Night Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul(Optional Layover)
Description
This is a private night tour designed to give you a new perspective of Seoul. Together, we’ll visit four attractions. The basic itinerary is: Deoksugung Palace Traditional Market N Seoul Tower Temple We can adjust this plan to spend more time at the attractions you like most. Market Visit After the palace, we’ll enjoy the night atmosphere of a traditional market, try some local food, and you’re welcome to have a drink. N Seoul Tower Next, we’ll visit N Seoul Tower, one of the best spots to enjoy Seoul’s night view. The cable car ticket is not included, as some tourists prefer to skip it. Temple Visit Finally, we’ll visit the temple with beautiful lanterns and lotus flowers. Your guide will explain the history and help you take great photos. Tour Duration: 5 hours Since this is a night tour, the itinerary is mostly fixed, as many attractions close around 6 p.m. Please check the itinerary carefully before booking!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Palace of the Joseon Dynasty at Night We’ll start with Deoksugung Palace. Palaces are especially beautiful at night — quieter, more peaceful, and magical under the moonlight. Your guide will also share the sad and fascinating stories behind the palace.
We’ll visit a lively traditional market together and discover authentic Korean food and culture. Your guide will explain the history of the market and introduce you to local specialties. We’ll try some delicious snacks together — pancakes, street food, and more! And don’t miss the famous “knife noodle” vendor featured on Netflix, known as the “Netflix Antie.”
Your guide will take you up the mountain to the tower, explain the history of the site, and help you take amazing pictures. The cable car ticket is not included, so please prepare your fare separately. If you’d rather skip this stop, the guide will offer an alternative. Let’s enjoy the beautiful panoramic night view of Seoul together!
Next, we’ll visit a traditional temple where you can enjoy lotus flowers and colorful lanterns. Regardless of your religion, this is a popular night attraction featuring three huge golden Buddha statues.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Even if your hotel is not on the list, we can pick you up. Guide will contact you few days before the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(28)
This was an awesome tour to take especially if you don't have a full day. We love the night market and the Buddhist temple. It was so beautiful at night. We also enjoyed the Seoul Tower and had a beautiful view of the city. Moon was our guide and he was so conscientious about meeting our every need and tailoring the tour to our needs and desires. He was very polite and kind!
We have a great tour guide Mr. Moon. Even the tour is hort and were running out of time, but because Mr. Moon is really good we got a great experience in Seoul Korea
Our tour Guide was very friendly and a processional The activities were amazing The service incredible
Great guide Very knowledgeable, polite and caring He accommodated to see places we had not visited We had a wonderful time Thank you Soo
Hun Lee was friendly, fun, flexible, knowledgeable of Korean and Pop culture and aimed the tour to our liking within the allotted time. Unfortunately, the cable car to Seoul Tower was under maintenance but it wasn’t his fault and he replaced the top view stop with a different one. I would have loved to have the opportunity to go inside a palace or temple but we didn’t prioritise them more than the traditional night market which was ok. We learned a lot about Buddhism. Every place we’ve been to were great. I already knew ahead of time the limitations doing a night vs a day tour but it was still worth it given the timing. Hun was very responsive the moment I booked the tour 1-2 months prior to plan for it according to our goals and liking. He owns a very comfortable private van with basic necessities like sanitizer, wipes, tissue for use. He can find parking anywhere near our tour location so we didn’t have to walk far. He basically knows a lot of the local business owners so we can order fast and cut the ridiculous long lines. We had fun talking about K-dramas and listening to Korean music and he gave me more K-drama options to watch that was on his top 5. No surprise, both our #1 was CLOY😂. You need to let him know what you want to see ahead of time so he can maximize your itinerary and not waste time. He speak good English so there won’t be any language barrier at all. Gansamhabnida Hun! Til next time!
I would give this tour 10 stars if I could because of our guide. Ayaan is the sweetest, kindest man. He was so considerate of us as we are older. He really catered to our needs as it was very cold tonight. He made sure we didn’t have to walk a lot in the cold. The Starfield Library is an incredible space, really something to see. The Deoksugung Palace was so pretty and peaceful at night. Thank you Ayaan for making a very special night for us!!!!
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.
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.
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!
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
