South Korea · CITY TOURS
The strong city tours sell out first and the seasonal ones sell out earliest. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and where they differ.
See Seoul’s palaces, markets, temples, Insadong, and N Seoul Tower in one guided day with hotel pickup and cable car fare included.
“Amazing trip with sunny, she is very knowledgeable and helpful, alway happy, brings great energy as a tour guide! High recommend!! The famous hand cut noodles soup and Donut at the end was soo good”
Review of Seoul’s 8-hour small-group tour with two royal palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, Namdaemun Market, hotel pickup, and local guide.
“The tour was at a good pace. We went in the winter and of course being properly dressed is necessary. Sookee did alert us in advance and we were properly planned. We saw multiple sights and the secret garden was impressive.”
See Seoul’s royal palaces, Buddhist temple, N Seoul Tower, and hanok homes on an 8-hour guided tour with hotel pickup.
“The best thing about this tour was our guide Sadie! She was very knowledgeable and engaging. I would probably skip the gondola experience.”
Explore Seoul after dark on a 90 to 150 minute ghost tour filled with true crime, palace secrets, folklore, and eerie alleyways.
“The Dark Seoul tour was both chilling and fascinating. Walking through hidden alleys and hearing eerie legends gave me goosebumps. The guide shared creepy stories mixed with real history, which made the experience unforgettable. A must-do in Seoul if you love mysteries and spooky vibes!”
Review of Seoul’s private full-day tour, covering palaces, Bukchon, Insadong, Jogyesa Temple, N Seoul Tower, lunch, and practical tips.
“Brian, our guide, was great. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humour. A perfect introduction to Seoul.”
Review of Seoul’s half-day tour with Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, guard ceremony, Blue House, and ginseng stop.
“Jenny picked us up at a nearby hotel in a comfy SUV and took us around to Jongyesa Temple, Gyeonbukgong Palace and saw a nice exhibit at Cheong Wa Dae Sarang Chae. My favorite part was talking with Jenny and learning about Korean history and culture and hearing her own stories. She did well to engage a group of 4 jet lagged guys with varying levels of focus. Thanks Jenny!”
See Busan’s sea temple, coastal observatory, UN cemetery, Gamcheon Village, and Jagalchi in one well-paced full-day tour.
“Erica was an amazing tour guide who helped us learn about the history of Busan and get a sense of the culture. 10/10 would recommend!”
Walk Seoul’s old fortress wall at sunset, pause for a hillside drink, then share a traditional Korean dinner with a local guide.
“This tour is so so worth the time, hike, money, Alex is very nice and he is going o show you really gems in Korea, coffee was amazing, view were beautiful and dinner was delicious! Amazing tour !”
Review of Seoul’s 4-hour night tour with N Seoul Tower, Deoksu Palace, Cheonggyecheon Stream, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.
“Our guide was Dustin. Personable, knowledgeable, kind and authentic. Had lived in US and have American & Korea experience. Excellent English speaking skills. Highly recommended!”
Explore Seoul’s palaces, markets, temples, and old city walls on a private eight-hour tour with hotel pickup and flexible routing.
“We loved our smart, fun, interesting and organized guide! We had went on a tour with a poorly operated guide the day before on a different company and found this guide to be wonderful! Thank goodness! We had a great time and I highly recommend this company!”
Review of Seoul’s private custom tour, with palace sights, local food, Bugak Skyway, and flexible DMZ options for a full day.
“In September 2025, four of us went on a tour with Alfonso to the DMZ and Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. This was our only full day in the city, and since it fell on a Monday we knew that most of the usual DMZ sites would be closed. AlfoRead more”
Build your ideal Seoul day with a private guide, car, palaces, markets, Hanok villages, and flexible plans from $185 per person.
“We had such an amazing Seoul city day tour with Our guide, Andrew, truly made us feel like VIPs from start to finish. He went above and beyond with every detail — from the seamless pickup and drop-off to making sure we covered everything on our must-see list (and more!). His knowledge, kindness, and enthusiasm made the day unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour — and if you can, request Amazing Andrew! 🙌🇰🇷✨”
Explore Busan by private car with a flexible itinerary, local driver, hotel pickup, and easy access to beaches, temples, markets, and viewpoints.
“We enjoyed it very much. Great way to see Busan with a private customized itinerary.”
Review of K-Van Korea’s private Incheon Airport to Seoul transfer, with pickup tips, luggage limits, pricing, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“Good, thorough advance communication and seamless pick-up. Pleasant drive to city, no problems. Handled luggage for us.”
Review of Seoul’s 4-hour palace and hanbok tour, with Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, local snacks, photo stops, price, and practical tips.
“We LOVED dressing in Hanbok and touring the palace!! We were able to take such amazing pictures!! The tour was very informative and worth the money.”
Every kind of day out on the peninsula, and the best of each.
