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Gangnam Tour(Inc. Dinner & Drink) _ The past and present of Korea

5.0(5)Seoul1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

Gangnam is a new development area in Seoul that has been developed since the 1970s, Through our Gangnam tour, you can see the past and state-of-the-art, highly developed Seoul together. We will visit the most popular tour attractions in Gangnam and will serve popular Korean street foods with Korean rice wine, Makgeolli, for dinner after tour. - Bongeunsa Temple - COEX mall - Tasting of traditional tea and snack - Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs(UNESCO World heritage) - Gangnam youth's hangout - Kwangjang traditional market Additional to above essential Gangnam tour, Korean streets foods are included in our tour, so you don't need to reserve separate tickets for city tour and food tour. Through this combined tour with professional licensed English speaking guide, you will meet the past, present and future of the Seoul.

Tour Options

Gangnam Tour(Inc. Dinner & Drink) _ The past and present of Korea
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included40 min

Bongeunsa which is a Buddhist Temple in the center of Gangnam. This is a display of Korea’s traditional past set right in the middle of a busy metropolitan area. You move from the hustle of the city to the serenity of the Buddhist mantras and peaceful landscape in just moments.

40 min

The COEX shopping mall is located underneath the Korea World Trade Center and is one of the largest underground shopping centers in South Korea. It contains international brand name stores, a concert hall, and an extensive food court and restaurants. It even has a full aquarium, movie theater, arcade.

Admission included50 min

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs have three tombs at this location: King Seongjong, the ninth king of the Joseon dynasty, his wife Queen Jeonghyeon, and King Jungjong, the 11th king of the Joseon dynasty. The surrounding forest brings a welcome change from the dense metropolitan area it is located in, making this a popular place just to take a stroll and relax. The tombs of the two kings are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites, as are all those of the Joseon dynasty. This Royal tomb is closed on every Monday, so if you want to visit this Royal tomb, please choose a different day of the week than Monday.

Admission not included60 min

Gangnam Underground Shopping center is the best shopping place for women especially 20s and 30s. The mall is located in Gangnam Station of Seoul Subway Line 2, and consists of all the latest fashion trends. It is also an ideal place to just browse the shops to keep up with the so-called "Gangnam Style." The mall also has a rest area called Herb Plaza, where shoppers can take a rest from their shopping.

90 min

Kwangjang market is Korea’s first commercial market. This market opened in 1905. Originally, Namdaemun market was the biggest traditional market until early 1900s, but Japanese occupied Namdaemun market by Japanese’s invasion to Korea, so Korean merchants opened Kwangjang market for Koreans in 1905 to compete Japanese Namdaemun market. In the early of this market, major products were agricultural products, but nowadays, there are many kinds of products including fashion items, especially Gwangjang market has become famous as eating place to taste various street foods at cheap price. From about 10 years ago, many foreigners began to visit this market and became famous. This market is one of the famous tourist attractions in Seoul. The typical street foods are Kimbap, Soondae, Nokduejeon(Korean pancake made with mung beans), Yukwhe(beef sashimi)and etc.. we will taste various kinds of street foods for dinner here.

Highlights

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks-Tasting of Traditional Tea and Cookie at Korean Traditional Tea House
All Fees and Taxes
We will serve Korean foods with Korean rice wine.
English speaking Guide with official tour guide license
Pick-up and drop-off at a hotel in downtown, Seoul

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks-Tasting of Traditional Tea and Cookie at Korean Traditional Tea House
All Fees and Taxes
We will serve Korean foods with Korean rice wine.
English speaking Guide with official tour guide license
Pick-up and drop-off at a hotel in downtown, Seoul
Not included
The entrance fee for SMTOWN museum and theater is not included.
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up and drop off any hotels in downtown, Seoul.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(5)

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Cristafolo_C
June 27, 2026
Visit to Gangnam

I enjoyed seeing the royal tombs and famous temple in Gangnam, along with stops at the Gangnam statue and COEX mall. Janet was a terrific tour guide. Very knowledgeable, kind and personable. The stop near the majestic Lotte Tower was terrific. The day was expertly capped off with a traditional pork belly dinner in the historic part of Gangbuk. Tremendous afternoon of exploring.

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Operator response

It is a pleasure to hear that you had a wonderful time with Janet. I hope to meet you someday later again. Bergen Park

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Gabriel_R
June 11, 2026
Exceptional Private Tour and Amazing Guide

My family had an amazing private Gangnam tour with Bergen. My kids especially enjoyed visiting both the original BTS studios and their current headquarters, HYBE. Bongeunsa Temple and the royal tombs provided a wonderful change of pace, offering a peaceful and serene atmosphere right in the heart of Gangnam. Exploring COEX Mall was also a highlight, particularly the impressive library seamlessly integrated into the shopping center. Bergen truly embodies what a great tour guide should be. He took the time to answer all of our questions thoroughly, and his knowledge, professionalism, and patience made the experience well worth every penny. The Korean BBQ was the perfect finishing touch. Bergen took us to his favorite BBQ restaurant, and it quickly became clear why he loves it so much. He went above and beyond by helping prepare and cook an incredible meal for my family. Thanks to Bergen, this tour was an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Gangnam with a knowledgeable and dedicated guide.

Operator response

Thank you for your warmhearted review on our Gangnam tour. I also had wonderful time with your family, I hope to meet your family someday later again. Thanks, Bergen Park

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Margarita_P
January 9, 2020
Great day in Seoul

Our wonderful tour guide, Bergen Park, made this day very special to us. We discussed via email our preferences and he made it possible. We enjoyed every minute of this day, and he did everything in his power to make it very convenient. Thank you Bergen Park!

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review, Ms. Margarita. I had also a wonderful time with your happy family. Especially, the tour was your great gift for your daughter who enter a good college. Good luck to your whole family too in 2020, and I hope to see your family again. Bergen Park

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lbassoff
November 9, 2019
What an amazing combination of things to see / do--

Our tour with Bergen Park exceeded our expectations. Bergen is so easy to talk to and interesting, and he really caters the tour to the specific needs of the people in the group. We went as a family, and we couldn't believe the creativity of the package that Bergen put together. You get a bit of true culture, pop culture, and fun sights and sounds. We had a blast and will always remember our day in Gangnam. Of course the barbecue at the end was amazing.

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Operator response

It is so nice hearing that your family enjoyed Gangnam tour very much. I hope your family to have a time to enjoy several days' tour in Korea someday later. Thanks again. Bergen Park

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123Frankie
June 27, 2019
Gangnam

Enjoyed the tour! Walking around and visiting the Samsung d'light experience. Will do it again with Bergen for a hiking adventure!

Operator response

Hello, Thank you for your kind review on our Gangnam tour. I also enjoyed the tour with your group, and If I could have the chance again with you to explore Korea, it will be a great pleasure. Thanks, Bergen Park

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