Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The southern gate of Gyeongbokgung
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.)
Walk down following Korean traditional architecture and the curves and straight lines of the roofs and walls from shuffled houses.
After lunch, free time in Insadong, the art valley of Seoul
A small temple located at the central of Seoul city. This is the headquarter of over 2000 local temples in Korea.
Standing 479.7m high, at the top of the Namsan mountain, you will be able to enjoy a fantastic panorama of Seoul.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel/Airbnb in Seoul. If you request pick up from Incheon airport, there will be an additional cost.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(529)
Brian was such an excellent guide- we had our tour on a day that was super hot and Brian was prepared and looked after us. We were so thankful and impressed with his flexibility as we adjusted the tour for the weather. In addition to his adaptability, he was very knowledgeable about the city and shared that knowledge in an engaging way. Bonus: he was a great driver even with rush hour traffic we always felt safe and were having a great time. Especially if you are from somewhere cooler, the hotel pick up included in this tour is the best way to go. The van was perfect for traveling even in the heat. Generally would recommend this tour and if you are lucky you’ll get Brian too.
Our tour guide Brian in Seoul was absolutely outstanding! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing Korea's history, culture, and traditions. Every stop on the tour was well organized, and he made the experience engaging with interesting stories and local insights. He was patient with the weird requests because I have ornithophobia(fear of birds) and he was really taking care of us, answered all our questions, and made sure my daughter and I felt comfortable throughout the day. Last praise buy not the least, thank you for the wonderful dak-galbi.... I'm making that in US every other weekend. Thanks to his excellent guidance, our visit to Seoul was memorable, enjoyable, and stress-free. I highly recommend this tour and especially our wonderful guide Mr.Brian to anyone visiting Seoul! ❤️
We had such a wonderful day. Brian was so knowledgeable, friendly and easy to spend time with. The lunch he chose for us was excellent. We would highly recommend!!
Fantastic tour! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He shared so many interesting facts and made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. We learned so much and would highly recommend this tour. Thank you for a great experience!
We had a great time on our tour of Seoul with Brian! We very much enjoyed talking with Brian during our tour and we learned a lot about Seoul and Korean culture. Brian was friendly and a great guide. Highly recommend!
Day full of all the Seoul highlights. Jin was a wonderful guide with such amazing knowledge of all aspects of the city. We have had the best day with our two daughters.
Brian was awesome! He provided a lot of interesting insight in addition to showing us awaiting sights around Seoul.
Brian was great. Very knowledgeable about Korean history and also very knowledgeable about the sites. Even though it was an all day event, it went by fast. Definitely worth it!!
We had a wonderful full day tour with Jin. She took our family of three all around Seoul and we loved her! She is super knowledgeable about Korean history and fun to spend the day with. She made sure we had a front row position for the changing of the guard, took us to the top of the tower and made sure we had a delicious authentic lunch. Her van had fantastic air conditioning for a hot June day and I do not know how she manages to drive in the traffic! I highly recommend her as she will make sure you see what you want and that you don’t miss anything. She will also make sure you get amazing photos of your day.
Brian was flexible and accommodating. Offered to take pictures of our family without being asked. He also gave my son tips on taking photos of landmarks. Sites were great and lunch was too! Highly recommend this tour.
