Korea's 600 year-old capital is in the midst of refashioning itself into an ideal 21st century urban centre. New riverside parks add welcome green space to the sprawling city; eco-friendly designers are creating architectural marvels, while historical buildings are being restored.

Take a private Seoul tour with a friendly local guide and discover the many changing faces of this illustrious Asian city.

Begin your day with a wander through the centuries-old Namdaemun Market, located at the foot of the Great South Gate of Seoul. Your guide will suggest a visit to Changdeokgung, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed palace; make sure to walk through its tranquil Biwon (Secret Garden). If you're interested in shopping, your guide can take you to the bustling neighbourhoods of Insadong and Myeong-dong, where you'll find everything from art and antiques to trendy fashions.

Your guide is happy to customize a private Seoul tour that reflects your unique interests in their hometown.

Seoul

Seoul has held its position as the capital city for more than 600 years. It is the world's 10th largest city with a population of 10 million. Seoul's unique blend of history, culture, technology, and entertainment makes it an exciting and dynamic city unlike any other in the world. 
I am originally from Seoul. I completed all my education from elementary school to university in Seoul. I have a 
professional background working for Free TV and a government agency under the Ministry of Culture. Therefore, I can provide in-depth explanations about Seoul. 
I'll create a personalized schedule just for you, allowing us to discover the daily life of ordinary Koreans. This includes visiting local restaurants that match your taste and budget. This is your tour and we will share a great experience. 






Make your own itinerary from Seoul Sky to the Royal Tomb

 Seoul Hot! - Customized Full Day Private Tour- 

Seoul Briefing Tour: Airport - Cheonggyeocheon Stream or Small Port - Hotel

We will meet right after your final clearance

If you're just arriving in Seoul and need tour plan why not get an extra value booking this Briefing Tour service with me as your English-speaking guide! I can give you an introduction to Korea as we make our way from Incheon to Seoul.

If your journey in Korea is coming to an end, I am also happy to take you from your local hotel to the airport for the same price, for your information and a good memory. This tour is a one-way service, but please let me know if you require a round-trip.

I am happy to accommodate your baggage in my vehicle though please note that I will need to know in advance if you have more than the usual amount of baggage. (normal baggage size per person: 120cm (e. g. 20cm + 60cm + 40cm)

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Easiest way to get to your hotel and get some tourist information.

Only a few hours to spend in Seoul? that is no excuse to sit around the airport all day missing out on a taste of local culture.

Incheon International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. More than 25 to 40 million passengers travel to or lay over in Incheon, many of them find themselves with layover with extra time to kill.

For the travelers seeking adventure outside the airport.
This tour program is a optimized one. Any travelers who stay at Incheon Airport for more than 6 hours, You can have tailor-made itinerary just for you or you can enjoy the highlights of Seoul city tour. Breaking dawn pick-up service is available from 5:00am.

Discovering Seoul with an English-speaking licensed guide can be the perfect solution during your layover. During your tour in Seoul with your private guide, you will discover the emblematic monuments and its various districts. I will share with you my passion and my sales secrets in the heart of Seoul.

Stop-Over Tour, Incheon Int'l Airport to Seoul

Private Seoul Layover Tour

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Korean Folk Village Full Day Tour from Seoul

The Korean Folk Village is a living museum that recreates the lifestyle of Choson Kingdom. Here in reconstructed farm houses, residences of the nobility, and other buildings of several centuries ago.

Suwon Fortress (UNESCO Heritage Site) is the Chosun dynasty castle in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. It was planned from the beginning to combine the township of residence and the fortification acidity into a castle town. Koreans have used scientific techniques for traditional building and have added a number of defense facilities that were not common in the previous castle. You can see the natural beauty created by the surrounding terrain.

Korean little angels in Hanbok (Korean Traditional customs)

Watch tower and West gate of Suwon Fortress

Explore a Fortress in a well designed ancient city and the village that recreates the lifestyle of Choson Kingdom

Are you interested in exploring cities where Korea's tradition and culture remain well-preserved? If so, Andong and Gyeongju are ideal destinations to immerse yourself in the country’s rich history, Confucian and Buddhist philosophies, and traditional ways of life.

In Andong, you will visit the Hahoe Folk Village, renowned as the birthplace of many prominent scholars from the Joseon Dynasty. This village gained international recognition after Queen Elizabeth II's visit in 1999. 

In Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, you’ll discover a wealth of UNESCO-listed sites and other must-see landmarks. Known as "the museum without walls," Gyeongju is home to numerous archaeological treasures and cultural monuments that reveal Korea’s historic grandeur.

