Seoul · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Seoul in one day with a private guide, palace ceremony, hanok lanes, Korean lunch, temples, Insadong, and N Seoul Tower views.
“We only have 1 full day in Seoul, need to catch everything in 8 hours, This tour covered all, Suni is wonderful and friendly, knows Seoul inside and out, highly recommend”
Explore the DMZ, Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Korean lunch, and your choice of a suspension bridge or N Seoul Tower.
“BJ was our private tour guide. He is so knowledgeable and has so much history from his own experience. He is 70 years old, but he is healthy and strong. We did not know what to expect from this tour, so my friend and I wore sandals. We were not aware of the mini exercise excursion. I would advise shoes as coming down the steep tunnel, it does get wet. However, I was able to do it in sandals just fine. Our main highlight of the trip was honestly the tasty lunch spot that BJ brought us to. It’s a local spot and a simple meal, but it was so…”
Visit the DMZ with Jun, a North Korean defector, for personal stories, border views, North Korean lunch, hotel pickup, and a small group.
“Absolutely the best way to experience the DMZ and more importantly, to truly learn more about N Korea and the challenges for defectors. We are so glad we took this private tour with Jun and learned about his life, escape and new life in S Korea. He was so friendly and open but you could also see the anxiety he felt for his family still in N Korea. Doing this tour means you avoid mandatory shopping activities, silly add ons like strawberry picking - which have nothing to do with the DMZ and you don't have to travel with 30 people on a bus to get a photo for Insta.…”
Explore Cheorwon’s DMZ, Second Tunnel, Peace Observatory, Korean Workers’ Party ruins, and Hantangang Y-Bridge on a small-group day tour from Seoul.
“Sam is an absolute superstar guide - wealth of knowledge, great humour, made our day trip a fantastic experience. 10/10, definitely would recommend!”
Explore Seoul’s palaces, markets, temples, tea houses, and street food on a private nine-hour tour with hotel pickup and meals.
“Shawn was a fantastic guide. There is no way we would have seen as much or learned as much without him. He was good at reading our mood and needs. Had a great time! Thank you”
Hike Bukhansan, visit a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple, enjoy Korean lunch, and unwind at a traditional spa on a private Seoul tour.
“I had a fantastic time on this hike. Benny was such a great tour guide, he shared many stories of Korea, history and pop culture, with me and I felt really comfortable throughout the day. Bukhansan is a beautiful area, and seeing the Buddhist temple at the peak of this hike was wonderful. The lunch was one of the best meals i had on my trip too, and the spa was a unique experience. Highly recommend doing this hike, and Benny as a guide.”
Hike Bukhansan with a private guide, summit views, Joseon-era fortress sights, hotel transport, and a Korean lunch in about five hours.
“We had a fantastic day! Justin, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgable. During the hike he provided a lot of interesting information about the history of the area and the mountain itself. The total time for our hike was 3 hours up aRead more”
Private Seoul day trip to Nami Island with your choice of Alpaca World or Morning Calm, including lunch, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide.
“Our combined trip to Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm was exceptional. We have visited many botanical gardens in the past, but none have compared to what we saw on this tour. Our guide was outstanding and informative aRead more”
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Spend a private day at Korea’s DMZ, the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and War Memorial, with lunch and hotel pickup from Seoul.
“Our Tour guide, B. J. Kim, Tour guide for private DMZ and war memorial tour, Was the best He was very knowledgeable, Spoke English well, Very friendly with patients. We would take next-door with him, If he is available. The best tour guide, IRead more”
Hike Seoul’s Bukhansan with guide Bergen Park, enjoying granite peaks, fortress ruins, Korean lunch, hotel pickup, and flexible private pacing.
“I had a great trip to Seoul but I must say my hike with Bergen was THE BEST day of the trip and one of my best days in a long time. I am not a hiker but do enjoy working out. I explained this to Bergen and he crafted a hike that he thought would be good for me. It was a chaRead more”
A private 8-hour Seoul layover tour from Incheon, with palace sights, traditional neighborhoods, Korean lunch, market snacks, and airport return.
“Wonderful short essential Seoul tour! Extremely convenient since the tour operator was very flexible and accommodating regarding our request of pick up in the airport but return to the port of Incheon instead since this was tRead more”
Hike Seoul’s Bukhansan to Baekundae, visit Doseonsa Temple and fortress walls, and enjoy lunch with a local guide in a small group.
“Another great experience! This is really informative and you learn alot about Korean history. Lee is super helpful and knowledgeable. She will answer any questions you have and even give you ideas of places to visit in Seoul. The hike was Read more”
See Seoul’s royal palaces, hanok lanes, markets, tea houses, and Korean food on a private full-day tour with lunch and dinner.
“We recently enjoyed a full-day tour of Seoul, which included visits to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Blue House, Kwangjang Market, and several other iconic sites. Our guide, Laura, was exceptional—her deep knowledge of Korean hisRead more”
Review of Seoul’s Bukhansan hike with guide Bergen Park, Korean mountain lunch, hotel transfers, fortress gates, temples, and summit views.
“Did it in early Feb and it can be chilly. Had a wonderful guide (Bergen) who was knowledgeable in the history of the mountain. Accommodating and offering alternative route which is equally breathtaking.”
See Seoul’s palace, hanbok, folk museum, Bukchon, N Seoul Tower, and Myeongdong in one guided day with lunch and hotel pickup.
“With so many places to visit in Seoul, this tour allowed my boyfriend and I to cross multiple destinations off our list, in just one day! We had an amazing tour guide who was engaging, nice, and super funny! We stopped at many historical places Read more”
Pick a palace, a border run or a night market.
