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Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 11 gangnam tours travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.
A 150-minute Gangnam walking tour that connects youth pressures, education, beauty standards, and plastic surgery culture to modern Seoul.
Most Popular“Our second tour with June. It was great, we highly recommend him and his tours!”
See Gangnam’s pressure points—cram schools, beauty lookism, love hotels, and Han River history—on a 2.5-hour small-group walk.
“Has been a great trip through the bustling area of Gangnam with a lot of insights to current Korean culture”
Private Korean home-style cooking class in Gangnam, Seoul. Cook four dishes in 2.5 hours with dietary options, meal included, leftovers.
“It was just me and my husband at this class. The menu was extensive and we practically learned how to make all of our favorite Korea foods! I highly recommend if Korean food is one of your top 3 favorite foods to eat. We made our own food, meaning we didn't make portions to share…”
See Bongeun Temple at night and the COEX library by starlight, then snack and drink your way through Gangnam with a guided food tour.
“I loved the temple and the bookshop and receiving historical and cultural information from our guide. The duration was a bit shorter than advertised. But the guide was helpful and informative. I would suggest operating the tour at other times as well because there were other activities I'd have been interested in as well and…”
Seoul’s Gangnam in 3 hours: Bongeunsa Temple at night, Starfield Library photos, then Korean BBQ with beer or soju included.
“My guide was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and kind. It felt like I was exploring with a friend who was proud to show off their home, not just a tour guide. The experience was so warm and informative, I can't wait to go on more tours like this. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a genuine…”
Private 4-hour Gangnam walk with a local guide, customized K-pop/K-drama route, Gangnam Style statue, and COEX shopping.
“Absolutely lovely guide Jeannie Lee who took on board what we wanted to see and took us on a great itinerary that exceeded our expectations. Kind and informative she also sent us some 50 photos of the trip. Highly recommended.”
A private Seoul highlights tour with hotel pickup, an English guide, included lunch, palace and hanok stops, Namsan cable car, and more Gangnam sights.
“Jay was assigned to us and he is definitely friendly and patience tour guide. Will always make sure that my family is well taken care of.”
Private Gangnam Style K-Pop tour: hotel pickup, Hallyu Hall, K-Star Road, Garosu-gil, SMTOWN coexartium, lunch, and PSY statue photos.
“We had the absolute best time with Brian. We were able to see so many things. I am a BTS fan and this ticked all the boxes from their old dorm, old Big Hit, to their favorite restaurants while trainees. Brian was informative and even took us to a secret spot. Thanks Brian. Hope to…”
Palace rituals, hanok lanes, COEX library photos, Sungsu-dong style, and a 360° Seoul Sky finale in one packed 9-hour tour.
“All the stops were enjoyable and worthwhile and we covered a lot of ground. Liked too that it was a small group. Our guide was very friendly but his English wasn't the best and I felt we missed out on some information.”
A 6-hour Gangnam tour with hotel pickup, Bongeunsa Temple, COEX, royal tombs, markets, and included dinner and wine.
“Great introduction to Gangnam from a local. See more than just the pop culture which you expect to see.”
Private Gangnam half-day tour blending Bongeunsa Temple, UNESCO royal tombs, COEX shopping, underground fashion stops, and Kwangjang Market dinner and drinks.
“Our wonderful tour guide, Bergen Park, made this day very special to us. We discussed via email our preferences and he made it possible. We enjoyed every minute of this day, and he did everything in his power to make it very convenient. Thank you Bergen Park!”
The palaces and markets, the day trips out to the border and the island, and every way to spend a day in the city.
