Seoul: Your Private Custom Tour – Half/full/outskirts

Chris was a very good guide indeed. He had a great knowledge of the places we visited and tailored the tour to our specifications. We covered a lot of ground which we would never have done without his guidance. Thank you Chris.

Paul was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and wonderful English. We had a wondeful blend of driving to sites and also walking thru the city. He carved out time so I could buy a few souvenirs. He's a wonderful ambassador to this program and i'll definitely take another tour with him the next time I'm in Seoul.

My mother and I did a half-day tour with Bradley, who was great! Bradley easily accommodated our requests regarding specific sites we wanted to see in Seoul. He picked us up directly from our hotel and knew exactly where to go to find convenient and close parking at each site. He was very knowledgeable and showed us some hidden local gems that we never would have been able to find on our own. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a great tour of the city, would highly recommend!

Our Seoul city tour with Bradley was absolutely amazing! We feel incredibly fortunate to have had him as our guide. From beginning to end, he was professional, knowledgeable, engaging, thoughtful, and attentive to our every need. He picked us up at our hotel and he was right on time. He had a very comfortable car and his driving was smooth. We booked a private, customized tour and had a general idea of what we wanted to see, but Bradley took our itinerary to another level with his wonderful suggestions and recommendations. He took us all over Seoul, introducing us to the city, its culture, and its traditions in a way we will never forget. Three of the highlights of our day were the palace, enjoying a traditional Korean lunch together and experiencing a traditional Korean tea ceremony. These special moments made the day even more memorable. What truly sets Bradley apart is his genuine passion for what he does. It’s obvious that he loves being a tour guide, and he puts his heart and soul into making sure his guests have an exceptional experience. He wasn’t simply showing us the sights; he was sharing his love for Seoul and making sure every moment of our day was special. If you’re fortunate enough to have Bradley as your guide, rest assured you’re in for an unforgettable day. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a more wonderful introduction to Seoul. Thank you, Bradley, for a truly perfect day!

Chris was a 5 star guide, my dad and I had a great day exploring Seoul with him. Thank you Chris!

Chris was great every knowledgeable and friendly

Chris was AMAZING. He could not have done more for us. As two very jet-lagged customers he was very aware of us being tired. He was knowledgeable, professional and yet personable. I would give him 10 stars if possible. Thank you for everything

We had our first day in Seoul with Chris who was so lovely to us. He collected us from our hotel and brought us to the great sites across Seoul including the food markets, the main palace sky tower and so on. He will create your trip around your preferences and mood on that day. Please consider Chris on your travels!

We had a fantastic experience touring Seoul with Rick! He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout our time together. He shared great insights into Korean history, culture, and everyday life, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. Rick was also flexible, accommodating, and made sure we got the most out of our limited time in Seoul. We really appreciated his enthusiasm and hospitality. Highly recommend Rick to anyone visiting Seoul!

Bradley was our guide/driver. He is excellent and brought us to areas not usually seen on group tours. He is very informative, personable and flexible. We had to make several changes to our itinerary, and he made it happen without any fuss. If you value flexibility and a more personal experience, we highly recommend Bradley.

Our half-day private tour of Seoul with Bradley was truly outstanding and exceeded our expectations! Bradley picked us up punctually at 9:00 AM from our hotel in Gangnam. The private car was excellent—spotlessly clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. His driving was smooth and safe throughout the journey. At Gyeongbokgung Palace, we admired the magnificent royal architecture and enjoyed the fascinating Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Bradley also showed us the best photographic angles, reflecting the architectural perspectives of Yoo Hong-joon, the renowned Korean art historian. His insights helped us appreciate the palace beyond its visual beauty. We continued to Bukchon Hanok Village, strolling through picturesque streets lined with traditional Korean houses. My wife, Dira, thoroughly enjoyed taking memorable photographs and treating herself to a delicious matcha ice cream! The unexpected highlight was Samcheonggak, a beautiful traditional Korean cultural complex surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking Seoul. Its charming gardens, elegant architecture, and peaceful atmosphere were absolutely delightful. Dira particularly loved the enchanting gardens and spent considerable time capturing beautiful photographs. I also had the pleasure of speaking with the manager, whose warm welcome and genuine hospitality made our visit even more memorable. We enjoyed a relaxing ginger latte while appreciating the wonderful surroundings. The entire experience was beyond my expectations, and I would certainly love to return for dinner at its restaurant! Throughout the tour, Bradley was exceptionally knowledgeable, caring, patient, and attentive. His understanding of Korean history, culture, and architectural aesthetics added remarkable depth to our experience. An unforgettable half-day experience! Seeing how much Dira enjoyed every moment made the journey even more special. We wholeheartedly recommend Bradley to anyone seeking a personalized, insightful, and comfortable introduction to Seoul. Thank you, Bradley, for such a wonderful day!

