Seoul: Your Private Custom Tour – Half/Full/Outskirts
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Seoul, South Korea
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up & Sending
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Comfortable Van(Vehicle)
- Lunch
- All entrance fee (like: Namsan Tower, the cable car ride)
- For full-day tours, the meal expenses for the guide must be covered by customer as well.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
When making your reservation, please enter the exact name and address of your accommodation in the “Special requirements” section.
Itinerary
1
Gyeongbokgung Palace
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Bukchon Hanok Village
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Kwangjang Market
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Guide contact details will be sent at least 10 hours before the tour via platform message or email. Please check them before the meeting.
- 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
5.0
based on 97 reviews
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Bruce_T, Aug 2026
Brandon was a wonderful guide. He made sure we visited the stops we asked for, but added several stops we found interesting. His English was also very good. I would highly recommend him to other visitors.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled Brandon could make your Seoul experience so special - it sounds like he really went above and beyond to tailor the tour just for you. We'll make sure to share your kind words with him. We hope to welcome you back to Seoul soon!
Elina_S, Aug 2026
Bradley, our guide was fantastic. Punctual, enthusiastic and knowledgeable we visited the palace and a traditional Hanok village as well as the secret garden cafe. Bradley and this tour are highly recommended
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review! We're thrilled Bradley could make your private tour so relaxed and enriching - the palace, Hanok village, and secret garden cafe sound like a perfect day! We'll share your kind words with him. Hope to welcome you back to Seoul!
Maryn_M, Aug 2026
Rick was an excellent tour guide, and my daughter and I had a wonderful few hours with him learning more about Korean history. Thank you for a most wonderful day!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for this lovely review! We're so glad Rick could make your time in Seoul so memorable for you and your daughter. Learning about Korean history with a wonderful guide is the best way to explore! We hope to welcome you both back someday.
Susan_K, Aug 2026
Bradley navigated through our requests during 110+ Fahrenheit degree weather, and made our experience super comfortable during the warm weather. Knowledgeable, friendly, experienced, and definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Susan! Bradley is incredibly dedicated to making every tour enjoyable no matter the weather. We're so glad he kept your experience comfortable and memorable. We hope to welcome you back to Seoul soon!
Nina_V, Aug 2026
We had an amazing 4-hour Seoul city tour with our guide, Bradley! He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history and local insight at every stop. He was also very attentive, constantly checking to make sure we were doing well and comfortable throughout the tour.
One of the best parts is that the tour is completely customizable. We were able to see everything we wanted to see without feeling rushed, and Bradley made sure the itinerary matched exactly what we were looking for.
We had a fantastic experience and would absolutely recommend this tour. If you have the chance, definitely ask for Bradley. He made our time in Seoul even more memorable!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much, Nina! Bradley will be so glad to read this - his ability to customize the tour and make sure every guest is comfortable is what makes him special. We hope to welcome you back to Seoul!
Michael_H, Jul 2026
Our guide Ricky accommodated all our needs. The tour was extremely informative and his knowledge of the culture and customs provided and extra dimension to the landmarks we visited. He also provided personal recommendations based on our interests to further enhance our visit. Would definitely recommend him as a guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Michael! Ricky will be so glad to read your kind words. His ability to tailor the experience to each guest's interests and provide personal recommendations is exactly what makes him such a great guide. Hope to welcome you back!
Wedad_M, Jul 2026
Everything was well communicated before our tour in June 2026. Paul reached out via WhatsApp to understand what sights we wanted to visit and if we needed recommendations. On the day of the tour, Paul arrived a bit early and greeted us at our hotel. His vehicle was clean and comfortable. Paul was very friendly and his English was great. Our tour was customized, combining our desired locations and excellent recommendations Paul provided. We walked so much that day, approximately 17,000 steps and Paul was right there with us, providing valuable historical information and took family photos for us. On our way back from Gangnam after our last site, Starfield Library, Paul closed out our tour with some KPop Demon Hunters jams. My 8-year old daughter was all smiles and singing along. Thank you so much Paul!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review! Paul will be so touched by your kind words - especially the KPop Demon Hunters finale! His dedication to customizing every tour and making sure the whole family has a great time is exactly who he is. Hope to welcome you and your daughter back to Seoul!
Yenny_M, Jul 2026
Our guide was Rick Yoon. We had a 4hr tour of Seoul and it was perfect. He was detailed, took us to all the hidden spots and was very mindful about what we wanted to see. He kept my teenager son very engaged throughout the tour. He was helpful with helping getting cash out of the ATM as it was all in Korean, very patient gentleman. He even sent us the pics he took of us during the tour and took the time to send his fav restaurants in the area. I highly recommend Rick. He truly is passionate about what he does, loves meeting new people which tells you a lot about him. He has great energy and fun personality. I highly recommend him for custom tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled Rick made your Seoul tour so perfect - his detailed knowledge, mindfulness about what guests want to see, and ability to keep everyone engaged are exactly what we value in our guides. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to welcome you back!
