Excellent tour! Korean BBQ done right. Pork belly and soju bombs — dinner and a show. Kevin is fun and engaging. Highly recommend!
Private tour in Seoul Kevin H
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Hello, I’m Kevin — Your Private Guide and Friend in Seoul 🇰🇷 Licensed Korean Tour Guide since 1996 | 30+ Years of Tourism Experience | Seoul Resident since 1987. Welcome to Seoul! I’m Kevin, an officially licensed tour guide recognized by the South Korean Government since 1996. License No. 1996-01-0100 I studied Tourism Management at Gyeonggi University and first got my feet wet in the tourism industry as a part-time guide in 1988. After spending 20 years in the telecommunications industry, I returned to what I truly love — showing visitors the Korea I know and love. For the past 15+ years, I have specialized in private, personalized tours of Seoul and beyond. 🤝 More Than a Tour — Meet a Friend in Seoul I believe the best way to experience Korea is not simply to visit famous places, but to see them through the eyes of someone who lives here. My tours are designed to feel like spending a day with a good Korean friend — someone who knows where to go, what to eat, what stories to tell and how to make your time special. Whether you want to discover Seoul's iconic highlights or explore hidden neighborhoods far from the usual tourist routes, I'll create an experience that matches your interests, your pace and your travel style. My goal is simple: When our tour is over, I hope you can say “I came to Seoul as a traveler but I left with a good friend here.” And years later, I hope you'll still remember the stories, laughter, food and moments we shared with your family or friends. 🌏 From Seoul Highlights to Hidden Korea The tours listed on my profile are some of my best and most popular experiences but they are only a starting point. Want something different? Just ask Kevin! Food, history, culture, shopping, photography, local neighborhoods, hidden gems, Korean traditions, day trips or something completely customized — what you want is what I provide. I especially enjoy introducing travelers to the authentic Korea that you might not discover on your own. 📸 Your Personal Photographer — Bonus! Want beautiful Instagram-worthy memories of your trip? I've got you! Whenever you like I'll happily take photos of you and your family with your own smartphone — so you can capture great memories without needing to ask strangers to take your picture. 👋 So, Who Is Kevin? I'm just an open-minded ordinary Korean guy who genuinely enjoys meeting people from around the world. I was born in Gyeongju, one of Korea's most historic cities, and I've lived in Seoul since 1987. I've experienced Korea through many different chapters of life and I love sharing not only the facts and history but also the stories, little details, local perspectives and everyday culture that make Korea interesting. Some of my guests have told me: “Kevin, you have the experience and qualifications of a VIP guide — make sure people know that!” That made me smile but what matters most to me is something simpler: Making your day in Korea truly enjoyable and memorable. 🎓 Sharing My Experience With Other Guides I also lead a study group for FIT (Free Independent Traveler) tour guides. I believe that great guides should never stop learning. By sharing knowledge and experiences with fellow guides, I hope we can continue to create more valuable, authentic and memorable private tours for travelers visiting South Korea. ⭐ Why Book With Kevin? 🇰🇷 Official Korean Government–licensed tour guide since 1996 🎓 Tourism Management background 🏙️ Seoul resident since 1987 🌏 25+ years of experience connected to the tourism industry 👨👩👧👦 Private tours — no joining strangers 🗺️ Customized itineraries based on your interests 📖 Engaging storytelling, not just sightseeing 📸 Happy to take beautiful photos with your smartphone 🤝 Friendly, sincere and personal service 🎓 Actively involved in guide education and study 🔐 Your Guide, Your Choice When booking a private tour in Korea I recommend choosing a properly licensed professional tour guide. You can check my official tour guide license number and license photo on my profile. Your trip deserves a guide with experience, qualifications and genuine proud of Korea. ✨ Kevin is just one click away! Why not take a look at my tours and see which one feels right for you? And if you don't find exactly what you're looking for, send me a message. Tell me what you want to see, eat, experience or discover in Korea — and I'll be happy to create something special for you. Come as a traveler, leave as a friend. See you in Seoul! 🇰🇷 Best regards, Kevin H. Your licensed private guide and friend in Seoul 🙂
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This tour is not only for drinking 🍹but also for understanding Korean culture🎎 through k-food, drinks, cafe hopping, chicken and bear, rice wine, various meals. "Soju Bomb or Poktanju" ("bomb liquor") is a special word that describes a glass of beer with cup of Soju in it. I will introduce you how to make Poktanju and how to enjoy it. You don't need to drink if you don't like or cannot drink, but like or not, you can enjoy this tour to experience the best authentic Korean food culture which will tell how the real Korea is! 100 % customizable for varoius pakes(Kimchi, mungbean, seafood, fried sole, etc.), Gimbap, Mandu, K-BBQ, live octopus, Hoe, tea house, Army stew, Nuckle soup, workers' lunch, street food, Hoddeok, Ddeokbbokgi, fish cake, Kimchi stew, Soybean Bibimbap Please don't miss the Crazy(?) Cool Kevin's invitation to Korean🇰🇷 night life! 🎼🌆 :)
Excellent tour! Korean BBQ done right. Pork belly and soju bombs — dinner and a show. Kevin is fun and engaging. Highly recommend!
Kevin gave us a good introduction to Seoul
We had a wonderful food tour with Kevin in Seoul. He showed us places that we never would of found on our own. Lots of information and appreciation for Korean food and culture. Very diverse, educational, fun and delicious. We booked another tour with Kevin right away!
(1) I pick you up from your hotel. (2) Walk up to a place where we can enjoy food and drinks nearby your hotel. (Or we can go a bit far by taxi or subway if there is not good place nearby) (3) Briefing about Korean food history of Poktanju. Tell you about table manner, especially drinking with elders. (4) Enjoy the dinner with Poktanju which is for ceremonial as well as drinking if you like to drink. (5) Bring you back to your hotel and say goodbye. :) ps. Some expected South East Asian food in the past, please understand that Korean food is totally different.
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