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Did you know that the Seoul tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

Destination

Seoul, South Korea

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Korean

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Ticket entrance
• Tastings
• Transport
• All of the above can be arranged with your host through a personalised offer

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 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 In front of Jungdongzip restaurant - 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. This Experience is YOURS!

   See the landmarks and places in Seoul that you pick on a 100% personalized tour. Make this a one-of-a-kind experience that will satisfy your curiosity with the help of a local. All you have to do is tell them your preferences and interests

4. See THE Main Attractions

   What’s on your bucket list? Hop from landmark to landmark admiring them from the outside, and get recommendations from your local host on what’s the best way to enjoy them to the fullest

5. Off the Beaten Path

   What if there’s a way to see the city’s main attraction from a different angle? All of this while avoiding the touristy crowds? It’s possible with a local by your side!

6. Neighborhood Exploring

   Spend some time deep-diving into the neighborhoods of Seoul; there’s plenty of treasures to discover! From history, architecture, and local hangout spots, what area would you like to visit?

7. Amazing City Views

   Find the best lookout places in the city where you can spot your favorite landmarks as well as enjoy breathtaking views of the city - a picture-perfect personalized tour

8. All of Seoul

   Go on a full-day tour to see the highlights of the city. Pick the places, duration and let a local take you on a journey where you’ll cross the must-sees from Seoul off your list

9. 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

Mo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

5 March 2025

My mother and I did a walking tour with Sanghee that started off at Gyeongbokgung Palace and in and around Bukchon. Since my mother is older, I asked Sanghee to pace us slowly and she did a great job of showing us around the sights while checking in with my mom on how she was doing. Sanghee was knowledgeable and kind, giving us insights into the Korean life whilst also helping satisfy the "tourist" side. Highly recommend!Great tour with Sanghee!

Richard🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

2 March 2025

I met Priscilla at a Metro station near Namdaemun Market and sampled a wide variety of foods from restaurants, small cafes and street stalls. I tasted many things which I would have been wary about, without her telling me about them. She was knowledgeable, funny, informative and very easy to understand. I would highly recommend her - just make sure you haven’t eaten for a few days beforehand! Her insight into Korean food was very useful in my further travels around Korea and I will definitely be cooking some of the dishes when I get home. Thanks Priscilla, hope to see you on my next trip to Seoul. A must do if in Seoul.

mrdreese

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

1 March 2025

My group really enjoyed our time Priscilla. She was very fun, charismatic, and knowledgeable about the history of South Korea. She was very familiar with the many shrines, statues, temples and artifacts, and she was able to tell the stories of each. Priscilla answered all of our questions and she made great recommendations outside of our tour. I would recommend Priscilla as a guide if you are visiting South Korea.Very Informative

Unknown

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

1 March 2025

We loved our time with Priscilla. She is a perfect combination of guide and friendliness! Super Friendly

bc9r9rx42s

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

26 February 2025

Sanghee was a great guide to different foods in Seoul. We went to places we never would have found ourselves and we had a really great time.Street food

bc9r9rx42s

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

26 February 2025

We had a great time with Sanghee. She was really enthusiastic and showed us a great time. Everything about the tour was great!Highlights with Sanghee

Catherine🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

24 February 2025

We are a Canadian family with a 10 years old kid. We had a very go experience with Shanghee Pricilla. She is dynamic, interesting and very generous! She is a very good storyteller. We had a wonderfull journey with her!Wonderfull experience!

Don

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

21 February 2025

From the start, Priscilla led us on a culinary adventure that was varied and delicious despite being somewhat restricted by my wife’s adversity to overly spicy foods. Priscilla was informative, engaging and very personable. We both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend! Top-notch Guide & Tour

Melissa

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

18 February 2025

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Kendra

(About local Jason)

5 February 2025

With so much to explore in even just the city of Seoul, I didn't know where to start! I had a lot of last minute questions and Jason made sure to clarify what I was in search of and what would make my experience most enjoyable. I really appreciated how thorough he was and how he handled all of my vague inquiries patiently. We fit quite a variety of tailored experiences in a short amount of time and I was thankful for his help and expertise. He even went above and beyond helping me with tourist information I really should have had figured out before I got here 😅 To anyone on the fence about getting a guide, I would say "It's definitely worth it! Just book it!" This was one of the biggest highlights of my trip. Can't express enough how grateful I am! "Seoul" nice to meet you!