We had such an amazing experience on our Seoul Full Day Tour! Our guide, Bradley, was absolutely fantastic! He was so friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire day so enjoyable. He shared so much interesting information with us, and we got to visit some really cool places throughout Seoul. We had such a great time and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We would definitely recommend this tour, especially with Bradley!

We had the best day with Bradley! I normally get bored or distracted on tours but not this one; he went above and beyond. He was the friendliest tour guide we’ve ever had, so knowledgeable, and an absolute joy to be around! He arrived early to pick us up and had so much enthusiasm to spend the day with us-it put everyone in a good mood. He gave information throughout the tour that was interesting and kept our attention. He was so generous and kind with his time and staying way over to accommodate us and make sure our day was perfect! Bradley was the real deal!! He was incredible, and made this tour such an enjoyable experience! If you book this you should request him specifically!!

Guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. Trip is tailored to our needs. He has a lot of experience and knows when the exit and timing to visit the site. Saves time and worth the cost.

My wife and I visited Seoul last week. Highlight of the trip were the 4 hours we spent with Bradley. Bradley showed us interesting sites and accompanied them with background stories. End of day, he took us to an amazing restaurant, an experience in itself. Thank you, Bradley for the great time and memories.

Paul was an amazing guide. He arrived on time with a very comfortable and clean car. He had a lot of knowledge and showed us around all the things we wanted to see in Seoul. We had some dietary restrictions and he was very helpful in finding the right spot.

Our tour guide Bradley was wonderful. Very informative and easy going. Saw the palace and temples and a wonderful educational tour. Highly suggest!

As we had already been around the city of Seoul we opted for the “Hidden Tranquility” tour which took us the the serene and beautiful Jingwansa temple. We also went to the picturesque Eunpyeong Hanoi village and ended with a drive along the scenic Bugak Skyway. This was a lovely way to spend a half day in the hills around Seoul. Our guide Bradley was a wonderful companion, very knowledgeable and friendly. He is a fantastic storyteller and took great care of my elderly mother during our tour. We will definitely book another tour upon our next visit to Seoul!

We thoroughly enjoyed our full day Seoul city tour. Chris was an amazing tour leader and helped us customize our trip to fit the locations we wanted to visit. It was also nice to be able to enjoy lunch with him during our tour. Highly recommend this tour for its customizability and the expert recommendations.

We had a great day with Bradley! The weather was perfect and we got to see and learn about the DMZ, explore a tunnel, visited the Observatory with more history, and went the Y suspension bridge. Our whole group learned so much and really appreciated how flexible Bradley was with our plans. We enjoyed bibimbop for lunch and had an iced coffee break.

Bradley provided a great half day tour. He picked us up at our hotel in a very clean, modern luxury black sedan. Drives safely. He brought us directly to the royal palace with close in underground parking and knew how to get us the best view of changing of the guard. Lots of great info about palace, history. We also toured a beautiful nearby village and a mountain top tea house. Lovely day! Highly recommend him.

Short 4 hour tour, great if you don't have a lot of time, enough to experience a slice of Seoul and great if you don't want to do too much walking.

We had a wonderful time with Chris exploring Seoul. Great for first timers!

Chris was a very knowledgeable guide and gave a lot of interesting informstion about Korea. Very enjoyable short tour.

