South Korea · HISTORY TOURS IN SEOUL
The 15 history tours in Seoul you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. The order is what travellers actually take, so the top of the list is the safe first choice.
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.”
Dress in hanbok, explore Seoul’s royal palace, and receive 100 edited photos with a lively guide and professional photographer.
“I think the idea is really great. I loved the hanbok and the guide and photographer were very nice. I just prefer quality over quantity. I think the group was quite large. And there were a lot of pictures taken, but not a lot of pose direction. I am not Read more”
Explore Seoul’s Dae Jang Geum Park, famous K-drama sets, Joseon-era streets, BTS Suga’s Daechwita locations, and expert guided photo stops.
“We loved that there was plenty of time to take photos. Sophie was informative and so happy to talk and take photos for us. Our all group was lovely. Thank you so much Sophie.”
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.”
Seoul walking tour with a historian and photographer, visiting Jongmyo Shrine, Cheonggyecheon, Seun Arcade, and Ikseon-dong.
“Great tour and experience learning the history and seeing the hidden gems of seoul. James and Jacob both make the walking tour worth a visit. Historical incidences and information shared by both and the candid pictures at the beautiful spots makes the walking your memorable. I recommend this tour completely!”
Walk Seoul from City Hall to Bukchon Hanok Village, with royal history, tea houses, local food tips, and expert guidance.
“I had a terrible experience… I had a situation happen and told the tour guide I wouldn’t be attending. My situation was resolved and I tried to contact the tour guide to ask if I could still join. The tour started at 9am and I texted her at 9:50… I Read more”
Explore Seoul’s Joseon-era sights, markets, temples, and palace grounds on a private 7-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“Wonderful day tour of Seoul. From palaces, temples to the Market. Our tour guide, Michael gave such a good view into the life of South Koreans and their history and culture. He took us to his favorite restaurant for Ginseng Black Chicken anRead more”
Review of Seoul’s private Namhansanseong Fortress and Korean Folk Village tour, with hiking, Joseon culture, lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.
“What a great day! Our guide, David, was fantastic. He was sensitive to our age/fitness level and adjusted the pace as necessary. We had great conversation, and he taught me some Korean. It was a very active (18K steps) day with plenty oRead more”
Make kimchi, wear hanbok, visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, and enjoy Korean tea, games, and hotel transport on this Seoul culture tour.
“Really enjoyed this one. We were in a group with some elderly Japanese women but our host made sure that we were all entertained. After the kimchi making we played a Korean game and then got to wear the traditional hanbok. All in all a very pleasant way to spend a few hours.”
Explore Seoul’s palaces, museum, temple, Korean Folk Village, and traditional lunch on an 8.5-hour guided heritage tour with hotel pickup.
“This was a two-part tour with the morning City tour with one guide and the afternoon Korean Folk Village tour with another. The morning tour and guide were OK, although far from outstanding. A rather rushed affair literally sprinting afteRead more”
Review of Seoul’s Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour, covering Jong-no sights, family value, timing, stops, price, and practical tips.
“Informative, engaging, fun! The guides were fabulous. They made sure we were safe, they took great pics so we could just enjoy the ride and sights. Our children (teens and child) had great fun in the pedicab while we rode the bikes (very easy). Highly recommend. Especially at the beginning of the trip as an intro to Seoul.”
Explore Seoul’s Buam-dong on foot, with art, Cold War history, hanok buildings, mountain views, a Parasite film site, and a small group.
“Great tour with some very interesting stories about Korean history. Visited great places + Jon is a super nice and funny tour guide. Absolutely recommend it.”
Explore Suwon Hwaseong, Hwaseong Haenggung, Starfield Suwon, and Waujeongsa Temple on a full-day cultural trip from Seoul.
“great experience! knowledgeable and entertaining host. trip lasted most of the day, but just a warning, the trip started at 8:30 when it was listed at 8 here and the location on the map was slightly off from myeongdong station exit 2. if you choose that as your pickup, stand near the northface store near that exit.”
Trace Korea’s independence struggle from Seodaemun Prison to Deoksugung Palace, then taste Seoul comfort food at Namdaemun Market.
“As an occidental personn who has lived in Korea for a while, I've been interested in learning more about the Japanese colonial period in South Korea. The museum and the prison provide a lot of interesting information on that period. It was Read more”
Review of Seoul’s Inwangsan night hike, with Sajik Park, Joseon-era walls, city views, Korean snacks, price, and practical tips.
“Thank you again. It was perfect weather. A great day, where I learned more about Korean culture and history, experienced a challenging but not difficult hike with a great guide, saw a 360 degree view of Seoul, discovered a vey uniRead more”
Every kind of day out on the peninsula, and the best of each.
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