Natalie

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

4 February 2025

1

I went on a food tour with my family of 5 and Priscilla took us to hidden gems, explained food history and traditions, ordered for us and made the whole experience utterly memorable and so much fun. We ate kimchee, noodles, sweet delicacies and travelled to secret local eateries. Totally recommend Priscilla who is charismatic, knowledgeable and good humoured!Brilliant tour

Art

(About local Jason)

7 January 2025

My partner and I booked a private 2 person tour to experience the taste of Seoul. We initially booked on a Sunday, but Jason advised another day as most shops closed Sunday. We enjoyed our tour of the market and had a wonderful experience. The food was excellent and Jason carried the conversation through the experience. We highly recomend using Jason and will use him in the future.Winter Food Tour

bigpetebrown

(About local Jason)

7 January 2025

We had a really interesting tour with Jason but sadly (?) Jason's tour wasn't for us. It was nice to start with a coffee and chat but we have good coffee in Australia and the chat was a little long. Jason was super knowledgable about Korea in general, and the market we visited, but we thought Jason was thrown by us not being the slightest bit interested in shopping. For a food and drinks tour the food was good but drinks didn't happen apart from the free drinks everyone had with lunch. The sit down lunch was excellent and would have been a great opportunity to be offered a beer. To be honest we'd missed that we were going to the palace and this ended up being a real highlight as the changing of the guard happened while we were there. Overall we enjoyed our time with Jason but for us the value for money wasn't there. Good food but where were the drinks?

Stephen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

6 January 2025

1

Enjoyed our tour with Priscilla, went into multiple places to sample lovely tasty Korean food, simple yet full of flavour. A culinary wander to multiple different types and styles of food. Completely stuffed by its completion. Would recommend for all.Great food, local knowledge

Lisa

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

5 January 2025

1

Sanghee was not only knowledgable about all things Seoul, but she was also flexible and fun to be with. We tasked her with touring food markets, cultural landmarks and scheduling beauty treatments for our family and we all had a fabulous time. I would absolutely recommend contacting her and planning your own adventure!A terrific guide for your trip to Seoul

Niv

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

5 January 2025

1

We had a wonderful time with Sanghee on our tour of local markets in Seoul. The tour was both educational, fun, and tasty! Would definitely recommendGreat tour around Seoul

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jason)

3 January 2025

What can I say except Book with Jason! He truly created a custom experience for me! Worth every penny and more. Hes a licensed tour guide with a fabulous sense for what will make for memorable experiences. Fluency in English made conversation fun and easy. Just fabulous, I will definitely book again!Fun and huge value for money!

Stephanie

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

2 January 2025

1

Sanghee was a great tour guide! We were able to try new foods and learn about the area around us. She catered to everyone’s food preferences and the tour was flexible when it came to trying other foods we saw along the tour. Great sense of humor too! Definitely recommend! Great tour guide and experience

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

Psalm

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

1 January 2025

1

My family and I recently joined Priscilla’s street food tour in Seoul, and it was fantastic! We explored local markets, tasting authentic dishes like bibimbap and noodle soup. We had been enjoying Seoul’s food scenes too much the days, so don’t make the same mistake and forget to starve yourselves the night before 😁. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience Seoul’s culinary delights.Bring an empty stomach!

Psalm

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

1 January 2025

1

This tour was amazing! Priscilla is full of energy, knowledgeable, and made the history of the DMZ easy to understand. Visiting the Third Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory was fascinating and educational. Seeing North Korea from the observatory was a unique experience, and Priscilla kept everything streamlined to provide us the best views and opportunities of the entire day.Must do activity whilst in Seoul!

Ariel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jason)

29 December 2024

Jason did a phenomenal job on a food tour with 4 fairly picky American kids. He offered us lots of options and followed all of our requests, requested large taxis to take us between places when it got cold, and found a vegan restaurant. His English is fluent and I would highly recommend a tour with him.Very knowledgeable guide

Helen🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

19 December 2024

We were a bit disappointed to spend the entire tour in busy Gwangjang Market. We were expecting more variety. More variety would’ve been better.

Matthew

(About local Jason)

12 December 2024

Private tour with just the guide makes it more personalized. My guide was Jason and he was very friendly and helpful when I needed to find specific items at stores.The 10 tastings of Seoul

Garrick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

2 December 2024

1

Tour guide Sanghee Priscilla was wonderful. She was excellent in communicating with us. Very prompt and very accommodating to our needs. We appreciated her flexibility very much!!! We had some issues originally with the times and then with the unexpected snow, the palace opened later. She contacted us immediately to let us know the changes and how we could adjust. Sanghee's had a great demeanor and wonderful personality. Very warm and friendly. She was very informative during the palace tour, giving interesting tidbits of information. She walked us through the famous Bukchon Hanok Village and surrounding area, Jogyesu Temple, Insadong and gave us a good recommendation to have kbbq after leaving us before dinner. I would definitely use her again on our next trip to Korea.Gyeongbokgung Palace tour

