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Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems – Private Tour with Photo Service

5.0(3)Seoul1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)

Description

Discover the best of Seoul with Travel & Photos Korea. This private, full-day tour is led by a local English-speaking driver-guide and includes free professional photography at every stop. Explore iconic sites like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and N Seoul Tower—plus hidden gems most travelers miss. Every experience is fully customizable and designed for comfort, style, and unforgettable memories.

Tour Options

Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems – Private Tour with Photo Service
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included90 min

Gyeongbokgung, the main palace in Joseon Dynasty and the center of the Joseon! It has been loved by many visitors as another historical landmark in Seoul

30 min

Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty.

60 min

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries and traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

60 min

Endless food choices in Gwangjang Market - There’s so many food choices in Gwangjang Market … Not only that, pack your favorite Kimchi and other Korean side dishes from this traditional market.

60 min

This village has five restored traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, traditional garden. Upon entering from the front gate, visitors will get a taste of the traditional life while escaping from the bustling city life of modern times.

Admission not included60 min

Namsan Seoul Tower was the first tower-type tourism spot in Korea. The top of the tower is at almost 480 meters above sea level, including Namsan Mountain (243m) and the tower’s own height (236.7m), making it one of the tallest towers in Asia. It has become one of the representative landmarks and multi-cultural venues in Seoul.

60 min

Myeong-dong is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. Many brand name shops and department stores line the streets and alleys. Common products for sale include clothes, shoes, and accessories. Myeong-dong also has family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options.

Highlights

Comfortable private vehicle (fuel & parking included)
Bottled water
Private tour with English-speaking driver-guide

What's included

Included
Comfortable private vehicle (fuel & parking included)
Bottled water
Private tour with English-speaking driver-guide
Not included
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Namsan Cable Car
Meals
Traveler’s personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
Travel insurance

Pickup Locations & Times

Please be ready in the hotel lobby or just outside your Airbnb 10–15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. We will reach out via WhatsApp if needed. If your location is hard to find, kindly send us a photo or detailed instructions in advance.

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(3)

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isabelledinerman
January 9, 2026
Great time, beautiful photos

Thomas was so great, and the photos were beautiful, highly recommend! Loved the changing of the guard ceremony at the grand palace!

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Elaine_K
March 23, 2025
Seoul Private City Tour

Thomas was wonderful in shuttling us around the key sights of Seoul despite the traffic and the crowds. He also took some lovely photos for us along the way. We had no issues with communication. I highly recommend his services.

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cherrie_A
August 17, 2022
Awesome tour guide

We had an awesome and fun tour with Thomas, he was very flexible, knowledgeable, friendly, patient and nice. You can costumize your tour whatever you want to do or wherever you want to go. He can recommend places to eat. His photo service was great! We highly recommend him and we will definitely get this tour again when we go to S.Korea.

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