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 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
What‘s Included
Tour Guide (English or Chinese)
Entrance fees
Transportation
Lunch
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Beyond Seoul: Starfield Library, Hwaseong Fortress & Cave Quest
Reviews
171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beyond Seoul tour
Meander40892582581,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eva was an amazing guide. Was really accomodating and helpful. Despite the rainy weather we still covered all activities
Great Day Trip!
952chanib,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eva and Charlie were wonderful! So kind so informative so patient and such great driving (yay, Charlie)! We ended up doing the Starfield Library and lunch, took a “train” to view the palace and fortress and viewed a martial arts presentation of how it would be in the Joseng dynasty, and the Gwangmyeong cave which is a must see (but beware there are about 170 steps you descend and although broken up in spurts, it’s still 170 steps to climb up)!
Awesome tour guide makes for an awesome tour!
J353DQbrianm,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eva and Charlie were awesome! Eva provided incredibly friendly service, cheerfully guiding us through the Suwon fortress and imperial palace. She also helped us find good food at the Starfield library. And she made the cave so much fun! She was such a joy to be around. Charlie was super friendly as well, and he was a good driver. I didn’t feel unsafe at all. Thank you to them both for maybe the funnest part of my trip to South Korea.
Great day trip to Suwon!
Matt P,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Day trip from Seoul to Suwon, including the Suwon fortress, alternate palace, Starfield Mall Library, and deep cave. Our guide Alice was excellent! She gave lots of great info about Korea and the sites we visited, and got a lot of great pictures for us. Our driver also had umbrellas for us to borrow when it was raining and also dropped us off at our hotel after the tour. Do be advised that there are a lot of steps at the cave. Overall a great trip and highly recommend!
Great tour outside of Seoul!
Helen P,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alice our tour guide was truly outstanding and our driver was great too! They treated us like family and shared a lot of interesting information with us besides the stops on the tour. Would highly recommend this tour!
Very Fun Tour!
Janae C,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Eva was an exceptional tour guide!!! She made sure we saw everything without feeling rushed! Highly recommend this tour our family really enjoyed the diversity of places we visited.
Sites outside of Seoul
Jocelyn M,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Eva was wonderful. Greeted us well and shared about our four stops. The fortress and castle were impressive. A nice lunch stop at a mall with a multistory library. Finally learning the history of an old mine. Thanks for a great day!
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!”.
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