Quinton🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

29 November 2024

1

With limited time on my layover in Seoul we were able to experience a lot, all during a 100 year snow storm. Sanghee met me at the airport, introduced me to Korean coffee, then had me on and off every mode of public transport to make the most of our time. Photo ops covered in snow at every turn and amazing food to keep us going (all on limited sleep). Sanghee took the time to get to know me and shared about her life along with teaching me some history of Korea along with basic Korean numbers and writing. My only regret is that I didn’t have more time to experience this great city with an amazing guide. Whirlwind of experiences

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Camille)

14 November 2024

Excellent tour with Camille. We loved the old neighborhoods, shopping district, and temple. Camille catered the tour to our interests and pace. Be sure to try the salt bread! Excellent tour

Brittni🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hailey)

13 November 2024

My husband and I’s food tour with Hailey was a lot of fun. A few days before the tour, she suggested meeting at a different market since the one I originally booked was closed on Sunday evenings. She was also understanding and kind with us being a little late due to delays in our taxi getting to our hotel from the train station. Hailey recommended a lot of great food to try in the market and even got us a table near where the locals were eating in a packed part of the market. She taught us a lot about Korean culture and different foods we can try during our stay in Seoul. After the tour, she also sent me a lot of her favorite restaurants to check out in the city during my stay. Hailey is really nice, down to earth, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend booking a tour with her! Thanks for everything, Hailey. :)Amazing!

Molly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

12 November 2024

1

Priscilla was great! Super knowledgeable about Korea and its history, the tour of the palace was fabulous! We also booked a food tour with Priscilla and it was great! Lots of food, varied and delicious!History and Food

Lukas🇰🇷 Korea, Republic of

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

10 November 2024

1

The food tour was really worth it. Even tough, I have been on the food market before, I learned so many new dishes and stories behind it. Sanghee is a great guide with whom you can have great conversations and learn more about Seoul and South Korea. I gifted this to my girlfriend and would do this definitely again. Amazing food tour with Sanghee

Howard 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

8 November 2024

1

We spent our first two days in Seoul with Songhee. By the time we were done with our food tour we were already planning a return trip ( and we still had 5 more days here!) . When we said good bye she felt like a friend if not family member. Songhee has a lovely casual air about her and lets you set the pace. You don’t feel rushed or limited in any questions or advice. She was also very helpful pre - trip with advice. Simply put because of her we will be back and will want to reconnect ..Kam Sa Hamida!Our new BFF in Korea!

Laura🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Camille)

7 November 2024

Camille is a delightful person who is ever so dedicated to what she is doing, she has a wealth of stories and information to share. Very attentive and flexible on what was my demands. Her bubbly and enthusiastic personality makes for a very interesting time, I would highly recommend Camille.The joy of meeting a passionate host

Christopher🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

5 November 2024

1

We had been so looking forward to our first trip to South Korea for many months. Having done lots of research of what we wanted to see and do in our time in the city we shared our list with Sanghee. She came up with a great itinerary and we saw soooo much of the city. THANK YOU! C+J Thanks for a great introduction to Seoul

Monja🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

1 November 2024

1

We recently had the pleasure of experiencing two tours led by Sanghee, and I can't recommend her highly enough! From the moment we met, she exuded warmth and enthusiasm, making everyone feel welcome and excited for the tour ahead. Sanghee was knowledgeable about the local history and culture, sharing fascinating and funny stories. The tour was well-paced, allowing us to take in the sights. Sanghee was attentive to our needs, checking in regularly to make sure everyone was comfortable and happy. We wanted to visit the DMZ but due to trash ballons from North Korea we weren't allowed to. Sanghee immediately found a solution and showed us a different observatory. We were very lucky to have her by our side. If you're looking for an engaging, informative, and enjoyable tour experience, look no further than Sanghee! Thank you for the two wonderful tours together.Great Experience

Tonya🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

31 October 2024

1

Our group had a wonderful private tour with Sanghee! We explored two contrasting markets and ate delicious food at both, including incredible Michelin * mandu, the best gimbap, tteokbokki, bingsu... and much more! She also helped us purchase T-money cards, and helped us navigate the bus and subway system. She was able to weave in historical context, stories, and cultural relevance while we walked around. She made recommendations for skin care products at an Olive Young pit stop. She helped my mom find local vendors for specific items on her wish list. She was flexible and was able to create the exact day we needed to start off our trip in Korea with the best knowledge, and feeling like we had hit many highlights, making the rest of our days in Seoul more relaxed. We highly recommend Sanghee and would happily sign up for a tour with her again!Perfect day in Seoul!

