SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 seoul city & private tours travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.
A full-day Seoul highlights tour bundling palaces, temples, Insadong, markets, and Namsan Tower views, with hotel pickup and an English/Chinese guide.
Most Popular“Hana Kim was a wonderful tour guide! She was so enthusiastic and helpful willing to share additional tips and advice on top of an educational and interesting tour”
Small-group Seoul day tour with hotel pickup: Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, Namdaemun.
“Did the Seoul City Tour led be Yeoni. Got to see lots of sights in the day, though the itinerary changed a bit from what was booked. I appreciated that Yeoni had an optional arranged lunch during the “free time” in Insadong for those of us who didn’t want the hassle of finding our own…”
See Seoul’s top palace, temple, views, and hanok village in one day with hotel pickup, key admissions, and a great guide.
“The tour was fun with lots of things to see in the city. AJ was the best tour guide we've had in some time. Funny and knowledgeable of the city and the location we visited. Highly recommend this company, and if you are lucky enough, to get AJ as your guide.”
Seoul night walk with Seoul National University, mural streets, and Hanyang City Wall views. English guide, 2 hours, $33 value.
“Tour was awesome! Leah is what makes it great! She is knowledgeable, funny, patient with questions, etc. I definitely recommend this tour. Do plan on walking, mostly uphill and up stairs. If this 58 year old with a fake knee can do it, you should be good to go!”
Wear hanbok at Gyeongbokgung, watch the Changing of the Guard, stroll Bukchon Hanok Village, plus palace museum stops in 4 hours.
“Gina was fantastic, a knowledgable tour guide and an expert photographer, got some great snaps taken! All stops were great and very interesting to see. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting. Thank you”
Seoul’s royal palaces, Insadong tea breaks, and N Seoul Tower views in one guided day, with smooth pickup and included cable car.
“Seoul was beautiful and guide Kelly is absolutely amazing. Thank you Kelly 🫰🏻”
Private full-day Seoul highlights with hotel pickup, palace ceremony, Bukchon, Insadong, Jogyesa, and Namsan Tower, plus Korean lunch.
“Brian was an excellent guide. The hike to the tower on the new wood path through the mountain was truely memorable. Highly recommend.”
See palace ceremonies, hanok villages, Seoul viewpoints, ginseng shopping, war history, and temples in one guided 8-hour day.
“Overall very nice and interesting trip.Learnt a lot of new things bout the city and culture.Shin was a very good and fun guide.Highly recomend!”
Private custom Seoul walking tour with a local guide. Pick 2–6 hours, hit Gyeongbokgung and quiet neighborhoods, plus local market food.
“This was an excellent walking tour of Seoul, encompassing the history, culture and food of Seoul. Our guide GJ tailored the tour to our interests. We visited the market ( had delicious dumplings) , the palace, museum and walked through interesting parts of the city. The marble pagoda was an unexpected surprise.”
A flexible private Seoul day with hotel pickup, entrance fees covered, and a guide who adapts fast to your pace, even on an Incheon layover.
“Sophia is the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide I have ever experienced in my 50 years of travelling. She is extremely personable and considerate of all our needs. My wife has mobility issues and so we had to move slowly. However Sophia insisted on showing us in detail all the stops that we had requested…”
VIP private 8-hour Seoul tour for up to 6 with licensed guides, a dedicated driver, flexible routing, and help with tickets, photos, and food.
“The trip was completely customizable. We discussed options with thew guide and then did as much as we had time for in the most sensible order. It was a wonderful day. One great things is there was a driver and a guide, so we could be dropped off almost anywhere without them needing to find…”
Small-group Seoul highlights: Bukchon, Gyeongbokgung, Namsan Tower, Gwangjang Market, optional hanbok and tea ceremony with pickup.
“Our tour guide went beyond expectation. He was so knowledgeable and made sure everyone was taken cared of especially there were senior citizens in our group”
Private Seoul highlights with hotel pickup, a flexible 8–9 hour plan, palaces, markets, hanbok photo time, and a 360° tower view.
“Yujin was a great tour guide. He shared historical facts with our group, adjusted our schedule based on our energy level and interest in each place we saw, and created a memorable experience for our group.”
A private, customizable Seoul walking tour with hotel pickup and multilingual guides, tailored palace, hanok, and market stops.
“Guide was very knowledgeable about east Asian geopolitics and history!”
Glide Seoul on an e-bike in 3 hours: palaces, hanok villages, Cheonggyecheon, and a market snack stop with a local guide.
“The tour guides were excellent. They were very friendly and cared about their guests. The group was of a good size and the places visited were relevant to new visitors to Seoul. Would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to have a lot of fun whilst seeing the sights.”
The palaces and markets, the day trips out to the border and the island, and every way to spend a day in the city.
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