Things to do in Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace Tours41 optionsDay Trips from Seoul34 optionsSeoul City Tour7 optionsSeoul Airport Shuttle14 optionsSeoul Walking Tour35 optionsFood Tour Seoul35 optionsKorean Folk Village Tours13 optionsHwaseong Fortress Tours7 optionsNight Tour Seoul7 optionsMuseums5 optionsCooking Classes11 options
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Seoul Pork BBQ & Pub Night: Anthony Bourdain's RouteA three-hour evening in Seoul centered on pork BBQ at the restaurant Anthony Bourdain visited, where you grill Mapo-style galmegisal over charcoal while a local guide walks you through the etiquette and the side dishes. From there you move through a pigs' feet market and a pancake market, landing in a classic Korean pub for savory pancakes, Korean tempura, and a lesson in makgeolli, soju and dongdongju. All food and drink are included; the Three Stops option adds a final fried chicken pub to close the night.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the exact pork dish that made the restaurant famous on television and you're comfortable with pork as your only protein option. The Three Stops option extends the night if you want fried chicken and another pub stop to close it out, rather than ending at the Korean pub.
Seoul - Jisan Forest: Ski day trip with guide & pickupYou’ll get picked up right at your hotel in Seoul and head out for a day trip to Jisan Forest Ski Resort with a local guide. Try skiing for the first time (or just enjoy some easy runs), get help with your gear and a short lesson if you need it, then warm up with new friends before heading back to the city — memories that stick around longer than you expect.
Seoul: 7-Day Korea Tour with Temples, Mountains & Local FoodYou travel through seven days of Korea without arranging transport, entry fees, or meals—all included. You stay in six 5-star hotels, walk through UNESCO sites like Bulguksa Temple and Andong Hahoe Folk Village, sit down with a Buddhist monk for tea, hike Mount Seorak, and eat your way through regional food and green tea ice cream. An English-speaking guide moves with you the entire time, and the itinerary has built-in flexibility for weather and group size.Is it for me?This tour works for travelers who want to see the full arc of Korea—ancient kingdoms, living traditions, mountains, coastal cities—without managing transport, tickets, or timing themselves. The fixed schedule and all-inclusive structure mean you move through seven days knowing what comes next, which is what makes covering this much ground feel unhurried rather than exhausting.
Mount Seorak & Naksansa Temple: Seoul Day Tour with EntryYou're picked up from central Seoul and driven to Seoraksan National Park, where you hike through granite peaks and seasonal forest at your own pace with an English-speaking guide. Outside autumn foliage season, the day ends at Naksansa Temple on the coast. Transport, both park and temple entries, and the guide are all included; the cable car costs extra and operates only in good weather. Plan on a full day — roughly nine to ten hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to escape Seoul for a full day without arranging your own transport, buying separate tickets, or navigating the mountain alone — the guaranteed departure means it runs whether you're traveling solo or in a group, and the fixed price covers everything except the optional cable car.
Seoul Insadong: Korean Stone Seal Workshop & CalligraphyYou’ll carve your own Korean stone seal in a quiet Insadong studio with guidance from local artist Jeongju, learn about Hangeul name design, and stamp your finished work using traditional ink. Enjoy camellia tea and snacks as you work, then leave with your handmade seal and a personal calligraphy card — a memory that lingers long after Seoul’s noise fades.
Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping: Mangwon Market, SeoulA three-hour cooking class in Seoul where you shop at Mangwon Market alongside your instructor—a Gen Z Korean homemaker who buys there daily—then prep and cook three iconic dishes (bulgogi, gyeran-jjim, kimbap) in a studio and eat them together as a traditional Korean meal. The class includes lunch or dinner depending on the time slot, and you leave with leftovers to take to Han River if you want to picnic like a local. English-speaking instruction; minimum age 13.Is it for me?You'll leave able to cook three Korean dishes at home with real confidence, which is only possible because you shopped at an actual neighborhood market and learned the cultural meaning behind each dish instead of just following a recipe. The market tour at the start is what makes that deeper understanding stick.
Seoul: Soju Tasting at Historic Distillery & 7 SpiritsYou enter a family-run distillery closed to public tours, taste seven Korean spirits ranging from 18 to 50% ABV made on-site, and hear the Joseon dynasty history behind Samhae soju from the master distiller himself. Small groups mean you're not rushed; the space is wheelchair accessible and reachable by public transport.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Korean spirits beyond the green bottle, and who value learning from someone who's actually made the stuff for decades. The small group size and private setting mean you're not on a conveyor belt — you're in a working distillery with time to ask questions.
Seoul: Palaces & Markets with Changdeokgung & InsadongYou visit two grand palaces, a 500-year-old Buddhist temple, a folklore museum, and Seoul's biggest traditional market, all with a professional guide who handles the route and timing. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The day involves a moderate amount of walking, so comfortable shoes matter.Is it for me?Choose this if you want Seoul's main palaces and markets in one organized day without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing yourself — the fixed route and guide handle all of it, and the full-day pace is what fits everything in.
Seoul Han River Night Cruise & 63 Building Sky ViewsYou board a Han River cruise from Apgujeong to Yeouido with skyline views and the Banpo Bridge fountain (seasonal), eat street food at Gwangjang Market and ramen by the water, then finish at the 63 Sky Picnic observatory overlooking the city at night. Your guide, transport, cruise ticket and 63 Building entry are included; the tour departs Myeongdong Station at 4:40 PM and runs about four hours.Is it for me?This works well if you want Seoul's main night experiences—river views, street food, and a high-rise skyline—without arranging separate tickets, transport, or figuring out which market stall to trust. The fixed schedule and included guide mean you move through four different Seoul moods in one evening instead of spending days hunting them down.
