures which give us good memories. Thank you!
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