Seoul Summer Tour: Palaces, Cuisine, and River Evenings

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Seoul with our curated selection of unforgettable experiences. From exploring ancient palaces to indulging in culinary delights and enjoying romantic evenings on the river, our diverse range of tours promises to showcase the best of what Seoul has to offer and keep your summer cool.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - Discover the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace, a stunning emblem of the Joseon Dynasty’s splendor. Within the palace grounds, the National Folk Museum and National Palace Museum are must-see attractions. Gyeongbokgung Palace is the oldest and most magnificent of Seoul’s five palaces, constructed in 1395 and referred to as the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • All taxes, fuel, and parking fees
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance Fees (Gyeongbokgung, Cruise)
Location
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(51 Ratings)
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Catalinagg7380ia
Sep 15, 2025
Best way to live Seoul - It was a really nice experience! Joe was a great host even though we were 13 people not very punctual haha (sorry for that). We had fun, we enjoyed every single stop we had. At the end we share a nice dinner (corean bbq) all together. Thanks for everything
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Cecilia
Sep 5, 2025
Wonderful tour of Seoul sites with family - We had a wonderful private tour of Seoul with our guide Joe!! He was very knowledgeable of all the areas that we visited and knew where to go to get the best views. We started off our day viewing the changing of the guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace and we toured the palace grounds as Joe explained the history behind each area. Next, the young people in our group rented hanboks and we toured Bukchon Hanok Village taking many beautiful pictures. Afterwards, it was off to a delicious lunch at a Korean noodle restaurant. We then went to Namsan Tower and took in the panoramic views of the city. Next, we went to Insadong where we took a leisurely stroll through the many shops in the area. Our last stop, was Namdaemun Market where we bought some gifts and souvenirs. Finally, we enjoyed a delicious dinner at a Korean bbq pork restaurant that Joe found for us and made reservations for us. Joe made everything very easy for us and took many great pictures of our group. We made many beautiful memories of our trip to Seoul on our tour.
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Passenger51868538714
Aug 24, 2025
Very happy with our Tour and our Guide Joe - We loved the Tour in Seoul, Joe was great, he took very nice pictures, very friendly, very patient, gave us time in each place and if we waited longer he waited for us patiently, helped us in everything, and took some wheelchairs for my mom and left us at the entrance of each place, we didn't have to walk so much, Joe is excellent guide!!
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Gilbertoguido
Aug 10, 2025
Great private tour in Seoul - He had Joe as our tour guide. He took us to the places that were set in the schedule and even suggested few more places and tour us there since qe had more time to go. The tour was great and Joe qas amazing.
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Adventure16475461639
Jul 14, 2025
Fun day in Sepul - Joe was friendly and helpful. We saw a great many attractions, and had an interesting day out. On a less positive note, traffic in Seoul was a bit of a wild ride, and it is very hot and humid in Seoul during July.
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Rav1971
Jun 22, 2025
Mr Joe made our trip memorable and enjoyable. Will be back soon again - I had planned my trip to Seoul with my 89 year old father who wanted to visit Korea. I would say that Mr Joe who has handled our trip was excellent. He took very good care of father and ensured that we could visit all the sites desired by father. He even took over the wheel chair of father when needed . Without him out trip to Korea would not have been so easy and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Mr Joe if you are visiting Seoul. He speaks perfect English , was always on time and makes all efforts to see that visitors are comfortable. / Ravi / Thailand
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Jeebeey
Jun 15, 2025
Super Day with a super guide - We were lucky to get Joe Sang Wan. Three of us planned a busy itinerary and Joe handled it all smoothly and efficiently like a pro. We had no less than 9 spots and he always made sure we knew that we could take our time and NOT rush. He went beyond the call of duty and even found us an excellent place for a gimbap snack and another K pancake place for lunch. He made sure our orders were correct, had everything we needed and always let us know where to find him when we were done. He wasted no time going from one place to the next often taking incredible shortcuts thru narrow alleys. Planning the itinerary with "This is Korea" was easy because they responded quickly and answered questions thoroughly. Coordination and communication were seamless and we wouldn't hesitate to rebook with Joe and This is Korea. It was a super day!!!
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Filiusk2025
Jun 14, 2025
Thour in Seoul - We visited Seoul with girlfriend for couple days. Decision was to have a guide with “This is Korea Tours”. Everything was arranged perfectly well. Our guide, Mr Joe, was very friendly and supportive. This created very pleasant impression of the trip. Thank you for such a good experience!
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Dream42397147515
Jun 19, 2025
3 day Seoul tour - Joe was very generous with his time and friendly. He offered recommendations and flexibility and good communication throughout our 3 day Seoul tour. He was adept in navigating through Seoul traffic and prompt in getting us in time to catch our train.
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Juan_g
Sep 16, 2025
Misleading and feels more like a private transfer than a tour - the tour was really bad, the guide JOE was more like a decorative accessory rather than a tour guide, we were picked up and drop off at the different locations with Joe not even coming out of the van, no explanation, no insight no nothing, just a driver. also the tour advertise things that they don't end up including like Korean chicken -they won't pay for it-, and the cruise in the han river -its the picture of the listing- they'd extra charge you if you're planning on doing what they said is included. overall do not take this if you want a guide in the city and a complete experience with what's advertised
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up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).