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Seoul Private Tour: 10 Highlights and Hidden Gems
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294 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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cheonggyecheon Stream - Take a leisurely stroll along Cheonggyecheon Stream, a rejuvenated waterway in downtown Seoul, where you can enjoy the refreshing atmosphere and picturesque views as you follow the stream’s path.
- Gwanghwamun Square - Visit Gwanghwamun Square, located in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and see the famous statues of King…
- Cheonggyecheon Stream - Take a leisurely stroll along Cheonggyecheon Stream, a rejuvenated waterway in downtown Seoul, where you can enjoy the refreshing atmosphere and picturesque views as you follow the stream’s path.
- Gwanghwamun Square - Visit Gwanghwamun Square, located in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and see the famous statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun Shin, where your local host will dive into Korea’s rich history.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace - Marvel at the mighty Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of the Five Grand Palaces and a must-see for its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
- Bukchon Hanok Village - Explore Bukchon Hanok Village, where your local host will guide you between traditional Korean hanok houses and give you insight to the cultural ambiance of this historic neighborhood.
- Insadong - Wander along the vibrant streets of Insadong, known for its traditional Korean culture, art galleries, tea houses, and shops offering a variety of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
What's Included
- Hotel meet-up available on request for central locations (must be organized after booking)
- 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
- Hotel meet-up available on request for central locations (must be organized after booking)
- 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
- Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
- Tickets to any attractions
- Gratuities (optional)
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(294 Ratings)
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Tanwscat
Feb 16, 2025
Awesome orientation experience in Seoul! - My husband and I visited Seoul for the first time together last week. Andrew is the perfect guide for us on our first day in the city. Andrew took us on a 6 hour private tour visiting Seoul highlights such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Jogyesa Temple, and a delicious local lunch at Gwangjang Food Market. Andrew helped us with navigating through the subway and bus lines, provided us with cultural and historical context to the places we visited, and introduced us to local cuisine at the food market in a store featured by Netflix for mungbean pancakes and local delights. It was a very memorable and informational experience which served as a great orientation to the city in a short amount of time. Thank you Andrew for a wonderful experience!
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Suzanne_d
Jan 30, 2025
Phenomenal Tour with Andrew! - I had an incredible experience exploring Seoul with Andrew as my guide! From the start, he was exceptionally organized, sending a detailed itinerary well in advance to ensure the tour was tailored to my interests in a meaningful way.
Andrew not only showed me the must-see highlights of the city but also took the time to teach me how to navigate the subway system, an invaluable skill for any traveler. He went beyond the usual tourist spots, introducing me to hidden spots like the War Museum, which was both insightful and impactful.
To top it all off, he took me to an amazing lunch spot and made sure we covered all the key places I wanted to see. His knowledge, attentiveness, and personalized approach made this tour one of the best experiences of my trip.
I highly recommend Andrew to anyone visiting Seoul—his expertise and thoughtful planning truly make a difference!
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Beaulaskey
Jan 5, 2025
Great call - Paul was amazing. Super passionate and knowledgeable about everything in Seoul and Korea, philosophy and greater asian culture.
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Chiahuaapril_h
Jan 3, 2025
Efficient way to see key attractions - Since we only have two full days in Seoul to see the city, this is an efficient and effective way to visit key attractions without figuring out transportation in between. Thomas, our guide, is great to explain architecture, symbolic meaning in the Palace to peek into korean culture
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Josephmq1872qp
Dec 31, 2024
An incredible tour of Seoul - Our recent trip to Seoul South Korea was made extra special by booking a private tour with City Unscripted. Because we had a limited time to see the highlights of Seoul, we chose to do a tour focusing on Art and Food. We were fortunate enough to be paired with our guide Andrew.
It is always refreshing to be paired with a guide who is both knowledgeable and engaging. Andrew had a keen sense of what we wanted to see and exactly how best to navigate the city with the tight schedule we had to keep. With Andrew as our guide and mentor, we learned many important details about how to get around the city, where to see the best Art, and best of all, where to find the best food in the marketplaces.
I highly recommend the Private tour of Seoul and I strongly advise you to ask for Andrew as your guide, you won't be disappointed. Andrew speaks multiple languages fluently and made everything a breeze. We hope to return to Seoul again soon and we look forward to seeing our friend Andrew for another adventure in the city.
Joseph
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Ginahperth
Dec 29, 2024
A must for first time visitors! - We went to some well known places and some really awesome secret places that we never would have found ourselves. Our guide was great with heaps of knowledge about Korean culture food and history ! Worth every cent for first time visitors!
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54christinan
Dec 29, 2024
Not just any other tour of Seoul - Andrew's english is impeccable - as he studied in the US. What sets him and this tour apart, however, are the hidden gems Andrew shares and shows you. Absolutely loved the chicken omakase restaurant!!
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Kitying_l
Dec 23, 2024
Excellent walking tour - Andrew planned the 6 hour walk based on my interests and showed the best sights of Seoul. Although we visited a lot of places in short amount of time but it never felt rushed. His explanation was clear and always ensure I was taken care of. I would definitely come back for another tour with Andrew when I am in Seoul!
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Ailoony
Dec 13, 2024
Most Enlightening Tour! - Our guide, Hans Kim did a great job introducing us to Seoul. We particularly liked how he gave us a city overview with maps - this allowed us to orientate ourselves. Hans Kim went out of his way to show us parts of Seoul which would resonate with us, knowing that we are architects. We also enjoyed talking with him and understanding a bit of Korean way of life and culture. Thank you, Hans!
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Chris_d
Dec 9, 2024
Great personalized tour that covers the main attractions and hidden gems! Andrew is the best! - Andrew was very helpful personalizing a tour for us that visited hidden gems our other tour was not covering. In our three hours we covered a good amount of culture, history, and food!
Andrew was incredibly knowledgeable in terms of Korean culture and history. He knows so many languages including English. He was very engaging and easy to relate to. He also had some great jokes. Would highly recommend a tour with Andrew to our friends and family!
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