Private Tour Guide Seoul with a Local: Kickstart your Trip, Personalized
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Private Tour Guide Seoul with a Local: Kickstart your Trip, Personalized

By City Unscripted Seoul
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Duration: 3h
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Live guide: Korean, English
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  • A private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a Host
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • 109 Jae-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
    Starbucks 109 Jae-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30791P376

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host.
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Cancel up to 7 days before your experience and get a full refund.
    • Meeting Point
    • Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30791P376

    From
    ₹10,188.40
    per adult (price varies by group size)
    Select date and travellers

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    Itinerary
    • 109 Jae-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
      Starbucks 109 Jae-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
    • Pass by
      Subway
      Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
      Gangnam Underground Shopping area
      Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center
      Starfield COEX Mall
    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • City Unscripted Seoul
      274
      Seoul, South Korea
      Joined in May 2016
    • beaulaskey
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great call
      Paul was amazing. Super passionate and knowledgeable about everything in Seoul and Korea, philosophy and greater asian culture.
      Written 4 January 2025
    • josephmQ1872QP
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An incredible tour of Seoul
      Our recent trip to Seoul South Korea was made extra special by booking a private tour with City Unscripted. Because we had a limited time to see the highlights of Seoul, we chose to do a tour focusing on Art and Food. We were fortunate enough to be paired with our guide Andrew. It is always refreshing to be paired with a guide who is both knowledgeable and engaging. Andrew had a keen sense of what we wanted to see and exactly how best to navigate the city with the tight schedule we had to keep. With Andrew as our guide and mentor, we learned many important details about how to get around the city, where to see the best Art, and best of all, where to find the best food in the marketplaces. I highly recommend the Private tour of Seoul and I strongly advise you to ask for Andrew as your guide, you won't be disappointed. Andrew speaks multiple languages fluently and made everything a breeze. We hope to return to Seoul again soon and we look forward to seeing our friend Andrew for another adventure in the city. Joseph
      Written 31 December 2024
    • GinaHPerth
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must for first time visitors!
      We went to some well known places and some really awesome secret places that we never would have found ourselves. Our guide was great with heaps of knowledge about Korean culture food and history ! Worth every cent for first time visitors!
      Written 29 December 2024
    • 54christinan
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not just any other tour of Seoul
      Andrew's english is impeccable - as he studied in the US. What sets him and this tour apart, however, are the hidden gems Andrew shares and shows you. Absolutely loved the chicken omakase restaurant!!
      Written 28 December 2024
    • AiLoonY
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Most Enlightening Tour!
      Our guide, Hans Kim did a great job introducing us to Seoul. We particularly liked how he gave us a city overview with maps - this allowed us to orientate ourselves. Hans Kim went out of his way to show us parts of Seoul which would resonate with us, knowing that we are architects. We also enjoyed talking with him and understanding a bit of Korean way of life and culture. Thank you, Hans!
      Written 13 December 2024
    • Chris D
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great personalized tour that covers the main attractions and hidden gems! Andrew is the best!
      Andrew was very helpful personalizing a tour for us that visited hidden gems our other tour was not covering. In our three hours we covered a good amount of culture, history, and food! Andrew was incredibly knowledgeable in terms of Korean culture and history. He knows so many languages including English. He was very engaging and easy to relate to. He also had some great jokes. Would highly recommend a tour with Andrew to our friends and family!
      Written 9 December 2024
    • JonathanT3300
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good in Korea!
      Jay was great! Created a custom itinerary covering interests, which included history and street food. Fun conversation and good company for a fun day in Seoul.
      Written 28 November 2024
    • Keri N
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best tour guide in Seoul
      Amazing experience with Andrew in Seoul. He was able to share a lot of the history behind the city as well. This was my first time to the city (traveling with two other family members who had been once before), Andrew helped to pack a lot into such a short period of time so I was to see so much in a short period of time. He also took notice that my aunt who I was traveling with had trouble with stairs so he very quickly modified our walking path to include elevators and ramps in the metro station. Highly recommend Andrew and City Unscripted.
      Written 27 November 2024
    • jessicarE7020KB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      fantastic 3 hour tour if you are short on time but want to see the highlights
      fantastic experience. Great local guide. Glad I wore good walking shoes as we covered a lot of ground. I highly recommend.
      Written 15 November 2024
    • angelasP6307ET
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Must Do experience.
      My tour with GJ was fabulous. She worked with me to create a tour that did not hit the typical tourist spots. She was knowledgeable, personable, and went out of her way to make sure my experience was memorable. I would definitely use her services again on my next visit.
      Written 7 November 2024
    • NTRJennyCraig
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
      We had Paul as our guide through Gyeongbokgung Palace. He was exceptional at explaining the history of the palace as well as the history of Korea. We learned so much! We also appreciated that Paul took the time to take pictures of us as we traveled through the Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village.
      Written 5 November 2024
    • brittanybU2143UR
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect Introduction to Seoul
      What a wonderful way to get our bearings, learn about the beautiful city, and see some gorgeous sights in a half day personal tour. Jay was fantastic and super knowledgeable and personable. He really made our first day in Seoul special and catered to our interests and took us to the best spots and took amazing photos for us-thank you Jay!! I would definitely recommend anyone coming to Seoul to start off with this.
      Written 1 November 2024
    • W6469HYnickc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Memorable Walking Tour of Seoul
      I recently took the solo walking tour of Seoul, and it was an amazing experience! Over the course of four hours, we covered a lot of ground and saw some of the city’s most iconic spots, including the beautiful Buchon Hanok Village, the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace (where we caught the changing of the royal guard), as well as Insadong, Inkseon-dong, Myeongdong, and much more. What made the tour truly exceptional was our guide, Jay. Even though I was meeting him for the first time, it felt like I was chatting with an old friend. Jay had plenty of fascinating insights to share about the history of each location, as well as broader knowledge about Seoul and Korean history. His storytelling added so much depth to each stop, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. One tip—be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring some water! You’ll be on your feet and covering a lot of ground, but it’s well worth it. I highly recommend this tour, and Jay made it all the more memorable.
      Written 22 October 2024
    • S4683OQrobertm
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun with Hans
      Hans was an excellent companion with great local knowledge. Very adaptive to my interests. An excellent choice as a guide.
      Written 17 October 2024
    • Neilinnyc
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great guide but no hidden gems
      All the arrangements were well made. Our guide was very enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, and knowledgeable as well as good fun. We learnt a lot from her about Korean history and modern day culture. The issue we had was with the description of the tour itself. It’s billed as highlights and hidden gems and we were sent a questionnaire to fill out in advance of the tour asking about our interests. The questionnaire felt like a waste of time because the tour wasn’t customized and we just did the usual spots including the palace. As such, we were left feeling disappointed. We thought we’d be going to more unusual/less touristy spots…there were no hidden gems.
      Written 16 October 2024
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    KarinW1970
    Switzerland90 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Friends
    This was our first trip to Seoul, so we chose to do this 4-hour tour on the first day to get some orientation and to get the best out of our three days in Seoul. Our guide Oki picked us up punctually at our hotel, which was nice and convenient.