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

29 October 2024

1

I spent one full day with Priscilla in Seoul, but we communicated many times before and after that day. She is an expert communicator with great English. Before I left home, she put my concerns at ease, and I knew I would be in good hands with her. We spent one day together doing K Beauty activities, that Priscilla arranged on my behalf, and then we shopped together too. I wanted to ship my purchases back to the USA, so I didn't have to deal with them on the rest of my travels. Priscilla went to the post office with me and we shipped everything I bought to the USA. But - oh no! - the package got stopped at the port and returned to the post office. I had departed Seoul by that time. Priscilla took the lead, returned to the post office, determined why the package was returned and re-shipped it to me in the USA. I have the package now and would NOT have it, if it weren't for Priscilla. She saved all my K Beauty products. She clearly goes above and beyond for her clients. Book her...you won't be disappointed.The Best!

Dayna🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

29 October 2024

1

Priscilla customised the tour to accommodate my 5 year olds. They are picky eaters but thoroughly enjoyed the tour and gamely tried all the food Priscilla bought them. Priscilla was also very patient explaining the food to the children. We were in Korea for 2 weeks and tried a variety of experience but Priscilla’s tour was ranked in the top 3 memorable experience by the children. Amazing with young children

Julia

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

21 October 2024

1

My second time with Priscilla and another great tour with so much food. Highly recommend Great way yo rxplore Seoul food

Elise🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

21 October 2024

It was way too fast we did not take the time at all to eat , as soon we were sitting we were already living a place. We told our guide we were disappointed but it’s more than this, it feels we were scammed more than anything for the price we pay. English was so so as well and we did not learn at all from a local perspective. A disappointment and scam in my opinion Too fast, rushing, nothing locals

Leslie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

20 October 2024

1

Thank you for an excellent food tour. Very tasty dishes and away from the crowds. A+++Good times

Sarah

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

19 October 2024

1

We had a great time eating various food at the market. When it started to rain we got a bus to another market for more food, then a tea house and then bingsu. It was still successful even with the rain. It was the best bingsu. I loved that we had choices of what to eat and could say what we didn’t like. Market tour

Dale🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Hailey)

16 October 2024

We did a night tour of Seoul with Hailey and it was a great time. She is friendly, knowledgeable and takes time to understand what you want to do and see. She took us to some great places and a lovely cafe as a dessert stop. Very highly recommended. Thanks Hailey.Hailey is great!

Greg

(About local Jason)

12 October 2024

Jason truly knows South Korea’s local food scene, from hidden gems to must-try specialties. He was attentive to my dietary needs and made recommendations that felt personalized and thoughtful. His knowledge of each region’s cuisine added so much depth to the experience. If you want to discover authentic Korean flavors and explore places only locals know, Jason is the perfect guide. Highly recommend!Authentic Food Tour with Jason

Radhika🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

9 October 2024

1

Sanghee from the get go was always so attentive, to make sure I got the best experience whilst in Seoul. She enabled me to plan my days effectively with my short space of time. When I had the tour she was always looking after me as I had got off my flight that same day and booked my tour. The tour was incredible, lots of amazing food in homely places and a lovely chilled atmosphere during our tour. Overall, a huge credit to herself and I would highly recommend booking her if you are in Seoul in the near future! Thank you so much Sanghee for all your help, I really appreciate it! If I'm ever back in Seoul in the future I will definitely get in contact 😊✨Informative and made me feel at home

Rebecca

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

8 October 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

Claire🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

6 October 2024

Sanghee was a great tour guide around the local food markets and we tried a variety of different korean foods. she was knowledgable and fun to be with - i would definitely recommend. Food tour

Esther🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

5 October 2024

1

Sanghee (Priscilla) was so fun and thoughtful! She found us some great food spots for a family! And we had dietary issues. The kids have peanut/nut allergy, chocolate aversion, and husband does not eat seafood. I was worried how she was going to pull this off with a family like mine with all the dietary restrictions, but she did! Not only did she do an amazing job but she is so pleasant and fun to hang out with, it felt like a family member we were visiting with. Highly recommend! Fun and thoughtful!

Evangeline🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

29 September 2024

1

She is very knowledgeable and funny We enjoyed the night .learned lot of korean cuisinePriscilla

toshiyuki🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

28 September 2024

1

Sanghee is an amazing guide, she can customize tours according to your preference and highly knowledgeable. Family has a great 2 day custom tour with sanghee.Highly recommended guide for seoul

Ariel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

16 September 2024

1

Sanche was really great to work with. My group requested a custom private tour combining the DMZ and food tour and she worked with our schedule and helped us do so much in one day. All of the food spots she brought us to were amazing, and when the regular DMZ viewpoint was closed she drove us to a different one. And she really went above and beyond when she found my sunglasses left in the car and drove back to our hotel to drop them off, I didn’t even ask, she just did it! Very good tour and great guide overall!Great customized trip