Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Seoul Private Walking Tour

4.6
(83 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Seoul from a unique perspective! Get to know Seoul on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Seoul at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Gwangjang Market, Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon Hanok village and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

Private Tour
Ticket for Gyeongbokgung Palace included
Local Guide
1 local drink/tasting
Food and drink not mentioned as inclusion
Hotel pick-up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of GODIVA Chocolate Cafe

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Gwangjang Market

    The lively Gwangjang Food Market is packed with authentic Korean goods and tasty treats. Try the popular street food snack, Bin Dae-tteok Korean mung bean pancake. Over 100 years old, this is one of Korea's largest traditional markets and is renowned for its quality silk goods, linen bedding and hand-made goods.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Jogyesa Temple

    Visit a beautiful Buddhist temple in the heart of the city known for its lotus lanterns and plants. Built in 1395 and one of the most important Buddhist temples in Korea and a symbol of Korean Buddhism.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Bukchon Hanok Village

    Head back in time by wandering the streets of this charming village and enjoying historic sights such as the carefully preserved hanoks (traditional Korean houses). A historic village dating back almost 600 years to the Joseon Dynasty which is made up of hanok (Korean traditional houses).

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and hear stories from a local

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Ikseon-dong Hanok Street (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free
  • Insadong (Pass by)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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