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15 Best Seoul City & Private Tours

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.

15 Best Seoul City & Private Tours

Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower) - Getting on the van: pickup, meeting points, and why they matter
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Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

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1.Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

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★ 5.0

“Tour was fantastic. I debated on whether to do this with my family on day 2 of our family trip with our 4 young adult college children and so glad we did. Gave us a great overview of the city and knocked out a few things and places we wRead more”

1,647 reviewsFrom $58.65by VIP TRAVEL Co.Ltd

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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up) - The Morning Game Plan: Jogyesa, Blue House Views, and Gwanghwamun
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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

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2.Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

Small-group Seoul day tour with hotel pickup: Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, Namdaemun.

★ 5.0

“Sook ee was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide who entertained us with stories of palace intrigue, the history of the Joseon dynasty and modern Korean history. The tour was well organized and also gave us some free time to explore, shop, and eat delicious Korean food!”

1,474 reviewsFrom $56.44by Seoul N Tour

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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village - Cheongwadae Drive-By and the Gwanghwamun Guard Changing
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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

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3.Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

See Seoul’s top palace, temple, views, and hanok village in one day with hotel pickup, key admissions, and a great guide.

★ 5.0

“This was a good tour which took us to several sites in a very efficient way. Charles was a terrific guide. He was very informative and kept us on schedule.”

1,423 reviewsFrom $80.00by SEOUL CITY TOUR CO. LTD.

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Seoul Half-Day City Highlight, Palace Tour with Hanbok - K star Hanbok: start here so the photos look right
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Seoul Half-Day City Highlight, Palace Tour with Hanbok

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5.Seoul Half-Day City Highlight, Palace Tour with Hanbok

Wear hanbok at Gyeongbokgung, watch the Changing of the Guard, stroll Bukchon Hanok Village, plus palace museum stops in 4 hours.

★ 4.9

“It was an amazing experience. Our tour guide Pearl was very friendly and helpful. Most importantly she is very knowledgeable about every place we’d been to and had stories from history. She also recommended a lot of places to explore and where to find the good place to eat. Thank you Pearl for a wonderful…”

764 reviews4 hoursFrom $49by TRIPPER

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Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower - Jogyesa Temple and the Gwanghwamun Changing of the Guard
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Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

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6.Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

Seoul’s royal palaces, Insadong tea breaks, and N Seoul Tower views in one guided day, with smooth pickup and included cable car.

★ 4.7

“Great first tour today in Seoul. Beautiful spots with great views. Our tour guide moon was the best as well, she was very well organised and showed a good representation of South Korea culture. Highly recommend this tour to start off your Seoul holiday.”

726 reviews4 - 8 hoursFrom $26by VIP Travel

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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch - Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

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7.Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

Private full-day Seoul highlights with hotel pickup, palace ceremony, Bukchon, Insadong, Jogyesa, and Namsan Tower, plus Korean lunch.

★ 5.0

“Seoul is such a vast city with countless tourist attractions, and this tour is the perfect way to start exploring. Our guide, Brian, comes highly recommended—he’s an excellent photographer, speaks fluent English, and is wonderfully kind, accommodating, and patient.”

469 reviewsFrom $220.00by OnedayKorea

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Seoul: Highlights of Seoul Full-Day Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village: Traditional Neighborhood, Real Photo Time
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Seoul: Highlights of Seoul Full-Day Tour

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8.Seoul: Highlights of Seoul Full-Day Tour

See palace ceremonies, hanok villages, Seoul viewpoints, ginseng shopping, war history, and temples in one guided 8-hour day.

★ 5.0

“This was a fun tour! Very informative and a great introduction to Seoul and South Korea. Our guide Sophie was awesome! She was gracious and knowledgeable, and very friendly. I must admit I didn't know a lot about Korea before, but this tour taught me so much thanks to Sophie's great storytelling. She's also a…”

378 reviews8 hoursFrom $60by I LOVE SEOUL TOUR Co., Ltd.

