Private tour in Seoul Minho K
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Welcome to Korea! Welcome to Seoul! My name is Minho, and I am a licensed tour guide offering private tours in Korea. Having been born and raised in a small town, completed my high school and college education in a bustling city, and subsequently residing in Seoul for the past 25 years, I bring a wealth of experience to my role. With a professional background spanning over 30 years in both local and global companies within the automotive and IT industries, I am confident that traveling with me will be a captivating and enriching experience. My 27-month military service at a US army base in Korea becomes particularly advantageous during a DMZ tour, offering valuable insights into the history and relationship between North and South Korea. Driven by a passion for sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights into Korean culture and lifestyle, I am equally eager to learn from you. I am confident in my ability to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable stay in Korea. Having served as an official tour guide during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea, where I facilitated the transportation of athletes and tourists between the Olympic Village and Seoul over a two-week period, I am well-versed in managing diverse needs and expectations. All of my tours are custom-tailored to your preferences, guaranteeing exciting days filled with learning about our people, history, and culture, visiting remarkable places, and capturing beautiful moments through photography. If you aspire to create unforgettable memories during your stay in Korea, I encourage you to contact me promptly. * National English speaking tour guide license issued by KTO (Korea Tourism Organization) * Official tour guide for 2018 Winter Olympic in Korea * 30+ Experience in global companies * Military service in US army in Korea None
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Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has a history that goes back more than 2,000 years. It’s the heart of the country, where business, politics, and culture all come together. This is a city where the old and new blend perfectly. You’ll see modern landmarks like N Seoul Tower, Lotte World Tower, and DDP standing right alongside ancient palaces and historic neighborhoods. As the home of K-pop and the Korean Wave, Seoul also ranks among the world’s most popular travel destinations. Amid all the high-rises and bright lights, you’ll find royal palaces, traditional villages, and lively street markets , a mix that makes the city truly special. You can dive into authentic Korean food, try some street snacks, or even dress up in traditional hanbok for the full experience. This tour is designed to be flexible and personal. We’ll cover the main highlights, but there’s plenty of room to adjust the schedule so it fits your interests and pace perfectly.
Minho is an excellent guide. He was our guide for two days in Seoul, and every moment was so worthwhile! We saw the highlights and off the beaten path spots. Lots of shopping too! We also spent a third day visiting the DMZ, which was ok, but not as interesting as we expected. Very commercialized. Our guide, Minho, had no control over what we saw at the DMZ. It's all regulated by the government.
Minho was a great tour guide. Nice, accommodating, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
A wonderful mix for first time visitors to get a taste of Seoul. Our guide escorted to a palace for changing of the guard, Seoul Tower to view the city from high above, traditional village, street markets, National Museum , Buddhist temple, a a wonderful eatery in a neighborhood for a traditional lunch, Plenty of time. Our guide, Minho, gave a great overview of the history and beauty of the city as well as lots of enjoyable friendly banter that kept us entertained. Would recommend Minho and this tour for a lovely day.
Minho is very open to suggestion of guests wishes and preferences. Prompt, knowledgeable and fun to be with. His deep knowledge of Korea’s history is remarkable as is his ability to express himself in English.
Excellent itinerary for our first time in Seoul. Minho is a very experienced and professional guide and a kind person.He explained important cultural things to us and answered all our questions. He helped us to understand this great city and the Korean people. Having the car was so helpful, as we saw so many places. Thank you Minho. We will return. Mary and Bob, Australia.
Minho is very knowledgeable of the history and was able to answer all of our questions. We enjoyed the view of Seoul skyline from the Bugaksan mountain. His van is very comfortable for our group of 4.
Itinerary is 100% up to you and can be customized. Recommended itinerary will look like below. 1. Gyeongbok Palace (main Royal palace) or Changdeok Palace (UNESCO heritage) 2. Bukchon Traditional Village 3. Insadong Art Street 4. Jogyesa Buddhist Temple 5. Myeongdong (full of street food and Korean beauty) In addition, depends on time and your interests, below spots can be added or replaced to the above itinerary. - Gwangjang market or Namdaemun market - Bugaksan mountain (the mountain right behind the Blue House)
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