Want to see the best of Seoul? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Seoul!
The History of Seoul: Beautiful Palaces & Seoul Dynasties Tour
650 reviews
2 hours | city highlight tours | Seoul
Curious to know more about Seoul’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Seoul from a local perspective as you learn about Beautiful Palaces & Seoul Dynasties.
Embark on a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) day trip outside of Seoul where many treasures, insights, and stories are waiting. Let a local host show you around and experience this cultural attraction from a local perspective.
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.
Picture this, a night out in Seoul hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Seoul.
Ho Jin was outstanding and warm
He was very patient with us and helped with a great itinerary for our 3 days Seoul trip
He showed us around the key landmarks and gave us detailed information about the history and the culture of the place
We would highly recommend Ho Jin
City Kickstart Tour: Seoul
Sychuang
About local
4 June 2025
A lot of Seoul packed into 3 hours.
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!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Seoul
Edward
About local
19 May 2025
Memorable Views, Food, and History
My wife and I had a fabulous day touring Busan with Dama. We started from the Cruise Port and headed out to the most scenic Temple we've ever seen. Overlooking to cliff and sea, it was not only a photo shoot, but a memorable moment.
At our request, we visited a local sea food restaurant and enjoyed a medley of local items.
Thank you Dama for a great afternoon
Exploring Busan's Best in a Day
Hana
About local
4 May 2025
Do it! Great ‘only known by locals’ tour.
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.
