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Private tour in Seoul Unsuk J
Seoul Highlights - Full Day
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Hello and welcome to South Korea! I joined ToursByLocals in 2024 and was honored with a 2026 Golden Guide Award for my DMZ tours delivering the most well-structured and immersive experiences during a single day. This is a highly selective distinction, as only about 25 winners are chosen from a global network of over 5,000 guides across 170 countries. Before becoming a tour guide, I traveled extensively around the world and within Korea. Prior to this, I spent 15 years working for multinational corporations. I also received my MS degree from a renowned university in the United States. I love not only traveling, but hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, and photography. If you are looking for a friendly guide with fluent English and also with internationally accepted manners, you have found the right person. If you are also looking for someone who can cover a wide range of topics such as Korean history & culture, North Korean relations, military issues, the economy, and education, Bingo! My mission is to make the tours fun and memorable. That is why I always study different places, Korean history, and culture. It is fun for me to do so. I will prepare every tour schedule carefully by considering different variables and I will discuss it with the clients. Also, for your convenience, my tours can be done with a brand-new 11-seater Van with 4WD and dual sunroofs. Certified English Tour Guide - Korea Tourism Organization Member, Korea Tour Guide Association None
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Enjoy nice mix of the old & new in Seoul, Korea
Overview of your Seoul tour
Seoul is huge but it is a unique modern city where the new and the old exist in harmony. Visit the finest heritage sites of ancient Seoul within a day. Changdukgung Palace is the most beautiful palace in Korea and designated as a UNESCO Heritage with its rear garden. You can choose Kyunbokgung palace instead. Guard Changing Ceremony shows the 15th century royal guards with various weapons, flags, and outfits. This is absolutely a must-see in Seoul. Bukchon Hanok village is where people live in traditional Korean houses. Insadong used to be a place to buy ancient books & antiques. Now you can enjoy diverse aspect of Korean culture and food. This tour can be customized to fit your needs. If you would like to visit hidden places of Seoul, just ask Oliver. If you haven't heard Seochon or Bukaksan mountain, or want to have a cup of coffee at a cafe with a nice view of the city and the mountains, this is your best chance to find out.
Your Seoul tour itinerary
Pick up from the agreed location in Seoul city center, then visit the places below: - The Guard Changing Ceremony at Kyungbokgung Palace - Kyungbokgung Palace or Changdukgung Palace (UNESCO Heritage) - Insadong - Bukchon Hanok Village or Namsan Hanok Village - Add other places in Seoul such as Namsan N Tower, Gwangjang Market, Myeongdong, etc. - transfer back to the agreed ending point If Changdukgung Palace is closed for any reason, we will visit Gyungbokgung Palace. (Mostly Mondays) Kyungbokgung palaces closes on Tuesdays.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
private minivan with 4WD & dual sunroofs 2024 Hyundai Staria
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Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Hotels in the downtown Seoul or Major tourists pickup points such as City Hall Station, Myeongdong Station, and Hongdae Station
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