15 Best Historical Tours In Seoul

Evening Experiences, Ghost & Dark History Tours, Historical Tours, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

1.Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour

Seoul evening ghost walking tour with dark folklore, Gyeonghuigung Palace tales, hidden alleys, and map link. 2–3 hours.

Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

/ June 4, 2026

2.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

Hanbok photoshoot and Joseon history tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace with a pro photographer and local historian, plus 100 edited photos.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely amazing experience. Photos are fantastic, both guys are very friendly and there to make sure that all goes top tier.”

276 reviewsFrom $60.41by Nerdso

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Historical Tours, K-Drama Filming Location Tours, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Seoul: Dae Jang Geum Park Historic K-Drama Set Tour

/ June 4, 2026

3.From Seoul: Dae Jang Geum Park Historic K-Drama Set Tour

Visit MBC Dae Jang Geum Park from Seoul for K-drama filming sets, Joseon-to-modern streets, and a BTS Suga Daechwita photo spot.

★ 4.9

“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.”

143 reviews5 - 11 hoursFrom $55by I LOVE SEOUL TOUR Co., Ltd.

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City Tours, Historical Tours, Seoul, Seoul City & Private Tours, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews

Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping

/ June 4, 2026

4.Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping

Half-day small-group walk through Seoul’s royal sights and hanok streets, with hanbok dress-up, included palace entry, and a finish in Insadong.

★ 5.0

“Great tour if you want to dress up but not much of the history was explained . You could quite easily do this yourself . The guide did not explain anything in the museum either .”

74 reviewsFrom $49.00by TRIPPER KOREA

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Historical Tours, Photography Sessions, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

5.Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour

A 2–3 hour Seoul history + golden-hour photo walk with a historian guide and pro photographer, ending in Ikseon-dong.

★ 5.0

“This tour was incredible- filled with hidden gems and insightful modern history.. you will learn so much from the local guides James and Jacob! The tour took us through many secret passageways and locations. They took high quality photos of us and were so fun to engage with. I cannot recommend this tour enough -…”

68 reviewsFrom $45.95by Nerdso

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Historical Tours, Seoul, Tour Reviews

Discover Seoul: Local Life and History

/ June 4, 2026

6.Discover Seoul: Local Life and History

Walk Gwanghwamun to Bukchon on a 3.5-hour Seoul culture circuit with palace history, tea lanes, and Joseon-era sights.

★ 4.5

“I had a terrible experience… I had a situation happen and told the tour guide I wouldn’t be attending. My situation was resolved and I tried to contact the tour guide to ask if I could still join. The tour started at 9am and I texted her at 9:50… I Read more”

53 reviewsFrom $96.75by MORTOUR GUIDED TOURS

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Korean History & Heritage Tour

/ June 4, 2026

7.Korean History & Heritage Tour

Private Gangbuk day in Seoul: palace guard change, temples, Folk Museum, Kwangjang Market, plus hotel pickup and car comfort.

★ 5.0

“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”

51 reviewsFrom $475.00by KoreanTourGuide

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Historical Tours, Private, Seoul, Seoul City & Private Tours, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Namhansanseong UNESCO Historical Sites and Korean Folk Village-Private Tour

/ June 4, 2026

8.Namhansanseong UNESCO Historical Sites and Korean Folk Village-Private Tour

Private Namhansanseong UNESCO fortress hike plus Korean Folk Village Joseon houses, with lunch and Seoul pickup on an 8–9 hour day.

★ 5.0

“The tour guide Jimmy was amazing. He took his time to explain every detail in the visit to the Unesco fortress and to the Folk village.”

29 reviewsFrom $198.00by Outdoors Korea

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Historical Tours, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Yongin Si

Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

/ June 5, 2026

9.Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

Seoul day trip to UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Suwon Library, and Waujeongsa Temple with big views, culture, and calm.

★ 4.8

“Great day trip! Simon was a super friendly knowledgeable 🫶✨ We had plenty of time to see everything and the bus driver was great also.”

27 reviews1 dayFrom $51by K ONE TOUR

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Gyeongbokgung Palace & Hanbok Tours, Historical Tours, Korean Cooking Classes, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours

Seoul Cultural Tour – Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok

/ June 5, 2026

10.Seoul Cultural Tour – Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok

Hanbok photo at Gyeongbokgung, tea and folk games, plus a hands-on 30-minute kimchi class with hotel pickup in Seoul for $99.

★ 5.0

“My mother and I enjoyed this experience immensely! Lena was so amazing and answered so many questions. She gave us so many recommendations not only related to our tour, including dining, skincare, shopping, etc. Her kindness and paRead more”

25 reviewsFrom $99.00by VIP TRAVEL Co.Ltd

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Gyeongbokgung Palace & Hanbok Tours, Historical Tours, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours

Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace

/ June 6, 2026

11.Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace

Seoul heritage day: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Folk Museum, Jogyesa Temple and Folk Village, plus pickup and lunch.

★ 4.0

“David was excellent, he kept us informed and we say everything promised”

25 reviewsFrom $140.00by KOREA TOUR (DMZ TOUR)

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Seoul: Street Photoshoot and Hidden Gem History Walking Tour

/ June 6, 2026

12.Seoul: Street Photoshoot and Hidden Gem History Walking Tour

A small-group Seoul photo walk with historian storytelling and a pro photographer across Jongno, Ikseon-dong, Jongmyo, Sewoon Arcade, and Cheonggyecheon.

★ 5.0

“The tour was excellent. Perfect for solo travellers because it combines history and a great photoshoot. They took care of us really well, it’s like going out with old friends. Highly recommend!!! It’s so much fun and you learn a lot about South Korea’s history. Tip: Dress for the weather”

25 reviews2 hoursFrom $44by Nerdso

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Historical Tours, Morning, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours

Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour

/ June 6, 2026

13.Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour

Morning pedicab tour of Seoul’s Jongno: Cheonggyecheon, Gyeongbokgung, Tongin Market, Bukchon, Jogyesa. Snacks and photo stops.

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent experience with this agency. Our tour guide was the absolute best. Lots of interesting facts about the city of Seoul and extensive history. We highly recommend!”

24 reviewsFrom $220.00by We Ride Korea Bicycle Tours

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Buam dong Walking Tour Art, History and Parasite in Seoul

/ June 6, 2026

14.Buam dong Walking Tour Art, History and Parasite in Seoul

A 2.5-hour Buam-dong walking tour with Hanok stops, Seoul City Wall views, and a Parasite filming spot. Small group.

★ 5.0

“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.”

24 reviewsFrom $38.50by ZenKimchi Experiences

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Historical Tours, Seoul, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

/ June 6, 2026

15.Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

UNESCO Suwon Hwaseong walls, Starfield Library, and Waujeongsa’s Golden Buddha. Full-day Seoul-area culture tour for $48.84.

★ 5.0

“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…”

23 reviewsFrom $48.84by K ONE TOUR Travel Agency

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