Private Half-Day Seoul Tour: Discover Tradition Amidst Modernity with a Local Host
4.4
45 Ratings
Jae-dong
Join a private half-day Seoul tour with a local host and explore the city's traditional heart amidst modernity. Discover iconic sights, enjoy local drinks and snacks, and customize your itinerary.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) - Join one of our hosts on an adventure through Seoul, exploring iconic sights of Dongdaemun Design Plaza as well as a few hidden gems.
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
What's Included
  • 4 hours with a personal host
  • Customized private experience
  • Optional hotel meet-up at central locations
  • Flexible walking experience with transport suggestions if needed
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

WHAT TO EXPECT
Accompanied by one of our hosts, you will explore the metropolis for a half-day, unveiling the old-world charm embedded in this cutting-edge capital. Experience iconic locations like the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, savour soju (a drink similar to vodka) with your host and indulge in some snacks at a roadside tavern or immerse yourself in pop-culture in the Gangnam quarter. Whatever your preferences for the day, we’ve got you covered.
Post your booking, you will receive a brief questionnaire within 24 hours that concerns your personality and preferences. Based on your inputs, we will pair you up with a host who shares your tastes. Your host will touch base with you directly to suggest a tailor-made itinerary that helps you explore the unique facets of the city. You will also finalize a meeting place and time. You enjoy the flexibility of modifying your itinerary even during the tour, should you wish to alter your plans.

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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Laura_m
Apr 10, 2024
Awesome & recommend - 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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Elaine_l
Mar 24, 2024
You can't to wrong with this tour! - Fabulous Day! - Step 1 - Book with Andrew, Step 2 - See educational and entertaining sites, Step 3 - Enjoy a very special cup of tea (unique to So. Korea and it's going to surprise you!), Step 4 - Have a delicious and unique lunch at a restaurant adjacent to the market, Step 5 - Enjoy your memories of a very special day! Don't miss this one!
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Cruiser08384819168
Mar 16, 2024
Amazing guide or an amazing city - Absolutely fantastic tour, we visited everywhere we wanted plus some. During the tour our amazing guide took our pictures, sent them via WhatsApp & wrote the destination on them. If you do any tour in Korea it should be this one ☺️
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Marilou_o
Mar 5, 2024
Happy guests!!! - From the booking process up to end of the tour the process was done without any hassle. The guide arrived on time and even sent us pictures he took of my Aunt and Uncle wearing the hanbok they requested. Overall I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the best of seoul. Guide was very professional, communicates every step of the way and made sure guest had a great experience.
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Bianca_b
Feb 27, 2024
Andrew was FANTASTIC! - I felt so lucky to get paired with Andrew. He is a former diplomat and a practicing attorney - he had wonderful stories about his life in the U.S., Korea, and China. His pre-tour communication was wonderful and the tour was very well organized. I really enjoyed our time together and he was so patient with all of my questions. I felt like I was spending the afternoon with a friend enjoying Seoul. I can't wait to visit Korea again and will definitely have Andrew as my guide.
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Mith_l
Jan 29, 2024
An awesome experience - Sujeon was the most knowledgeable and thoughtful guide I've had. She explained the little nuisances of the Grand Palace and answered all my questions. She even helped me understand the transportation ticketing system, making it easier for me to use them. She's very prompt and we went at a pace I was comfortable with. Thanks again
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F397mmjohnt
Jan 19, 2024
Great tour, Great Guide! - Great tour. It was cold and rainy the day we went, but theres nothing you can do about that on a walking tour! Paul was a great guide. He did the best he could given the weather so we had to hustle a few times to get to places. Saw a lot and had a wonderful time for the amount of time we had between flights. Def a must do if you have a long layover in Seoul or are staying there and just want to get to know the city better.
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520keniar
Jan 9, 2024
JeeEun the best! - We had little time in Seoul and decided to take this tour. The truth is that it was quite worth it to see many things in a short time in addition to the personalized time and the excellent treatment that JeeEun gave us. I highly recommend her because she is very outgoing and adapts the plans to what you want to know.
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Julie_b
Jan 8, 2024
Great guide, very knowledgeable - Bergen was a great guide. Very knowledgeable. We only had a short stay in Seoul and he chose good highlights to show us. Would recommend
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Robin_s
Mar 29, 2024
Just a Forewarning - We had a 9 am private tour booked. We confirmed with City Scripted one week before and a second time the day before. We were told “ rest assured “ the tour was paid and confirmed. We waited in our lobby until 9:15. Called City Scripted when no one showed up. Left a message. Shortly thereafter, they called and stated our guide had another obligation and could not take us. We were furious. It was our only day to do this. City Scripted was very apologetic but it was no help to us. We are uncertain where the breakdown occurred. When they assigned the guide we were given his direct email address should we need to contact him. Sent two emails ( to confirm guide was all set) and he never gave us the courtesy of a reply. Unacceptable. City Inspired extended a 60% discount on a tour in the future. We willl not be using it. We are starting to see a pattern with private guards. If a bigger and better request comes in ( full or multiple day tour) you get dropped. We get it. It’s their livelihood. However, have some consideration and at least let your customer know. Going forward we will handle our tours differently.
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