Overall fantastic tour! Our guide Shin was very informative and came prepared with interesting stories about the two palaces we visited. He also recommended a great place for us to get lunch after the tour. Was nice that we could customize it. Highly recommend!

We had a fantastic tour with our guide, Shin! We told him we wanted a private tour of Gyeongbokung and Changbokgung palaces and he came prepared with very interesting stories. We got a lot more out of having a private guide than we would have gotten from going to the palaces on our own. He even offered to take pictures of us at the palaces which we really appreciated. While there was a little bit of a language barrier, it didn’t take away too much from the tour and we still learned a lot. Would highly recommend!

We had a great day sightseeing in Seoul with Chris, who is very kind and knowledgeable. Seoul is a fantastic city with so much to visit. For us, the highlights were the Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gardens, the National Folklore Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village and the N Seoul Tower. Highly recommend taking this tour with Chris as an introduction to the city.

Our whole Family had a great day in Seoul guided very very well by our Guide Katie-everbody was delighted!! The trip around the highlights of Seoul was very well organised and she gave a lot of informations. The tour was absolutely worth the money especially with large families and just little time in Seoul.

Brandon was a wonderful guide. He made sure we visited the stops we asked for, but added several stops we found interesting. His English was also very good. I would highly recommend him to other visitors.

Absolutely amazing 🤩. We had a fabulous morning with our guide. Sheen Kim was the absolute best. He was so informative, kind, and the best photographer. We felt so relaxed knowing that he was our guide. He knew the best places to stand to watch the changing of the guards and where to take photos. Sheen has the absolute best local recommendations and local knowledge. He really went above and beyond, even messaging us recommendations for the area around our hotel. We could not thank him enough. While this is an expensive tour, Sheen Kim made it absolutely worth every penny and more. It is SO worth it😁. We went as two friends and it was amazing to get the personal aspect and be able to ask any and all questions we had. It was also made it possible to get to know our guide, which made it such a lovely and relaxed experience.

Bradley, our guide was fantastic. Punctual, enthusiastic and knowledgeable we visited the palace and a traditional Hanok village as well as the secret garden cafe. Bradley and this tour are highly recommended

Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour really enjoyable. Everything was well organized, and we had a great time. Highly recommended!

Thanks Sheen for a very optimize private tour, right spot to discover, and great explanation about Korea history. It was exactly what we’re looking for, not too long not too short. Thanks again !

Rick was an excellent tour guide, and my daughter and I had a wonderful few hours with him learning more about Korean history. Thank you for a most wonderful day!

Bukchon Hanok Village is an area where old traditional Korean houses have been well preserved, and I found it fascinating that actual Seoul residents actually live there. From the village hill, Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Blue House, the presidential palace of Korea, looked like a beautiful traditional Asian painting. Our guide, Bradley, explained the stories of the palaces and the 600 years of the Joseon Dynasty in a fun, history teacher-like way. This trip made Korea feel a little closer. When I go back, I’ll miss Seoul and those people so much

Samcheonggak Cafe, hidden at the foot of Bukhansan mountain, was fantastic. We enjoyed the beautiful Korean garden, traditional tea, and cookies there. Royal Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and people dressed in beautiful hanbok made it feel as if I was strolling through old street of Seoul a hundred years ago. It's a perfect day!!

Bradley navigated through our requests during 110+ Fahrenheit degree weather, and made our experience super comfortable during the warm weather. Knowledgeable, friendly, experienced, and definitely recommend!

We had an incredible private tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village with our guide Sheen, and we couldn't recommend it more highly. Sheen was outstanding — incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and with a great energy that made the experience fun for our whole family, including our 15-year-old son. He was always one step ahead, and made sure we never missed a thing — from the best spots to photograph Bukchon to the stories behind the palace's history.

We had an amazing 4-hour Seoul city tour with our guide, Bradley! He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history and local insight at every stop. He was also very attentive, constantly checking to make sure we were doing well and comfortable throughout the tour. One of the best parts is that the tour is completely customizable. We were able to see everything we wanted to see without feeling rushed, and Bradley made sure the itinerary matched exactly what we were looking for. We had a fantastic experience and would absolutely recommend this tour. If you have the chance, definitely ask for Bradley. He made our time in Seoul even more memorable!

