Private Tour
Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
The country of the morning calm is full of history, and its capital, Seoul, abounds with authentic treasures. Join this 8-hour private tour to discover some of the most renowned gems of South Korean culture. From the great palaces to the N Tower, this tour will lead you through the ages to discover the old & the brand new capital.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional costs may apply for gluten-free, vegan, or halal food requests.
Pick-up is only available in central Seoul, and additional charges may apply for distant areas such as Gangnam.
The tour is conducted by a driver-guide and requires a certain level of physical fitness due to extensive walking.
For groups of 8 or more, if a larger vehicle is needed, a dedicated driver will be assigned, which may result in an increase in the price. Please contact us for more details.
If you require VIP options, need a larger vehicle for groups of 5 or more, or prefer minimal walking, please contact us to discuss an upgrade. Please note that these options may incur additional costs.
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is closed on every Tuesday. Instead, you will visit Changdeokgung Palace
Royal Guard Changing Ceremony may not available during rainy days or typhoons (Bad weather)
Tour duration can be adjust depends on weather, traffic or personal reasons
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gwanghwamun Gate
The southern gate of Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace
See the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and then visit the palace, this palace is filled with the smell of spring flowers, fresh phytoncide of green trees, yellow and orange autumn foliage and white snow depending on the season. (On Tuesday, we visit Changdeokgung Palace instead.)
What‘s Included
Lunch (Korean food)
Private transport with hotel pick up & drop off
English speaking driver guide
Fee for observatory of N Seoul tower (optional)
Cable car for N Seoul tower (optional)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Price for 2~8 people
Pickup included
Reviews
490 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved our guide!
Christopher C,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Joe, shared his country’s culture and made it fun. He ensured we experienced all the important aspects. He had the perfect pace and took good care of us.
Personal, professional, perfect.
Erin N,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I felt like I got so much in in my five hour layover. A real sense of the city without rushing. Joe pick me up early because he saw the flight was early and he took great care of me, personalizing my trip so I could learn more about Korean tea and buy some back home. We hit the highlights and I learned about Korean history. We ate an authentic Korean lunch and topped it off with delicious street food. It was really a perfect five hours.
Wonderful intro to Seoul with Jin!
FarAway278452,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first visit to Seoul and Jin did it all! She showed us the highlights, informed us with history, her insights into South Korean sights and life, drove us around, took photos and overall provided us with an amazing intro to Seoul. After seeing where we were staying in Bukchon Village she also changed our itinerary to explore another Hanok Village which was really interesting and not something we would have seen otherwise. She provided the perfect mix of must see sights and local gems/views. We would travel again with Jin any day!
Effortless way to see all the major sights of Seoul
Jesse M,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joe was a warm and knowledgeable guide. He thoughtfully answered our questions throughout the day about everything from the sights we were seeing to Korean history, politics, and culture. Since we were on a private tour, he offered to customize the experience however we liked, so we added Gwangjang Market, which was a lot of fun. The restaurant he took us to for lunch was not touristy and offered delicious, authentic traditional Korean food that I probably wouldn't have known to order if Joe didn't make the suggestions. All in all, Joe made it a seamless experience to see the major sights in Seoul in an efficient and interesting manner.
Great tour!
Ronda H,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous time with Jin. This is a long tour with so many stops! We learned so much about Seoul. Would highly recommend this tour!
Fantastic tour
Jean C,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour. Our guide, Brian, was terrific. He answered our questions thoroughly and gave us an excellent background into about the historical context of the sights.
Private tour with driver
SCmanhattan,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a most enjoyable full day tour of Seoul with Brian who also drive our group of 6. He was knowledgeable, pleasant and friendly. We learned a great deal about the history and culture of South Korea and thoroughly enjoyed the sights and lunch during the tour. Would highly recommend using this service e which was well worth the fee paid.
Seoul with a side of BTS
Steven S,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did Seoul on day of BTS 1st concert back . Joe did great job to work around all the restrictions. He was wonderful. The Palaces are great, and so was shopping
Brian was such a fun tour...
Debbie E,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brian was such a fun tour guide! You can tell how much he loves his country, and we enjoyed learning from him. We were with Brian the whole day and when we wanted to pivot in the afternoon to more if a food tour, Brian knew just the spots to take us. We loved seeing Seoul and tasting all of the local cuisine.
Fabulous day with Joe. Recommend this tour.
lindatX1978YX,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Totally recommend this tour, especially for first time visitors. We had a fantastic day with Joe. We saw much more than we would’ve if we’d been on our own. Joe’s knowledge and experience ensured all our expectations were exceeded. Many thanks for a wonderful introduction to Korea. We’ll be back!
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