Seoul Temple & Starfield Library Gangnam K-BBQ
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the Best of Gangnam: Temple, Landmarks & Korean BBQ
Meet your guide at Bongeunsa Station Exit 2, and start your walking journey through the heart of Gangnam.
Begin at the peaceful Bongeunsa Temple, one of Seoul’s most beautiful Buddhist temples, surrounded by city skyscrapers yet full of calm and tradition.
Next, visit the lively Gangnam Style Statue, where you can take playful photos and feel the vibrant energy of K-pop culture.
Continue to the spectacular Starfield Library (Byeolmadang Library) inside COEX Mall — famous for its soaring bookshelves, warm light, and hidden photo spots loved by locals and influencers alike.
Finally, enjoy a truly mouthwatering Korean BBQ dinner at a hidden local restaurant, one of Gangnam’s best-kept secrets for incredible taste and authentic local flavor.
The route is compact and easy: meet near Bongeunsa Station Exit 2, explore on foot, and finish at COEX Mall area.
Approx. duration: 3hours.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bongeunsa Temple
Meet your guide at Bongeunsa Station Exit 2, and start your walking journey through the heart of Gangnam.
Bongeunsa Temple
Explore the serene beauty of Korea’s traditional elegance as you tour its magnificent temples. Free admission. Quiet evening walk among lanterns and temple halls.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic beverages (beer/soju; non‑alcoholic options available)
Wi-fi
full Korean meal
Hotel pickup/drop‑off
Options
Gangnam Starfield Library
Temple & Starfield Library: Photo-forward route (Starfield Library & temple) plus food and drinks included.
full Korean meal: The best of Gangnam in one night: temple, library, pop‑culture stop, and a real sit‑down Korean dinner.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had Mio as a guide and...
Laura W,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Mio as a guide and he was super nice and knowledgeable. It was nice to have free time to shop at the mall. The food at the end was amazing! Definitely would recommend this tour!
It was an excellent tour!
Isabel G,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very patient and he waited for us. He also was very professional and he gave us free time to enjoy the place on our own.
Great Tour and Good Food
Jason D,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are in town for a short time, this is the tour to do. We learned a lot about Korean history and ended it with great BBQ
Beautiful Sights, Gangham Style!
karen,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Greart tour, seeing everything at night was cool. Very thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable, personable as he explained the significance of what we were seeing. Very accomodating. The scenes around the district were so beautiful. The Korean BBQ was awesome, especially since Choi cooked it for us LOL! So much good food. Choi was great answering our questions and sharing about Korean culture. Well Worth it!
Must have tour guide
Jeremy D,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome time with an amazing guide. I was the only guest on a Tuesday morning and Min soo did not disappoint. Very knowledge and a blast to have a few drinks and lunch with. Highly recommended.
Seoul Temple & Starfield Library: Gangnam K-BBQ Tour🫶🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽
Cruiser37855475720,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the most incredible experience on the Seoul Temple & Starfield Library: Gangnam K-BBQ tour with our guide, Min Soo. He was extremely knowledgeable and made every stop feel meaningful and engaging. One of the highlights was being able to enter the temple to pray — it was such a peaceful and authentic moment that added real depth to the tour. The Starfield Library was absolutely breathtaking, with its towering shelves and unique atmosphere that felt like stepping into a dream. And of course, the Korean barbecue was out of this world — delicious, mouth‑watering, and the perfect way to end the day. I would truly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seoul. It’s the perfect blend of culture, history, and food, and with Min Sooo guiding the way, you’ll walk away with unforgettable memories. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A great way to end a day in Seoul
Karen M,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Choi provided a perfect blend of information in a casual friendly experience on our evening tour. The evening darkness provided a unique atmosphere to the temple. Extra special night to view the library with a million lights and Christmas decorations. The highlight was the Korean barbecue a first for us. Delicious! Choi took extra care to ensure we were picked up at the correct location at the end of our tour. So happy we chose this tour.
Great title great neighborhood to explore fun guide
Deborah B,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun interesting great meal! Great visit to Buddhist temple restaurant was particularly tasty fun beef barbecue
The interaction that authenticated my South Korean trip.
aprichardson85,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide was on time at the pre designated meeting place. The tour began at our handshake. This was a great choice because I don’t speak even a word of Korean so I was not able to interact with many Koreans during my stay but this tour was given in English and the entire thing felt like I was catching up with an old friend rather than guided on a tour. I would recommend this tour for all foreigners, especially English speaking. Amazing food as well.
Choi is very...
Jonathan O,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Choi is very accommodating and friendly, and he has great taste in food and makes excellent coctails (sumek)! Ask him to make you some!
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