Our tour guides name was Ivy. She was a great tour guide. She made sure we had lots of free time to wonder around at our own pace. She also went above and beyond by recommending Korean BBQ restaurants near our hotel that would be great to try. As for Nami island and the gardens they were great, as the leaves changing colors was beautiful and it was a crisp fall day. I’d do this tour again, and I’d definitely recommend having Ivy as a tour guide.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide
- Fuel surcharge
Excludes
- If the option requiring parking fees is selected, the additional cost may apply.
- Optional: Toll fee, if selected.
- Meals
- Optional: Admission fees to Attractions
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Fully Customized Private Tour from Seoul, South Korea. We pick you up from your hotel in Seoul.
Itinerary
Stroll romantic tree-lined paths shaded by ginkgo, pine, and cherry trees. Rent a bike, photograph the iconic Metasequoia Lane, or enjoy outdoor performances. This half-moon-shaped island formed after the Cheongpyeong Dam raised the North Han River and is named after General Nami, a Joseon hero who defeated rebels in King Sejo's 13th year. All electric wires are buried underground to preserve the natural beauty. This peaceful island gained worldwide fame after the 2002 K-drama Winter Sonata.
Wander beautifully landscaped gardens bursting with seasonal flowers, serene lakes, and themed zones. Ride the sky lift for sweeping views or explore changing seasonal displays year-round.
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Reviews
Ivy, as our tour guide, was kind and helpful. She provided information and afforded us the opportunity to explore on our own with ample time.
Wonderful experience with a great guide. Really loved going in the small group, Jack was very friendly and helpful - he made the trip really smooth and relaxing. Great way to get out of the big city and enjoy the beauty of Korea. Highly recommend.
Jack was out guide and he was awesome. Charlie was out driver Ava it was an entertaining and smooth ride. Overall, the experience was wonderful.
Alice was a fantastic guide! We really enjoyed our time exploring and learning about Korea and its history.
We had such a wonderful experience on our private tour! Sunny was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She was incredibly considerate of the heat and made sure we were comfortable throughout the day. We ended up changing our itinerary along the way, and she was so flexible and accommodating, never making us feel rushed or like anything was an inconvenience. What we appreciated most was how much Sunny really listened to what our group wanted to see and do. She was able to adjust the day around our interests and even used her local contacts to make sure we were attended to quickly at the places we visited, which made everything feel so seamless. Her knowledge of the area was incredible, and you could tell how familiar she was with not only the major sights but the area as a whole. On top of that, she was genuinely kind, personable, and such a pleasure to spend the day with. Our driver, Charlie, was fantastic as well! He got us everywhere we wanted to go quickly and safely and made getting around so easy and stress-free. Having Sunny and Charlie made such a difference in our experience. We were able to enjoy the day at our own pace, see exactly what we wanted to see, and never had to worry about the logistics. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a private tour!
We had an excellent time with Alice . Very informative and enjoyable . Highly recommended and ask for Alice.
It was a very pleasant experience with Diane as our tour guide, gave us all the information we needed and showed the main places of Seoul.
Sunny is an incredible tour guide: knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and compassionate. She changed the tour according to our needs when it was very hot, and always made sure everyone was comfortable and well. She took the time to really explain everything and answer all of our questions. I would highly recommend booking Sunny!!! She is the best!
Sunny is the most epic tour guide! She was so kind and incredibly knowledgeable about Korean history. She took the time to answer all of our questions, and she was just the most lovely person to be around.
Great half day with Rose. And suited to our family!
The tour was great and very personalized. The highlight of our tour was our guide Sunny who was very accommodating and friendly. She is born and raised in Seoul therefore was very knowledgeable of the ins and outs of the city, even managed to get us some twisted donuts without having to wait in line.
