Nov 5, 2024
Best BTS Birthday Tour Ever! - Hands down the best tour of our trip to South Korea! I was in contact with Andrew from Korea Travel Experts company via WhatsApp. Our tour guide was Angelina and her driver, Nate. Angelina was so personable, knowledgeable and helped me to check so many boxes off my BTS wishlist!
STOP #1: Daejanggeum Park (MBC studio / historical dramas), where Min Yoongi aka AgustD recorded his iconic "Daechwita" video. Angelina knew all of the video locations in this historical park. She took amazing photos for us as well. We were surprised these were recreated historical architecturally correct buildings (palaces, temples etc.). Beautiful architecture.
STOP #2 Daol Korean BBQ in Myeondong. We had a great lunch there and wandered around the area buying souvenirs and snacks.
STOP #3: DaeOh Bookstore where BTS's RM has visited, to read and listen to music. Angelina spoke with the young man behind the counter, we purchased our drinks so we could sit in the Cafe / Bookstore and take photos.
STOP #4: Seoul Forest where Angelina took us to see fan benches for BTS members, Jimin, SUGA & RM. Then to J-Hope's area and SUGA's iconic photo area in a cement tunnel.
STOP #5:
K-Star Road where Angelina took me to the BTS Bear to take more photos.
STOP #6:
Yoojung Sikdang Restaurant where we quickly took photos in front of the building where BTS ate nearly everyday as trainees. The restaurant was so busy there was no way to go inside. There were also ARMY like me taking photos outside.
STOP #7:
Old BigHit Building - Nearly every square inch of the building is covered in graffiti from ARMYs all over the globe. Angelina and I looked and found a spot where I put my note.
STOP #8:
Hakdong Park that isn't far from where the BTS members lived in their dorm when they were trainees. Angelina was so knowledgeable about all things BTS-even things I'd forgotten as an ARMY!
Our driver Nate was exceptional as well. Lots of driving to get to all of the places on my list.
We arrived back at our hotel after an amazing day filled with all things BTS. Angelina sent me tons of photos the evening of our tour day. I highly recommend Korea Travel Experts AND Angelina as a tour guide.
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Jun 19, 2024
We love Seoul and BTS! - We got Andrew upon a recommendation of a friend and it was one of the best decisions we made for our first time to Seoul. The tour was designed thoughtfully to give one a “Seoul and BTS 101” (although there are several tour options to choose from) including a lot of iconic spots. We enjoyed every single place. Andrew was so kind to accommodate our special requests such as going to Hybe earlier than planned when we found out that Seokjin was there :)) Seoul is a huge place so it was super helpful to get a great guide like Andrew. Plus he takes amazing photos! Gamsahamnida, Andrew. We will be back!
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May 7, 2024
BTS: Teenage daughter lost her mind but found memories for a lifetime! - I had arranged a surprise tour for my teenage daughter who is OBSESSED with BTS! She didn't know we were going to Korea as a layover on our way home.
I had coordinated with Andrew for a few months before our trip and he knew we only had one day in Seoul. That meant the timing of our activities had to be spot on so that we didn't waste any time.
He gave me his prepared agenda and I gave him her secret wish list that was stashed in her room. Then he revised his agenda to include more of her dream spots and we came up with a truly exciting day.
You cannot imagine her surprise when we went to the airport and instead of the gate saying "San Francisco", instead it said "Seoul."
She almost had a heart attack at the boarding area and wouldn't have made it to Andrew's tour.
But the next morning it was even worse when I giddily asked Andrew, whom my daughter thought was a city tour guide, if he had any good recommendations for the day and he said, "Well......actually, I am an expert in ARMY tours, so if anyone here loves BTS, then I know where to go!" I was taking a video and captured my daughter's eyeballs pop off while she was screaming in her seat and Andrew just laughed and clapped. It was straight up awesome.
He took us on a magical tour of Seoul, on a perfectly prepared route of all the major ARMY spots, and took the time to explain the significance of each. Sometimes he presented video clips to show BTS in that same exact spot to make the visit much more thrilling and to make my daughter squeak to death. I found it so endearing how much he wanted her to have the greatest day.
