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¡Bienvenido a Seúl! ¿Quieres conocer los mejores lugares para comer? ¿Eventos geniales en la ciudad? ¿A qué lugares ir y cuáles evitar? ¿O simplemente obtener ayuda para navegar por la ciudad? Reserve este tour privado con un local y obtenga la introducción perfecta a Seúl para comenzar su viaje por la ciudad con el pie derecho.

Destination

Seoul, South Korea

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

1.5 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Korean, Français, Deutsch, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Tips & Tricks
• City Orientation
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At Short Street Coffee Roasters in Seoul Square building - Seoul to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Puntos destacados de la ciudad

   Vea el mercado de Namdaemun, el ayuntamiento y más puntos de referencia y visitas obligadas de la ciudad. Su anfitrión local lo llevará a los lugares principales de la ciudad para que pueda obtener la introducción perfecta a lo que hace que Seúl sea tan especial.

4. Puntos calientes locales

   En el camino, su anfitrión le indicará lugares de reunión y gemas ocultas que solo conocen los lugareños y lo ayudará a familiarizarse con la ciudad de la manera más local posible.

5. Recomendaciones de alimentos

   Reciba recomendaciones personalizadas según su gusto y dónde ir y qué comer mientras visita Seúl. ¡Evita las trampas para turistas gracias a tu anfitrión local!

6. Orientación de la ciudad

   Aprende a navegar por la ciudad y obtén las respuestas a tus preguntas sobre Seúl que te ayudarán en los próximos días a hacer que tu tiempo en la ciudad sea mucho más fácil.

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Megan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

28 junio 2025

Sanghee was a pleasure to spend time with because of her fun personality! She helped us understand Korean culture and showed us around with a local’s confidence, listening to what we and our teenage daughters wanted to experience. We all laughed a lot together!So much fun!

Kim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jason)

26 junio 2025

Jason was a great guide to our first full day in Seoul. He arranged an easy place to meet and was on time. He had suggested two main spots to explore, based on our family's interests, and also took us on a couple of interesting side spots. His explanations, suggestions, and help in purchasing snacks at the market were great. Jason's insights and humor throughout the tour were wonderful. Interesting and Informative

Linda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jason)

23 junio 2025

We were first-time visitors to Korea and wanted to learn how to navigate through the subway system and tour the palaces. Jason was very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. We felt like he was part of our family. ☺️ I highly recommend Jason for first-time visitors, especially if you’re planning to stay in Seoul for an extended period of time. Again, thank you 🙏, Jason! Best tour guide experience

Leslie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jason)

20 junio 2025

I had a wonderful tour of Seoul with Jason! I was only in the city on a 22 hour layover and decided to book a tour to make the most out of my time there in the morning. Jason met me at the hotel, took me to see wonderful scenic views, showed me some hidden cafe’s I never would have found myself, showed me which foods to get at a food market and went above and beyond to make my short time there very memorable. I would HIGHLY recommend booking a tour with Jason, you will have a great time guaranteed!Jason is the BEST

Helen & Leon🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Jason)

9 junio 2025

Jason was a pleasure to deal with from the start. He understood my parents' needs and was able to curate a tour day of Seoul with their needs in mind. He picked them up from their hotel and brought them back at the end of the tour. His service was second to none, ensuring that my parents enjoyed themselves and were able to see the best of Seoul by getting out of the main tourist areas. Highly recommend and would use Jason again when we return to Seoul. Thank you Jason! Outstanding tour guide!

Charanjit🇮🇳 India

(About local Ho Jin)

7 junio 2025

Ho Jin was outstanding and warm He was very patient with us and helped with a great itinerary for our 3 days Seoul trip He showed us around the key landmarks and gave us detailed information about the history and the culture of the place We would highly recommend Ho Jin Ho Jin - Outstanding

Lee🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Jason)

1 junio 2025

1

We had a very informative time with Jason as he very patiently taught us how to use both buses and trains in Seoul. He listened attentively to our requirements and took us on a bus and train ride to a destination of our choice showing us how to get around with ease. Also lots of other tips on where to go and what to see. We highly recommend this at the beginning of your Seoul trip to make exploring this city easy. Jason spoke great English and was very knowledgeable. Learnt how to navigate Seoul like a local!

Hana🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Jason)

4 mayo 2025

1

Prior to the tour beginning Jason contacted me to ask what my interests were. From there he tailored the tour especially for me. We explored trendy streets with gorgeous concept cafes and restaurants which were off the beaten track and popular with locals. Jason was a real pleasure to spend time with, kind, clever and generous with his time and knowledge.Do it! Great ‘only known by locals’ tour.

