Private Tour

Seoul Royal Palaces and Hidden Gems Customizable Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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Design your own Seoul experience.

- Enjoy the flexibility to choose your route, pace, and interests — from elegant royal palaces to hidden local gems or K-dramaset

- Your warm and knowledgeable guide personalizes every detail, creating a relaxed and authentic journey that reflects your Seoul.

- This private and customizable tour blends history, culture, and personal connection, offering an authentic and heartfelt experience of Seoul’s past and present.

- Each route is designed at a relaxed pace with meaningful conversation, perfect for travelers who want to explore beyond the surface — whether as a solo traveler, couple, or small group.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

After booking, please send me a message with the areas or places you’re most interested in. Your guide will help design the best route based on your pace and preferences, so we can enjoy a personalized tour together.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guide fee

movement between destinations (optional paid on site, KRW3,000 ~)

Admission fees (Royal palaces, N tower observatory - optional paid on site KRW3,000-KRW30,000)

Gratuities

Namsan cable car or Haechi bus (optional paid on site KRW3,000~)

What To Expect

Gyeongbokgung Palace

- Choose between Gyeongbokgung vs Changdeokgung palace or both if a full day course. - Find its hidden beauty with the help of your local guide, who will lead you to the best photo spots and help you step back in time to the Joseon Dynasty. - Watch a colorful reenactment of the royal guards’ loyalty and devotion at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Wearing a hanbok is another authentic experience — your guide can recommend a nearby rental shop (additional cost applies).

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Changdeokgung

Choose between Gyeongbokgung vs Changdeokgung palace or both if a full day course. - Discover the UNESCO World Heritage, Changdeokgung palace — the most favored palace by the royal families during Joseon dynasty. - Explore its timeless beauty with your local guide, who will lead you to the best photo spots and help you step back in time to the Joseon Dynasty. - Visit Nakseonjae, where the last royal family members lived until 1980s, you can hear heartfelt stories. - Wearing a hanbok is another authentic experience — your guide can recommend a nearby rental shop (additional cost applies). -The Secret Garden of Changdeokgung was a peaceful retreat for Joseon royals amid beautiful nature. (additional entrance fee /reservation in advance required)

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Seoul Hilights Palace & Namsan

Royal palaces + Namsan Tower: Seoul hilights plus Namsan Tower, one of Seoul’s most iconic landmarks. It may take an additional one to two hour.
5 - 6 hours: Royal palaces and/or bukchon hanok village plus Namsan Tower
Hanbok rental (option): Hanbok is a Korean tradational costume. Hanbok rental fees vary based on personal preference and must be paid on site.

Insider tips - Time offer

Limited time officer: - Explore Seoul like a local with insider tips, travel hacks, public transport guidance, and dining etiquette.
Gwanghwamun square: Briefings about travel in Korea. Get a coffee at a nearby cafe Gwanghwamun or myeongdong or even at your hotel lobby.

Seoul Hilights - Design Yours

Private Seoul Hilights: Choose your own tour - royal palaces, buddhist temple, hanok traditional village, insadong, Namsan tower or even Korean BBQ
6 - 8 hours: Choose from Royal palace, Namsan tower, Bukchon hanok village, Seongsudong, HongDae, DDP, Naksan, Food tour.
Hanbok rental (option): Hanbok is a Korean tradational costume. Hanbok rental fees vary based on personal preference and must be paid on site.

Seoul Hilights royal palaces

Royal palace + HIdden Gems: Seoul Royal palace and choose your itinerary. Time travel to Joseon dynasty or feel the K-drama vibes with your tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
4 hours: Customizable itinerary. The tour will include royal palaces plus Jogyesa Temple or Hanok Village or elsewhere duration 4 hour
Hanbok rental (option): Hanbok is a Korean tradational costume. Hanbok rental fees vary based on personal preference and must be paid on site.

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful experience
Felicia C,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I learned so much from Stella, our tour guide about sightseeing in Seoul and everyday life in Korea. The insights she shared about places like Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun, and the Royal palaces were both impressive and truly helpful. I highly recommend. FC
tailored tour guide
jay m,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Stella made our tour in Korea truly memorable! She shared so many useful travel tips and guided us through historical sites with her energetic and passionate vibe, bringing Korean history to life. What I loved most was that the tour was completely tailored to my pace and interests I could visit the places I wanted to see, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!