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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We'll meet at your hotel and visit Jisan Forest ski resort I will bring you to the Jisan Forest Ski Resort where we can reach in an hour from Seoul by car. So you don't need to waste round trip 5~6 hours in the road. My advice for beginners will be very helpful for you to enjoy and learn how to ski. In my opinion, it is very important for beginners to learn 'Position', 'Side stepping', 'Walking', 'A Style' and especially 'Hot to stand up'. It is also essential for you to keep in mind safety instructions. Beginner level 1, learn basic skill. e. g. How-to put on/off ski, Side Stepping, Position A to slide down, How-to go slowly. Beginner level 2, learn 'V Stepping', 'Up-and-down', 'Cross Over', 'Balancing', 'Long Turn', 'Short Turn', 'Parallel Turn', etc. ♡ Please bring Ski Clothes and Gloves if you have. We can rent them also. :)
It was really pleasant to have kevin as our guide. His service is impeccable and it is easy for us to communicate with him in English as he is proficient. He has a comfortable car with access to wifi and timing was perfect. He even took pictures and videos with his phone on the slopes and sent it to us. We really enjoy his company and conversation in the car as he is funny but also very informative. Highly recommended!
kevin's car is spacious and has wifi. he is very patient with my 2 young children. highly recommended.
very nice and friendly tour guide. He even got us discount for ski entrance and renting
Mr. Kevin is such a nice person. He really came on Time & give the sky lesson to us. We enjoy the ride in his van. He is really a nice person.
our family enjoyed ourselves very much in this ski trip. This is their 1st time skiing. I think Kevin was great . He has the patience to deal with 6 beginners....I didn't think that was easy! Kevin took us to rent ski attire and brought us round to getting the entrance tickets and showed us in detail what we had to do like renting lockers , getting our feet size measured, and getting the equipments. It might sound very basic but for us first timers , we would have been so llost
Kevin is a friendly and full of patience guide. Drove us carefully to and from the Ski Resort (was snowing heavily when we are going back). Kevin patiently arranged and taught us the basics of how to ski, and would not simply put beginners to risk of skiing down from high slopes which you could see a lot are doing so dangerously. Overall, excellent trip with Kevin!
(1) I will pick you up from your hotel (2) Drive to ski clothes and glove rental shop (3) Walk to ski gears rental Enjoy skiing at Jisan Forest Ski Resort (4) Meet guide and drive back to Seoul (5) Drop you off at your hotel ♡ Snowboard also possible on your request ♡ Bring ski clothes and gloves if you have :)
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Free of charge 11-Passenger mini Van (with Full air conditioner and heater) Accommodate maximum 7 adults (5 or less recommended)
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