Private tour in Seoul Benny K

Nami Island & The Garden of Morning Calm - Private tour from Seoul

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Benny K.

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Hello. Wonderful travelers! I am Benny. Looking for a guide with the knowledge of unique cafes, traditional restaurants, history museums, panoramic observation decks, and historical architectures? If so, you hit the spot. Benny is here for you. I had majored in law in Univ. and had worked for about 10 years in a Bank before becoming a Tourist Guide. So, if you are interested in such a topic, I can tell you in-depth about Korean politics and economy. Korea has made remarkable progress in a short period of time. Aren't you curious about the secret of the fast development? If you're a huge fan of K-drama or K-pop, don't hesitate to ask where the drama or music video was filmed. I would also like to recommend K-dramas or movies that best explain Korea's past. I believe that tourist attractions have their true meaning when accompanied by a story. There are many different tours to the same tourist attraction. However, if you look at the reviews, you can find very different reactions. I think that the most valuable result depends on how much background the guide knows and how well he connects it to the attraction. My tour, as you know, is a private tour. You are the only traveler/travelers on the tour. Unlike group tours where many people go together at the same time, you don't have to look around other travelers in your group to ask your guide questions. Regarding my English, I had been dispatched to the US Army in Korea from the Korean Army (or KATUSA, Korean Augmentation Troops to U. S. Army) for about 2 years. Don't miss the great chance to meet a memorable guide! 1. Korean Tourist Guide(English speaking) License : issued by KTO (Korea Tourism Organization) 2. Korean Tour Conductor(English speaking) License : issued by KATA (Korea Association of Travel Agents) 3. Working-level training for Tourist Guide : trained by KOTGA(Korea Tourist Guide Association) 4. TESOL Certificate (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) trained and issued by Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies. I will not do 'Anything illegal' in South Korea. Other than that, I will do my best to help my travelers.

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Overview of your Seoul tour

1. Nami Island is an inland island located on the border of Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do. In 1944, the island was created due to submergence caused by the construction of a dam. In December 2001, with the success of the KBS drama, 'Winter Sonata', the number of tourists from Asia including Taiwan, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia increased rapidly. It has been spotlighted as a "photogenic site" that people want to visit the most. 2. The founder of Garden of Morning Calm was Professor Sang-Kyung Han, and he felt the need for a Korean garden that embodies the beauty of Korea while visiting gardens and botanical gardens around the world while serving as an exchange professor in the United States. Currently, about 5, 000 species of plants can be viewed in the Garden of 330, 000 square meters.

Recent Reviews

Cecilia Q.
1 week ago

Benny smile was infectious and he was so knowledgeable of the history of his country that it was not hard to get into SK's history. You will never grow bored with Benny as you can discuss politics, K drama, business and tourism with him! If not for the heat, we would have wanted to see more but overall we saw enough and the restaurants he brought us for lunch was truly amazing nothing fancy but served really good food. Thank you Benny and we hope to meet you again when we visit Seoul.

Donna P.United States
February 2026

Benny was happy to customize a tour for us that included all the things we wanted to see, even though it made for a long day for him. Communication was easy, his English was very good, and he did a great job letting us know what to expect in terms of timing. His vehicle was comfortable, he brought bottled water, and his driving was good. He was GREAT about taking photos for us, and knew all the best spots to take them. We visited Alpaca World, which was a lot of fun (and a lot of hilly walking!) then Nami Island (a lovely stroll even if you know nothing about Korean dramas) and finished up at the Garden of Morning Calm - at night in the winter. Because there's nothing in bloom, they decorate with Christmas lights until something is, so we got to see a nice display in late February. He was quite the gentleman, carrying our bag of purchases from the gift shop, and always holding the door for us when entering and exiting the vehicle. Benny also took us to a very popular roadside restaurant to have an authentic Korean lunch. He managed to get us in and out quickly, despite the dozens of people waiting outside. We would highly recommend Benny for any of your tours in the area. He also does trekking tours, DMZ tours, and night tours, and his enthusiasm for his work, his vast knowledge of many topics, and his thorough preparation would make any tour you're interested in better.

Adeline W.Singapore
April 2025

The tour was enjoyable. Benny Kim brought us to experience local food which we have never tried before and it was delicious. Benny also gave us advices to take good photos for memories.

Grace Enriqueta V.Philippines
April 2024

Benny was very accommodating to us and very friendly. He made sure to follow my pace because of my medical condition. He showed us around the garden and gave us lots of information that were helpful. He explained certain facts to us and also when we went to Nami island he guided us around to make sure we do not miss out on certain important spots. I would recommend his tour highly.

Chandran R.Malaysia
October 2023

Benny was excellent didn't rush us and let us take our time to enjoy the tour. Drive safely and very clean vehicle.

Jo G.United States
June 2023

Benny is a wonderful guide. The lunch spot he took us to was one of our favorite meals in Seoul. The Gardens were beautiful. He found lots for us to see and for our 2 year old daughter to do on Nami island.

Your Seoul tour itinerary

1. Pick-up at your hotel in Seoul 2. Drive to Nami Island (1 hour 30 mins) 3. Get on the ferry for Nami Island 4. Nami island tour 5. Move to the Garden of Morning Calm (40 mins) 6. The Garden of Morning Calm tour 7. Leave for your hotel (1 hour 30 mins)

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

- Private Transportation with A/C - I have a 12-seater minivan, "The new Grand Starex". For the convenience of my travelers, I usually accept up to 6 passengers.

What's included
Other: Parking fee, Toll fee.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. 'Admission Tickets and Meals' are an additional cost.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Admission fees for tourist attractions
Meeting location

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

At your hotel driveway.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Photography
City Highlights
TV And Movie
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
1134168
Languages
Korean
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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