Giorgia🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Ho Jin)

18 abril 2025

As a first tour in Seoul, the walking tour wasn't good as expected. We walked for about 1h, but without speaking. Since the beginning of the tour, we made lots of questions (just because our guide didn't speak and it was awkward). All answers were really short: mainly we already knew everything he said based on a short overview of the city done the day before our trip. Maybe our guide was a little bit tired? Who knows. Nice walk but he didn't talk

Scott🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristina)

19 enero 2025

Cristina was friendly and clearly knew her stuff. She answered all our questions on culture and history. There were some parts of the tour though that she could have helped us make more efficient. We didn't know we were going to a market so we didn't have cash on us. Also, it would have been good if she had mentioned the palace was going to stop admitting people at 8PM since we could have chosen to prioritize that rather than get there a minute late. Most of all, we were disappointed in the lack of restaurant and specific food suggestions. Overall, we're glad we did the tour as a way to make the most of our long layover time in Seoul and Cristina was a friendly local to walk around with and provide some interesting information.Friendly/knowledgeable but can improve

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristina)

3 enero 2025

Cristina was so patient with me! She explained everything, was an engaging and fun tour guide. Fluent in English, conversation was easy and fun. I will book again when I come back to Seoul!Absolutely fabulous

Louise🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Jason)

1 enero 2025

Jason was a true super host when exploring Seoul He took the time to find out what we liked to see and explore and was very accurate with his suggestions He was knowledgeable on the history of Seoul past and present And lastly Jason was all around amazing his personality shone through his words and his passion truly amazed us We would absolutely recommend Jason as your next guide True host

Sandra 🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Cristina)

5 noviembre 2024

sin duda repetiremos con Cristina. me parecía muy agradable y solicitar. todo un acierto. La amabilidad de Cristina

Kevin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristina)

5 noviembre 2024

Had a walking tour with Cristina and it was great. She is very friendly and knowledgeable and provided valuable information and answered lots of questions. She made it easy to figure out how to enjoy the rest of our stay in Seoul. Highly recommend her.Great tour in Seoul

JL

(About local Ho Jin)

19 octubre 2024

Jin nos ayudó a orientarnos, Nos vino a buscar a la estación y nos acompañó al Hotel. La visita por las calles de Seúl fue cómoda y provechosa. Nos dió muchos consejos sobre que ver y entender la ciudad. Recomendamos el tour 100% gracias Jin!!!!Muy gentil

Rebecca

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

8 octubre 2024

1

Sanghee lead our group on a walking tour throughout Seoul with enthusiasm and fascinating stories. We were all taking in the sights and hanging on her every word. If you want to have any question answered honestly and with a smile, I would highly recommend booking a tour with Sanghee. Learning through Sanghee's eyes

Greg

(About local Cristina)

13 septiembre 2024

We had a great experience with Cristina. She covered a broad range of topics on our tour and answered all of our various questions, including about food, shopping, architecture, history, Korean social life, Korean work life, and cultural trends. She was able to make the tour interesting for both our teenage daughter as well as us parents.

Francesca🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Cristina)

28 agosto 2024

Bel tour per iniziare e per avere un’infarinatura della città. Cristina è stata molto gentile e ci ha fornito tanti posti da visitare e dove mangiare.

Nadja🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Ho Jin)

29 julio 2024

Booking tours with Ho Jin on the first two days in Seoul was the best thing to do. You can discuss with him and ask him as many questions you want, he can tell and show you a lot of interesting details. This way we had a great introduction to get along by ourselves the following days. Ho Jin is a very friendly tour guide, we would definitely book him again!Relaxed and very knowledgeable tour

Ben🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ho Jin)

7 julio 2024

Our family met Ho Jin for a walking tour around Seoul and were really impressed. He speaks excellent English and we felt comfortable enough to ask him anything, and he always gave a thoughtful response. Ho Jin doesnt speak all the time, which we liked - sometimes it’s nice just to walk around and take everything in. The walking tour went past most of the major attractions and he gave us a few tips on what to see and what wasn’t worth it. The tour was great value for money. Great Time

Derin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ho Jin)

5 julio 2024

Marvellous way to experience Seoul as a first time visitor. Ho- Jin is a great guide. Very chill, knowledgeable and great energy. I was able to see quite a few incredible landmarks and sights and some hidden gems. I wish the tour was longer. Would highly recommend. Great start to exploring Seoul

Heather🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ho Jin)

30 junio 2024

I booked a 3 hour walking tour to hit the highlights on my first visit to Seoul....I especially appreciated some "secret" spots that I would have never found on my own, including some nice views of the city and the palace. He has a lot of knowledge to share and it was good to learn more about the history and culture!Hidden gems with Ho Jin!