Amy_B, Jun 2026
Our guide was amazing and super knowledgeable. She had great suggestions and was easy to get around with the van.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Amy, thank you for this wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that the guide's knowledge and great suggestions made your private tour so enjoyable, and that getting around the city in the van was smooth and easy. We'll make sure she hears how much you appreciated her! Hope to see you exploring Seoul again soon! 🙏
Shannan_B, Jun 2026
Driver picked us up on time and we were able to cater the tour to what we wanted to see. The sites were beautiful
Beverly_B, May 2026
Eliott was an exceptional tour guide.
His enthusiasm about the history of Korea helped us to enjoy our day immensely. He was prompt, organized, professional and incredibly friendly. My daughter and I made a new friend. His extraordinary depth of knowledge about Korean history made us hunger to go home and learn more. Throughout the day, he constantly checked in to insure our needs were met. Wherever we went, he took the initiative to make sure our time was well spent. I highly recommend him to anyone who's looking for a top tier tour guide.
Jenny_P, May 2026
Booking a private tour gave us the flexibility to change the itinerary based on weather conditions and to different sites we wished to visit and experience!
Our guide, Elliott, was an awesome guide, very informative, and patient with us as we tried many different new experiences we had requested (such as renting a hanbok to visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace, and eating Yukhoe and TangTang-i at Gwangjang Market)! He was our “sherpa,” carrying our bags so that we could take photos, our personal “tour guide,” guiding us through crowds, taking us to popular spots in the market, and driving us to see extra sites from the car beyond what we had expected! And he was also our “historian,,“
as our guide had a great depth of knowledge in the history of Korea.
Our recommendation would be to bring a quality umbrella and wear clothing suited for rainy days, including water resistant footwear. However, our guide was very attentive to making sure we were comfortable and helped us with our failing umbrellas we had brought from the hotel.
Diana_G, May 2026
We had an excellent experience from our 1/2 day private tour with our English speaking guide, Sheen Kim. He was prompt friendly and knowledgeable from the sites we visited.
Christopher_H, May 2026
Our tour guide Katie was phenomenal and was a super gracious host. She carefully developed a custom tour plan for my parents who are in their late 70s, taking into account more breaks, rest, and minimizing and queuing in lines. We learned a fascinating amount of knowledge of the venues we visited. Would definitely recommend!
Kathryn_W, Apr 2026
Andrew was very knowledgeable about Korean history. We had given him what we were doing with tour group. We wanted to see more of Seoul so I communicated with tour company ideas -Andrew had it all planned out very well plus added a few very interesting stops. He did pick us up right on time , texted when arrived at hotel. Also after a visit to place retrieved car from parking garage & picked us up right at exit. Had a drink at a rooftop at the tea museum cafe-wonderful view. Outstanding tour with him to see some sites not usually on tours
a_H, Apr 2026
Andrew was amazing! We had the best day ever! Very knowledgeable and fun! He told us so many great stories about history and we took fun pictures (Alex our friend)
Lisa_L, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He drove his own car, which was really nice, and we learned a lot about the sites as well as Korean culture. I'd recommend him to anyone who's looking for a tour! He also spoke English very well, which was helpful to us, as we don't speak Korean.
Jean_G, Mar 2026
Our guide Chris was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with. He was very knowledgeable and a good driver.
Florence_C, Mar 2026
Very knowledgeable guide, Sheen. I like the way he explained things like telling us a story to get our attention and this’s a powerful tool to have. Thank you.
Dina_B, Mar 2026
Andrew was the best. So knowledgeable about the past and present. He was funny and fun. Highly recommend!
Lynn_R, Mar 2026
If it's your first time visiting the city, you should definately start with this tour. Tripper Korea is a great tour agency and our guide, Chris, was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed learing many interesting facts with a most enjoyable host.
Calvin_L, Mar 2026
Very educational. Culturally. The people and food very excellent. Street market very interesting. Great
Farah_D, Jul 2025
Andrew was very professional, knowledgeable and on time. He took us to see the sites explaining in detail but did not overload us with too much details.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Farah, we’re delighted that your tour with Andrew provided you with a meaningful glimpse into Seoul without feeling overwhelmed. Thank you for sharing your experience — we hope it remains a memorable part of your travels and look forward to welcoming you again someday. Tripper Korea
Michael_D, Jul 2025
This was a very interesting tour. Our guide Andrew was exceptional and knowledgeable. We learned a-lot about Korean culture and saw many great sites. We would recommend it to everyone.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Michael, we’re delighted to hear your custom tour with Andrew helped you discover more about Korea’s culture and sights. Thank you for sharing your experience and recommending the tour — we hope it stays with you as a special memory whenever you think of Seoul, and we’d love to welcome you again on another Tripper journey. Tripper Korea
Kevin_R, Jun 2025
Wonderful half day of sight seeing in Seoul! Thomas, our guide, was great. Very knowledgeable regarding Korean history and giving context to what we were experiencing. Very nice to have our own private guide to move at our own pace. We covered Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hanok Village and the Kwangjang Market, all in a half day. Wonderful tour guide and I would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Kevin, We're delighted to hear that the tour was a satisfying experience—thank you for your kind recommendation! We truly hope that the memories from this journey bring you comfort and joy even after you return to daily life. At Tripper Korea, we’ll be here with even better tours next time, and we’d love to welcome you again. Thank you! :)
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