    We had a list of places we wanted to visit and she tailored an itinerary based on this. We especially wanted to visit the historically significant places together with her to understand more about the history and culture and to maximise our experience in Seoul. She more than fulfilled our expectations! Oki is very knowledgeable, easy going and fun. She showed us quite a few of Seoul’s highlights at a leisurely pace and also showed us how to use the subway.

    We had a wonderful time with Oki and highly recommend a private tour with her!

    This was our 4-hour tour:
    1. Changdeokgung Palace, as Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays (book tickets online in advance for the Secret Garden)
    2. Bukchon Hanok Village
    3. Insadong
    4. Ikseondong Village
    Written 19 November 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Oh, that's fantastic to hear! So glad you got to see your chosen spots. Thanks for recognizing Oki's efforts. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience!
    Written 21 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Enea S
    San Martino in Rio, Italy109 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Emily Lee has been my guide in Seoul for a whole day. She's the best guide one can have. Kind, patient expert at explaining, she handles any situation taking care of each client with great attitude. I highly recommend her and her company Vip Travel.
    Written 27 October 2023
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    Gus_Riboldi
    Sydney, Australia85 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    I took a last minute Seoul trip with a local. What a fantastic experience. My guide, Jiwan, gave me a great insight into the history, culture and food of Seoul. His English was perfect and he had a great sense of humour. I was spending the next day on my own sightseeing and he gave me advice about how to get to places I wanted to see. I often do tours with locals when I travel and Jiwan was one of the best guides I’ve had. Highly recommend this tour.
    Written 25 February 2020
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