We organised a 2-day tour of Seoul this week with VIPTravel, and they assigned Alice as our guide (plus a very helpful driver). Alice was excellent! I had some initial ideas of what we'd like to see, and Alice helped us shape them into a thorough and very enjoyable two-day trip to see all the sights of Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village, Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, Namsan Cable Car, Seoul Tower, Gangnam shopping, Seongsu district and the National Museum of Korea. Lots of fun, lovely local restaurants, and we learned a great deal about Seoul. Would gladly use Alice again if we can come back one day for a DMZ tour!
Excellent four hour private tour with Alice. We visited so many attractions in a short amount of time and she was very knowledgeable. Highlights included the Buddhist temple, palace, Folk Museum, hanok village and street market. Our family thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a relaxing way to see all the sights with a private van and guide. Thank you
I enjoyed both tours and Days, The DMZ was truly fascinating but i have loved to learn about the Korean culture. Alice was my tour guide, she was full of information but didn’t make me feel like I was drinking out of a fire house.
I'm glad for to explore Seoul Attractions with this incredible & knowledgeable lady. Thanks to our amazing guide (Judy)
Visited Geongbokung Palace, National Folk Museum, Jogyesa Temple, To Sok Chon restaurant (best ginseng chicken soup in Korea), Kospi Korean Stock Exchange, Hanok village and the Gwangjang market (amazing hotteok). Our guide Judy was fantastic and our driver Charlie got us everywhere we needed to be in record time. Amazing and memorable day. Highly recommended if you want to see as much as you can in 7 hours.
Crystal is Excellent tour guide
We had an amazing time with Jenny! She is one of the best tour guides we’ve had anywhere in the world!
We had a fantastic private tour with Alice and Mr. Lee. Alice was knowledgeable, engaging, and made everything easy to understand, while Mr. Lee was professional and ensured a smooth, comfortable ride. They made our first day in Seoul seamless and stress-free—highly recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Seoul City Private Tour with Sunny – VIP TRAVEL If you are thinking about booking this tour, stop thinking… just book it and ask for Sunny. 😄 From the moment we met her, Sunny made everything feel easy, fun, and perfectly taken care of. She did not just guide us around Seoul, she spoiled us. Every place she brought us to was amazing, every request we had was granted, and somehow she made everything happen so smoothly. We kept joking that she was our “genie,” because every little wish we had, she made it come true. 💫 We experienced Seoul in the best way possible. Incredible food that we are still dreaming about, skincare shopping that felt like a treasure hunt, beautiful historical and cultural spots that gave us such a deep appreciation of Korea’s rich culture, history, and traditions, and of course the clean, organized, and welcoming vibe of the city. Sunny knows exactly where to go and how to make every moment count. One of the best surprises, I got new glasses and sunglasses during the trip, and they were delivered to our hotel in less than two hours. I did not even realize my vision had changed until I wore them, and suddenly everything became crystal clear. Talk about efficiency and magic. 😆 Even though our trip was short, Sunny made it feel full, rich, and unforgettable. No wasted time, just pure enjoyment from start to finish. We are already planning to come back, and without a doubt, we will be calling Sunny again through VIP TRAVEL. If you want a guide who is kind, fun, knowledgeable, and truly goes above and beyond, she is the one. Sunny, you made Seoul extra special for us. Thank you for everything. 💛
Thank you Sunny for taking us to such interesting spots and helping me as a vegetarian to try great food :)
It was amazing I love it so exciting and our guide Dian was so nice and kind 정말 재미있었어요, 감사합니다. thank you 🤍 everything was so good and perfect
The experience is really amazing. Juno, our tour guide and Mike, our driver is very friendly and very flexible. The picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off to another destination that we requested. They are very accommodating. The transportation vehicle is very comfy. 🤩 Juno is a one great tour guide. He speaks english so well and took us to a memorable experience. He also suggested a korean restaurant which is awesome. All in all, the experience is all worth it. Thank you Juno and Mike 😉
Our Tour Guide Diane Choi made the experience smooth and amazing! We enjoyed our day in both Nami Island and Rail Bike Park. Highly recommend her for your tour. Overall experience was perfect. Thanks alot.
