This tour offers 3 options: 1. Seoul Half-Day (4h) 2. Seoul Full-Day (9h) 3. Outskirts Full-Day (9h) All options include private vehicle, hotel pickup & drop-off, and fully customizable itineraries. What type of tour would you like? ① I already know where I want to go. Great! Just write your desired places when booking, or message us afterward. We’ll plan the most efficient route for you. ② I’m not sure where to go yet. Tell us your style: "Famous landmarks” or “Quiet & traditional places”? We’ll suggest the best route based on your preference. ③ I have ideas, but I want recommendations too. Share the places you're curious about—and why. We’ll create a personalized itinerary that fits your interests. After booking, simply send us a message with your preferences. We’ll handle the planning and create a smooth, personalized experience for your day in Korea.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $333.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:52 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 36 of the next 180 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Gyeongbokgung was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty.Hear stories about Seoul’s history and become the main character at Gyeongbokgung Palace, home to 500 years of Joseon Dynasty history. (Every Tuesday, the tour will be replaced with a visit to Deoksugung Palace)
Bukchon refers to the upper neighborhood of Cheonggyecheon and Jongno during the Joseon Dynasty. Hanoks are lined up on both sides of the alley on a hill, creating a quiet and antique landscape reminding of past of Seoul.
Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The name Gwangjang means "to gather from afar and keep altogether.
When making your reservation, please enter the exact name and address of your accommodation in the “Special requirements” section.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Seoul: Your Private Custom Tour – Half/Full/Outskirts lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $167 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 $333. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.
It can: 36 of the next 180 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. When making your reservation, please enter the exact name and address of your accommodation in the “Special requirements” section. Pickup points include Hoegi Motel, Kakao Motel Yeongdeungpo.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Paul was an amazing guide. He arrived on time with a very comfortable and clean car. He had a lot of knowledge and showed us around all the things we wanted to see in Seoul. We had some dietary restrictions and he was very helpful in finding the right spot.
Our tour guide Bradley was wonderful. Very informative and easy going. Saw the palace and temples and a wonderful educational tour. Highly suggest!
As we had already been around the city of Seoul we opted for the “Hidden Tranquility” tour which took us the the serene and beautiful Jingwansa temple. We also went to the picturesque Eunpyeong Hanoi village and ended with a drive along the scenic Bugak Skyway. This was a lovely way to spend a half day in the hills around Seoul. Our guide Bradley was a wonderful companion, very knowledgeable and friendly. He is a fantastic storyteller and took great care of my elderly mother during our tour. We will definitely book another tour upon our next visit to Seoul!
Thank you for your kind words about Bradley and the Hidden Tranquility tour! We're so glad Jingwansa, Eunpyeong Hanoi village, and the Bugak Skyway made for such a lovely morning. Bradley will be touched to hear he took such great care of your mother. We'd love to welcome you back - and please let us know if there's anything we could do to make your next visit a 5-star experience!
We thoroughly enjoyed our full day Seoul city tour. Chris was an amazing tour leader and helped us customize our trip to fit the locations we wanted to visit. It was also nice to be able to enjoy lunch with him during our tour. Highly recommend this tour for its customizability and the expert recommendations.
Thank you, Travis! We're so happy Chris helped you create the perfect Seoul day - that's exactly what the custom tour is all about. It's great to hear you enjoyed lunch together too. We'd love to welcome you back for another tailored adventure in Korea!
We had a great day with Bradley! The weather was perfect and we got to see and learn about the DMZ, explore a tunnel, visited the Observatory with more history, and went the Y suspension bridge. Our whole group learned so much and really appreciated how flexible Bradley was with our plans. We enjoyed bibimbop for lunch and had an iced coffee break.
Thank you! We're so glad Bradley made your DMZ day so memorable - the tunnel, observatory, and Y suspension bridge are truly special spots. His flexibility with your group's plans made all the difference. The bibimbap and iced coffee break sound like the perfect finishing touches!
Bradley provided a great half day tour. He picked us up at our hotel in a very clean, modern luxury black sedan. Drives safely. He brought us directly to the royal palace with close in underground parking and knew how to get us the best view of changing of the guard. Lots of great info about palace, history. We also toured a beautiful nearby village and a mountain top tea house. Lovely day! Highly recommend him.
Thank you for the detail in this. 😊 Bradley takes real care with the driving and the timing at the palace, so knowing the changing of the guard worked out will mean a lot to him. The mountain tea house is a good one. We would love to have you back. Tripper Korea Team
Short 4 hour tour, great if you don't have a lot of time, enough to experience a slice of Seoul and great if you don't want to do too much walking.
Thank you for this great feedback! We're so glad a 4-hour slice of Seoul hit just the right spot - perfect for exploring without too much walking. We hope to see you back in Seoul for a longer adventure next time!
We had a wonderful time with Chris exploring Seoul. Great for first timers!
Thank you so much! Chris is wonderful at showing first-timers the best of Seoul. We're so glad you had a wonderful time, and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Korea!
Chris was a very knowledgeable guide and gave a lot of interesting informstion about Korea. Very enjoyable short tour.
Thank you for the lovely review! Chris truly loves sharing Korea's stories, and we're thrilled the short tour was so enjoyable and informative. We hope to see you back in Seoul soon for a longer adventure!
Overall fantastic tour! Our guide Shin was very informative and came prepared with interesting stories about the two palaces we visited. He also recommended a great place for us to get lunch after the tour. Was nice that we could customize it. Highly recommend!
Hi there, Shin coming prepared with stories, then pointing you to a good lunch, is the kind of day we want people to have. Thank you for the recommendation. 😊 Tripper Korea Team
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul: Your Private Custom Tour – Half/Full/Outskirts | 4 hours | 5.0 (110) | $167 | |
 Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom | 2–6 hours | 4.8 (406) | $74 | View |
 Seoul Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Custom Itinerary | 8 hours | 5.0 (383) | $500 | View |
 Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum) | 7–9 hours | 4.9 (51,626) | $50 | View |
 Best DMZ Tour Seoul: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge | 6–9 hours | 5.0 (29,570) | $50 | View |
 DMZ Tour: Defector Q&A, Tunnel & Suspension Bridge /Hotel pick up | 7 hours | 5.0 (26,039) | $50 | View |
 DMZ Tour from Seoul: 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory & Defector Talk | 7–9 hours | 4.9 (5,897) | $38 | View |