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Design your 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.
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 a message with the areas or places you’re most interested in. Your guide will help customizing the best route based on your pace and preferences, so we can enjoy a personalized tour together.
Our preferred communication channel is whatsapp -> kakao talk -> Viber or email. Please ensure leaving correct contact details.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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).
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)
Guide fee
bus, namsan cable car: starts from KRW3,000 ~
Admission fees (optional paid on site)
Gratuities
Royal palace + Hidden Gems: - Seoul Royal palace plus more. Time travel to Joseon dynasty or feel the K-drama vibes with your tour guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Partially Customizable: - The tour will include royal palace plus Jogyesa Temple or Hanok Village or elsewhere.
Important notice: Please leave correct contact details. Your guide will contact via whatsapp or your email to discuss meeting time / place.
Duration: 6 hours
Royal palaces + Namsan Tower: Royal palaces and/or bukchon hanok village plus Namsan Tower - one of Seoul’s most iconic landmarks.
Important Notice: Please leave correct contact details. Your guide will contact via whatsapp or your email to discuss meeting time / place.
- Briefings about travel in Korea having a coffee at a nearby cafe in Gwanghwamun and walk to the Gyeongbokgung palace.
- Gyeongbokgung palace is closed on Tuesdays. Alternate palace will be suggested by your tour guide.
Important notice: - Please leave correct contact details. Your guide will contact you via whatsapp or email to discuss meeting time / place.
Private Seoul Hilights: Customize your tour - royal palaces, buddhist temple, hanok traditional village, insadong, Namsan tower or even Korean BBQ
Duration: 7 hours
Your Seoul Memories: - Indulge in K dramas, K cosmetics & K food. Your tour guide will provide rich stories about Korea.
Important Notice: Please leave correct contact details. Your guide will contact via whatsapp or your email to discuss meeting time / place.
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cruiser32410095960,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was amazing!! Big shoutout to Stella — she was absolutely fantastic! Super knowledgeable, super friendly, and made the whole tour so much fun and personal. She shared tons of cool stories too. I’d totally recommend this tour!
Compass04583730680,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I joined a walking tour with Stella, and the experience was well organized and informative. She provided clear explanations of Korean history, culture, and the areas we visited, making it easy to understand even for first-time visitors. The walking pace was comfortable, and the route was efficient. The tour covered key sites without unnecessary detours, and the timing was well managed. Stella was also flexible in adjusting the itinerary based on our interests. Overall, this was a practical and educational walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. I would recommend it to travelers who want a clear overview of the city and its historical background.


Silvia G,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was seriously one of the best tours I’ve had in Seoul! A friend recommended it to me, and it turned out even better than I expected. Stella was so sweet — she even sent me a welcome message on WhatsApp before the tour! Everything was really well-organized and full of interesting stories and history. Thanks a lot, Stella! 🌟
ryanhQ9072CS,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I toured Korea’s major attractions with a foreign friends during their visit, and this tour exceeded our expectations. Although I could have guided them myself, having a professional licensed guide made all the difference. The explanations were clear, well-structured, and delivered in a fun and engaging way, making Korean history and culture truly come alive. Both my friend and I found the experience extremely valuable and enjoyable. Highly recommended!


934sunheej,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I joined the tour in December, and it began with our guide Stella’s warm and friendly smile. Her deep knowledge of history, paired with fun and engaging stories, made the four hours fly by. If I take another tour in the future, I’ll definitely choose Stella again.


Eunji J,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
I recently joined the Royal Palaces & Hidden Gems Tour with Stella, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my trip to Seoul. Stella guided us through not only the major royal palaces but also small hidden spots that only locals would know about. Our group was very small, which made the whole experience feel like a customized private tour. Stella adjusted the pace, recommended photo spots, and shared stories based on what we were most interested in. Instead of feeling like a commercial tour, it felt like exploring the city with a knowledgeable local friend. This tour is perfect for travelers who want more than standard sightseeing—those who want to feel the real Seoul through its history, stories, and lesser-known corners.





131jaey,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I frequently travel for work and have visited many places around the world. I enjoy learning about each country's history and seeing its artifacts. Although my stay in Seoul was short, I wanted to learn about Korea's history and heritage, so I joined a private walking tour. I was truly impressed by the local guide's explanations. If I ever return to Seoul, I will definitely book a tour with this guide again.


F5330DQmichellek,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had a wonderful time on my recent Seoul city tour. Our guide, Stella, was incredibly attentive and customized the tour exactly the way I hoped. She has a real talent for storytelling—her explanations of the city’s history were so engaging that I found myself completely immersed. The highlight of the day was definitely Gyeongbokgung Palace. Thanks to Stella’s vivid descriptions, I was able to appreciate the palace in a whole new way. If I get the chance to join another tour in the future, I’ll make sure to book with Stella again. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
Michelle K,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
I recently joined a city tour in Seoul, and it was truly an amazing experience. Our guide, Stella, was fantastic—she listened carefully to what I wanted and tailored the tour perfectly to my interests. She also shared so many fascinating historical stories, making every stop even more enjoyable. Among all the places we visited, Gyeongbokgung Palace was my absolute favorite. Stella’s storytelling made the history come alive, and it became the highlight of the entire tour. If I ever have the chance to take another tour in the future, I would definitely choose Stella again. I highly recommend her and this tour to anyone visiting Seoul!
shinc981,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I joined the tour with my business guest, and we spent four hours exploring the palace while learning about Korea’s history and culture. Even as a Korean, I was amazed by the depth of information and the guide’s great sense of humor. I would definitely choose this tour
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