Beyond Seoul: Starfield Library, Hwaseong Fortress & Cave Quest
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Escape Seoul's bustle for a day of modern marvels and ancient wonders! Kick off at the awe-inspiring Starfield Library in Suwon, a futuristic book haven blending sleek design with endless shelves. Wander the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress, an 18th-century masterpiece with unique military gates, pavilions offering panoramic views, and a resilient history of restoration amid Korea's turbulent past. Delve into Gwangmyeong Cave, Asia's largest themed underground park in a former gold mine, featuring Wine Cave tastings, Aqua World, the decorative Golden Waterfall, and a Road lined with golden plaques, a massive dragon sculpture, LED-lit horrors, and an underground lake for immersive thrills. Round-trip transport from Myeongdong or Seoul City Hall ensures a hassle-free adventure.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour Guide (English or Chinese)
Entrance fees
Transportation
Lunch
What To Expect
Myeongdong Shopping Street
Meeting Location 1: Myeongdong Subway Station Exit 9 at 08:50 am.
Seoul City Hall
Meeting Location 2: Seoul City Hall Subway Station Exit 6
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Beyond Seoul: Starfield Library, Hwaseong Fortress & Cave Quest
Reviews
166 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome Beyond Seoul Tour
Explore21035407157,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and Eva was very knowledgeable and engaging. We enjoyed all the stops,learning about Korea, and the enthusiasm of our guide. Perfect day.
A wonderful enlightening experience
angelagC4545AN,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eva was a wonderful tour guide!! We had a fantastic time. She was very well informed kept us on track had fantastic people skills and a great sense of humor
Alice is the best choice !
Scenic735767,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alice Choi was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and seamless from start to finish. She was flexible, provided great local insights, and managed all logistics, making the trip stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!”.
Must-do tour!
721tahneel,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved this tour! Alice was a total gem of a tour guide and made the whole experience super enjoyable and informative. It didn't feel rushed like some other tours, and she gave great recs for the rest of our trip. Thanks so much for the tour Alice and Andy! Legends!
Great tourist guide
Danilo N,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Learn a lot from the history of Korean Peninsula. From the Fortress which was build and not use of its original intension to the Golden Cave
Tour guide and driver courteous
Joy S,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We originally booked for Nami island tour and they cancelled it due to cold /bad weather but apparently it was a sunny and fine day during our tour. They offered us this tour. There are long hikes in the caves 160++ steps down and light shows. Tour went ok
Great tour, great service
sky6lark,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time doing the Beyond Seoul tour. The pickup and drop off was impeccable. There was no wait time between the sites. The driver was there right there waiting when we were leaving each site. Alice was our tour guide and she was great. We learned a lot about the history of the king who built the fortress. She has a great personality and her English is great. We understood her perfectly. She took pictures for us so we didnt have to spend a lot of time taking each other's photos at each of the sites. Definitely recommend this tour for those who don't want to walk too much.
Worth getting out of Seoul for a day!
J173ARashleyb,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alice was our tour guide and did a terrific job. It was just enough things to see in a 6-7 hr day and not too much driving. Alice was very informational and we learned a lot about the Korean culture that we wouldn’t have learned on our own.
Family Fun Tour with Judy “Star”
Chip T904,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible experience with our tour guide, Judy “Star,” during our family trip to Hwaseong Haenggung, Starfield Mall, and Gwangmyeong Cave. She was amazing with our family of six — including our 11-year-old daughter, 9-year-old son, and our 8-month-old twin baby girls. She went above and beyond to make the day smooth and stress-free, always advising us when we should use baby carriers versus the stroller and making sure we took the easiest routes for our babies. At Hwaseong, Judy “Star” was incredibly thoughtful and even watched our twins for a moment so my wife and I could take photos together by the lake — something we rarely get to do. Her storytelling about the history and culture brought each location to life, and she kept even our kids entertained and engaged. She was friendly, patient, and extremely attentive to our needs from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — professional, thoughtful, and truly caring. Highly recommended for any family visiting Korea!
Interesting and varied day, lots of walking and all worth it.
Passenger696029,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really interesting and varied day with culture, nature and retail therapy. Judy is truly a bubbly ray of sunshine who entertained and looked after us incredible well.
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