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Withlocals Your Way! - Seoul Day Trip by Car
- 8 hours
- Day Trips
- Seoul
Choose one of 3 locals available
Experience hosted by Sanghee Priscilla, Jason & one other local
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Seoul, South Korea
- Category
- Day Trips
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Transport mode
- Car
- Available languages
- English, Korean, Español
- Included
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- Private Guide
- Transport by Car
- All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
- Excluded
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- Entrance to Attractions
- Meals
6 reasons to book this tour
- Your personal city tour in Seoul – by car!
- Fully personalized: 100% tailored to your preferences
- The best of Seoul with the comfort of a private car
- Ideal for special occasions or themed adventures
- Explore at your own pace and on your schedule
- Insider tips & tricks for navigating the city
What you can expect
What’s on your must-see list in Seoul? From the famous Gyeongbokgung Palace to the charming streets around Bukchon Hanok Village, you’re in control of where to go and what to explore. With Withlocals Your Way, you’ll get a private car and local guide for a day, giving you the ultimate freedom to experience the city exactly as you want.
No more rushing through public transport or sticking to a fixed schedule – this 100% personalized tour is all about you! Your local host will craft a custom itinerary based on your interests, from iconic landmarks to off-the-beaten-path gems. You can even reach those harder-to-access spots that are just beyond walking distance, making the most of your time in Seoul.
Each of the hosts on this tour has different ideas in mind. Check out their profiles and pick your favourite guide. The hosts always have a base plan in mind, and trust us; they know exactly what they are doing!
And if you’re craving even more adventure, you can extend the tour beyond the city’s limits. Whether it’s a day trip to the countryside or a multi-day exploration, your host can tailor the experience to fit your travel desires. Simply contact your favourite host and start your adventure.
Please note: The price shown is for a full-day city tour and may vary depending on your requests and the personalized offer your host creates. Entrance tickets are not included.
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.
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Sanghee Priscilla
Truly a Seoulite
4.8244 reviewsKorean・English -
Jason
K-Culture Ambassador
4.910 reviewsEnglish・Korean -
Ho Jin
The Swimming Traveler
4.9246 reviewsEnglish・Español・Korean
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.
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Meeting point
Meet at - Seoul to start your journey
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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.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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? -
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. -
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
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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.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Russ🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
Marti🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
23 April 2025
He's a good and friendly guy, but it's not a guide at all. He just drives you to a few places, and gives no explanations at all. Not worth it.Waste of time and money
Lauren🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 April 2025
Sanghee was an excellent host! She made us a tailored tour, taking us to some of the biggest sites of Seoul and showing us where to find the best, most authentic food! We started our few days in Seoul with Sanghee and it was the best way to introduce ourselves to the city. Thank you so much!
Rob🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
19 April 2025
We highly recommend Ho Jin as guide in Seoul. We had a fantastic 5 hour tour in Seoul and visited a range of highlights. He speaks fluent English and has a high standard of knowledge about de history and culture of Korea. A fantastic tour
Johannes🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
19 April 2025
Jason is a top recommendation. We are a group of students and early professionals living in Seoul and booked with Jason to visit the DMZ. He knows the best spots in the DMZ and is able to put things into a broader contemporary context, not just focused on the past history. The best thing was that he was a true guide, selecting the best sights and skipping the waiting lines. He made sure to adjust to all of our needs, e.g., finding a bang-for-the-buck authentic Korean restaurant or also showing us the suspension bridge despite a detour. Really felt like taking a long-time friend with us.DMZ Trip
Giorgia🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
18 April 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
Donna
(About local )
17 April 2025
Ho Jin is a great tour guide. He contacted me ahead of time to discuss the tour and then met us outside our Airbnb at the planned time. We were among the first to arrive, before the pack of tour buses. THIS IS a huge bonus, because you can hear and record the sounds of the DMZ. The Panmunjom and 3rd floor of the Dora Observatory were closed to us because of that crazy American soldier. No matter, Ho Jin took us to another observation point where we witnessed farmers and soldiers going about their day, complete with a 4 p.m. North Korean musical call to attention that seemed to last forever. Highly recommend.DMZ with Ho Jin
Claudia
(About local )
16 April 2025
Ho Jin was a wonderful guide, it felt like a tour with a good friend! He was so knowledgeable, was equally comfortable in English or Spanish. He was able to answer our questions about history, culture and language. Ho Jin was flexible with our tour when we needed a quick break. Wonderful tour and will definitely recommend him to our friends & family. ¡Gracias Ho Jin! Nos la pasamos súper bien. Excelente guia!