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Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom - Gwanghwamun Plaza: why the statues aren’t just photo props
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Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

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9.Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

Private custom Seoul walking tour with a local guide. Pick 2–6 hours, hit Gyeongbokgung and quiet neighborhoods, plus local market food.

★ 5.0

“Jeeseon was an incredible guide, and I wholeheartedly recommend her tour to anyone visiting Korea! From the moment we met, it felt like I was exploring the city with an old friend - someone warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing her culture. Her itinerary was thoughtfully prepared and executed with impressive efficiency, making the…”

359 reviewsFrom $76.87by City Unscripted

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Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul (Optional Incheon Layover) - Gyeongbokgung Palace: Joseon royal life, told in plain language
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Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul (Optional Incheon Layover)

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10.Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul (Optional Incheon Layover)

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.

★ 5.0

“We had a great day with Hun during our layover in Seoul! It was fast and furious, but he adjusted and made sure we saw everything we wanted to see and do. He was so funny and entertaining, it was like hanging out with an old friend. We left Read more”

323 reviewsFrom $225.00by Awesome Tour

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8 hours Private Tour in Seoul for the VIP - Pickup at City Hall and routing that won’t make you miserable
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8 hours Private Tour in Seoul for the VIP

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11.8 hours Private Tour in Seoul for the VIP

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.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide Jenny was excellent. She spoke fluent English, made good suggestions, and helped us book arrangements. She had a personal touch and made conversations very easy. It was a rainy day but she still made our visiRead more”

319 reviewsFrom $500.00by VIP TRAVEL Co.Ltd

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Small Group Seoul Highlight Tour opt. Hanbok & Tea Ceremony - Bukchon Hanok Village and Jogyesa Temple: older Seoul, walked through
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Small Group Seoul Highlight Tour opt. Hanbok & Tea Ceremony

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12.Small Group Seoul Highlight Tour opt. Hanbok & Tea Ceremony

Small-group Seoul highlights: Bukchon, Gyeongbokgung, Namsan Tower, Gwangjang Market, optional hanbok and tea ceremony with pickup.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide, Jun Oppa, was awesome. He gave us the highlights Seoul in addition to Korean history and tradition. This was particularly helpful if you’re short on time like my group was. He made it interesting and tailored to our group’s wisheRead more”

318 reviewsFrom $89.00by Here Korea Travel

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Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour - Logistics that quietly make or break a day
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Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

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13.Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

Private Seoul highlights with hotel pickup, a flexible 8–9 hour plan, palaces, markets, hanbok photo time, and a 360° tower view.

★ 5.0

“We had a great tour guide! Ayaan was very considerate and made sure we were comfortable with everything. He showed us the main highlights in Seoul- the Gyeongbok palace, Seoul tower, Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon Hanok village, Gwangjang market and one of the most amazing lunch places in Insadong which was such a highlight for us!”

301 reviewsFrom $230.00by Here Korea Travel

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Seoul: Fully Customizable Private Tour - Building your day around palaces, hanok streets, and temples
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Seoul: Fully Customizable Private Tour

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14.Seoul: Fully Customizable Private Tour

A private, customizable Seoul walking tour with hotel pickup and multilingual guides, tailored palace, hanok, and market stops.

★ 4.7

“Seung Hwan was very helpful and clarified all of our doubts and questions, helped us with ATM, metro and chemist matters and then took us on an excellent mini-tour of the Palace, temple and market streets before walking us back to the hotel. We thoroughly recommend this service that is 100% adaptable for whatever you…”

234 reviews2 - 8 hoursFrom $57by Guydeez

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Seoul: City Highlights eBike Tour - E-bike basics and the safety briefing: what actually happens before you ride
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Seoul: City Highlights eBike Tour

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15.Seoul: City Highlights eBike Tour

Glide Seoul on an e-bike in 3 hours: palaces, hanok villages, Cheonggyecheon, and a market snack stop with a local guide.

★ 4.9

“Excellent bike tour and great way to see the highlights of the city. Taejin was excellent - friendly funny and knowledgeable.”

168 reviews3 hoursFrom $119by We Ride Korea

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