SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 9 museums tours travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.
A private 2-hour English guided visit to Seoul’s War Memorial of Korea, focused on Korean War Room I–III with balanced peace-centered context.
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DMZ sights, Dora Observatory and the Third Tunnel, then Korea’s War Memorial. Full-day guided trip from Myeong-dong for $65.
“Our guide Bill was awesome! He’s very knowledgeable and gave great information. He even walked the 3rd tunnel with us. A great tour!”
Skip lines at Colorpool Museum in Seoul. Step into nine colorful rooms for photos and a ball pool in about 90 minutes.
“Cute idea for teens and youth. They put it together nicely. May need fresh coat of paint. Dress appropriately for the photoshoot. You won’t need more than 1.5h”
Small-group Gugak tour in Gyeonggi: Korean Traditional Music Museum visit plus a live concert at the National Gugak Center.
“Elisa the guide is such a sweet person, she explained everything well and clearly. She was absolutely lovely! The Show was incredible I’m so happy I chose this experience, I can’t recommend it enough :)!’”
A 2-hour small-group tour at Seoul’s National Museum of Korea, linking Buddhism and ceramics to everyday life through standout artifacts.
Gyeongju UNESCO sites by KTX from Seoul with private transfers, English guidance, and key Silla stops from tombs to Seokguram.
“This was the best tour if you like history. Well organized were met by a nice lady who took us to subway station and escorted us to our seats. Our guide Jay met us as we walked off subway in Gyeongju. We saw the burial mounds and even able to walk in an excavated one.…”
A small-group Seoul walking tour linking Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and Bukchon hanoks, ending with tea and views.
6-hour private layover tour from Incheon to Gyeongbokgung, Folk Museum, Bukchon, Jogyesa and Insadong, ending at Seoul Station for AREX.
“Paul was very informed! He made the trip very easy and we felt very comfortable. Despite the fact we had never been in Korea. He met us at the airport and guided us expertly into town and back. His knowledge of Confucianism was amazing! really made the entire experience! A huge bonus was the fact…”
A small-group 3-hour walk through Gyeongbokgung, the National Folk Museum, and Bukchon Hanok Village with included tea.
“Mina was super friendly and speaks excellent English. She is a great communicator and shared lots of tips and insights about modern day Korea as well as explaining Korea’s history.”
The palaces and markets, the day trips out to the border and the island, and every way to spend a day in the city.