Ying Ching🇸🇬 Singapore
(About local )
14 April 2025
We had a great time with Priscilla. Priscilla was really flexible and accommodating. We are really introverted and Priscilla totally put us at ease. In total we had more than 20 items and were stuffed to the brim. Many of the stalls were stalls we would never dare to try without a local. Come hungry!!!Great time! Really authentic!
Unknown
(About local )
9 April 2025
We had such a great time exploring Seoul with our guide, Ho-Jin! He was friendly, easy to talk to, and made a great itinerary for our tour.
We started the day by exploring City Hall and then renting Hanboks. The place we rented Hanboks from was very clean and had a great selection. We walked through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Ho-Jin pointed out lots of little details we would’ve missed on our own and helped us take great pictures along the way. We had lunch at a lovely restaurant reccomended by Ho-Jin. A part of our group was vegetarian and he found a place that had great vegetarian entrees.
After changing out of the Hanboks, we visited Jogyesa Temple, strolled around Insadong and Ikseon village, and ended the day at Namdaemun Market.
Highly recommend booking a tour with Ho-Jin.Exploring Seoul Like a Local with Ho-Jin
Boris
(About local )
2 April 2025
Shanghee was a wonderful companion for our visit to the palace. We felt very comfortable and enjoyed every minute of it, we recommend it. Guide unreservedly.Perfect Guide.
Klaus 🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
1 April 2025
Thank you Ho Jin for showing us your home city. We visited much more places then written in your tour description. We never could find everything alone. We recommend to book minimum 5 hours trip with Ho Jin.Wonderful 5 hours with Ho Jin
Pierre
(About local )
30 March 2025
Very good guide, knows authentic and good street food places !
Thanks !!Excellent !
Regina
(About local )
21 March 2025
Priscilla organised the full day for us. So good to be picked up from our accommodation knowing we were going where we wanted to go.
Zip line and Nami ticked off our list with an added bonus of a local lunch … yum
Priscilla dropped us off in the city and ensured we knew exactly where we had to go on the sub. All adding to our experience.
Priscilla is such a bubbly individual and has a wealth of knowledge to impart. Such a great day
Regina
(About local )
21 March 2025
Well organised tour. Priscilla went out of her way to ensure we were happy with our day. Amazing guide with a great sense of humour.
We would highly recommend Priscilla.
Cheers from Regina and Moira Do DMZ with Priscilla
KrisTina
(About local )
21 March 2025
We had the pleasure of having Ho Jin as our tour guide during our trip to Seoul, and he truly made our experience unforgettable! He took us through the many facets of Seoul, from its rich history to its vibrant modern culture, highlighting his personal favorite spots along the way. Ho Jin was incredibly attentive to our interests and made sure we got the most out of every stop.
What really stood out was how approachable and engaging he was. We felt comfortable asking him any questions, and he was always happy to answer, providing us with insights that went beyond the typical tour.
If you're planning a visit to Seoul, we highly recommend Ho Jin as your tour guide—he will make your trip truly special!
Great time in Seoul !
Jessica
(About local )
18 March 2025
P. is a great tour guide. She is very friendly, humorous, professional and responsive to our requests. We had a lot of fun with her. Thank you for the lovely evening. :-)So much fun… :-)
Anna🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
18 March 2025
Perfecto conocimiento de nuestra lengua y del lugar visitado. Nos ayudó mucho en las comidas y sus sugerencias fueron de gran utilidad. Un 10.Excepcional. Experiencia fantastica
Shirley🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
17 March 2025
Our group loved Jason - As Group Leader of 14 retirees, I'm so very happy I chose him as our Guide in Seoul! Jason has a great command of the English Language - he has a warm, upbeat personality, a great sense of humor, is knowledgeable, flexible and very attentive to our group's wishes and was especially attentive to the needs of those in our group who required special attention. We could not have had a better Guide in Seoul and thanks to him and his hard-working, efficient driver, Mr. Lee, our group had a wonderful, fun and rewarding time in Seoul. Perfect English Speaking Korean Guide!
Jennifer
(About local )
11 March 2025
Priscilla was a lot of fun and had a lot of energy. We went to all the different hot spot for local and well know food places. I am happy that I got to the famous dumpling place on Kstreet. It was amazing! Great for Foodie's
Mo🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
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 )
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 )
1 March 2025
We loved our time with Priscilla. She is a perfect combination of guide and friendliness! Super Friendly
bc9r9rx42s
(About local )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
18 February 2025
Unknown
(About local )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
4 February 2025
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
7 January 2025
Personable, friendly and knowledgeable! Look forward to our second booking with him tomorrow. Excellent guide
Art
(About local )
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 )
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 )
6 January 2025
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 )
5 January 2025
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 )
5 January 2025
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 )
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 )
2 January 2025
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 )
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 )
1 January 2025
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 )
1 January 2025
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 )
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
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