Private tour in Seoul Lee C
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Lee C.
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Hi, it’s Lee - formerly a big firm analyst, and now a happy tour guide! 😊 I was born and raised in Seoul and have lived in five different countries: Canada, the US, Australia, Russia, and Germany. I also traveled to over 40 countries. I studied Business in Seoul, including a year-long exchange program in the US, and completed my MBA in Sydney. After finishing my MBA, I wanted to pursue a career change to become a professor, leveraging my field experience. I worked as a market researcher, research analyst, and marketer at major companies. It was a highly paid, stable job - what many would call a good life. But I’ve always preferred being in nature over an office. I hiked Kilimanjaro solo, Annapurna Base Camp solo, Olympus solo, Everest Base Camp, Fuji, the Alps solo, Patagonia, and many other mountains worldwide. (By “solo,” I mean literally alone or with a hiking guide, as some countries require one.) I've also led a hiking club for over five years and usually travel overseas more than five times a year to hike mountains. Here are some of my highlights 2017 Japan, Fuji 2 days (3,776m) 2017 Nepal, Annapurna Base Camp 6 days (4,130m) 2018 Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Stella Point 6 days (5,656m) 2019 Nepal, Kala Patthar (5,644m) / Everest Base Camp 9 days (5,364m) 2022 Switzerland, Alps Vues du Mont Blanc 4 days (2,970m) 2022 Greece, Olympus 2 days (2,918m) 2023 Mongolia, Altai Tavan Nogd Base Camp 7 days (3,100m) 2025 Chile, Patagonia W Trek 4 days A few years ago, I started my own travel agency, operating nature and city tours. (Registered agency for foreign visitors in Korea and vice versa). Most of my tours focus on food and hiking. Now I can hike more often, enjoy great food with travelers full of laughter, and practice calligraphy every day, which I also love. I’m definitely happier now. 💕☺️ If you visit Korea, please contact me! Just as I enjoy my hometown, Seoul, I truly want others to experience its culture and nature as well. Thank you for reading. Hope to see you in Korea! 😊 Cheers, Lee [ International experience ] Born and raised in Seoul / Lived in 5 different countries (USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, Germany) / Traveled mostly solo over 40 countries [ Tourism ] . English language tour guide for foreign guests (KBO, Korea Tourism Organization) [ University education ] . Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Seoul, Korea . MBA (Master's degree in Business Administration), Sydney, Australia [ Language teaching (Korean / English) ] . Korean language teacher certificate (Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism) . International TEFL and TESOL Diploma in teaching English (ITTT) [ Hiking ] . Mountain leader training program (Korean National Park Mountain Safety Institute) . Solo hikes in Kilimanjaro summit, ABC (Annapurna Base Camp), Olympus, Alps, and much more . Group hikes in EBC (Everest Bast Camp), Kala Patthar, Patagonia, Fuji, Altai, and much more . Hiking club leader over 5 years [ Others ] . Calligraphy competition awards (9 times) . Craftsman Cook, Korean Food license (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) . Deutsch B1 certificate I don't offer driving service or book a car for you. If you rent a car with a driver, I will accompany you in the vehicle. Please let me know in advance. :-) * If you drive yourself, I will not accompany you.
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Let's take a locals' look at Seoul on this walking tour of Gwangjang Market, Chenggyecheon stream and Heunginjimun Gate. We'll learn about local culture and enjoy some delicious food on the way! Start with Gwangjang Market, Seoul's oldest covered market. Taste popular street food in the market. You can choose whatever you want to eat. I'll show you some of my favorites! This market also sells hanbok, traditional Korean clothing. After the food, walk along Cheonggyecheon stream where we locals love to hang out and relax. See Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun) first constructed in 1396 as one of the main gates in the Hanyangdoseong Fortress (Seoul city wall) that was built to protect the old Seoul, Hanyang. It's considered a national treasure to us. Anyone who loves to tray good Korean food will definitely like this market! :-)
We had a wonderful morning with Lee and she took us to sample mung bean pancake, rice cakes, gimbap, cold buckwheat noodles and a twisty donut at Gwangjang market. It also turned out to be a super hot day and she was flexible and met us earlier in the morning instead of the afternoon which was originally scheduled. We also took a walk by one of the remaining old city gates and by the stream ending up at the DDP. A very enjoyable morning!
We had an amazing tour with Lee. She had a great depth of knowledge with a fun loving personality that was enjoyable to be with. The tour was a great combination of tasty food, history and an interesting look at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza. We look forward to a future tour with Lee on a return trip!
Lee was amazing in recommending dishes and helping us navigate Gwangjang market. With her help, we got to try new dishes from more local, hidden gems that we wouldn’t have noticed tucked in alleyways. Thank you for a great morning!
My wife and I had a wonderful time in and around Gwangjang market with Lee. She is very friendly and knowledgeable, not only about Gwangjang market, but also about Seoul and Korean culture. Lee took us to a local restaurant in the market where we enjoyed a delicious meal. We look forward to joining other tours with Lee during our next visit to Korea!
My grandson and I scheduled Street food tour with Lee C. What a great experience! She taught us so much about Korean culture. We toured one of the oldest and largest covered markets, tasting many local delicacies along the way. Thank you - D Mullin
we really enjoyed this tour around the two key food markets in Seoul. Lee was extremely informative and knew her stuff in terms of food. Really good. We ate a lot and listened a lot. Perfect!!
On our tour we will see; - Gwangjang market (Try local popular Korean food) - Chenggyecheon stream (Amazing nature in the city center) - Heunginjimun Gate / Dongdaemun Gate (One of the main gates in Hanyangdoseong fortress in the Joseon Dynasty) * One group is up to 8 people for this tour * The schedule is subject to change * I'm not responsible for any loss, injury, illness, accident, or damage to persons or property incurred during the tour.
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[ Meeting Point ] Jongno 5-ga (종로 5가) subway station (line 1), Exit8 (in front of the police station) We meet in front of the subway station, and walk to the market.
Seoul, Seoul, 03195, South Korea
[ Recommended Meeting point ] Jongno 5-ga (종로 5가) station (line 1), Exit 8 (in front of the police station) Taxes are significantly cheaper in Korea than in many countries. You can ask your hotel to arrange one, or use Uber / KakaoT. If I pick you up, you'll have less time to explore the city. [ Pick-up ] Available in Jongno-gu and Jung-gu. [ Early pick-up ] For an additional 50,000KRW (or 35USD), I pick up 30 minutes before the tour start time, depending on my schedule.
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