Seoul Culture Tour: History, Tea, and Sights

Experience the best of Seoul on a private tour with a local guide. Visit major tourist spots, indulge in delicious Korean BBQ at Gwangjang Market, and enjoy the flexibility of a customizable itinerary. Join us for a memorable day of sightseeing and local cuisine!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - This is an authentic traditional village where locals still reside. Strolling through the narrow alleys, you will discover charming traditional houses and enjoy a beautiful view of Seoul from the village’s peak. Along the way, there are also small shops selling crafts and souvenirs.
    You can also take photos in Hanbok here….
What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup
  • Tea ceremony - optional included
  • Entrance fee on the plan
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Hanbok - please pay at the site
  • Hotel Drop off - Dongdaemun, Myeongdong or City Hall
Additional Information

This tour is crafted for tourists who appreciate Korean cultural and historical experiences!
Hotel pickup is included, and our professional guide will provide excellent insights into the culture, cuisine, and history of Seoul, Korea, during your brief visit, covering all the must-see sites in the city! You will also have a variety of lunch options on…

Location
Bukchon Hanok Village
37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Anikah370
May 5, 2025
Great day - Was a wonderful trip to see the highlights of the city! Jung was a wonderful guide who gave heaps of tips on where to go as well as local information and history. It was a really busy day because it was a public holiday so lines were long, but they quickly rearranged the day to make sure we had the most time at each location :) Really well organised - had a blast!
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Katia_j
May 3, 2025
Wonderful day in Seoul with friends - Our host Christine was very knowledgeable and also had a fun way explaining aspects of Korea history and modern way of life. We had an unforgettable day together with her and our small group of friends! The transportation with mini van was very convenient and we saw everything on our itinerary. We had enough time to enjoy every location. Tea ceremony host lady was very charismatic and explained a lot of the symbolism around the ceremony itself. And the lunch was such a surprise - organised for us in a very good place with local specialties, so delicious! We even had some time for local shopping for cosmetics and souvenirs. Thank you Christine and also your husband driver! We recommend 100%
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Peteulah_m
Apr 30, 2025
Charlie was a friendly... - Charlie was a friendly and patient private tour guide. We enjoyed all the different destinations he took us to.
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Noreen_a
Apr 29, 2025
Great Family Tour with our fun and patient Tour guide, Jake - Jake is really nice. Always smiling. Very patient. Very informative and give us insigths on Korean culture and history. He made sure our Seoul Family trip was fun. It was raining that day but he was well prepared and provided us with umbrellas to use. He gave his best effort looking for a Hanbok rental store that can provide us to use on a rainy day when most store would not let you rent it. Our hanbok experience was great! Jake became our personal photographer! He politely say yes when we ask him to take pictures of us wearing the beautiful hanboks. He gave us enough time to explore Gwanjang market and try delicious food. He was patient with us. He made effort to help my mom during the whole trip. It was a relaxed trip and not feel rushed. I highly recommend Jake.. And hope he gets recognition for his fun, patient and nice demeanor. Thanks Jake!! Thank you Viator!
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Andrea_c
Apr 28, 2025
Great experience - Very organized tour, got to see all the main attractions in a day. There is just enough time at each destination, but if you are wanting to spend a lot of time at a particular location, this may not be the tour for you. They fit a lot in a day, and it's definitely worth it!
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Julie_k
Apr 28, 2025
Wonderful experience in Seoul - Jake was an awesome tour guide. We truly enjoyed the many sites he took us too. His lunch suggestion for Korean Bar B Que was outstanding. The tea ceremony was truly the highlight of the day for my granddaughter and I. The woman conducting the ceremony was absolutely lovely!!
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T9035uatomp
Apr 28, 2025
Seoul Day Trip - Seeing the Best Bits of Seoul, all in one day! - Really great trip - we had Wookie as our tour guide for the day and he was great! He was very attentive throughout the trip, with great knowledge of all the landmarks that we visited throughout the day. He also shared some great insights about life in Korea! Really recommend this trip if you would like a flavour of what Seoul has to offer, all bundled into a single day! We also kept to time, finishing around 5pm, allowing further independent exploration around Seoul in the evening, which was great.
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Jenna_c
Apr 27, 2025
There is nobody better... - There is nobody better than Cindy! She was the absolute best tour guide we have ever had. From her deep knowledge about EVERYTHING South Korea to her excellent and continuous use of her photography skills to her recommendations for food and skin care, we could not have had a better time. The tour was amazing, and it was probably the best day we had on our honeymoon.
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Richard_d
Apr 27, 2025
Well organized with hotel... - Well organized with hotel pickup included. Knowledgable guide who readily answered all questions. Excellent tour.
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Anil_r
Apr 24, 2025
Seoul city tour - Very good tour covering all the highlights of Seoul. Well organised and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour guide even contacts you the day before regarding the meeting point and time etc.
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From $89
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).