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Welcome to Seoul! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Seoul to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination

Seoul, South Korea

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

1.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Korean, Français, Deutsch

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 4 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

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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. City Highlights

   See Namdaemun Market, City Hall and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Seoul so special

4. Local Hot Spots

   Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

5. Food Recommendations

   Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Seoul. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

6. City Orientation

   Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Seoul questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

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

Scott🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cristina)

19 January 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 January 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 January 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 November 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 November 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 October 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 October 2024

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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 September 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 August 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 May 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 May 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 April 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 January 2024

Was a good introduction with an enthusiastic host.Good introduction

Niek🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Dario)

19 December 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 December 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 December 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 November 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 November 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 October 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 October 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 October 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 August 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 July 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 June 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 May 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 April 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 March 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 February 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 January 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 December 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 November 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 November 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.

Christina🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Ho Jin)

29 October 2022

Ho Jin was an amazing tour guide. Even though the meeting place was a little hard to find, he was willing to meet us where we were at. He was very friendly and made us feel comfortable throughout the tour. He brought us to see areas which we had not visited before like the other parts of Namdaemun Market, the stream, and the elevated walkway with many plants. He also brought us to the place in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace and showed us many places to eat. He was also kind enough to teach us how to use t-money and take public transport. Overall I rate him 10/10 for his patience and hospitality. Thank you, Ho Jin! (expect to walk a lot when with him)Ho Jin, Jin Ho! (Hokkien for very good)

Tiffany🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ho Jin)

10 October 2022

Ho Jin was great! Doing this tour my first morning in Seoul was so helpful. Ho Jin walked me through the major destinations and even showed me how to purchase subway tickets/TMoney card. He’s super friendly and shared a lot about the city with tips on how to work around the tourist traps. Thanks Ho Jin!A quick intro to Seoul

Ivan🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Ho Jin)

27 September 2022

El tour de Ho Jin fue absolutamente increíble. Si soy completamente sincero, antes de empezar el tour no esperaba mucho, ya que ya llevaba unos días en Seoul y ya me podía orientar, además de haber visitado los mayores sitios históricos. Aún así, Ho Jin me llevó a los lugares a los que aún no había ido y no habría podido encontrar sin él. Me contó muchísimo de la cultura, resolviendo varias dudas, y me resumió 1000 años de historia en menos de una hora. Además de esto, su español es absolutamente impecable ya que vivió muchos años en Venezuela. Si vienen a Corea, no se pueden perder el tour con Ho Jin! Increíble experiencia

Yer🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Ho Jin)

6 September 2022

Muy buena experiencia la visita guiada con Ho Jin. Es una maravilla poder ir paseando por Seul con una persona como Ho, super simpatico y hablando en mi lengua materna. De esta manera no te pierdes ningún detalle de las explicaciones de los sitios que vas viendo. Muy buena experiencia!

Diana🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Ho Jin)

3 September 2022

My tour with Ho Jin was everything it was surpose to be. His english is perfect and he walk in a pace that was easy to follow. I got a good introduktion to Seoul and we Even made a small detour, when something cought my eye. I already booked another tour with him. Best way to start a trip to Seoul

John et Florence🇫🇷 France

(About local Ho Jin)

8 August 2022

Ho Jin is a nice guy who knows a lot about Seoul and Korea. Good tour if you want an introduction to downtown Seoul.Great guy

Sharon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

24 July 2022

It was so nice walking around with Dario! It felt like a friend was chatting with me as we walked through some of the landmarks of Seoul. He recommended some restaurants and experiences too! A very nice way to start my Seoul trip!Felt Like Walking Around with a Friend!

Catherine🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sohyun)

10 July 2022

Sohyun was amazing! Super helpful and we had lots of questions that she patiently answered. Tour was a great highlight, would highly recommend her services. Thank you! Fantastic tour! Definitely recommend

krista🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

7 July 2022

Dario is an excellent and knowledgeable guide who provided a fantastic city overview, weaving in great traveler tips about activities to consider, museums to visit, food to try, helpful Korean expressions, and so on. Walking down broad streets and ducking down hidden alleys I got to see some old and new highlights of Dario's adopted city and enjoy some really interesting conversation as we went along. I came away from the tour with a list of places to go and wishing I had a lot more time in Seoul to do so much more than I had time for, which means a return trip is in order! I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn about this great city and its exciting neighborhoods, vibrant culture, and culinary awesomeness. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Dario. It will greatly enrich your experience of Seoul. Awesome Seoul Kickstart with Dario