Private tour in Seoul Kevin H

DMZ and Suspension Bridge or Palace with Veteran Staff Sergeant

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Kevin H.

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Hello everyone, I am Kevin. I am official tour guide licensed by South Korean Government since 1996(License No. 1996-01-0100). I studied Tourism Management in the Gyeonggi university and got my feet wet in tourism industry as part-timer from 1988, 20 years in Telco, recently 15 years as private tour guide. Speaking of tour guide, it is lovely job to show you beautiful and enjoyable Seoul with my story telling. My tour is like "meeting a good friend who live in Seoul, South Korea" and I offer authentic private tours without joining with strangers, from City Highlights to Off-The-Beaten-Paths. After a tour of mine, you may say "I have a good friend in Seoul" and cherish the tours for many years with your family. The tours listed here are the best selections out of my hundred tours, please feel free to ask Kevin for any type of tours you want to customize. Who is Kevin? I'm just open-minded ordinary guy with sincerity, born in Gyeongju city, Gyeongsangbuk-do province, South Korea. I started to live in Seoul since 1987. My customers say "Kevin, you have VIP tour experiences and qualifications, make sure comment it in your profile" Bonus! I'd like to take Insta-level beautiful pictures of you "with your phone, not with mine" when you want. ● WHAT you want is WHAT I provide. ● Want to be called "Culture Interpreter". ● Please check my availability in individual tour. ● I am leading study group of FIT tour guides so that we can deliver more valuable and memorable private tours for all customers. ● Kevin is just one click away! Why not click his tours and book ! ● Please noted that booking who without tour guide license is illegal(Please book a guide like me who with license number and license photo in profile) Best regards, Kevin H. :)

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Overview of your Seoul tour

10 million travelers' No. 1 choice. I was discharge as a Staff Sergeant also I served near by Paju DMZ from 1988 for 31 months. So I can show you the best of Paju DMZ. I will arrange DMZ tickets booking in advance and show you all the best sights of DMZ. Drink coffee or grab a bite at the cafe which is commanding a fine view to North Korea right before your eyes. I will show you suspension bridge or a palace after DMZ tour. ♡ Enjoy free talking with Kevin - Why Joseon dynasty divided - Korean War - Infiltration tunnel and nuclear weapon - Difference between North and South - Defectors from North Korea, life in South Korea - Soldiers(My) life in the army - South Koreans’ feeling about North Korea - Can be unified? ♡ More than 5 people: refer to " Big family - DMZ n Seoul Essence with Veteran Staff Sergeant" ♡ For Monday DMZ, refer to my tour "One step farther into unknown DMZ, columnar joint, soap opera filming location. Tour #162049" :)

Your Seoul tour itinerary

★Please provide me with name, birthday(e.g. 01-MM, 1970.), gender, nationality of all members to reserve tickets rather than walk-in (0) ★Bring along all Passports (1) I will pick you up from your hotel. (2) Drive to Imjingak and get tickets - We will see Freedom bridge while waiting for departure. We will join the DMZ shuttle bus for - Dora Observatory to see North Korea, Kaesong Industrial Region, propaganda village and border, etc. - Walk down/up 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and watch DMZ documentary at the theater - Unification Village for understand rural life in the Civilian Control Line. (3) Royal palace [other options - let me know if you want to go to one of these instead of the palace] - Suspension bridge - Odusan observatory - Korean War Memorial (4) Drop you off at your hotel. :)

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus

Free of charge 11-Passenger mini Van (Hyundai Motor's Grand Starex with Full air conditioner and heater) Accommodate maximum 7 adults (5 or less recommended)

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Other: free of charge private transportation (pick-up and drop-off, gas, toll and parking fees are included)
What's not included
Tickets
Food Drinks Snacks
Other: Panmumjom(JSA)
Meeting location

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

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Other details
Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
164905
Languages
Korean
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
4.9

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Seoul

42 reviews

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Who is this private tour in Seoul best suited for?

This private tour in Seoul is perfect for travellers interested in Korean history, particularly the Korean War and the DMZ. It's also ideal for those who want to explore the cultural and historical aspects of South Korea with a knowledgeable guide like Kevin H., who has firsthand military experience. Families, including those with kids, will find this tour suitable due to its light activity level and kid-friendly nature.

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Hours icon 8 hours
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