Seoul Walking Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom (8hrs)

Seoul, South Korea

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

Overview

Get the inside scoop on the cosmopolitan capital of South Korea during a private tour with a local guide. Exploring with a local means that you’ll get off the beaten path and visit places that many first-time visitors miss. Plus, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to customize your sightseeing schedule according to your interests, whether they lie in fashion and food or history and culture.

Explore Seoul like a local on a private tour with a customizable itinerary
A personalized overview that's ideal for first-time visitors
Discover places that may otherwise have missed if exploring alone
Traveling on foot and public transport gives a more intimate glimpse into the city

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 start times - Pick your preferred time 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, 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)

Bukchon Hanok Village (Pass By)

Bukchon Observatory (Pass By)

Changdeokgung Palace (Pass By)

Gyeongbokgung Palace (Pass By)

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul (Pass By)

Insa-dong Culture Street (Pass By)

Jogyesa Temple (Pass By)

Tongin Market (Pass By)

Cheonggyecheon Stream (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

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We. Went. Everywhere!

James_J, Jul 2023

I booked the tour, my guide reached out with a list of options to explore around the city and asked for my preferences. And then the morning of we began what I can only explain as a whirlwind tour of Seoul: it was my first time, so I wanted to see as much as possible with an emphasis on history and culture (and pictures!). I would highly recommend GJ (Jee Eun) as a guide! We had so much fun! There was a detailed itinerary, and though some places we were only able to spend a short time there, I was left with enough explanation to revisit on my own later during my trip.