Full-Day Seoul Highlights Private Guided Tour

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Duration:9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Seoul, South Korea

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Discover the vibrant heart of South Korea with our Seoul City Highlights Tour. Start at the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace, home to the Joseon Dynasty, and witness the mesmerizing Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Wander through the traditional 'Hanok' houses of Bukchon Village, before exploring the artful alleys of Insadong Street, brimming with tea houses and galleries. Immerse in the culinary delights of Gwangjang Market, sampling local flavors. Conclude with a panoramic night view of Seoul from Namsan Tower—an unforgettable encounter with Seoul's cultural tapestry.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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Known as the "Palace of Shining Happiness," Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest and most iconic of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can marvel at its intricate architecture, colorful murals, and beautiful gardens. Don't miss the changing of the Royal Guard ceremony, which takes place multiple times a day. You can also explore the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum, both located within the palace grounds. Expect to spend around 1.5 hours here depending on how in depth of a tour you want.
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Bukchon Hanok Village is nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace is a must-visit for a glimpse into traditional Korean culture. It boasts well-preserved Hanok houses (Korean traditional houses) that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. Wander through the narrow alleyways, enjoy tea and snacks in charming teahouses, and visit one of the many cultural centers or museums to learn about Hanbok (traditional clothing) and other Korean crafts. For a more immersive experience, visitors can even book a stay at a Hanok guesthouse. Plan to spend around 1 to 1.5 hours exploring Bukchon Hanok Village.
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Insadong is a vibrant and artistic neighborhood in the heart of Seoul, famous for its traditional art galleries, antique shops, tea houses, and souvenir stores. Strolling along the main pedestrian street, visitors can discover unique Korean handicrafts, pottery, and traditional calligraphy tools. Be sure to try some delicious street food, like Hotteok (sweet Korean pancakes), and visit Ssamzigil, a shopping complex with a spiral walkway featuring more handicraft shops and eateries. Allocate about 1 to 1.5 hours to explore Insadong Street.
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Established in 1905, Gwangjang Market is one of Seoul's oldest and most beloved traditional markets. With over 5,000 shops, it's a haven for foodies and shoppers alike. Sample a variety of mouthwatering Korean street food, such as Bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), and Gimbap (Korean sushi rolls). Apart from food, the market is also famous for its quality fabrics, vintage clothing, and hanbok stores. Be prepared to immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere. Expect to spend about 1 to 1.5 hours to explore and savor the diverse culinary delights of Gwangjang Market.
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Namsan Tower: Officially known as N Seoul Tower, this iconic communication tower sits atop Namsan Mountain, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Seoul's skyline. Ride the cable car or hike to the top, and take in the cityscape from the observation deck, which stands 479 meters above sea level. Namsan Tower is also a popular spot for couples who attach love locks to the railings as a symbol of their everlasting love. Onsite, you'll find a variety of restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops. For a truly memorable experience, visit at night to see the tower illuminated. Plan to spend around 1 to 1.5 hours enjoying the views and attractions at Namsan Tower.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The listed amount of time that will be spent at each site is an estimation. You can adjust as you like, as long as the touring day ends within the 9.5 hours listed.
• During your day, you will spend about 1 hour moving from location to location. You will also have about 1 to 1.5 hours for a stop for lunch. All told, everything will add up to 9.5 hours total.
• If there happens to be time leftover after visiting all the attractions, your guide will be happy to take you to an additional location(s) in central Seoul. Any subsequent entrance fees or parking are not included and paid by you on the spot.
• Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays. It will be replaced by Changdeokgung Palace on Tuesdays.
• The shops at Gwangjang Market is closed on Sundays. The food stalls and restaurants will be open.
• The cable car and observatory are optional at Namsan Tower and not included. If not taking the cable car, you can either walk or take a bus to the base of the tower.
• Infant seats for children 3 and under are available on request, but subject to availability. Please contact us to make sure we have one available on your tour date.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : Q5024DChelens
Albert, and Grey were amazing even before the tour - communicating quickly and arranging anything and everything we asked including aiport transfer to hotel and back to airport - his staff were amazing and on time and kind- Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 13:03:52

Posted By : stacywC3196UF
They made the trip so easy and fun! We had the best service . Would totally recommend ! They were on time and so organized. Easy to communicate with . Our guide was so nice and friendly
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 09:23:40

