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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.)
Options
Price for 2~8 people
Pickup included
Reviews
455 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Perfect Day in Seoul
jerisg2025,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Touring Seoul with Brian was fantastic! His vehicle was super comfortable and his driving felt very safe, which was a relief since my dad and I both have mobility issues. Brian was thoughtful, accommodating, and made the day feel effortless. He shared so many interesting insights about Korean culture and history. We started at Namsan Tower and rode the cable car, then explored Insadong and the beautiful Jogyesa Temple, followed by a delicious bulgogi lunch. Afterward, we visited the charming Bukchon Hanok Village, the giant statue of King Sejong, and Gyeongbokgung Palace, where we enjoyed the stunning changing of the guards ceremony. It truly felt like touring Seoul with a knowledgeable friend—comfortable, fun, and memorable. Highly recommend Brian!
Rich cultural day trip into Seoul.
GrandTour366562,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brian did an amazing job of communicating the rich history and experience that is Seoul. We loved his enthusiasm and knowledge. Also, his understanding of the city and food was amazing. Thank, Brian for making our day trip into Seoul an amazing experience. We are looking forward to coming back and seeing the rest of South Korea.
Time well spent!
derekmZ5017BJ,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brian is an excellent tour guide. Friendly and kind. He shared a lot of history about Korea and answered all our questions. His thoughtfulness and patience was a big help do to my arthritis.My daughter enjoyed talking K-pop with him and my husband though he was a fun guy with knowledge history.💜
Perfect
Adam W,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brian, our guide, was great. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humour. A perfect introduction to Seoul.
Great day trip in Seoul with super guide
Adarsh M,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were traveling with guide/driver in Seoul and had a great experience. He was incredibly friendly and inspired us with a lot of knowledge about the history and culture of the city. He was also very flexible and always responded to our wishes. A clear recommendation – we would ride with him again anytime!
This was a fantastic...
Christie K,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour! We got to see so much of Seoul in 1 day Brian our guide was amazing! He was knowledgeable and very accommodating to my requests regarding our itinerary
Brian was amazing
ChristieK80,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour. Brian was super knowledgeable and accommodating to any schedule / site requests We got to see such wonderful places. And he negotiated a great price at the market for our purchases!
Amazing experience in and around Seoul
878erika,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! From the clear communication about the tours in advance to the very professionally organized tours on site. Brian did an excellent job showing us the highlights in and around Seoul. Sharing his knowledge about the history, background and culture of the main attractions. And what we perhaps enjoyed even more were our talks about everyday life in Korea and when he took us to the less touristic places (e.g. for a traditional Korean lunch). Amazing what you can do and see in and around Seoul in one day. And by the way: Brian is an excellent photographer as well!
Amazing experience in Seoul with tour guide Brian!
Maekivi,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely day with our guide Brian. This tour was truly worth it to explore Seoul. Brian was really nice and enthusiastic, made the experience even better. The atmosphere especially in Insadong was wonderful! The lunch was full of local flavors, we took the noodle soup and it was a meal to remember. The famous palace was filled with tourists but it wasn’t too big of a problem since there was a lot of room. We saw the sunset next to the local homes and it was beautiful. I highly recommend this tour to everyone!
A perfect day in Seoul
Liliana H,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brian was my perfect driver guide for the day. He considered my interests and planned the tour to my entire satisfaction.
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