While her parents aren't ARMY, we had lovely conversations with Andrew all throughout the day and he shared stories about Seoul and the culture and pointed out all the historical and popular points of interest along the way. He is a Seoul tour guide first and foremost so his knowledge is incredible and he enjoys sharing his culture with visitors. He added the ARMY tours more recently as he kept getting requests and it was a smart move. He researched the top spots for BTS fans and he modifies his tour based on what is trending and from updates from ARMY passengers since they love to chatter about their boys. We ran into fans at some of the most iconic sites and it made the day merrier.
Andrew is warm and considerate and fun and really wants you to enjoy your time discovering Korea. His car is very comfortable and clean and we really enjoyed having a guide to take us around without any of the headaches of figuring it out for ourselves. He uses WhatsApp to keep in touch if he had to drop us off at a busy spot while he got parking. My daughter actually saw more and did more than we expected during our day because Andrew mapped locations out so well. We had a spectacular day and it was authentically tough for me to say goodbye when he dropped us at the airport. I felt like I was saying goodbye to a friend.
My daughter really wants to return to have a real holiday in Korea and to take her time to see more of the country. I KNOW she will be calling on Andrew for future tours! Andrew, you have our heartfelt gratitude for an incredible adventure and the time we spent with you and our daughter will stay with us forever.
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Apr 27, 2024
Fun Trip to See Many Parts of Seoul and BTS History - Mike was a very knowledgeable guide and took us to a number of filming locations, BYS hangouts, and other relevant landmarks. He was flexible and easy going throughout the day. I would highly recommend this tour to see some hidden gems around Seoul.
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Mar 29, 2024
Memorable trip to Korea for 1st time - We had a great time during this BTS tour. Our guide, Andrew, was punctual, he was really friendly and accommodating with our questions. He also offered to take our photos. He shared a lot of interesting information about Korea, the Dae Jang Geum Park, Bangtan Boys Film Location, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Yongin Daejanggeum and Korean Folk Village walk and place video and dramas that were shot there. Since it’s March, it was really chilly, we double layered, but it was still worth the visit since we were K-drama and k-pop enthusiasts.
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Nov 18, 2023
Amazing Day Tour! - We had an amazing tour with Andrew. He was very knowledgeable and had clips ready of the spots/photos we went to visit to show us what BTS had done in that specific spot. He was very flexible with our schedule too. It was great day, thank you Andrew!
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Nov 12, 2023
An amazing BTS tour. - This was a fantastic day. Andrew liaised beforehand to make sure that what I wanted was included and that continued even on the day - with a last minute change! Andrew arrived promptly and I must say his gentle driving and spacious vehicle was a welcome change from some of the bus/coach rides we had been on. Andrew was very knowledgeable about everything: chatting to us about BTS but also Korean history and culture. The day whizzed past. I would definitely recommend doing a private tour with Andrew.
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Nov 10, 2023
Amazing BTS day! - Just got back from a BTS tour with Andrew, he is absolutely amazing, a wealth of knowledge, both historically and BTS wise! We were really impressed by how he was able to navigate the streets of Seoul and the small alleys. We had so much fun, re-creating BTS photos at historical landmarks. We can’t wait to book our next tour with him !
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Oct 25, 2023
Amazing experience - The whole experience was amazing my tour guide Michael was veey nice he accommodated 2 extra location it was so wholesome to see other ARMYs and the love BTS had I even had tears in my eyes seeing some of the old locations
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Oct 25, 2023
Super awesome & memorable. Definitely a must do for all ARMY when they come Korea 💜 - Andrew was so detailed oriented with bts that it was an awesome & remarkble experience. He was patient with me because I am a slow walker. We went to so many places that dealt with everything BTS. I highly recommend his services to any ARMY that would like to experience everything BTS especially if this is your first trip to Korea like I was. I can’t wait to get the pics that he took of that day.
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