Posted By : K4719PYashleyl
My son and I (7) booked this tour to get around the city as much as possible in the short amount of time we were there.
The city was amazing and the tour hit just about every aspect we were looking for. We went to the palace and did a little shopping and street foods.
I did like the tour but at times I felt that the tour guide was a little "judgy" or biased in his own opinions. He had made a comment about wanting to pursue my career instead of be with my boyfriend who worked in another country. After he described the roles of male and female at the palace and the different sleeping houses he stated "the only reason I opened the door for you today was because you had your son with you, I do not open the door for women." It was just a little off putting. I understand that diversity and culture plays a large aspect, but I just do not think that they should express these to customers. I wanted to reply to him with, "isn't it funny a single woman paying you to provide this service." Instead I understood that we are all different and let it go.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 06:17:23

Posted By : autumnsnowy
I booked a private DMZ tour for 7 pax with Korea Tour Company in June. One of my colleague dropped out and another one decided to drive to the destination to meet us there. Without informing me in advance, the Korea Tour Company came to fetch us in a small car that can only fit 5 person, even though I had paid for a car for 7 pax. The tour guide also asked my colleague who arrived earlier at the DMZ center to queue up at the ticket counter while we were still on the road. This is seriously unacceptable and ridiculous. We wasted at least 1.5 hours at the center because of the queue as the company did not purchase the tickets in advance for us. The tour guide also did not care to explain much about the sites (I was observing other tour guides on site) but rushed through everything. They also included in our itinerary a "tourist shopping stop" which was not originally in my itinerary. At the end we got so bored, we decided to abandon the tour and end it by 1 2.30 PM.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 12:08:59

Posted By : dak_gal
We were a group of 9 Americans who had just completed a mission trip in Cambodia. We had a 12 hour layover in Seoul on our way home so we booked a day tour with Korea Tour Company. It was amazing. We were so pleased. Our guide was Sori. She knew just where to take us to be at the best advantage for photos or to be ahead of the crowds. We totally enjoyed the day and were so pleased. Thank you for showing us your beautiful city.
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Posted On : 2024-06-06 00:49:51

Posted By : yehoshua d
The protection and organization of the trip was excellent. The guide Kory was excellent with extensive knowledge and very kind.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 06:51:58

Posted By : Voyager15284284425
It is our first time to Seoul, it wouldn't have been this great and hassle free if it's without our tour guide, Mr Kory.

I strongly recommend Mr Kory because of his professionalism, and always going extra miles for us. He did his best to accommodate to our request.

Eg. At Gyeongbokgung Palace, he ran to the first in queue, so that we can take the photo with the guard without waiting. He also helped us to queue for lunch, while allowing us to shop around at Insadong.

I will definitely recommend Mr Kory to my family and friends, and will definitely look for him again when I visit Seoul again.

Thank you Korea Tour Company for assigning Mr Kory to be our tour guide! :)
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 09:21:33

Posted By : Matthew D
If I could give more than 5 Stars I would!!!

We decided to take a quick trip to Seoul and I found the Korea Tour Company and arranged for a day Tour of the highlights of Seoul.
We really got so lucky to have Kory as our guide. He was so friendly from the very first second and we all became quick friends.
We visited the Palace first and Kory (who is extremely knowledgeable) told us all about the history of the Palace and other information in great detail.
As we visited more locations like the Blue House and a scenic over watch of Seoul we all became so involved with Kory's knowledge and his professional yet very friendly demeanor.
The Van he picked us up in was very nice, he had water for us and was constantly making sure we had everything we need.
He also took very good care of my Mother-in-law. Ensuring she got in and out of the van with no problems etc.
We also found out that Kory is an expert photographer and he took great shots of us during the visits to the sites.
And the final wow moment was....
He wanted to take us to a great Chicken soup restaurant. We arrived and there was a line of at least 40 people.
He told us to wait in line, went inside and within 5 minutes we were seated right away!!!
He knows people so we were treated as VIP guests. And the food was outstanding!!!
I have already recommended 8 people to use this company and to ask for Kory!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-19 04:17:58

Posted By : Nancy_F
Antonio was a wonderful tour guide. He fit the tour to our destinations . He took photos for us. He stopped to get pancakes when we were hungry. He told us the history on the places we visited. It was a great day in Seoul!
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Posted On : 2024-04-04 18:57:56

Posted By : Kush_P
Andy our tour guide was awesome. He cartered to our needs. One of the palaces was clsoed to he took us to anotjer one. He also took us shopping for skin products and steered us away from unnecessary expensive products.

I would ask for Andy if you do this as he is fun. He even went out of his way to help us get soccer tickets, made sure we got thete the next day. We even had some other issues in days after and he was very helpful. Again, Andy made this tour worthwhile.
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Posted On : 2024-03-23 20:48:34