Seoul Full Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

Seoul, South Korea

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If it’s your first time in Seoul, look no further than this private, custom sightseeing tour that lets you dictate the attractions you visit. You’ll tick off the South Korean capital’s top attractions, but also discover off-the-beaten-path places that you might not have found alone. Plus, exploring on foot lets you focus on the finer details.

Get your bearings in Seoul on a private, custom walking tour
Enjoy a unique take on local culture and history
Save hours of planning—leave the organizing to an expert
Get personalized recommendations to last the rest of your trip

What's Included

Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Meeting point

47 Yulgok-ro 14-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Seoul (Pass By)

Gyeongbokgung Palace (Pass By)

Bukchon Hanok Village (Pass By)

Samcheong-dong (Pass By)

Insadong (Pass By)

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) (Pass By)

Seoul City Hall (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 6 reviews

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Great tour!

ilana_n, Jul 2023

We had a great time with our tour guide Sujeong seeing all the amazing sites of Seoul! The tour was definitely personalized for what we wanted to do and allowed for some spontaneous activities and time to really enjoy all sites.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Sujeong helped create a personalized and flexible tour, allowing you to fully enjoy Seoul’s incredible sights. It sounds like the balance of planned and spontaneous activities made for a memorable experience. We’d love to host you again for more adventures tailored to your interests!

Worth the all-day experience!

Haylee_F, Oct 2022

Yubin was an amazing guide! We spent the entire day with her, and she really customized our tour to do what we wanted to. Yubin helped us get a great lay of the land, which made the rest of our trip so much easier! We really appreciated her expertise and how fun she is. Highly recommend.