Seoul Summer Tour: Palaces, Cuisine, and River Evenings

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Seoul with our curated selection of unforgettable experiences. From exploring ancient palaces to indulging in culinary delights and enjoying romantic evenings on the river, our diverse range of tours promises to showcase the best of what Seoul has to offer and keep your summer cool.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - Discover the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace, a stunning emblem of the Joseon Dynasty’s splendor. Within the palace grounds, the National Folk Museum and National Palace Museum are must-see attractions. Gyeongbokgung Palace is the oldest and most magnificent of Seoul’s five palaces, constructed in 1395 and referred to as the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • All taxes, fuel, and parking fees
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance Fees (Gyeongbokgung, Cruise)
Location
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(43 Ratings)
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Rav1971
Jun 22, 2025
Mr Joe made our trip memorable and enjoyable. Will be back soon again - I had planned my trip to Seoul with my 89 year old father who wanted to visit Korea. I would say that Mr Joe who has handled our trip was excellent. He took very good care of father and ensured that we could visit all the sites desired by father. He even took over the wheel chair of father when needed . Without him out trip to Korea would not have been so easy and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Mr Joe if you are visiting Seoul. He speaks perfect English , was always on time and makes all efforts to see that visitors are comfortable. / Ravi / Thailand
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Jeebeey
Jun 15, 2025
Super Day with a super guide - We were lucky to get Joe Sang Wan. Three of us planned a busy itinerary and Joe handled it all smoothly and efficiently like a pro. We had no less than 9 spots and he always made sure we knew that we could take our time and NOT rush. He went beyond the call of duty and even found us an excellent place for a gimbap snack and another K pancake place for lunch. He made sure our orders were correct, had everything we needed and always let us know where to find him when we were done. He wasted no time going from one place to the next often taking incredible shortcuts thru narrow alleys. Planning the itinerary with "This is Korea" was easy because they responded quickly and answered questions thoroughly. Coordination and communication were seamless and we wouldn't hesitate to rebook with Joe and This is Korea. It was a super day!!!
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Filiusk2025
Jun 14, 2025
Thour in Seoul - We visited Seoul with girlfriend for couple days. Decision was to have a guide with “This is Korea Tours”. Everything was arranged perfectly well. Our guide, Mr Joe, was very friendly and supportive. This created very pleasant impression of the trip. Thank you for such a good experience!
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Alexander
Jun 14, 2025
Amazing tour in beautiful Korea - Very attentive and knowledgeable tour guide/ driver. We hit every attraction we planned to. Everything was very well organized. Highest marks!
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Cruiser55402467545
Jun 11, 2025
Top Quality Tour Guide - Joe from This is Korea Tours - 5 Stars for “Joe” from “This is Korea Tours”. I just wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for being such a fantastic tour guide during our time in Korea. His knowledge, professionalism, and warm personality made our trip truly unforgettable. From the thoughtfully planned itinerary to all the insightful stories he shared, everything exceeded our expectations. We really appreciated the personal touches and his flexibility in accommodating our interests. It felt less like a tour and more like exploring Korea with a friend! Thanks again for making our visit so special — we’ll definitely recommend “Joe” and “This is Korea Tours” to anyone planning a trip. Wishing “Joe” all the best and hope to see him again in the future!
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Markdelumen
Jun 2, 2025
Highly recommended guide - Our recent tour of Seoul with Joe was quite memorable – he was very helpful, thoughtful and considerate We started our day with a visit to the Korean War Memorial, a very informative and modern museum where admission is free. For lunch, Joe introduced us to Yeong Bin Gak Chinese Restaurant where we tried the Chinese version of Jjajjangmyeon which is called "Zhajiangmian" and their deep-fried chicken called "Kkanpunggi". We were so full but we were grateful that he treated us for dessert with coffee for grown ups and ice cream for kids. He was very accommodating to bring us to COEX Mall to explore the COEX Aquarium which we missed visiting the previous day. He patiently waited until we finished watching the mermaid show. While on our way to the Hongjecheon Waterfalls, he surprised us anew by giving us snack food and water which was truly appreciated. For dinner, Joe introduced us to "Jokbal" which the family truly enjoyed. We also had time to catch the Banpo Han River Fountain Show. We wrapped up our day at the Dongdaemun Night Market, finishing around 10 PM. Joe happily then drove us back to our hotel. It truly was a very productive trip for our family.
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Trip41854847670
May 27, 2025
Enjoyable and flexible tour - We enjoyed our afternoon and evening tour with Joe! He was very service oriented and adjusted the itinerary as he learned the types of sites and activities we liked best. His instructions for where to meet and when were always clear, and communicating was easy via WhatsApp. His excellent non-touristy food and restaurant recommendations made for memorable dining experiences. Thank you, Joe!
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Cristinad425
May 25, 2025
Fabulous guide in enormous Seoul - Joe drove us to many sites and was not only super friendly and helpful but thoroughly explained each place while we bombarded him with questions! He recommended delicious meals at local restaurants and went far and beyond to accommodate our needs and interests, he certainly goes the extra mile. We really enjoyed the sites, his company and lovely Seoul!
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Emal251256
May 15, 2025
Best guide for our wonderful stay in Seoul - Joe was our guide in Incheon/Seoul for two days. He was very friendly, accommodating, polite, extremely generous with his time and knowledge on the places that he took us. He went out if his way to help us with everything that we needed and asked him to do for us. We couldn't have had a better guide to make our stay so wonderful! Thank you Joe!
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Dream42397147515
Jun 19, 2025
3 day Seoul tour - Joe was very generous with his time and friendly. He offered recommendations and flexibility and good communication throughout our 3 day Seoul tour. He was adept in navigating through Seoul traffic and prompt in getting us in time to catch our train.
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From $79
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).