Private Custom Tour of Seoul: Explore Top 10 Highlights and Hidden Gems
4.8
255 Ratings
Jae-dong
Uncover the best of Seoul on a fully customizable private tour. Explore 10 iconic landmarks, captivating neighborhoods, and hidden gems with a knowledgeable local host.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cheonggyecheon Stream - Take a leisurely stroll along this modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul. Enjoy the refreshing atmosphere and picturesque views as you follow the stream’s path. Important Note - As a personalized tour, the sites you visit may differ based on your preferences.
What's Included
  • 100% Private and personalized experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Why settle for a one-size-fits-all tour when you can uncover the best of Seoul on your own terms? Instead, experience a fully customizable private tour led by a knowledgeable local host. Prepare to be amazed as you explore 10 iconic landmarks, captivating neighborhoods, and architectural wonders that showcase the city’s rich heritage. But that’s not all! Your host will reveal hidden gems along the way, including a glimpse of the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace from the outside.
From the vibrant streets of Myeong-dong to the charming corners of Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong, you’ll discover Seoul’s top highlights and delve into its best-kept secrets.
Here’s what to expect on this tour:
Visit 10 of Seoul’s top highlights and hidden gems in one day, including an external view of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Enjoy a unique and personalized experience tailored to your specific interests and preferences.
Choose your own start time to make the most of your day.

  • Itineraries are fully personalized so any additional requirements like tickets, transportation and food & drinks can be arranged for an additional cost
  • Private groups are normally no larger than 6 people (if your group is larger, please make this known so that arrangements can be made)
Location
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After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Richard_i
May 27, 2024
Great tour of Seoul with Ruth - Ruth Park was a great guide for us in Seoul. She was very considerate of us and let us tour at our own speed, showing consideration for our age. Very pleased with her.
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Joe_c
May 21, 2024
A great day with a great guide! - Wan-Hyeog, our fabulous host, was prompt, caring, and very pleasant. Wan hit all of the hidden gems we were hoping to see while in Seoul… plus more! He was well versed in Korean History, arts and culture and shared all of this with us. He was a true pleasure to spend the day with. We highly recommend his services.
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Susanarv8729xb
May 17, 2024
Seoul Highlights Tour with Andrew! - We had an informative and fun time in Seoul thanks to our wonderful guide Andrew. Andrew was Knowledgeable about the area and shared amazing facts about the area and culture. We learned so much! We love taking photos and he was great about letting us know the best places for photo ops. He was warm, personable, and had a great sense of humor, He speaks English very well. My friend and I took the AREX express from Incheon airport and Andrew was kind enough to wait for us, at Seoul station to start the tour as soon as possible, half an hour before the agreed time that the tour would start. He gave us directions on how to get there from the airport to our meeting point and returned to us at the agreed time to take our train back to the airport. A very cordial person with a lot of energy for a tour in which we wanted to visit many emblematic places in a short time so he took us along the best routes to see as much as we could. Andrew thank you very much!!! note: if you are in a long layover as we were, look for the lockers for luggage at the Arex station at the airport, we noticed the locker's existence until we arrived back in the airport, although we only carried a backpack it might have been better to leave it in a locker, the rest of our luggage had already been checked to our final destination in the previous flight.
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Jenettecope
May 14, 2024
Well Worth the Experience - Bring your walking shoes - We do a lot of private tours and this was by far the best one. It wasn't the company that made the tour wonderful, it was our tour guide, Arnaud. He was so knowledgable about the sites, past/present culture, and history of Korea. He took us to a local "off the beaten path" cafe that we would have never found in a tour book or blog. In fact, they had the best matcha latte and that's saying a lot since I'm a match latte-holic. He's also fluent in French, English and Korean which made it even better. We were able to have in-depth conversations with him. His flexible and casual demeanor allowed for impromptu stops and detours along the way as we saw fit. I highly recommend the tour, specially if you are able to request Arnaud as your tour guide.
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Heatherar4779xt
May 8, 2024
Excellent tour of Seoul with Jay - We had a wonderful half day tour of Seoul with Jay. We toured Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village (a fascinating, traditional Korean village), historic shopping streets and other notable sites. He also pointed out some great restaurants, coffee and tea shops. At the end of the tour, he helped us get a table at a Michelin guide noodle/dumpling restaurant. Excellent beef noodle soup and dumplings. Jay was such a personable guide - by the close of the tour my husband and I felt like old friends with him. Highly recommend!
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Hans0613
May 1, 2024
Best Seoul tour - Very excited and excellent due to his rich knowledges of history and culture. we enjoyed this short stay and want to refer him to others.. thanks..
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Brittani_p
Apr 23, 2024
Local and Differentiated - saw and learned A LOT! - GJ was an amazing guide, she had lots of energy and was very knowledgeable! I said I wanted to see as much as possible during our 6 hours together and she did not disappoint. We went to a Palace, a political building, a temple, a tower with incredible views, ate some great traditional food at street markets and so much more. She helped me navigate the subway, taught me some Korean, and was a kind and imaginative photographer. It felt like I received a truly local and differentiated experience. I saw and learned a ton, and met an incredible person in the process - highly recommend!
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221elvirab
Apr 15, 2024
Inspiring morning walk in Seoul - It was a beautiful morning walk through Seoul, guided by Arnaud, a very nice, thoughtful, and patient person. His passion for South Korea and its heritage was captivating. Highly recommended
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Stefaniem562
Apr 15, 2024
Great day and highlights of Seoul - We had a great tour with Arnaud! He met us at our hotel and helped us get an understanding of the metro so that we could use it on our own afterward. First we took the rail to Gyeongbokgung palace and had a nice walk around with information and took photos. Then he showed us several other highlights and areas we were interested in, and the specific kinds of shops we were looking for. Arnaud gave us a lot of useful and interesting information and recommendations for the rest of our trip and was really friendly and helpful! He also took some great photos for us which is nice to get photos together that aren't selfies.
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O4059tmdavidk
Apr 14, 2024
An excellent tour guide of Seoul, Korea - Sangwhan Kim is an excellent tour guide. He has lived in Seoul for many years. We went on a personalized tour of Seoul and he showed an impressive knowledge of Korean history and how current landmarks of developed over the years. We visited historic and modern sights including Bukchon Hanok Village, the Blue House Park and Gyeongbokgung Palace. We also visited a modern tea house and an underground museum. Kim has a lot of energy and he is an enthusiastic tour guide.
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