Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Seoul Private Walking Tour
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This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Seoul from a unique perspective! Get to know Seoul on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Seoul at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Gwangjang Market, Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon Hanok village and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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The lively Gwangjang Food Market is packed with authentic Korean goods and tasty treats. Try the popular street food snack, Bin Dae-tteok Korean mung bean pancake. Over 100 years old, this is one of Korea's largest traditional markets and is renowned for its quality silk goods, linen bedding and hand-made goods.
Visit a beautiful Buddhist temple in the heart of the city known for its lotus lanterns and plants. Built in 1395 and one of the most important Buddhist temples in Korea and a symbol of Korean Buddhism.
Head back in time by wandering the streets of this charming village and enjoying historic sights such as the carefully preserved hanoks (traditional Korean houses). A historic village dating back almost 600 years to the Joseon Dynasty which is made up of hanok (Korean traditional houses).
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and hear stories from a local
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
Reviews(85)
Rossi was a very kind and generous tour guide. In addition to showing us the important sites, he took us to his favorite cafe where he introduced us to a refreshing omija berry beverage, and showed us his recommended spots in the Gwangjang Market.
Our private tour with Jin was absolutely fantastic. Jin was excellent at telling all about Seoul & showing us sights we could also return too. We never felt rushed and could ask any questions & Jin could answer them.
Although it was a very hot day and we weren't so interested in the palace, we really enjoyed Bukchon Village and our guide, Jin, showed us some very nice views off the beaten path. He was also informative about the sights he took us to
Hi Melissa, Thank you for your kind words—it's great to hear you enjoyed exploring Bukchon Village with Jin and appreciated the unique spots he shared along the way. We’re glad his insights added value to your experience, even on a hot day, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Happy travels! Withlocals Team
One of the best walking tours I’ve ever done and that’s sort of my travel obsession! Jason was incredible. Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and so much fun. Lively conversation, local finds and it all goes so fast. Do yourself a favor and book Jason for a one of a kind Seoul experience!
We had the pleasure of having Ho Jin as our tour guide during our trip to Seoul, and he truly made our experience unforgettable! He took us through the many facets of Seoul, from its rich history to its vibrant modern culture, highlighting his personal favorite spots along the way. Ho Jin was incredibly attentive to our interests and made sure we got the most out of every stop. What really stood out was how approachable and engaging he was. We felt comfortable asking him any questions, and he was always happy to answer, providing us with insights that went beyond the typical tour. If you're planning a visit to Seoul, we highly recommend Ho Jin as your tour guide. He will make your trip truly special!
Personable, friendly and knowledgeable! We Look forward to our second booking with him tomorrow on another adventure.
Unforgettable experiences with Hojin. Who took care of us and took us to see beautiful sights. Many thanks for these wonderful moments of sharing.
Camille is a delightful person who is ever so dedicated to what she is doing, she has a wealth of stories and information to share. Very attentive and flexible on what was my demands. Her bubbly and enthusiastic personality makes for a very interesting time, I would highly recommend Camille.
My tour guide was Cristina and she was absolutely lovely! She took into consideration everything I was interested in and showed me all the place. I loved the tea place that we visited (it was a filming location for "Goblin"), and she was very knowledgable when it comes to history facts, which I greatly appreciated as I'm a history fan. Highly recommended!
We had been so looking forward to our first trip to South Korea for many months. Having done lots of research of what we wanted to see and do in our time in the city we shared our list with Sanghee. She came up with a great itinerary and we saw soooo much of the city. THANK YOU! C+J
