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A private tour in Seoul is your ticket to begin an amazing journey. From authentic villages to glorious palaces, a Withlocals tour in Seoul is a guaranteed good time. With an enthusiastic local host leading the way, you will have an incredible trip in Seoul. See the City Like a Local Skip over to the most exhilarating highlights of Seoul with a friendly local who knows them best. A city tour of Seoul is the ideal way to gain insight into a different side of Seoul not usually discovered by visitors. From the majestic Jogyesa Temple to the awe-inspiring Changdeokgung Palace, feast your eyes on the city’s striking landmarks and festive districts. Discover Korean Culture A local tour of Seoul will give you an up close look at its fascinating history and local way of life. Go back in time and immerse yourself in the traditional ways of Korean life before the modern transformation of the city. The Namdaemun Market and Bukcheon Hanok Village provide stellar scenery of authentic houses, local produce, and handmade souvenirs. The Benefits of a Private Tour in Seoul You have a plethora of perks by tagging alongside a friendly local for an amazing city tour of Seoul. • 100% personalize your trip • Choose the time to meet your local guide • Decide the perfect place to begin your tour • Discover hidden gems not mentioned in guidebooks • Learn the public transport system in a flash • Find the most delicious local eateries • Find out if attractions are handicap accessible • Discover all the kid friendly locations in the city A tour in Seoul will be a remarkable thrill like no other. Just inform your local host where you want to go and they will make it happen."
For our first trip to Seoul and Korea, I knew that our group of 4 needed a guide to give us a "greatest" hit of Seoul. Ho Jin had the most reviews and seem to fit the style that I like for a city tour so I quickly booked him. Ho did not disappoint and delivered what was promised and more! We met Ho at Gwanghwamun Square on a sunny Friday. Ho provided good meeting instructions and was punctual. The tour started at the palace and we were lucky enough to be there during a performance similar to a changing of the guards. Ho bought tickets while we watched the performance and then we were off on the tour. Ho is able to talk with authority about Korea history and the story behind the buildings in the palace. He kept it interesting. After the palace, the tour continued in the surrounding areas. There is quite a bit of walking during the 3 hours so we covered a lot of places. We visited a traditional hanbok village, a Chinese temple that was having a festival with wonderful lanterns hanging, and also jumped on the subway and visited Ipsadong. Ho kept things interesting and tried to give us an expansive tour that really is the greatest hits. In fact, we went back to Ipsadong the next day to do some shopping. It is a good tour and the 3 hours flew by. The pace is relaxed and Ho made sure that we were comfortable throughout. His communication was perfect and he answers all our questions. The tour is a great introduction to Seoul and Korea. I would definitely recommend Ho for the tour!
Sanghee is a natural guide. Full of energy and humour, eager to impart her knowledge and experience of her city, but thoughtfully tailored to our interests and pace. Her extensive overseas travel contributed to an instant rapport and a shared context for her explanations. Our tour with her was most enjoyable.
Prior to the tour beginning Jason contacted me to ask what my interests were. From there he tailored the tour especially for me. We explored trendy streets with gorgeous concept cafes and restaurants which were off the beaten track and popular with locals. Jason was a real pleasure to spend time with, kind, clever and generous with his time and knowledge.
I had an outstanding experience with my WithLocals guide in Seoul! Ho Jin led me on two separate tours, and each one was thoughtfully planned, engaging, and full of interesting insights. He shared many practical tips that will, I am sure, enhance the rest of my time in the city. Beyond his knowledge, what truly stood out was his warm and easygoing personality — he made me feel completely at ease from the start. If you're visiting Seoul, don’t miss the chance to explore it with Ho Jin!