Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Seoul Private Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Seoul from a unique perspective! Get to know Seoul on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Seoul at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Gwangjang Market, Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon Hanok village and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Private tour: only you & your local guide
CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
What To Expect
The lively Gwangjang Food Market is packed with authentic Korean goods and tasty treats. Try the popular street food snack, Bin Dae-tteok Korean mung bean pancake. Over 100 years old, this is one of Korea's largest traditional markets and is renowned for its quality silk goods, linen bedding and hand-made goods.
Jogyesa Temple
Visit a beautiful Buddhist temple in the heart of the city known for its lotus lanterns and plants. Built in 1395 and one of the most important Buddhist temples in Korea and a symbol of Korean Buddhism.
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Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour
Short description: Want to see the best of Seoul? Join your favorite local and discover the city center and its unique districts.
What‘s Included
Private Tour
Ticket for Gyeongbokgung Palace included
Local Guide
1 local drink/tasting
Food and drink not mentioned as inclusion
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great way to start your visit to Seoul
Ellen S,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rossi was a very kind and generous tour guide. In addition to showing us the important sites, he took us to his favorite cafe where he introduced us to a refreshing omija berry beverage, and showed us his recommended spots in the Gwangjang Market.
Jin is a fantastic guide. I would recommend highly.
SMCK112,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private tour with Jin was absolutely fantastic. Jin was excellent at telling all about Seoul & showing us sights we could also return too. We never felt rushed and could ask any questions & Jin could answer them.
Although it was a very...
Melissa C,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Although it was a very hot day and we weren't so interested in the palace, we really enjoyed Bukchon Village and our guide, Jin, showed us some very nice views off the beaten path. He was also informative about the sights he took us to
Exceeded my expectations. Like talking and walking with a new friend
ZenaidaAT,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best walking tours I’ve ever done and that’s sort of my travel obsession! Jason was incredible. Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and so much fun. Lively conversation, local finds and it all goes so fast. Do yourself a favor and book Jason for a one of a kind Seoul experience!
Great tour in Seoul
I4687NRkristinab,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the pleasure of having Ho Jin as our tour guide during our trip to Seoul, and he truly made our experience unforgettable! He took us through the many facets of Seoul, from its rich history to its vibrant modern culture, highlighting his personal favorite spots along the way. Ho Jin was incredibly attentive to our interests and made sure we got the most out of every stop. What really stood out was how approachable and engaging he was. We felt comfortable asking him any questions, and he was always happy to answer, providing us with insights that went beyond the typical tour. If you're planning a visit to Seoul, we highly recommend Ho Jin as your tour guide. He will make your trip truly special!
Great day out
beevcat,Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Personable, friendly and knowledgeable! We Look forward to our second booking with him tomorrow on another adventure.
Beautiful experience in the Land of calm morning
U2988OVclaireb,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unforgettable experiences with Hojin. Who took care of us and took us to see beautiful sights. Many thanks for these wonderful moments of sharing.
A Host with a passion
LACPT,Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Camille is a delightful person who is ever so dedicated to what she is doing, she has a wealth of stories and information to share. Very attentive and flexible on what was my demands. Her bubbly and enthusiastic personality makes for a very interesting time, I would highly recommend Camille.
Great time!
132elag,Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My tour guide was Cristina and she was absolutely lovely! She took into consideration everything I was interested in and showed me all the place. I loved the tea place that we visited (it was a filming location for "Goblin"), and she was very knowledgable when it comes to history facts, which I greatly appreciated as I'm a history fan. Highly recommended!
Thanks for a great intro to Seoul
chrisb254,Nov 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had been so looking forward to our first trip to South Korea for many months. Having done lots of research of what we wanted to see and do in our time in the city we shared our list with Sanghee. She came up with a great itinerary and we saw soooo much of the city. THANK YOU! C+J
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