Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Seoul Private Walking Tour
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.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Jeju Island Sunset Tour along the Olle Trail
Why end your day indoors when you can chase Jeju’s most magical sunset? Enjoy a relaxing evening along Jeju’s scenic Olle Trail, strolling from beautiful Gwakji Beach to the charming Aewol Cafe Street. Watch the sky turn brilliant shades of orange, pink, and red as the sun slowly disappears into the ocean. Follow the famous coastal path associated with Korean stars Lee Hyori and IU, and capture unforgettable photos along the way!
This evening tour runs from 17:00 to 20:30, offering the perfect escape from the daytime crowds. With convenient hotel pickup in Jeju City, enjoy a peaceful coastal walk, refreshing ocean breezes, and breathtaking sunset views. Pair this experience with our Jeju Sunrise Tour for an unforgettable day on the island!
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Busan Private City Tour with Taxi - Cruise Shore Excursion
This tour is available for both cruise passengers and general travelers.
- Cruise passengers: Simply provide your cruise name, and we will double check the vessel arrival & departure time and port details for you.
- General travelers: You can be picked up directly from your hotel in Busan or KTX Busan Station for your convenience.
No Hidden Costs: Parking fees, tolls, and all expenses are included.
Friendly Drivers: Our drivers may not speak fluent foreign languages but are incredibly kind, reliable, and passionate about travel.
Custom Itinerary: Let our skilled tour operator organize your schedule for maximum convenience.
Online Support: Support team is always on standby to ensure you have no worries in case of any issues during your trip.
Relax, explore, and enjoy Korea to the fullest with our tailored taxi tour services!
Duration: 5–8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower Private Half-Day Tour
4 hours private tour with friendly tour guide.
Since it is private tour, you can customize the tour course as well.
If you have any places where you would like to visit, please talk with your tour guide. (Only the attractions in Seoul are available)
All admission fee is not included. Please prepare in cash or credit card for the admission fees.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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[Private Tour] Seoul Palace & Old Town Highlights
Discover Seoul’s must-see highlights on a private tour, loved by both locals and visitors. This tour blends royal history with vibrant city culture in the heart of Seoul.
Start at Jogyesa Temple and Insadong, pass through Gwanghwamun Square, and explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most iconic royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Finish with a walk through Bukchon Hanok Village, known for its traditional houses and charming streets.
With a private guide, you’ll enjoy a more personal experience and learn about Seoul’s history, culture, and everyday life at your own pace.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Small-Group Night Food Tour in Seoul with Korean BBQ
Experience the fascinating culture of South Korea in one of the most authentic ways possible – through its local cuisine! As one of the longest-running food tour programs in Seoul, we’re proud to offer the most immersive and delicious experience in the city. On this 3.5-hour tour, learn all about Korea’s culinary customs from your guide, an expert in local Korean food and culture, as you journey through the streets of Seoul. Explore the bustling district of Jongno-gu and visit four different food stalls and restaurants, as well as a traditional village, to try a variety of Korean dishes like Korean pork barbecue and mixed Soju bomb drinks, and enjoy savory, crispy mungbean pancakes paired with traditional rice wine at an authentic Korean old school bar. Along the way, you’ll discover hidden gems beloved by locals and well off the beaten tourist path. Our fun and knowledgeable guides will also share cultural insights and teach you essential Korean dining and drinking customs.
Duration: 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation
Small Group (7pax) Seoul Tour with Pickup/Dropoff (No Shopping)
We are the best private tour guides with best reviews in Seoul. We just launched this small group tour for tourists who want to focus on sightseeing without shopping at reasonable price.
Specialities
- No shopping. Don't waste your time in Jinseng store that is tourist-trap.
- Real small group (Maximum 7) to focus on sightseeing and maximize our time without waiting huge group
- Visiting all main attractions in Seoul
- Picking up and Dropping off(if you stay too far away from middle of seoul, we can help you to get taxi)
- Energetic guide. As private tour guides, we have more powerful energetic that make this tour more wonderful and lead you all the times
- No unnecessary free time. It's small group tour so unless you want free time, we will lead you with walking together. Face to face!
We promise you will be happy with this tour.
Duration: 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation
Pocheon Private Day Tour from Seoul
The rugged town of Pocheon is a less than two hour’s drive from Seoul, but it feels like a world away. There is no concrete jungle to be seen; in its place are deep forests, refreshingly cool rivers, emerald lakes and endless hills. Add in some hearty local cuisine with your included lunch and you’ve got everything you need for the perfect weekend escape on this private guided day tour.
Maximum passengers is 8.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Busan Bites Food Tour with 10+ Tastings
Join our evening food tour and go off the usual tourist script, to experience Busan as a feature-length culinary exploration. There's 10+ included tastings, from the bone-deep pork broths to old-fashioned Korean fried chicken. This is an immersive food adventure into the ancestral recipes that have fuelled this maritime engine room for generations. Experience the markets of Bupyeong Kkangtong and the world-famous Jalgachi. Bring your appetite.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Hanbok rental, hanbok experience
Try on Korean traditional clothes
You can visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, where the Korean king used to be.
