South Korea · EVENING EXPERIENCES
The strong evening tours sell out first and the seasonal ones sell out earliest. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and where they differ.
Taste 10 Korean market favorites, learn local food customs, and play drinking games on a lively two-hour Gwangjang Market tour.
“The tour was excellent, Roky is one of the best tour guides I've ever met. He not just showed us delicious food but also taught us really interesting Korean food and drink etiquette.”
Explore Seoul after dark with ghost stories, folklore, royal secrets, hidden alleys, and Korea’s darker history on this 2 to 3 hour walk.
“Great stories and city tour! Gave a very skilled history on korea and all the things that have happened here and was very professional on his story telling.”
Explore Seoul by night with palace lights, Korean market food, Buddhist culture, and vehicle transfers for $79 per person.
“MUST do when you first come to Seoul! Enoch was the best tour guide and made my mother and I feel comfortable and welcomed. I learned so much about Korean history, food, and culture. The food tour at the market is like a hidden gem that I wouldn’t have found on my own. There is a decent amount of walking, so dress comfortably, but it’s needed after all the good food we ate!”
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 !”
See Busan glowing from a coastal cruise, Hwangnyeongsan Observatory, and the Busan Cinema Center on a relaxed evening tour.
“It was nice, small group, nice guide, not cheap due to small group. We have been to nice places, a bit more information would have been nice and a blanket while we were on the boot.”
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!”
See Busan by yacht and minivan, with fireworks, Diamond Bridge views, Mt. Hwangnyeongsan, and hotel pickup in one lively night tour.
“This was a fantastic night tour. The boat cruise in the harbour with the city lights and the Diamond Bridge was so spectacular and then the fireworks, was so special. We loved it. Then seeing the other lights and going up the mountain to see the city lights, was so amazing. Breathtaking. Chris our guide was lovely, friendly and full of information. He was so helpful and easy going. We also found out her was our guide fir the next day. Very happy.”
See Busan’s glowing skyline from Hwangnyeongsan on a friendly 150-minute night tour with a private car, local guide, tea, and photo stops.
“This is a must do if you are in Busan. HugYou made it even more special by being so nice and friendly. I had the best time, thank you”
Learn Korean drinking games, try somaek, and meet new friends in Hongdae with an English-speaking guide. Non-drinkers are welcome.
“If you are in Korea you must do this tour. It is probably the most fun we had on our vacation! The games were hype and the guide was so funny and entertaining. Do not hesitate to book this tour. So amazing! 1000/10 will do this again!”
Hike Seoul’s ancient fortress at sunset, sample market snacks, and enjoy optional traditional dinner with local guides Koa and Sam.
“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”
Review of Seoul’s 5.5-hour night tour, with Changgyeonggung Palace, Gwangjang Market, Naksan Park, and Cheonggyecheon Stream.
“Moonyoung was an incredible tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and took good care of everyone in the group, highly recommend booking this tour!”
See Busan’s best night views in a seven-person group while a professional photographer captures five edited photos and every original image.
“We had great Busan night tour with photo shoot. We are excitedly waiting for photos. It was short and sweet night tour. Busan looks spectacular at night.”
Review of Seoul’s private night tour with Korean BBQ, N Seoul Tower, fortress views, markets, and hotel pickup.
“To be honest i would save your money and hit the market on your own and find a bbq place near by. After I was picked up the guide dropped me at the market and was told he would pick me up in 20 minutes. Was a bit confused as I paid foRead more”
Review of Seoul’s Han River night tour, with Korean chicken or BBQ, traditional games, drinks, and a skyline cruise.
“I got to enjoy a great picnic, have fun and relax on the cruise. Ron W. made the experience fun and memorable! Thank you very much!!!!”
See Suwon Hwaseong Fortress lit at night, hear Joseon-era stories, and explore Haengnidan-gil on a guided tour from Seoul.
“The fortress was amazing, we had such a great experience with Shin who has been a very efficient and patient guide, and we were very lucky to have him all to ourselves the entire time. This tour is absolutely not to be missed.”
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