Seoul Night Tour: N Seoul Tower & Deoksu Palace with PickupYou get picked up from your Seoul hotel and taken to N Seoul Tower for a full-circle view of the lit-up city, walk through Deoksu Palace's blend of traditional and Western architecture in the evening quiet, then move through Myeongdong and Cheonggyecheon Stream with a guide who knows where the night actually happens. Hotel return is included, so you don't navigate the subway tired at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Seoul's main night landmarks without arranging your own transport or worrying about palace closing times — the guide's timing and local knowledge is what makes it possible to fit the tower, palace, and stream walk into one evening.
Suwon: Hwaseong Fortress, Folk Village & Starfield LibraryYou'll walk a UNESCO fortress and its restored royal palace, watch a guard ceremony, explore a traditional folk village, and spend time in a striking modern library—all with a professional guide who handles the logistics and entry fees. Round-trip transport from Seoul is included, so you don't navigate the route yourself. The day runs long enough to hit all four stops without rushing, and short enough to be back in the city by evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you're based in Seoul and want to see multiple layers of Korean history without arranging transport or buying tickets separately. The day is full—four stops across ancient, royal, and modern Korea—which is what makes fitting them all in one trip possible.
Korean Cooking Class Seoul: Make 4 Dishes & Drink MakgeolliYou arrive, cook four authentic Korean dishes under expert guidance at your own station, then sit down to eat everything you made as a full meal with traditional beverages and desserts included. Morning and evening times let you fit it around your schedule, and the class is small enough that the instructor can correct your technique as you work.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn hansik cooking hands-on and eat a real meal afterward, rather than take a food tour where you're mostly watching and tasting. The structured class time and included meal mean you don't have to figure out where to eat or how to practice the recipes later — you've already done it once, with someone who knows how.
Seoul DMZ: Private Tour with North Korean Defector & LunchYou’ll share lunch at a North Korean-run spot in Seoul, hear honest stories from your guide Jun (who escaped North Korea), and look across to real villages from the DMZ observatory. Expect questions nobody else can answer and moments that linger long after you’re back in Seoul.
Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace Morning Tour & Folk MuseumYou’ll start your Seoul morning surrounded by incense at Jogyesa Temple before glimpsing the Blue House from your van window. Walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace’s painted halls and peek into daily life at the National Folk Museum—all with a local guide sharing stories along the way. End your half-day tour near City Hall, carrying new sounds and colors home with you.
Korean Cooking Class in Seoul's 100-Year-Old HanokA Korean cooking class in a 100-year-old Hanok in central Seoul where you make iconic dishes like LA Galbi, fresh kimchi, pajeon and tangpyeongchae under the guidance of certified chefs, then dine on handcrafted Bangjja bronzeware with makgeolli and traditional Korean desserts. The class holds a maximum of six people for personalized attention, and runs about two and a half hours. English-speaking guides lead the experience; children are welcome from age 12.Is it for me?Book this if you want hands-on cooking in a residential setting where the chef can slow down for questions and adjust recipes to your pace, rather than following a set menu with a larger group.
Seoul Pub Crawl: 4 bars, guided group, free entry & shotsA guided pub crawl in Seoul visiting 4 bars and clubs across either Hongdae (Thursday–Sunday) or Itaewon (Friday), with free entry, drink discounts and 4+ complimentary shots included. The crawl runs from 8 PM to after midnight, led by English-speaking hosts. You choose your neighborhood and night; food and drinks beyond the included shots are on you. Minimum age is 19, and you'll need a physical ID to enter the clubs.Is it for me?Book Hongdae if you want a Thursday–Sunday option and prefer the university-area nightlife scene; book Itaewon if Friday is your night and you're after a more international bar crowd. Either way, the guide handles the route and entry, so you show up, meet people, and don't spend the night negotiating cover charges at the door.
Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace & Bukchon Hanok Village Walking TourYou walk through Seoul's most important palace, watch the guard ceremony, and then move into a living hanok village where you learn how royal architecture shaped everyday Korean homes. Your guide explains the design principles that connect both places. Admission and professional guidance are included; the small group size means you actually hear what's being said.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to understand Seoul's architecture and design rather than just photograph landmarks, and who prefer a small group with a knowledgeable guide over walking alone or in a large crowd.
Seoul: Nami Island, Petite France & Italian Village Day TripYou’ll wander peaceful tree-lined paths on Nami Island, snap playful photos among Petite France’s colorful buildings, and meet Korea’s only Pinocchio at the Italian Village—all with easy transport from Seoul and friendly staff guiding you through each stop. Expect laughter, unexpected connections, and plenty of space to slow down.
Seoul: Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings & City HighlightsYou’ll taste your way through Seoul’s markets with a local foodie guide, sampling ten different dishes from spicy rice cakes to classic bibimbap. In between bites, stroll through Gyeongbokgung Palace and listen to stories behind each flavor. Expect laughter, surprises, and maybe even a new favorite snack you can’t pronounce yet.
Seoul Private City Tour: Palaces, Hanok Village & MarketsYou spend eight hours moving through central Seoul's main landmarks — a palace with a changing guard ceremony, traditional wooden houses, a major Buddhist temple, and a working market — in a private minivan with a driver-guide who knows the city. Hotel pickup is included; you choose where to eat lunch and pay on the spot. The fixed itinerary covers the essentials of old Seoul without the pace of a group tour.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Seoul's main historical sites without arranging your own transport or joining a group — the private minivan and driver-guide mean you move at your own rhythm and stop longer wherever interests you most.
