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14 Best Seoul Tours

The standouts, worldwide.

The 14 standout seoul tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.

14 Best Seoul Tours

Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace - Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace: where the history actually sticks
Castles, Forts & Palaces, Historical Tours, Korea's Royal Dynasties, Photography Sessions, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

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1.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

Get styled in hanbok, tour Gyeongbokgung Palace with a historian guide, and leave with 100+ edited photos from a pro photographer.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Such a fun experience. James was wonderful with the tour and communication leading up to the tour (conveying information and plans). So much fun getting dressed up for the palace- they really do make you feel like royalty! Our guides had a wonderful sense of humour, were very knowledgeable and the photos are a nice…”

276 reviewsFrom $60.41by Nerdso

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Korean History & Heritage Tour - National Folk Museum of Korea: learning how people lived (birth to afterlife)
Historical Tours, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours

Korean History & Heritage Tour

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2.Korean History & Heritage Tour

A private Gangbuk day in Seoul mixing palaces, temples, Bukchon hanok life, and Kwangjang Market street food, with free hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“YT Kim was unprofessional and a real cheat! . He made this private car tour into a walking tour and charged us the private car tour fee.. He parked his car so far away on purpose after the first stop. By following him, we have realized how Read more”

51 reviewsFrom $475.00by KoreanTourGuide

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Full-day UNESCO Heritage Tour with Suwon Hwaseong from Seoul - Getting There: Myeongdong Meeting Point and Minivan Comfort
Full-Day, Historical Tours, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Full-day UNESCO Heritage Tour with Suwon Hwaseong from Seoul

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Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace - Meeting the coach: pickup, Blue House drive-by, and tour rhythm
Castles, Forts & Palaces, Historical Tours, Korea's Royal Dynasties, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours

Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace

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4.Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace

A small-group Seoul day trip combining **Gyeongbokgung Palace**, museums, a temple stop, and the folk life of Korean villages.

★ 4.0

“Great tour guide and I was the only English speaking tourist so it was like a private tour. Was able to see plenty of Seoul in just one day and even managed to purchase some souvenirs. Highly recommend this tour.”

25 reviewsFrom $140.00by KOREA TOUR (DMZ TOUR)

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Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour - Meeting point and timing: start easy, stay central
Historical Tours, Morning, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours

Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour

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5.Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour

A relaxed morning pedicab tour through Seoul’s Jongno, linking Cheonggyecheon, Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, Jogyesa, and more with snacks and easy pacing.

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent experience with this agency. Our tour guide was the absolute best. Lots of interesting facts about the city of Seoul and extensive history. We highly recommend!”

24 reviewsFrom $220.00by We Ride Korea Bicycle Tours

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Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour - Getting from Seoul: coach comfort and pickup points
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Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

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6.Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

Walk Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, reset at Starfield Library, then end at peaceful Waujeongsa Temple on a guided day trip from Seoul.

★ 5.0

“great experience! knowledgeable and entertaining host. trip lasted most of the day, but just a warning, the trip started at 8:30 when it was listed at 8 here and the location on the map was slightly off from myeongdong station exit 2. if you choose that as your pickup, stand near the northface store near…”

23 reviewsFrom $48.84by K ONE TOUR Travel Agency

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Seoul: UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village—and the Sunday switch to Namsangol Hanok Village
Castles, Forts & Palaces, Historical Tours, Sacred Sites & Great Temples, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Seoul: UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour

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7.Seoul: UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour

Guided tour of UNESCO Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine plus Bukchon Hanok Village, with smart day-by-day substitutions.

★ 4.8

“Our guide Ms. Park was very friendly and knows a lot about history of the places we visited. It was an excellent trip and we had sufficient time to visit every location. Ms. Park also took beautiful pictures of us at every location.”

18 reviewsFrom $36by I LOVE SEOUL TOUR Co., Ltd.

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Seoul: UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village—and the Sunday switch to Namsangol Hanok Village
Castles, Forts & Palaces, Historical Tours, Sacred Sites & Great Temples, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Seoul UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour

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Seoul History Tour: Dark Past & Market Street Flavors - Dilkusha: when Albert Taylor’s home became a symbol
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Seoul History Tour: Dark Past & Market Street Flavors

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9.Seoul History Tour: Dark Past & Market Street Flavors

Seoul history at Seodaemun Prison and Deoksugung Palace, then Namdaemun Market street food with an English guide. $65.

★ 5.0

“We went to different places with Tripper, the team was super kind and Friendly, and the tour guide explained and answered all the questions. The trip was very insightful and I haven't heard of those places if it wasn't with Tripper. I recoRead more”

12 reviewsFrom $65.00by TRIPPER KOREA

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Deoksugung & Jeongdong-gil: A Walk in Korea's Rich Heritage - Gyeonghuigung (Gyeonghui) Palace: A Calmer Palace Contrast
Historical Tours, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Deoksugung & Jeongdong-gil: A Walk in Korea’s Rich Heritage

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Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul - Buyongdae Cliff Views at the Edge of Taebaeksan
Historical Tours, Private, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul

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13.Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul

Private day trip from Seoul to UNESCO Andong Hahoe Folk Village with traditional lunch, cliff views, mask museum, and Confucian Seowon.

★ 4.0

“The trip started with on time 7.30am pick up. Our private tour guide, Chance Kim, is absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly n jovial. The trip took us almost 3 hours to reach destination - Unesco heritage Andong Village. We had a good 2 Read more”

7 reviewsFrom $286.00by Outdoors Korea

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Ghost & Dark History Tours, Historical Tours, Seoul, Tour Reviews, Tours, WWII & the War Years

Blood & Tears: Korea Independence & Resistance Dark History Tour

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14.Blood & Tears: Korea Independence & Resistance Dark History Tour

A dark-but-important Seoul tour linking Korean independence to the fight for democracy, with included tickets, transit, and expert English guides.

★ 5.0

“This was an interesting insight into Korea's colonial past. My guide Jonathan was really knowledgeable and knew his stuff. This is only a new tour but I would recommend doing the full day tour.”

7 reviewsFrom $57.14by TOURSTORY

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