Seoul · GUIDED
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste 10 Korean market specialties, learn local food customs, and play drinking games on a lively two-hour Gwangjang Market tour.
“excellent. good value for money and an entertaining guide. Thank you Jacob!”
Explore Korea’s DMZ from Seoul with the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and optional gondola or suspension bridge in a full-day tour.
“Best tour guide, waited for us 10 minutes to arrive in the morning. Such an amazing tour, was the highlight of our only 3 days in Seoul!”
Taste Seoul’s market foods, traditional sweets, dumplings, kimbap, tea, and more while exploring Jongno, Bukchon, and Insadong.
“Jae was an excellent tour guide! My group had a great time in the food tour and enjoyed all the different dishes we tried. Jae recommended some of his favorite restaurants (we went to one of them and it was fantastic!) 10/10 recommend. Thank you!”
Explore Seoul's DMZ with the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, suspension bridge, and optional gondola ride for $48.
“Great overview tour of DMZ and Korean war history ! Super informative, friendly, resourceful and helpful guide Patrick.”
A private Seoul day tour with palace, markets, temples, city views, and flexible stops, ideal for first visits or Incheon layovers.
“This was great for the 8 hour layover we had in Seoul. Hun was a great guide, friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure we hit the highlights in our short time. Getting in and out of airport was seamless. We checked our bags and so had no luggage to deal with which was a plus. We had brought extra layers because of the temperature difference between our main trip to Cambodia and this layover in Seoul but the wind was biting. Travelers who do this tour coming from a warm country should definitely bring clothes for cold weather during the fall/winter season.”
Review of Seoul’s DMZ tour with the 3rd or 2nd Tunnel, Dora Observatory, gondola, suspension bridge, and practical booking advice.
“Difficult to find pick up place! It could have been f ex a hotel, easier to find w taxi. Difficult to understand the guides english. He did not tell the itinerery for the day. He did not tell how the tunnel was, so many stairs, that we would go 500 m and than back. I wanted to go back earlier. He did not go behind the last one, to check all his passangers. The lunch was not good and cost 11 000 won. No info that it was not the red suspension bridge, but another one. I booked the excurtion beacause I wanted to go on the red suspension bridge.”
Watch Seoul’s sunset from Naksan Park, walk the old fortress wall, enjoy a café drink, then share a Korean dinner with a local guide.
“The tour was very interesting with some historical facts being explained. The walk was at a leisure pace allowing all guests to be able to follow despite the steep incline along the wall. The various stops were ideal photos spots to keep memories for ever.”
Tailor your Seoul day with a private local host, from Gwangjang Market and Myeongdong to quiet streets and practical city advice.
“GJ made our experience in Korea very memorable. She was so lovely and made us feel very comfortable and safe. We saw many hidden treasure of Seoul and learnt so much about both traditional and modern history. 100% recommend this experience.”
Explore Seoul’s palace, hanok lanes, markets, and N Seoul Tower on a flexible 9.5-hour private tour with a licensed guide.
“We enjoyed our tour very much. Our guide made sure that we saw everything we wished to see and was flexible with the schedule. We would definitely recommend this tour. It is not inexpensive but is worth the price if you are looking for a custom and comfortable experience.”
Visit the DMZ, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Gamak Suspension Bridge, with a North Korean defector lecture and Seoul transfers.
“It was unnecessarily lengthy. The tour started at 6:35 am (pick-up) and ended around 3:30 pm. There were only two interesting points, that was the tunnel and the observatory, where you could really look at North Korea. The rest can be sRead moreAuto-translated”
Explore Seoul’s War Memorial with an expert guide, balanced Korean War history, overlooked stories, and a private two-hour tour for up to five.
“This tour was definitely worth it. Our guide was very funny and nice, he showed us through the museum telling us all about the history in detail, but still easy to follow. He also gave us some more perspective on the memorial, telling us both sides of the story and giving us the whole picture of the war. Really cool, so glad we did it. 10/10 recommend!”
Spend two days exploring the DMZ, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, and Seoul markets with guided transport from Seoul.
“1. Wendy was our guide for DMZ. She made sure we stayed on time, highlighting the important parts. I think we had too much free time to walk around and really couldn’t read everything because nothing is in English. I thought it would be bettRead more”
Visit the Korean DMZ from Seoul with a Japanese-speaking guide, entering the Third Tunnel, viewing North Korea, and exploring Imjingak for $50.
See Seoul your way on a private walking tour with a local guide, from royal history and food tips to metro help and lesser-known city views.
“Daniel was a fantastic tour guide. He was extremely personable, tailored the tour to our needs and was very knowledgeablem. He did a great job ensuring we had fun and got the most out of the experience. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their guide.”
See Seoul after dark on a private five-hour tour of Deoksugung Palace, Kwangjang Market, N Seoul Tower, and Jogyesa Temple.
“hun was wonderful! friendly and charismatic, and flexible with our schedule! he is knowledgable of the history and current events in the country.”
Pick a palace, a border run or a night market.