You can learn about Korean culture while wearing Hanbok
You can also try Korean traditional style hair that suits your clothes.
It will be a special experience for Koreans from the old days to experience.
Duration: 1 day
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
North Korean Defector Live Talk & DMZ 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul
Learn about DMZ Area, as you sightseeing with a knowledgeable local guide.Travel by coach to several stunning landmarks in DMZ Area, including Imjingak Park and the DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall, Dora Observatory. During your 5.5 hour tour, gape at the Korean Demilitarized Zone, and learn about Korean War (1950-1953) divided the Korean Peninsula into South and North Korea. Hotel pickup is included, with drop-off at City Hall or Itaewon, leaving you a free to explore more on your own.
Duration: 7 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Gyeongju UNESCO with Door to Door Service from Busan or Gyeongju
[Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Tour]
A Walk Through a Millennium
Explore the capital of the ancient Silla Dynasty, famously known as the "museum without walls." This premium Touringo experience pairs you with an expert guide to uncover magnificent royal heritage and breathtaking architecture.
[Available Group Types]
- Private Tour: An intimate, flexible experience exclusively for your group.
- Join-In Tour (Max 8P): Share the journey and make new friends along the way.
Duration: 8–12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Seoul Private Car Tour with a premium guide
With over 20 years of experience in the field, we are quite capable of accompanying you to your destination safely. In addition, we are experts in local culture and history.
Our aim is to provide our guests with the most flexible, customized private tours of Seoul, a city of dynamic history. We understand that each traveler has different wants and needs. You’re the factor that makes each of our trips special. Our job is to be a facilitator between you and the place! Feel free to tell us what you require: special needs, a particular place of interest, your favorite dish, something off the beaten path, etc. If you’re interested in going to places that most other travel agencies don’t go, you’ve come to the right place.
Easy and flexible mode only for you !
Itinerary can be changed according to your interests even on the day.
Duration: 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Closest Observatory to DMZ & Suspension Bridge Tour from Seoul
Visit the unique Starbucks on Aegibong Peace Ecopark and Jogang Observatory in Civilian Control Zone closest to DMZ
See North Korea on the observatory only 1.4 km away from N. Korea!
Aegibong Peace Ecopark was originally Hill 154, where the two Koreas fought fiercely during the Korean War located at the mouth of the Hangang River along with the Jogang River.
Aegibong is famous for the place where displaced people often visit. After the Korean War, many displaced people missed their homes and visited Aegibong to see their hometown. Also, famous for the Starbucks cafe on the observatory now.
The old observatory was established in 1978, but was demolished and it was renewed by the name of Jogang observatory where you can see the northern land from the closest distance.
This Ecopark is a symbolic place representing peace and harmony.
Minimum 2 participants are required to proceed tour
**Passports are mandatory**
Duration: 4 hr 45 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Premium DMZ Small-Group Tour with North Korean Defector Q&A
Go beyond a standard DMZ tour with PLK Travel's premium small-group experience, limited to just 13 travelers in a premium van, not a large coach.
Meet a North Korean Defector
Begin at our own North Korea Experience Center. See rare items and exhibits on daily life in North Korea, then meet a defector in person. In a small group, the live Q&A feels like a real conversation, with more chances to ask your own questions.
Explore the Essential DMZ Sites
Walk into the Third Infiltration Tunnel, dug by North Korea beneath the DMZ, and view North Korea from Dora Observatory. Stop at Imjingak Park, a symbolic site of Korea's division. Lunch stop at a local restaurant (own expense).
Gamaksan Suspension Bridge
Finish at the 150-meter Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, known as the Gloucester Heroes Bridge, honoring British soldiers of the Korean War. Enjoy a light walk with wide mountain views.
Departures:
8:00 AM Myeongdong Station Exit 5
8:30 AM Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3
Duration: 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation
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Private Minivan(car) Day Trip from Seoul to Gyeongju
Experience the ancient capital of Gyeongju in a single seamless day from Seoul, unlocking UNESCO World Heritage sites including Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon Royal Tombs, and Wolji Pond without the exhaustion of typical group excursions.
Our journey balances complete personal freedom with high-touch curation: explore sacred temple grounds at your own pace with our custom Guide Cards, while your private guide steps in at major royal landmarks to bring 2,000 years of Silla history to life and capture stunning photos.
Your cultural immersion extends into the evening with an authentic culinary experience—your guide grills charcoal Galbi right at your table, sharing the rituals and pairings of Korean dining.
Traveling in a private minivan with all admissions covered and curated welcome and farewell gifts, this journey is exceptionally suited for couples and families with children who seek effortless luxury, and memories on their own terms.
Duration: 15 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Guided Car Tour in Geyongju with a Local Guide
Your tour guide, who is from Gyeongju, has a deep understanding of the region's historical significance and plenty of personal stories to share. If you're interested in trying local cuisine, he has great recommendations. To make your trip environmentally-friendly and comfortable, he uses an eco-conscious electric car with air conditioning. He has a lot of experience in hosting international guests.
