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

4.6
(83 reviews)
Seoul, South Korea

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.
Supplied by Withlocals

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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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