We booked a family private tour. Our tour guide Juno and driver Mike where amazing people. The itinerary was set up to the places that we like to visit and Juno made sure that we are comfortable throughout the trip. Thumbs up to these two.
Enjoyed the tour with Olly. She is amazing and provided many inputs on Nami island and the culture of South Korea in general
We did the Nani Island private tour and Diane was so helpful and insightful throughout the entire trip. She gave such good recommendations, factoids, and took so many great photos of us! Our driver Charlie was wonderful as well. He drove us around everywhere and helped us with getting into and out of the car efficiently. The tour itself was so pretty we zip lined onto Nami island but there was an option to ferry too.
Amazing view and crew. Diane is incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. It was a great experience and I recommend to anyone looking to travel close to Seoul.
Cindy was the best tour guide discovering the city, she speaks a really good English, for us Italians was a blessing ahaha ;) she organized all the tour day based on our necessity and she satisfated all our needs and curiosity on Seoul! She’s a 10!!
Nancy was our tour guide today. Our group of five with two children were captivated by the history she shared of the North/South conflict UK in Korea. In addition to the places of interest, including the MDL park, she took us as close to the DMZ post as we were allowed. She also had an interesting perpective on Korean political institutions on both sides. Her interpersonal skills and English language skills made our visit all the more enjoyable. We would highly recommend her to our friends who visit Korea.
Had join the with VIP TRAVEL to Changdeokgung Palace & Bukchon Hanok Village on the 25th of December during Christmas Day, the tour was fantabulous and awesomely lead by the most charming lady name Alice Kim. She has great charismatic and beautiful smile on her face. The lead the whole tour with a wonderful awesome memories that will last a lifetime. Her hospitality and personality are superbly miraculous and splendid. Love the essence of the tour guide being very helpful, caring and indescribable lady. One word to describe her:OUTSTANDING.
We went around Seoul today with Nancy and we had the best times. She recommended places best suited for us, got to enjoy yummy food and was very patient with our group since we were a group of 12 with 5kids.
Nancy is the best guide we’ve had in Korea! Definitely helped us understand the history if the palace and temples we went. Will recommend to anyone who is looking for a relaxed tour around the top scenic spots in Seoul!!
Today, I would like to thank Crystal for guiding us on a difficult and meaningful trip to the DMZ military district of the 3-8 line. As a very special, strict military control zone, the DMZ is very professional and complex with the details of the itinerary, military zone specifications, historical background. But the entire Crystal tour guide is clear, detailed and highly professional, not just a simple introduction to the sights, but also a deeper explanation of South Korea's history, border history, military district regulations and the meaning behind each attraction, so we have a solid, complete and deep understanding of this precious and heavy history. Patient, careful, gentle and responsible, all the time taking care of the team's rhythm, reminding all military districts to visit taboo, photographic regulations, safety details, let us both observe the regulations and rest assured in serious military areas. In the face of our curiosities, details, history, local culture, Crystal is very careful and professional. The entire DMZ tour is lively, rich, and very valuable because of the Crystal guide, not only a tour, but also a difficult history learning and feeling. Highly recommended! Thanks to Crystal's passionate team, we have a memorable, precious and meaningful DMZ trip!
Great! Very detailed presentation ~ Owen is very popular - five stars! Also get out your identity card tell us in detail! Also patiently waiting for the people behind - Another Hanna is also dedicated!
Tour rất đáng trải nghiệm. Dịch vụ chuyên nghiệp. Hướng dẫn viên nhiệt tình. Đáng đồng tiền. Mong dịp được quay lại Hàn Quốc.
Bella explained in detail, carefully, took good care of each member's condition, also helped to take photos, very recommended, the schedule is not engaged, not boring, be sure to experience once
Emily is very good at explaining and making herself understood in English. It made the visit, already suggestive in itself, very interesting. Thank you very much and see you next time 😊
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