We had an amazing time with Jake! He was such a good guide, explained everything to detail, gave us time to explore, good recommendations, helped us with translation and took pictures of us everywhere.
Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour





At a glance
- Duration
- 8–9 hours
- Price from
- $230 / person
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 426 reviews
- Languages
- ZH-TW, KO, JA, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Here Korea Travel
Description
Don't waste your time for other tourists waiting and compulsory shopping centers in package tour! Spend enough time at the tour destination and enjoy the tour with your own friend or family! This tour program will help you do that! In this tour program, you will visit major palaces, Gyeongbok palace after rental of hanbok(optional). So you will take pictures in the palace in Hanbok! Furthermore you will visit other tour destination like Bukchon Hanok village or Namsan Hanok village, Gwangjang market, Seoul N Tower, Myeongdong Hyper shopping center,etc. But this is just a suggestion plan for you. If there's other place you want to visit, you can change the itinerary! Lunch will be suggested by my tour guide! which can be Grilled Bulgogi Set Menu or Korean home style table, Korean noodle,etc. Depending on your interest you can choose menu! Tour guide will bring you to good local restaurants that locals love! This tour is made to make your trip to Korea more special and memorable!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 15 times a day, 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 9+)
- $230
- Child (ages 4–8)
- $70
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $420.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
It is the presidential house where presidents used to work and live
Main Royal Palace in Seoul, Tuesday closed, will visit Changdeokgung on Tuesday *Hanbok Rental Place, you can choose your own hanbok and wear it. When you change, move on to the palace *Depending on situation, hanbok rental shop can be changed to other - included Hanbok rental
It is where you can see traditional village of Joseon dynasty Still villagers are living in the ones
To eat Korean traditional food, this place will be perfect. From Mungbean pancake to Live Octopus, you can enjoy Korean Food Culture here!
Most popular tourists spot in Seoul, for street food and shopping, It will be the perfect place for tourists!
This is filled with a lot of traditional restaurants, cafe, souveniorshop, art and antique shop. you can look around here and will have lunch in this traditional streeet
It is located at the peak of Namsan(Mt.Nam) and is where you can see 360 surrounding view of Seoul!
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please add hotel information when you book! If you didn't, please as least let us know your contact including country code together not just local numbers FYI, Hotels in Seoul are available Not hotels in other cities, if you want us to pick you up there, there would be extra charge Most of hotels in Seoul are possible to pickup and drop-off sometimes, airbnb style accommodation is difficult to find and meet the tour guide, in this case, we let you know meeting place before tour date, so please give us exact contact number with national number like +62, +65 + 82,etc Then we will let you know your pickup time at the hotel
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Seoul
- No. 48 by number of reviews among 1,466 tours in Seoul
Excurgo comparison of 1,466 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour take?
Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour cost?
Prices start at $230 per person for this Seoul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $420. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 15 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–8 pay from $70, adults from $230. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please add hotel information when you book! If you didn't, please as least let us know your contact including country code together not just local numbers FYI, Hotels in Seoul are available Not hotels in other cities, if you want us to pick you up there, there would be extra charge Most of hotels in Seoul are possible to pickup and drop-off sometimes, airbnb style accommodation is difficult to find and meet the tour guide, in this case, we let you know meeting place before tour date, so please give us exact contact number with national number like +62, +65 + 82,etc Then we will let you know your pickup time at the hotel Pickup points include Hotel Very Six 6, Lotte City Hotel Mapo.
What languages is Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour offered in?
The experience is available in ZH-TW, KO, JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(426)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
It was spectacular. Our guide Jake was very friendly and attentive. He showed us all the main tourist attractions explaining every detail of the local history. We had a wonderful day. Highly recommend!!
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
Super convenient for going at your own pace. We saw the most notable parts of Seoul and our guide James was very kind and patient.
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
Jun was our guide for one introductory day in Seoul! We learned so much as we wanted information on restaurants, street food, markets, museums, and public transit. We love walking and walked almost most 8 miles! Jun took us to his favorite local chicken soup spot and we loved it. He also had the wisdom to get us to the main Palace early to tour before the crowds and see the early changing of the guards. He was informative, personable and fun! Thank you Jun!
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
A very professionally organized and conducted tour of Seoul. A friendly and helpfully guide. Thanks for a great day!
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
When I tell you this experience was a 10 out of 10…I mean it! Foreigner friendly I promise. Our tour guide Jake was the absolute best. So friendly and kind hearted. From the beginning to the end he was informative and communicated greatly. Took his time to ensure we had great photos and would offer to take them for us. Also answered any questions we had about the history of the city or general questions. There wasn’t one question Jake wasn’t able to answer. Unfortunately, during one of the walks I slightly rolled my ankle. Jake was so quick to assist me with finding the nearest convenience store. He helped to translate with the staff about my slight injury and they advised what I needed. Within 5 mins of me hurting my ankle I was all patched up. Jake bandaged my ankle with a cold patch and wrap and we were able to continue the tour. I had to move a lot slower to refrain from making my slight injury into a serious one. Jake would walk with me slowly and found me places to sit while he continued to explain to me the history of the sites we were visiting. I never felt rushed and I still got to experience the tour. I highly recommend this private tour to foreigners if your a bit nervous about exploring the city on your own. Jake was fluent in English and Korean which made it so much easier. Thanks again Jake for making this tour a memory that I will keep for a lifetime! ☺️
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
We had a wonderful day with our guide Song. She was very knowledgeable, energetic and it was extremely well organised.
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
James was fantastic! Great overview of South Korea’s past and culture in an 8 hour day. He kept things moving, easy to understand and informative which made the day very interesting. He made sure we had a great experience. Day was easy by being picked up and dropped off at our hotel and transported around Seoul to see the highlights. The tour with James was the highlight of our trip!
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
Juan was our tour guide. He is knowledgeable, speaks perfect English, fun, and caring. My family of four including an elderly person had a great time learning and exploring the city with Juan. Highly recommended.
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
We had a wonderful experience with our guide, Jun. We got to the palace to see the changing of the guards. Afterwards, we hit the hot spots of Seoul. Jun was more than willing to take us anywhere we wanted, but we primarily relied on his wisdom of the city and the best places to go for our first day in Seoul. A great start to our trip.
Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry
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