Alison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristina)

3 junio 2024

We really enjoyed our time with Cristina and the historical and cultural insights she shared about Seoul! Cristina is a funny and interesting person in general--I'd be happy to take another tour with her in the future!Great kick-start tour

Sing🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ho Jin)

2 junio 2024

De City Kickstart Tour met Ho Jin is ons goed bevallen. In 1.5 uur hebben we de highlights van downtown Seoul mogen ontdekken en aanschouwen. Ho Jin is een vriendelijke en ervaren host die ons veel informatie heeft gegeven over de geschiedenis van Zuid-Korea en het dagelijkse leven in Zuid-Korea. Daarnaast heeft hij ons goede aanbevelingen gegeven over restaurants en bezienswaardigheden die ons erg goed zijn bevallen. Een goede eerste start in Seoul

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ho Jin)

22 mayo 2024

We started with a 1 1/2 hour kick off tour and thought Ho Jin was a little laid back. However the next day on our 6 hour tour it was obvious he had listened to us the day before. He provided the best tour for our group of 44 to 75 year old experienced travelers that fulfilled all our desires and needs. Eleven stars. Seoul much fun

Justin🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Cristina)

21 mayo 2024

My wife and I had an excellent experience with Cristina. The Kickstart tour was a perfect way to start our five days in Seoul and our first time in South Korea. Cristina is a wealth of knowledge and she answered all of our questions. We highly recommend Cristina and this tour. Fantastic start to our time in Seoul

juliette🇫🇷 France

(About local Cristina)

20 abril 2024

Christina a été super ! Elle n’avait qu’1h30 et a réussi à écouter nos besoins, nos goûts et nous offrir un aperçu sur-mesure de Séoul. D’une extrême gentillesse et très disponible.Au top !

Ian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Cristina)

9 enero 2024

Was a good introduction with an enthusiastic host.Good introduction

Niek🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Dario)

19 diciembre 2023

He really took his time to show us around and he also gave us a lot of interesting information. After the tour he even took the time to answer some more questions we had. He was nice to talk to and very enthusiastic. Very good overall experience. Very good tour guide

Stella🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ho Jin)

17 diciembre 2023

We really had a great time with Ho Jin. He understood immediately what we were looking for and showed us some amazing (hidden) gems. He was super enthusiastic, nice & flexible. I would definitely recommend him as your next guide. Just perfect

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

11 diciembre 2023

Sanghee was great! 90% of the tour was walking through the marketplace, and then a brief stroll around some of the buildings/areas adjacent to the marketplace. After the tour, we felt comfortable navigating the marketplace and finding our way back to the subway. Great introduction to the marketplace.

Chris🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ho Jin)

12 noviembre 2023

Quick great experience with great highlights of amazingly city! Ho Jin is fantastic! Highly recommend!Ho Jin is fantastic

Myra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ho Jin)

4 noviembre 2023

Our walk around the heart of Seoul was pleasant and informative, and a great introduction to the city. Ho Jin is friendly and very knowledgeable about the city’s past and present, and answered all our questions. I wish the tour had been longer. My daughter-in-law and I are avid walkers and would have enjoyed another hour or more to see different areas of the city. Great inteoduction to Seoul

Tanja🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ho Jin)

31 octubre 2023

Our tour with Ho Jin was very relaxed, we learned so much about the city and country. We really enjoyed it. It couldn’t have been better and it was way more we expected. Thank you so much Ho Jin, Tanja & LinusA strole with an acquaintance

Kate🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ho Jin)

20 octubre 2023

My MIL and I spent the afternoon walking around City Hall and Insadong areas with Ho Jin. It was a good introduction to Seoul and South Korea. Ho Jin was very friendly and answered all of our questions. It was great to spend time with a local in a new city. Thank you, Ho Jin!Excellent walking tour with Ho Jin!

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

16 octubre 2023

Dario was an awesome tour guide and quite knowledgeable. He took us through the highlights of the gates of the palace and an induction to Korean food! One delicious tour it was! Our guide was friendly, humorous and gave us a great history review of statues of the Korean Generals. We had such a great time!Friendly and Knowledgeable

Chloe

(About local Dario)

28 septiembre 2023

We had an amazing tour with Dario. He was so friendly, answered all of our questions, and gave us lots of interesting details about Seoul. He was also early to the meeting location, just like we were, and helped us even to order dinner after the tour was done. Not to mention, he went approximately double the original planned tour time with us because he just loves what he does. I cannot possibly recommend him higher than I do.Dario is the best!!

