South Korea · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Every itinerary has one spare morning too few. These 15 lunch tours earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
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 the private Seoul DMZ tour with lunch, the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and your choice of Gamaksan Bridge or N Seoul Tower.
“Travellers should know that even on a “private “ tour they will spend much of the day in a large group in a big bus due to regulations”
Visit the DMZ with North Korean defector Jun, hear his personal story, see villages across the border, and enjoy a North Korean lunch.
“I’m not sure how to begin this review other than to say it was one of the most meaningful tours we’ve had the privilege to take. Unsure what to think prior to its start we were quickly engaged as Jun told one of the most difficult and inspiring Read more”
Review of Busan’s full-day tour to Gamcheon Village, coastal temple, markets, viewpoints, skywalk, Korean BBQ lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Great tour! The fish market was amazing to see!! Our tour guide, Chris, was fantastic!!! Gave great explanations. Courteous!”
Explore Cheorwon’s 2nd Tunnel, North Korean guard post, Peace Observatory, local bibimbap, and Hantangang Y-Bridge from Seoul.
“Our guide Sam was very warm, thoughtful and knowledgeable. He enthusiastically answered all our questions. Food was very tasty and big proportions. I liked the small group as well”
Review of Gyeongju’s full-day UNESCO tour from Busan, covering Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal tombs, lunch, transport, and value.
“Fantastic tour! Steve was fabulous and this was a great way to comfortably see the sights and experience a different part of Korea.”
Review of Seoul’s private 9-hour city and food tour, with palaces, markets, tea, local meals, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Positives: - English speaking guide - comfortable vehicle - punctual - safe driving - visited all places listed Negatives: - tour guide tried to save money however possible 1) at one of the palace visit, he tried to get us both inside with only one ticket and we were stopped at the door. Very embarrassing. Had to end up going back in line to buy the second ticket. 2) at the markets, he only bough food for one and had to stare with each other. So your price won’t include food for one but rather half. 3) tasting means you sampling the food vendors have in bowls in front of…”
Review of Seoul’s private Bukhansan hike, Buddhist temple, Korean lunch, and spa, with practical advice on fitness, guides, value, and what to expect.
“Benny was a fantastic guide - very welcoming and knowledgeable- and the tour was excellent. Great for solo traveller.”
Hike Bukhansan from Seoul with a private guide, mountain views, fortress history, Korean lunch, hotel pickup, and practical fitness tips.
“We had a fantastic day! Justin, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgable. During the hike he provided a lot of interesting information about the history of the area and the mountain itself. The total time for our hike was 3 hours up aRead more”
Explore Jeju privately with lunch, admission fees, an English or Chinese guide, Seongsan Ilchulbong, haenyeo culture, and village life.
“i booked the southwest tour and had the best day. we picked tangerines, went to an enchanted forest (fairy house, witch house, etc.) went to the columnar joint, etc. but the highlight was going to one area of Hallasan National Park and eRead more”
Review of Busan’s Beomeosa and Hongbeopsa temple tour, including temple bibimbap, public transport, hermitages, markets, price, and practical tips.
“Suyang was very helpful from the start, made contact early, and made sure we met up safely. Very informative throughout the tour, and ensured we were well catered for and comfortable. A lovely tour guide whom I would highly recRead more”
Review of Seoul’s private Nami Island tour with your choice of Alpaca World or Morning Calm, including lunch, transport, and an English guide.
“Had a great tour with Mr Kim He provided us with excellent overview of Korea and Korean history We had the opportunity to visit both Nami Island and the Alpaca World and I would highly recommend this for anyone, especially for families with children”
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Explore the DMZ, Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and War Memorial on a private Seoul tour with lunch and hotel pickup.
“Our guide Alfo suggested meeting earlier than planned because the tickets to the DMZ (you have to ride a bus to go through security checkpoints) are first come, first served and tours are closed Mondays, so Tuesdays can be especially Read more”
Hike Seoul’s Bukhansan with a private English-speaking guide, Korean lunch, hotel pickup, fortress views, and a trail matched to your fitness.
“Very fun day hike with many waterfalls and a Buddhist temple. Mr. Park did an excellent job as hiking guide and recounting Korean history relevant to our hike. Highly recommended!”
See Seoul’s key palaces, markets, temples, and food stops on an efficient private layover tour from Incheon.
“We had a whirlwind day in Seoul. Our guide Tony Kim picked us up at the Port of Incheon bright & early (7:15am) after a cruise, and showed us around Seoul before dropping us off at the airport for our evening flight home. He was able to squRead more”
Every kind of day out on the peninsula, and the best of each.