I had an amazing tour with Shen! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history, culture, and hidden gems of Seoul. The tour was well organised, relaxed, and full of interesting stories that you wouldn't learn on your own. What really stood out was how kind and patient Shen was with my elderly parents. He made sure they were comfortable throughout the day, never rushed them, and was always happy to offer assistance when needed. His thoughtfulness made the experience so much more enjoyable and stress-free for our family. Shen made everyone feel welcome, answered all our questions, and gave fantastic local recommendations for food and places to visit. His enthusiasm and sense of humour made the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seoul. Thank you, Shen, for making our time in Korea such a wonderful experience! P.S. You absolutely have to try the live octopus—it was one of the most unique and unforgettable experiences of the trip!

Our guide Ricky accommodated all our needs. The tour was extremely informative and his knowledge of the culture and customs provided and extra dimension to the landmarks we visited. He also provided personal recommendations based on our interests to further enhance our visit. Would definitely recommend him as a guide.

Everything was well communicated before our tour in June 2026. Paul reached out via WhatsApp to understand what sights we wanted to visit and if we needed recommendations. On the day of the tour, Paul arrived a bit early and greeted us at our hotel. His vehicle was clean and comfortable. Paul was very friendly and his English was great. Our tour was customized, combining our desired locations and excellent recommendations Paul provided. We walked so much that day, approximately 17,000 steps and Paul was right there with us, providing valuable historical information and took family photos for us. On our way back from Gangnam after our last site, Starfield Library, Paul closed out our tour with some KPop Demon Hunters jams. My 8-year old daughter was all smiles and singing along. Thank you so much Paul!!

I had the most wonderful private tour experience in Seoul with Sheen Kim. We started by choosing and wearing a beautiful hanbok, which made visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace even more special. We explored the palace grounds, watched the traditional guard changing ceremony, and then visited Bukchon Hanok Village for its beautiful views and traditional atmosphere. Sheen Kim was an amazing guide, incredibly organised, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. He answered all my questions, shared interesting insights about Korean history and culture, recommended great places, and took so many amazing pictures for me. He truly went above and beyond to make the day memorable. The tour was perfectly planned, relaxed, and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Seoul!

Great full day tour of Seoul and Suwon fortress. Chris was very friendly and knowledgeable. We visited some of the main sites in Seoul then in Suwon we did archery, walked through the palace, went up in the balloon, and walked the fortress walls. Chris answered all our questions about history and pop culture. Very accommodating.

Great experience ,half day tour,Christian is nice and friendly.thanks

Our guide was Rick Yoon. We had a 4hr tour of Seoul and it was perfect. He was detailed, took us to all the hidden spots and was very mindful about what we wanted to see. He kept my teenager son very engaged throughout the tour. He was helpful with helping getting cash out of the ATM as it was all in Korean, very patient gentleman. He even sent us the pics he took of us during the tour and took the time to send his fav restaurants in the area. I highly recommend Rick. He truly is passionate about what he does, loves meeting new people which tells you a lot about him. He has great energy and fun personality. I highly recommend him for custom tour.

Chris has been an outstanding tour guide. Great 1 day break during a business trip. Thanks to Chris I got a better idea of Seoul and the Korean culture. He also takes good pictures btw :) Thanks Chris !

We loved every minute of this tour! Sheen was a fantastic guide—so friendly and packed with great insider knowledge. Everything was perfectly organized, smooth, and highly comfortable. Definitely worth it and 100% recommended!

Cristian our guide was open, kind and friendly. He was smiling and you can see that he enjoyed being our guide. Even though english was the primary language he knew we spoke spanish and vwry kindly tried to use his spanish too. He gave us directions to some other atractions we wanted to visit the day after. Thank you very much to Tripper for answering to all our questions in a fast clear way, and for helping us to have a perfect first day in Korea. We loved all we got to see.