Best of Seoul Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems

Enjoy the city to the max and hear more about the origin, history, and culture of Seoul but in a local way. See and touch Seoul's​ history at the Gyeongbokgung Palace where you can witness the famous changing of the guard ceremony and spot Mount Bugaksan from afar.

Follow your local host through Seoul’s ​districts and neighborhoods. Explore the historic Bukchon Hanok Village with its array of traditionally designed hanok buildings. ​Stroll through the cool Ikseon-dong district and get lost in its charming narrow alleys. And step into the beautiful Jogyesa Temple to soak in its zen Buddhist ambiance.

Feeling hungry? Why not some treats! Pop into Gwangjang Food Market, much loved by locals, and get a taste of traditional Korean street food snacks. A local specialty is bindae-tteok, so give it a taste!

The local hosts are natural storytellers, with different backgrounds ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their stories and personal anecdotes with you!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea

Explore the grounds of the largest palace in Seoul, built all the way back in 1395. Get a glimpse of Mount Bugaksan in the distance and if you're lucky you might witness the changing of the guard ceremony.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bukchon Hanok Village, 37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03059 South Korea

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).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Jogyesa Temple, 45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-170 South Korea

Visit a beautiful Buddhist temple in the heart of the city known for its lotus lanterns and plants.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Insadong, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea

Stroll through this traditional street and get lost in the many alleys packed with handicraft stores and tea houses.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ikseon-dong Hanok Street, Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea

Discover more of Seoul by visiting one of its coolest neighborhoods. Brimming with restaurants, pubs and shops housed in hanoks, this area is one of the most vibrant in the city.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gwangjang Market, 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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.

Duration: 30 minutes