SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 7 half-day tours travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.
Half-day DMZ tour from Seoul led by retired military officers, with tunnel access and a changing observatory stop for the best NK view.
Most Popular“This DMZ tour was so nice and our tour guide Julie was really awsome! I truly recommend this. So unforgettable!”
Seoul DMZ half-day led by retired officers. Odusan or Dorasan views, Tunnel 3, Imjingak sites, plus Unification history. Passport needed.
“This was such an amazing experience!! What made it even greater was our tour guide SJ he was lovely and so kind. He was so knowledgeable about the history of the divide and it was insightful to hear his personal experience with the army and DMZ - he made the tour so memorable and I…”
Wear hanbok at Gyeongbokgung, watch the Changing of the Guard, stroll Bukchon Hanok Village, plus palace museum stops in 4 hours.
“We had a great tour with Lia. The hanbok rental was so much fun. We were running a bit late and Lia gratuitously kept in touch with us and made sure we still got to wear the hanbok. She took tons of photos of us around the palace. The tour was at a good pace,…”
Half-day DMZ tour from Seoul with a small group, English guide, Imjingak Park, Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Tunnel, and Dora Observatory.
“Henry is a great guide: lots of Korean cultural & food knowledge and skillful driver. I absolutely recommend him! Compliment for the time management;)”
A 4-hour Seoul highlights tour with N Seoul Tower, Bukchon, Deoksugung, ginseng museum shopping, and a Gwangjang Market finish.
“Leo was a great tour guide and put alot of effort into informing us about the history and culture! Highly recommend”
Half-day guided walk through Seoul’s Insadong with street food, Korean herb tea, rice cakes, lunch, and 3 desserts.
Step into Joseon-era life at Korean Folk Village with a guided half-day from Seoul, including homes, artisans, and live shows when weather cooperates.
“Jenny was a fantastic guide. The ride out from the city was just under one hour but she gave a good historical background of S. Korea on the way. And when at the Folk Village, she was great at explaining the cultural aspect of this Joseon dynasty village. There is no history test at the…”
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