Michalis🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Dario)

18 septiembre 2023

We had a really nice introduction to Seoul City with Dario. We walked around some of main downtown attractions and Dario gave us input on history and current issues of the city and the country. Dario is a polite, nice person to hang around with. Nice introduction to Seoul with Dario

Aida

(About local Ho Jin)

10 septiembre 2023

Ho Jin is an amazing tour guide that will take you too many places in a very fluent way. He speaks native Spanish and knows a lot about many topics that you as a tourist want to understand about Korea ( including history of course). My recommendation: don’t hesitate to take a tour with him ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Amazing pur guide!

Sugeng Ernest🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ho Jin)

31 agosto 2023

Hi Jin gave a great tour of the center of Seoul. During the tour he gave great tips in regards to restaurants to eat, places to buy things and places to drink. Definitely recommend going with him if you want to have a globetrotters view on Seoul. Great introduction to the center of Seoul

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

3 julio 2023

We booked a very last minute tour in Seoul. Dario was FANTASTIC and we learned so much about Seoul and the Korean culture. Loved seeing some hidden gems like the cute coffee cafe and other fun places. You will love Dario as he has a warm personality and super easy going. Dario is awesome!

Premela🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Ho Jin)

16 junio 2023

Ho Jin is one of the best guides in Seoul! He speaks good English and was able to gel well with us, showing us hidden gems and interacting with my children. He recommended good spots for food and sight seeing. If I were in Seoul again, and needed a guide to see other things which I've not seen on this trip, Ho Jin would be my first choice!An experienced guide

Aurélie🇫🇷 France

(About local Ho Jin)

12 mayo 2023

More than a tour, it was a real meeting with a kind of friend or big brother, very considerate and warmhearted. Ho Jin exceeded my expectations and helped me make good memories of Korea (very useful for posts on Instagram... !!!).The genie of the Korean lamp

Andreea🇫🇷 France

(About local Dario)

15 abril 2023

Visite très intéressante en companie de Dario,qui est très agréable et gentil. Il nous a présenté les principaux points à visiter dans le centre de Séoul,explications completées par de petites anecdotes et informations pratiques. Je conseille chaleureusement Très agréable rencontre

Elisabetta🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Ho Jin)

20 marzo 2023

Ho Jin is perfect for visiting Seoul and wandering through its beauty. Experienced, he speaks perfectly spanish and english, he is professional and a very nice person.

Jon🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ho Jin)

23 febrero 2023

Ho Jin was amazing. He's instantly likable and friendly, and speaks perfect English. He knows some great places to visit and can recommend good places to eat as well as general tourist information. Recommended! A***Friendly, knowledgeable, professional!

Joyce🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Ho Jin)

8 enero 2023

An enjoyable city sightseeing with Jimmy! Jimmy has a pleasant personality and navigates well in this city!! Exploring and seeing the cityscapes on foot was a great experience. I get to familiarise myself with the place and travel around with ease! Jimmy is flexible and he even picked me up from the hotel itself so I didn’t have to spend time trying to find my way to the meeting point! Join him for a city tour and experience it yourself! ☺️Seoul searching!

Gary🇹🇭 Thailand

(About local Ho Jin)

13 diciembre 2022

Ho Jin was an exceptional guide in all respects. He was informative, friendly, flexible, generous, and very easy to talk with (for me, in english, which he is completely fluent). He brings both a local’s and foreigner’s viewpoint of the city, which makes it very interesting. I would highly recommend him for any tour of Seoul! A superb guide - highly recommended.

Tadhg🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dario)

22 noviembre 2022

Dario is the best walking tour guide I have ever had. He was a lovely personality to get to know, he had tonnes of information about both Seoul's culture and history, and to top it all off he gave us such an in-depth guide to the city and some of its hidden gems that I truly did not want the tour to end. He made me and my partner feel completely comfortable in new surroundings, and I would advise anyone to use his services. Kamsamnida erebun Dario, I wish you all the best into the future. An outstanding tour guide

Kathy🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ho Jin)

22 noviembre 2022

I have had the most wonderful experience with Ho Jin as my guide. My mobility hasn’t been good from my flight and he was considerate and caring of my problem and adjusted the tour to suit my needs. He is a truly remarkable person and I can recommend him very highly. I was impressed by his knowledge not only of Korean history but of the adjoining countries as well. A tour with Ho Jin is a definite when visiting South Korea and I can assure you, you will not forget it for a long time. Thank you so much Ho Jin.