This tour can be customized to suit your schedule, with options to shorten it to two days or extend it to include other cities such as Yeongju or Busan. For further inquiries and quotes, please contact us.

3 days private tour to Andong and Gyeongju where our tradition and culture are well preserved

UNSECO Heritage, Andong and Gyeongju

Full day tour for Korean Folk Village &amp; Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

Constructed by King Jeongjo, the 22th King of Joseon Dynasty, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is total 6km of length, and features the latest western and eastern technology, and architectural beauty. Within the fortress there is also temporary palace, Haenggung.

Korean Folk Village is a theme park recreated a village of the Joseon Dynasty village. and is one of the popular period drama filming places. Residential houses by region and social class and social class(from the upper class to the commoners) are shown here. You can also watch performance shows, including the farmer's singing, tightrope acrobatic traditional marriage ceremony etc.

Srarfield built recently in Suwon is the mega shopping mall and is well known for the unique open library.

A day private tour enjoying traditional spot and UNESCO heritage site to outskirt of Seoul .

Day trip to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Folk Village

We'll meet at your hotel and visit all the great sights of UNESCO cultural heritage 

How amazing that you can see UNESCO World Cultural Heritage during tour. The tour will be more interesting if I add some explanation.

Request for Customized Tour:
Please feel free to request Kevin H. a customized tour only for you.

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Culture and Unesco World Heritate

Day trip to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Folk Village

Jeonju, the capital of North Jeolla Province, is often regarded as the spiritual heart of the Joseon Dynasty, as it is the ancestral home of the Yi royal family.

Renowned as the birthplace of bibimbap (a traditional Korean dish of rice topped with seasoned vegetables and sauces) and hanok (traditional Korean houses), Jeonju offers a rich cultural and culinary experience that you will explore during this tour.

Day 1: Enjoy the scenic drive to Jeonju, where your journey begins at the historic Hanok Village. Here, you will explore a traditional market offering local street food, followed by visits to a shrine, a Confucian school, a pavilion, and Jeondong Cathedral. Overnight stay in Jeonju.

Day 2: Begin your morning with a visit to the Hanji Museum, dedicated to Korea’s traditional paper-making craft. Later, you will explore Geumsansa Temple, a historic site dating back over 600 years to the Baekje Kingdom.

Enjoy 2 full days private tour to the UNSECO Creative Cities

2 days tour to Jeonju

Gyeongju, which was a thousand years old in the Silla period, is the largest tourist city in Korea. It is a large outdoor museum, and there are many cultural properties scattered throughout. It is a historical and cultural city in Korea where all the walking streets are historical sites, all the scenery that is visible is living history, and everything that you meet is a cultural asset.

There are more than 300 attractions designated as cultural properties, as well as many places designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

1000 years of Shilla heritage, ancient ruins and archaeological sites

Private Gyeongju Tour From Seoul

Namhansanseong fortress, UNESCO Heritage Trekking or Sightseeing

We'll meet at your hotel and visit all the great UNESCO cultural heritage

Sometimes simple traveling through the city is not enough to enjoy the Korean Beauty. Since 70 % of Korean peninsula is mountain. Why don't you visit UNESCO world cultural heritage site and walk through the sites and feel the local atmosphere.

This tour is done at your pace so that we can truly enjoy Korean culture. I will walk with you, accompanying each site with insights into its cultural importance.

♡ Dress Code: Comfortable walking shoes.
♡ All my tours can be customized by your request with extra or less charge.

RFCT (Request for Customized Tour) :
Please feel free to request Kevin H. a customized tour only for you.

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Walk through the Namhanseong, Suwon Hwaseong or Ganghwado Dolmen

Korean Folk Village and Hwasung Fortress (UNESCO heritage) Tour

The popular and essential tourist destinations of Hwaseong Fortress and the Korean Folk Village will be visited. You will be transferred to the Korean Folk Village by our car and enjoy looking around the traditional life of the Korean people.

After lunch with traditional Korean food, you will be transferred to Suwon, which is the city of the Hwaseong Fortress, unesco heritage.

Why not walk along the walls of Hwaseong Fortress and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the old town of Suwon.

Incheon tours

Explore with 11 tours and 7 guides.

Steve L.

$ 490 (USD)

Kevin H.

$ 351 (USD)

Chris

$ 480 (USD)

Stephano

$ 400 (USD)

Minho K.

$ 1,800 (USD)

Chris c.

$ 460 (USD)

Kevin H.

$ 450 (USD)

Minho K.

$ 1,100 (USD)

Stephano

$ 1,300 (USD)

Kevin H.

$ 611 (USD)

Jay J.

$ 500 (USD)

Meet your local guides in Incheon

Customize your tour