Flexible Private Guided Day Tour in Seoul with Optional Incheon Layover
by Awesome Tour
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This private guided tour in Seoul lasts between nine and ten hours and offers a flexible itinerary tailored to the visitor's preferences. The tour includes a clean private vehicle, either a van or SUV, with a professional guide who covers all entrance fees, parking, fuel, and toll costs. Traditional Korean tea is provided during the tour. The guide meets the guest and assists in visiting chosen sites at a comfortable pace, allowing free time when desired. Typical stops include a two-hour visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, where the guide explains its history and points out good photo locations. The tour also explores both the north and south sides of Hangang Park along the Han River. Visitors spend about ninety minutes walking through Insadong, a traditional street known for Korean pottery, artwork, antiques, and cafés, followed by a shared break for traditional Korean tea. Optional stops include Bongeunsa Temple in the Gangnam district, where visitors walk the temple grounds and learn about its background while seeing lanterns and lotus flowers; the Starfield Library, which holds over 50,000 books and offers a photogenic interior; and Kwangjang Market, visited for about ninety minutes to learn about local foods and market history, including the famous knife noodle vendor featured on Netflix. The tour can also include a ninety-minute visit to N Seoul Tower, with panoramic views of the city; the cable car ticket is not included and must be purchased separately. If traffic conditions or personal interests require, some stops can be replaced with alternatives. The tour can be arranged to include an optional layover visit to Incheon. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Spend about two hours touring Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. The guide explains the history, points out photo spots, and helps with navigation across the large grounds. On Tuesdays, a secondary palace is visited instead.
120 min
Hangang Park
Explore both the north and south sides of the Han River by car. This stop covers areas on both riverbanks and adds variety to the tour route.
Insadong
Walk for about 90 minutes along a traditional street filled with Korean pottery, artwork, antiques, and cafés. After lunch, the group pauses to enjoy traditional Korean tea, provided by the guide, to refresh before continuing.
90 min
Bongeunsa Temple
Visit this large temple located in the Gangnam area, walking through its grounds and learning about its history and significance. You will see colorful lanterns and lotus flowers. This stop may be replaced on the layover tour or if traffic is heavy, or if you prefer an alternative.
60 min
Starfield Library
Spend about 30 minutes at the Starfield Library, known for its collection of over 50,000 books and photogenic interior. This stop can be swapped for a visit to a traditional Korean village if preferred or in case of heavy traffic.
30 min
Kwangjang Market
Visit this traditional market for about 90 minutes. The guide shares the market’s history and introduces local food specialties. The group tries various snacks including pancakes and street food. The market also features the well-known knife noodle vendor seen on Netflix.
90 min
N Seoul Tower
Take a trip up the mountain to N Seoul Tower, where the guide explains the site’s history and helps with photos. The cable car ticket is not included and must be bought separately. If desired, this stop may be replaced with an alternative.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Flexible Private Guided Day Tour in Seoul with Optional Incheon Layover
by Awesome Tour
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$450Overview
This private guided tour in Seoul lasts between nine and ten hours and offers a flexible itinerary tailored to the visitor's preferences. The tour includes a clean private vehicle, either a van or SUV, with a professional guide who covers all entrance fees, parking, fuel, and toll costs. Traditional Korean tea is provided during the tour. The guide meets the guest and assists in visiting chosen sites at a comfortable pace, allowing free time when desired. Typical stops include a two-hour visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, where the guide explains its history and points out good photo locations. The tour also explores both the north and south sides of Hangang Park along the Han River. Visitors spend about ninety minutes walking through Insadong, a traditional street known for Korean pottery, artwork, antiques, and cafés, followed by a shared break for traditional Korean tea. Optional stops include Bongeunsa Temple in the Gangnam district, where visitors walk the temple grounds and learn about its background while seeing lanterns and lotus flowers; the Starfield Library, which holds over 50,000 books and offers a photogenic interior; and Kwangjang Market, visited for about ninety minutes to learn about local foods and market history, including the famous knife noodle vendor featured on Netflix. The tour can also include a ninety-minute visit to N Seoul Tower, with panoramic views of the city; the cable car ticket is not included and must be purchased separately. If traffic conditions or personal interests require, some stops can be replaced with alternatives. The tour can be arranged to include an optional layover visit to Incheon. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Spend about two hours touring Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. The guide explains the history, points out photo spots, and helps with navigation across the large grounds. On Tuesdays, a secondary palace is visited instead.
120 min
Hangang Park
Explore both the north and south sides of the Han River by car. This stop covers areas on both riverbanks and adds variety to the tour route.
Insadong
Walk for about 90 minutes along a traditional street filled with Korean pottery, artwork, antiques, and cafés. After lunch, the group pauses to enjoy traditional Korean tea, provided by the guide, to refresh before continuing.
90 min
Bongeunsa Temple
Visit this large temple located in the Gangnam area, walking through its grounds and learning about its history and significance. You will see colorful lanterns and lotus flowers. This stop may be replaced on the layover tour or if traffic is heavy, or if you prefer an alternative.
60 min
Starfield Library
Spend about 30 minutes at the Starfield Library, known for its collection of over 50,000 books and photogenic interior. This stop can be swapped for a visit to a traditional Korean village if preferred or in case of heavy traffic.
30 min
Kwangjang Market
Visit this traditional market for about 90 minutes. The guide shares the market’s history and introduces local food specialties. The group tries various snacks including pancakes and street food. The market also features the well-known knife noodle vendor seen on Netflix.
90 min
N Seoul Tower
Take a trip up the mountain to N Seoul Tower, where the guide explains the site’s history and helps with photos. The cable car ticket is not included and must be bought separately. If desired, this stop may be replaced with an alternative.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.