Seoul Half Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private | 3 hours to 4 hours

47 Reviews | Seoul
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3hrs Seoul
2 Adults x $167.07
$334.14
Approx Total
$334.14
Duration: 3 hours
AHalfDaySeoul-4HRS
2 Adults x $212.64
$425.28
Approx Total
$425.28
Duration: 4 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Korean, English
  • Hotel meet-up for central locations available on request through our questionnaire after booking.
  • Choose from 3 or 4 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

WHAT YOU’LL DO With one of our hosts by your side, you’ll take to the streets for half a day, discovering this modern capital’s traditional heart. Take in iconic sights like the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, sip on soju (a vodka-like drink) with your host and nibble on a few snacks in a street tent bar, or get your pop-culture kicks in the neighborhood of Gangnam. Whatever you’d like from your day, your wish is our command. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Meeting points

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (Pass By)

    Discover the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you can dive into the history of the Joseon Dynasty and witness the grandeur of traditional Korean architecture.

  • Insadong (Pass By)

    Wander through Insadong, a cultural hotspot where you can immerse yourself in traditional Korean arts, sample authentic street food, and explore quaint tea houses and antique shops with your local guide.

  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) (Pass By)

    Experience the cutting-edge architecture and vibrant creative culture of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a hub for fashion, design, and technology exhibitions.

  • Bukchon Hanok Village (Pass By)

    Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village to see beautifully preserved traditional Korean houses and learn about historical lifestyles in this picturesque neighborhood.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.5

47 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    38
  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 38 reviews with 5 stars

Andrew was excellent....

Published on Feb, 2025

Andrew was excellent. Very informative and knowledgeable about the history and culture of Seoul and South Korea. All of the locations he showcased were great experiences for first time visiting the country. He also helped navigate and explain the subway system which was a huge help for a first timer. Overall the tour was great and I would highly recommend.

Wonderful experience and...

Published on Jan, 2025

Wonderful experience and would definitely book again! Courteous and professional. We had a wonderful time and learned a ton! So much to appreciate and respect about the Korean culture. This is the way to learn and experience it.

The perfect choice for a personalized and private tour!

Published on May, 2024

Jihyun was the perfect guide! She completely customized the tour for our preferences and she was flexible to make adjustments and recommendations throughout the day based upon how it was going and what we were seeing. She was very kind and patient. She was knowledgeable and provided the information and history of the various places we visited. She even provided recommendations for the remainder of our trip based upon our interests. I'm so happy that Jihyun was our tour guide and I would highly recommend her to anyone!

A great first time visit to Seoul thanks to our guide, Ruth!

Published on Apr, 2024

Had a fantastic first ever visit to Seoul thanks to our guide, Ruth, who was very informative, conscientious, flexible with our interests and itinerary and fun. Went to some great spots we would not have discovered on our own and was very helpful with some great suggestions for future points of interest after our tour was over.

Awesome & recommend

Published on Apr, 2024

We had Ruth show us around the main sights as we only had 1 night I'm Korea. Ruth was so passionate about the city , the history and took us to so many places. We had street food ans Korean BBQ. We will definitely tour with Ruth when we are back in Seoul. It was a great end to our trip. Thank you so much :)

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