South Korea · TEMPLE VISITS IN SEOUL
A shortlist you could hand to a friend: 15 temple visits in Seoul that hold up on the day, each with its cost, its traveller verdict and the detail worth knowing before you pay.
Explore Mt Seorak from Seoul with a flexible choice of Naksansa Temple or Nami Island, including transport, guide, and admission tickets.
“Had a great day guided by the lovely Jiwon. She’s interactive, funny and has great knowledge. There’s a lot of time to explore around. Transport is well organized. Definitely recommended!!”
Review of Seoul’s 3-hour palace, temple, and Blue House tour, with hotel pickup, expert guides, royal sights, and a caution about ginseng shopping.
“The first half of the trip was good and what I would expect with the cost being so low. I marked down two stars for two reasons: (1) the museum was listed on the itinerary through Viator and not updated. We did not stop at the museum (2) tRead more”
Escape Seoul for Seoraksan’s mountain views and Naksansa Temple on a full-day tour with transport, tickets, and flexible hiking time.
“Lia our tour guide was great. The bus driver was extremely nice too. Well worth the trip to both locations.”
Review of Seoul’s Suwon day tour, with Waujeongsa Temple, Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library, hanbok, and kimbap.
“We had a wonderful day with our guide/ driver Sean Kim. We had a small group of 7, enjoying the sights and learning about the history of Suwon. Sean was helpful, informative and very friendly and went out of his way to make our day an enjoyable one.”
Review of Seoul’s 4-hour morning tour with Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbok Palace, guard ceremony, Folk Museum, transport, and Insadong drop-off.
“Molly was an excellent tour guide! She was very detailed in her explanations of Korean history and made sure we got to see all the structures. She also took pictures for us! She was so personable and made sure we all felt included, even my 1Read more”
Review of Seoul’s 3.5-hour palace and temple tour, with Gyeongbokgung, the Folk Museum, Jogyesa Temple, transport, guides, and ginseng stop.
“Great tour and David was excellent. The temple was overwhelming and we were lucky enough to be there when a prayer leader was there and many people were participating. Enjoyed seeing the old housing.”
Explore Seoul’s palaces, hanok lanes, temples, markets, and Namsan views on a private full-day tour with hotel pickup.
“Our guide, Wendy, and our driver Mr Kim were AMAZING!!! We had the best time. Wendy is so knowledgeable and so kind and Mr Kim got us in and out of traffic related to the politics protests while laughing and chatting. I will ask for them both by name when I return.”
Review of Seoul’s 3-hour Gangnam tour with Bongeunsa Temple, Starfield Library, Gangnam Style statue, and Korean BBQ.
“Choi was our guide and he was excellent! He was so accommodating especially when we were running behind. He adapted the itinerary due to the weather and shared so many stories about life in Seoul and the area we were visiting. He was what very knowledgeable about the history and traditions of the temple. The food was also fantastic. The chicken when we started...my gosh we can eat that all day long. The Korean BBQ was an absolute highlight. We had a great time overall and highly recommend it.”
Explore Guinsa Temple, Bobaljae Observatory, and Cheongpung Cable Car on a scenic Seoul day trip with guides and temple food.
“The tour was wonderful. We were a small group, which made the experience even better. We visited the temple and had the opportunity to eat like the monks. The cable car ride was also an unforgettable experience, offering beautiful views of the landscape. Our tour guides, Michael and Mario, were fantastic. They provided us with lots of interesting information.”
Escape Seoul for Seoraksan’s autumn colors, a seaside temple, and Naksan Beach on this practical 12-hour east coast day trip.
“Well organized tour, we were a small punctual and serious group. Our guide/driver Mac was nice, friendly and prepared. The long visited really magical especially during foliage!Auto-translated”
Review of Seoul’s private Songnisan and Beopjusa tour, with UNESCO heritage, forest walks, hiking choices, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“This private tour was well worth the money. Mr. Kim was so knowledgeable and taught us so many new things. He is so kind and friendly. He let us determine how much time we spent in each location which is not like the group tours. He alloRead more”
Explore Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung, Folk Museum, Bukchon, Insadong, and Jogyesa with a private English guide focused on Korean culture.
“We did the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Jogyesa Temple tour on April 16th, 2025, and it was excellent. Our guide, Paul, gave clear and thoughtful explanations of Korea's cultural, historical, and religious background--especially through the lens of Confucianism--which really helped us appreciate the places we visited on a deeper level. Paul's approach made everything easy to understand and super engaging. It was a great way to experience the heart of Seoul. Highly recommend this tour, and Paul was outstanding!”
Review of Seoul’s private DMZ, Eunpyeong Hanok Village, and Jingwansa Temple tour, with practical advice on price, timing, guides, and value.
Escape Seoul for Guinsa Temple, Bobaljae views, Ondal Park, and Ondal Cave on a culture-packed Danyang day tour.
“The visit was interesting and the guide Yin very helpful, nice and knew his topic very well!”
Review of a spring day trip from Seoul to Donghaksa Temple and Jeonju Hanok Village, with cherry blossoms, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Jeonju was amazing place you must surely visit this hanok place as it has culture and cute cafés shops. Korea time tour organiser guided by Andrew was good.”
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