Seoul Ultimate Tour: Choose 4 Must-Visit Places for a Personalized Exploration

Embark on the Seoul Ultimate Tour and choose 4 must-visit places for a personalized exploration. Discover the hippest roads, royal palaces, local parks, hanok villages, shopping districts, art galleries, museums, Buddhist temples, and traditional local markets.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Itaewon - In Itaewon, you’ll find ‘Gyeongnidan-gil’, one of the trendiest streets blending various global cultures. The area, influenced by the nearby US Army base, became home to many international residents early on. Gyeongnidan-gil has grown in popularity as a unique and exotic tourist attraction lined with restaurants, cafes, and ateliers.
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What's Included
  • Exclusive private transportation
  • Visits to four notable sightseeing locations
  • Included admission tickets to attractions
  • Educational driving tour with a guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in details
Additional Information

This is the definitive tour of Seoul, encompassing four must-see destinations in the city! Please pick four locations from the list below and let us know in advance. *We can accommodate visits to additional areas upon consultation.
[Hottest Spots]
-Itaewon-dong
-Seongsudong Cafe Street
[Imperial Residences]
-Gyeongbokgung Palace (Not open on Tuesdays)…

Location
Itaewon
Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Wenshanyew
Dec 15, 2024
Amazing Seoul - Amazing experience! SJ was very knowledgeable and professional! Highly recommend this Tour! He certainly made me appreciate the history behind the sights of Seoul✨
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Susan_q
Nov 10, 2024
The Perfect Tour! - I am a first time visitor from the US and came to see my daughter who is studying abroad this fall at Sogang University. This was a perfect tour as we were able to experience 4 different places together. We chose a Palace (with changing of the guards), Hanok Village, a Temple and the Botanical Gardens. Our tour guide Joseph was amazing and really took care of us. He also took many pictures of my daughter and I all day and forwarded them all to me after the tour. So thankful to have the pictures and for his expertise.
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Jody_b
Oct 23, 2024
DIY Seoul Private Tour - We had a great day with Joseph. He helped us re-arrange our day last minute to get the most of it. He was personable, knowledgeable, grabbed us a great spot to see the changing of the guard ceremony at the Palace, took looks of great pictures for us &, best of all, gave us plenty of time at all stops to let us see everything without feeling rushed. One note - most Palaces & Museums are closed on either Mondays or Tuesdays so do your research before choosing your tour day.
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Paula_p
Oct 10, 2024
Fantastic your guy- - I picked this tour when I did not find a tour that matched where I wanted to go This tour allowed me to piece together my ideal tour. Our tour guy Leo was fantastic! I Highly recommend him. He is extremely knowledgeable and took us to our choice of sites. Felt that he gave us a wonderful tour. Also suggested a delicious place for lunch.
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Heatherwestermangana
Jul 14, 2024
Great way to tour Seoul at your pace - This was the perfect tour for my daughter and I. I don't like to do big tour groups, so this was a great option because we were able to pick the places we wanted to go. Our guide Joseph took us to rent hanbok prior to entering the Gyeongbokgung Palace. He also knew the perfect place to stand for viewing the changing of the guard ceremony. He instructed us not to enter the palace until after the ceremony because you cannot exit once you enter. Also, note that if you rent the hanbok, palace entrance is free. Note, that you do have a time limit on the hanbok so plan accordingly. We next went to Starfield Coex and ate lunch and browsed the library and mall. Joseph also helped us find stores we were looking for which was really helpful since most of the staff only spoke Korean. The last place was the museum. We could have gone 4 place but we were exhausted so we only did 3. The best things is having the guide and they drive you everywhere so you don't have to worry about transportation to places making this a great value.
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Michelle_p
May 15, 2024
No stress way to see everything - This was a great way to see everything I wanted to see in Seoul at my pace and on my schedule. I learned a lot from Eddie and he took the time to really customize the experience for me. Highly recommend,
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Chomba_m
May 13, 2024
Best First Impression of Korea and Korean People - The tour was more than what we bargained for. I have traveled to different parts of the world and had a tour guide and no one beats the professionalism and charm that Joseph has. Spending time with Joseph gave us an insight of the history of Korea, especially the tour of the Gyeongbokyung Palace and the changing of the guards. We got not only a guide but also a professional photographer. This tour will be one of the most memorable of all.
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792viviant
Apr 16, 2024
Private tour of Seoul - Our family with my senior parents had an amazing day with Joseph! He was friendly, patient, on-time, flexible, respectful and knowledgeable. We sent a set itinerary (Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Myeondong Shopping Street) and important points we hope to accomplish during each site around Seoul. Joseph took many pictures and videos of us which were amazing. We did not expect this from him, but it was a bonus that Joseph was our private photographer as well. He also recommended restaurants to eat which were delicious and other must-see shopping areas we should check out while in Seoul. Thank you Joseph! Highly recommend PLK Travel and our tour guide, Joseph!
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Augusta
Nov 29, 2023
DIY and Marie were the best - A great experience in choosing your own trips with an educated and passionate guide. My nephew and i chose 1. Insadong, 2. Bukchon Hanok Village, 3.Gyeongbokgung Palace, 4. Myeongdong Shopping Street. Marie was so accommodating and welcoming. She was sincere in making sure our experiences were both memorable and joyful. She was gracious enough to take pictures for us and guide us to a fantastic eatery that my nephew thoroughly enjoyed.
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Glen
May 3, 2024
Dissappointing Guide - We were very dissappointed with the guide. She was a uniquely poor communicator of the sites, historical periods and the dates and often confused periods. At the palaces she could not communicate basic information and added no value versus visiting without a guide. At one site she could not find parking so we just toured on our own. She was helpful in the food market, but still could have added more context. PLK needs to vet their guides much more carefully. PLK was also a poor fit which was my fault. They insisted we could not do this as a walking tour and was not flexible. The reality is that four sites we visited would have been very walkable and would have saved us and the guide driving and searching for parking.
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