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How do you imagine the perfect Seoul tour? Now you can make it reality! Hire a local guide for the day and set off on a fully personalized city trip. Explore Seoul by car and determine yourself when and where to stop. From must-see landmarks to hidden gems, you decide!

Destination

Seoul, South Korea

Category

Day Trips

Duration

8 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Korean, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• Transport by Car
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• Meals

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 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 - 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!

   Take control of your day and explore Seoul by car on a fully personalized tour. With your private guide and vehicle, you decide where to go and what to see. Just let your local host know your interests, and they’ll tailor an unforgettable journey for you.

4. See the Must-See Sights

   What’s on your must-visit list? Cruise from one landmark to another, soaking in the sights from the comfort of your car. Your host will share insider tips and show you the best ways to experience Seoul's top attractions.

5. Discover Hidden Gems

   Want to avoid the usual tourist spots? Your local guide will take you off the beaten path, uncovering lesser-known gems and unique views of Seoul’s famous landmarks, all while skipping the crowds.

6. Explore Neighborhoods Your Way

   With a car at your disposal, you can easily dive into Seoul’s neighborhoods. From local hotspots to historic streets, there’s so much to explore beyond the main attractions. Where will your curiosity take you?

7. The Best of Seoul, All Day Long

   Enjoy a full-day adventure with the flexibility to explore Seoul at your own pace. Choose the sights, decide the timing, and let your host craft the perfect itinerary, ensuring you tick off every must-see on your list.

8. 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

Russ🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ho Jin)

27 January 2025

We had a long layover in Seoul. Jimmy picked us up at the airport and showed us around the city for 5 hours. He took us to a great fried chicken restaurant. He got us back to the airport with a few minutes to spare. It was a great day. And, he speaks perfect English. Amazing Day

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!

Unknown

(About local Ho Jin)

23 February 2025

Ho Jin is a wonderful guide. So personable and knowledgeable about Korean history and culture. I highly recommend him. Terrific!!!

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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Unknown

(About local Ho Jin)

15 February 2025

Excellent introduction to Seul...and to South Korea. Jin Spanish is excellent to say the least which, together with his welcoming personality, made for a very entertaining tour and conversation. Thank you!Like a friend

Masias.restis

(About local Ho Jin)

11 February 2025

Ho Jin was an absolute gem as a guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Korean culture and life, and he made the whole experience so enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn more about Korea. Korean Atlas

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!

Felipe🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Ho Jin)

4 February 2025

Hi Jin, fue excelente guía, conocedor, flexible y nos llevó a todos lados que le pedimos. Sumamente gentil y profesional Most excellent guide in Korea

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

Stephany

(About local Ho Jin)

14 January 2025

Ho Jin was an awesome tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and cultured. Even though it was probably the coldest day of the year we had a great time and had a lot of fun. Highly recommend! Great tour on a cold day

Kerry🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ho Jin)

9 January 2025

We are so lucky to have Ho Jin as our guide again for the second time this trip , this time to the DMZ. He’s knowledgeable, entertaining and like hanging out with a lifelong friend. We ended our dad playing with meercats and a raccoon….🦝 what more could you ask for. Don’t even hesitate book Ho Jin for your Korean adventure!Full day DMZ

Simon🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Ho Jin)

8 January 2025

Ho Jin gave us a great tour of Seoul, was very kind and talked perfectly English. Would highly recommend! 😊Great tour!

Kerry🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ho Jin)

7 January 2025

Personable, friendly and knowledgeable! Look forward to our second booking with him tomorrow. Excellent guide

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

Allan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ho Jin)

29 December 2024

Ho Jin was truly the best guide we have had in a long time. So informative about the places we visited and was willing to share his knowledge and insights into Korean culture. Definately would recommend Ho Jin without any reservation to anyone.Awesome Guide

Leah🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ho Jin)

25 December 2024

Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly . Perfect English . The walk was well paced and didn’t feel overwhelming. It was honestly a great start to our holiday and I highly recommend Ho Jin . Definitely book him you won’t regret it Amazing guide