*The guide does not speak other languages but Korean, but used translator and had no problem communicating with guests. However, if you prefer English-speaking guide, would be better to look for another tour.
*If the group is more than 2, we don't accept more guest in the same time. and preferrably doing it as a private tour for 2 people as well.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Real Busan Walking Experience
This is the No.1 explore in Busan.
If you're looking for an ordinary and boring experience, this is not for you. But if you choose this, you will have so much fun
This is a walking explore and typically includes:
-- Where to go
Yeongdo, Heuinyuul Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Village
A local market
Jagalchi Market
Other local spots
-- What to Expect
Meeting local people
Understanding Korean culture
A fun and engaging experience with jokes along the way
-- Price not Included
Lunch at a local market (Around 10,000 Kwon, so prepare some cash)
Transportation costs (typically one taxi and one bus)
I will take plenty of pictures and videos for you using my camera and phone.
For a full-day experience, please let us know in advance.
If you have already visited the listed locations, we can explore other places instead.
For cruise passengers, I can adjust the schedule to match your docking time.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Seoul Hangang River Sightseeing Cruise Experience
The Banpo Bridge is a major double-deck vehicular bridge over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea, famous for the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, which holds the 2008 Guinness World Record as the world's longest bridge fountain. Running from April to October, the fountain features 380 nozzles and colorful lights, offering 20-minute water shows synced with music on Friday Night.
Seoul is known for its skyline, but the best way to admire the city’s scenery is from the water. Then, board a sightseeing cruise on the Han River to take in front-row views of the city’s buildings and bridges lit up at night.Enjoy an open-air picnic in summer keep things running smoothly Evening tours leave the daytime free for other planned activities.
Duration: 40 min – 1 hr 10 min
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Tour from Seoul
Suwon Hwaseong is one of the unique architecture in the 18th century, providing a glimpse into the scientific, architectural, and artistic aspects of Korea. It is considered a unique building in the construction history.
Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon is easily influenced by its beauty even if you don't have any background knowledge of history. It is even ironic to feel beautiful in the castle associated with the war.
Also, Hwaseong Fortress is emerging as an icon of Korean traditional historical culture and is becoming a popular tourist attraction in the world. (One of the 50 places in Korea selected by CNN)
No Shopping center guaranteed.
Select options for Full-day Tours including Dae Jang Geum Park or Korean Folk Village.
Duration: 4 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Busan Highlights Private Shore Tour – Cruise Return Assured
Enjoy the very best of Busan on this full-day small-group shore excursion. Your English-speaking guide will introduce you to the city’s most iconic highlights, beginning with a walk along the Songdo Skywalk, Korea’s longest ocean skywalk offering stunning coastal views. Continue to the vibrant Gamcheon Culture Village, known for its colorful hillside homes and artistic charm, before heading to Hwangnyeongsan Mountain Observatory, where you can take in a sweeping panoramic view of Busan’s skyline and coastline.
For your convenience, this tour includes round-trip port pickup and drop-off as well as a Korean-style lunch or dinner, depending on your schedule.
Please note that a minimum of two participants is required for this tour to operate. If the minimum is not met, the tour may be cancelled.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Skip the line
- Private tour
Jeju Western and Southern Routes Sightseeing Day Tour
Discover Jeju's traditions, history, culture, and nature. Travel through the island's diverse landscape, seeing the Mt.Halla, Jusangjeolli Lava Cliff, Waterfalls, Greean tea museum and Bomunsa temple.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Alpaca, Nami, Eobi with Rail Bike or Strawberry
This winter, meet cute alpacas, capture romantic winter photos at Nami Island & Eobi Iced Valley. Maybe add "Rail Bike" or "Strawberry Picking" for something more active.
[1] Alpaca World offers a chance to meet and interact with fluffy animals living in a natural forest setting. Take fun photos with the friendly alpacas.
[2] Nami Island, first known as the filming site of the K-Drama Winter Sonata, is now loved for its beautiful, romantic scenery and great photo spots. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the wooded riverside and take in its fairy-tale atmosphere shared with visitors from around the world.
[3] Eobi Ice Valley's humbling, magnificent view that can only be seen during winter, will not only amaze you, but also makes a great photographic spot to make a memory.
[4] Optional: Rail Bike or Strawberry Picking
If you want to engage in something more active during this tour, choose an option that includes either one of these. Korean nature in winter will come alive.
Don't miss out!
Duration: 11–12 hours
- Free cancellation
Korean Kitchens Seoul Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
Join our lunchtime Seoul food tour within Namdaemun and Gwangjang markets - ground zero for the food hero kitchens who have been feeding the city for centuries.
Most visitors never really scratch the surface of Seoul’s food culture, but this food crawl of 12+ tastings is designed to introduce you to the layered cuisine of South Korea, where ancient royal legacy and post-war survival come together to create one of Asia’s most unique food cultures.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation