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Seoul Walking Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom (8hrs)
Seoul, South Korea
$554.51
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Seoul Private Tours by Locals offers a unique and personalized way to experience the city. With an 8-hour duration, this tour allows you to explore Seoul's hidden gems alongside a like-minded host.
- 🏛️ Visit the ancient village of Bukchon Hanok, nestled between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, and Jongmyo Royal Shrine, to experience authentic Korean culture.
- 👑 Discover iconic attractions like Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, as well as the scenic Cheonggyecheon park, all in one day.
- 🍱 Enjoy a bespoke route designed just for you, which may include a delightful lunchbox experience at Tongin Market.
- 🛍️ Shop in trendy Gangnam, known for its gleaming skyscrapers and designer brands, while avoiding typical tourist traps.
- 🎨 Explore street art and visit art galleries in Samcheong-dong, including the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the beautiful Hakgojae Gallery.
- 🚶♂️ Benefit from a walking experience, with your host suggesting public transport or taxi options if needed.
- 🏨 A hotel meet-up can be arranged upon request for central locations, ensuring convenience for your start.
- 💼 Experience a fully private and personalized tour that adapts to your interests and preferences, creating a unique itinerary just for you.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, with options for infants and small children to ride in a pram or stroller.
- 💰 Gratuities, transportation costs, tickets to attractions, and food and drinks are available at an extra cost, allowing for flexibility in planning.
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8-hour Seoul Walking Tour
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
- Flexible start times - Pick your preferred time when you book
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Meeting point
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Return details
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
- Spend a full day exploring Seoul through the eyes of a local as you uncover the city's remarkable contrasts. Royal palaces, traditional hanok villages, bustling markets, contemporary architecture, creative neighborhoods, and hidden local favorites come together to tell the story of one of Asia's most dynamic capitals. Before your experience begins, you'll complete an online Personalization Form, allowing your host to tailor the day to your interests and travel style. Here are some of the places your personalized experience may include: (pass by)
- Nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon preserves hundreds of beautifully restored hanok homes dating back to the Joseon Dynasty. Today, it remains one of Seoul's most picturesque historic neighborhoods, where traditional architecture and everyday life continue to exist side by side. (pass by)
- Tucked among the winding lanes of Bukchon, this popular viewpoint offers one of Seoul's most photographed panoramas, where rows of traditional hanok rooftops stretch toward the modern skyline, perfectly capturing the city's blend of old and new. (pass by)
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Changdeokgung is admired for its elegant architecture and its seamless harmony with the surrounding landscape. Built as a royal residence during the Joseon Dynasty, it remains one of Seoul's finest surviving palaces. Guests wishing to enter the palace grounds are welcome to do so with separate admission. (pass by)
- Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung is the largest and most iconic of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces. Its impressive gates, elegant courtyards, and dramatic mountain backdrop reflect the grandeur of Korea's royal heritage. Guests wishing to explore the palace grounds are welcome to do so with separate admission. (pass by)
- Located beside Gyeongbokgung Palace, Korea's leading museum of modern and contemporary art showcases an outstanding collection of Korean and international works within a beautifully designed cultural space. Guests wishing to visit the exhibitions are welcome to do so with separate admission. (pass by)
- One of Seoul's best-loved cultural districts, Insadong is lined with traditional tea houses, antique stores, galleries, artisan workshops, and independent boutiques. It remains one of the city's finest places to experience both historic and contemporary Korean culture. (pass by)
- As the headquarters of Korean Zen Buddhism, Jogyesa Temple offers a peaceful retreat amid the city's busy streets. Colorful lanterns, centuries-old trees, and beautifully decorated halls reflect the enduring influence of Buddhism in Korean culture. (pass by)
- Established in 1941, Tongin Market remains a favorite among locals for its traditional street food and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. It's especially famous for its unique lunchbox café, where visitors can sample a variety of Korean specialties using traditional brass coins. (pass by)
- Once hidden beneath an elevated highway, Cheonggyecheon has been transformed into an 11-kilometer urban stream that winds through central Seoul. Its peaceful walkways, bridges, and public art make it one of the city's most successful urban renewal projects. (pass by)
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Seoul Walking Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom (8hrs)
Seoul, South Korea
$554.51
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!