Seoul · HISTORICAL TOURS
Six hundred years of capital, a colonial occupation and a war that never formally ended, all inside a few subway stops. These 15 tours are priced and timed, with what each one actually covers rather than what the title suggests.
Explore Seoul after dark with ghost stories, Korean folklore, palace legends, and eerie alleyways on a highly rated walking tour.
“We had a lot of fun going all over the city hearing tales of the past highly entertaining recommend this experience”
Dress in hanbok, explore Gyeongbokgung with historian James, and leave with 100-plus edited photos from Seoul’s royal palace.
“Such a great experience!! If you are visiting Seoul, this is a must tour - not just you will learn about Seoul’s history, but you will have beautiful pictures taken of you at different spots. Totally recommend ☺️”
Explore MBC’s Dae Jang Geum Park from Seoul, see famous K-drama sets, recreate BTS Suga’s Daechwita scene, and learn Korean history.
“The pickup experience was good. Our guide, Leo, was knowledgeable and attentive. The tour is good for fans of historical dramas, fans of BTS, and fans of Korean history in general.”
Dress in hanbok, explore Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon, and finish in Insadong on a four-hour Seoul walking tour with no shopping stops.
“Completely disorganized. We started at the hanbok store and spent almost an hour waiting in line to get dressed. Then we are told they don’t have time to do my wife’s hair or make-up even though we already paid. They did refund the hair and makeup but you would think the group would have a reservation or something so we could actually get what we wanted in a reasonable time. Due to how long we waited we missed the changing of the guard ceremony at the palace. Again completely disorganized and waiting around for people led to us going about two hours over the time limit and the guide kept…”
Explore Seoul at golden hour with James and Jacob, combining Joseon history, scenic streets, and more than 50 edited photos.
“A great way to see the city and learn more about Seoul. Happy with how the photos turned out well. James and Jacob make a great team.”
Walk Seoul’s royal avenues, palace grounds, tea houses, and Bukchon Hanok Village with local guidance in a focused 3.5-hour tour.
“We have a layover in Incheon airport and decided to take advantage of it. We were so impressed with Seoul and our tour guide that we will come back and make a trip just to there. The tea house he took us to was the best experience.”
Explore Seoul’s Joseon-era heart on a private seven-hour tour of palaces, markets, temples, museums, and traditional neighborhoods.
“Wonderful day tour of Seoul. From palaces, temples to the Market. Our tour guide, Michael gave such a good view into the life of South Koreans and their history and culture. He took us to his favorite restaurant for Ginseng Black Chicken anRead more”
Explore Namhansanseong Fortress and Korean Folk Village on a private Seoul day tour with mountain walks, history, performances, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Culturally valid tour and capable and expert guide. Then with the snow even better, everything was very reliable and perfect. I also had an excellent impression on the visit to the village on ancient traditions and customs of Korea and the museum.”
Walk Suwon’s UNESCO fortress, visit Starfield Library and Waujeongsa Temple on a well-priced day trip from Seoul.
“unfortunately got switched to a tour to the folk village instead of waujeongsa, however the guide apollo was good, funny and informative.”
Dress in hanbok, visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, make kimchi, play Yut-Nori, and learn Korean customs on a small-group Seoul tour.
“It was a small group just two of us so we felt special. Kimchi making and Hanbok custom were special , we had a great experience.”
Explore Seoul’s palaces, temples, museums, and Korean Folk Village with lunch and hotel transport, while weighing the tour’s shopping stops.
“Outstanding! On time and willing to explain all the details. Great, great way to learn and have a good time.”
Ride through Jong-no’s heritage sights by pedicab, with palace gates, markets, hanok lanes, temple calm, snacks, and a local guide.
“Informative, engaging, fun! The guides were fabulous. They made sure we were safe, they took great pics so we could just enjoy the ride and sights. Our children (teens and child) had great fun in the pedicab while we rode the bikes (very easy). Highly recommend. Especially at the beginning of the trip as an intro to Seoul.”
Explore Buam-dong on foot through Seoul’s art, Cold War history, mountain views, a Hanok library, Changuimun Gate, and a Parasite film site.
“Great tour with some very interesting stories about Korean history. Visited great places + Jon is a super nice and funny tour guide. Absolutely recommend it.”
Explore Suwon Fortress, Haenggung Palace, Starfield Library, and Waujeongsa Temple on a culture-packed day trip from Seoul.
“great experience! knowledgeable and entertaining host. trip lasted most of the day, but just a warning, the trip started at 8:30 when it was listed at 8 here and the location on the map was slightly off from myeongdong station exit 2. if you choose that as your pickup, stand near the northface store near that exit.”
Explore Seoul’s colonial past, royal transition, and Namdaemun street food on a four-hour guided history tour for $65.
“We went to different places with Tripper, the team was super kind and Friendly, and the tour guide explained and answered all the questions. The trip was very insightful and I haven't heard of those places if it wasn't with Tripper. I recoRead more”
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