Sean🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ho Jin)

25 December 2024

I had a 48 hour stop over in Seoul, early December. I opted to book a private tour of the DMZ with Ho Jin and had a great time! He picked me up promptly at my hotel and safely guided me for the day. I found Ho Jin very professional, knowledgeable and very friendly - a new friend that felt like an old friend. As a visitor it was fantastic to have the local perspective presented. Would I recommend? - ‘Yes’Excellent Day Trip to DMZ

Nancy🇨🇱 Chile

(About local Ho Jin)

23 December 2024

Fue un agrado compartir con Ho Jin, su amabilidad y su dispoción a servir son destacables, más allá de su trabajo, te hace sentir como en casa. Busca lugares que seguro te encantaran y donde no hay mucho publico para la foto perfecta, hace de fotografo tambien, muchas gracias fue un gusto conocerte.Las mejores fotos

Carlos

(About local Ho Jin)

22 December 2024

Muy serio y conocedorEXCELENTE

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.

Jeffrey🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Ho Jin)

15 December 2024

Jin offered to meet us at our hotel. Accommodated our request of going slow, and at times had to stand in the wind and freezing temperature 🥶. Offered interesting in-depth knowledge during the tour. Had great conversations, not only related to the tour but also our individual experiences. Great experience overall. 👍 Great experience

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

Jeff🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ho Jin)

4 December 2024

Our DMZ private tour was totally cool and worthwhile. Additionally, our guide Ho Jin was excellent, sharing interesting information on history, as well as taking us to the most incredible viewing spots. Highly recommend!Cool trip

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

Ian

(About local Ho Jin)

29 November 2024

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

Elena 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ho Jin)

24 November 2024

Absolutely the best way to get to know Seoul ! I was so lucky to get Ho Jin to show me around on such short notice ! He responded right away and was kind enough to answer all of my questions . He also took me around this beautiful city and we talked about S Korean history and modern days . I would definitely recommend to book a tour with him as you will feel at home by the end of it ))) So greatful i found Ho Jin !

Omer🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Ho Jin)

22 November 2024

The Person who you looking for in Seoul.. The Greatest The Greatest

Ronan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ho Jin)

22 November 2024

Ho met us promptly at our hotel and immediately put us at our ease.On the journey to the DMZ he was informative about the zone and history behind it as well as Korean life in general.He took us to the Gloster memorial. He was patient with us and great company for the day. To sum up:Brilliant day and would highly recommend.A special day

CARLOS🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Ho Jin)

21 November 2024

Planear un viaje es abrumador. Muchas opciones. Muchos guías. No sabes qué elegir. Te voy a resolver la vida. Contrata a Ho Jin. Es flexible, educado, alegre; hace el tour a tu medida. Te lleva en su auto. Se preocupa por que conozcas lo mejor. Su inglés es perfecto (estudió en EU) Su español es nativo (creció en Sudamérica) El día con él se pasa volando. En nuestro viaje de 20 días en Asia, el mejor día, sin duda fue con Hi Jun en Seúl. No te equivoques de guía y ya no pierdas tiempo buscando. No busques más

Ofelia

(About local Ho Jin)

18 November 2024

Mañana agradable conociendo pequeños recovecos de esa maravillosa ciudad! Ho Jin fue el guia perfecto adaptandose a lo que buscabamos y a lo que ya habiamos visitado! Muchas graciasMañana genial conociendo los rincones

Unknown

(About local Ho Jin)

14 November 2024

Excelente guia, nos enseño lo mejor de la ciudad, de manera concisa y rápida pero con toda clase de explicaciones. Muy agradable, simpático y profesional, excelente castellano. Volvería a contactar con él si volviera a Seul sin pensarlo. 100%recomendable.Excelente guia

Almudena

(About local Ho Jin)

14 November 2024

Nos gustó mucho la visita con Ho Jin, habla perfectamente español y fue muy interesante lo que nos contó. Aguantó todas nuestras preguntas, que fueron muchas, con una sonrisa. :-)