Things to do in South Korea
Gyeongbokgung Palace Tours41 optionsDay Trips from Seoul34 optionsSeoul City Tour7 optionsSeoul Airport Shuttle14 optionsSeoul Walking Tour35 optionsIncheon Airport Transfer12 optionsFood Tour Seoul35 optionsKorean Folk Village Tours13 optionsHwaseong Fortress Tours7 optionsNight Tour Seoul7 optionsMuseums5 optionsCooking Classes11 options
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Seoul: Dae Jang Geum Park K-Drama & BTS Music Video TourYou're driven from Seoul to the MBC studio complex where famous K-dramas and BTS music videos were filmed, given entry and a guide who shows you the sets, and left free to walk around and recreate your favorite scenes. You'll see working production areas and period-built palaces, streets, and fortresses. Transport back to Myeong-dong is included, and the whole outing takes a half-day.Is it for me?Book this if you're a K-drama or BTS fan and want to see the actual sets without arranging your own transport and tickets—the guide handles the navigation and context, which saves you researching which scenes filmed where.
Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot & History TourYou’ll step into vibrant hanbok at a rental shop near Gyeongbokgung Palace before wandering royal halls with a local historian who brings old stories to life. A professional photographer captures candid moments against palace pavilions and gardens (over 50 edited photos included). Expect laughter, cultural surprises, and a different view of Seoul you might carry home with you.
Seoul: Private Highlights Tour with Hanbok & Food StopsYou’ll step into Seoul’s palaces in a hanbok, wander quiet lanes in Bukchon Hanok Village, snack your way through Gwangjang Market with your local guide, and finish with city views from Namsan Tower. Expect laughter, new flavors, and small surprises you’ll remember long after you get home.
Seoul: Private Flexible City Tour with Tea & Market FoodYou’ll wander palace courtyards with stories from your guide, sip traditional tea in Insadong, taste knife-cut noodles at Gwangjang Market, and find quiet at Bongeunsa Temple — all at your pace in a private van. Expect warmth, flexibility, and small surprises along the way.
Seoul: Private Walking Tour with Local Guide & Custom ItineraryYou get a private Seoul walking tour built around your interests, not a preset itinerary. Your local host customizes the route after you share what you love—history, food, hidden corners, or a mix—then guides you through Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, and tucked-away neighborhoods at your own pace. Flexible duration and start time, central pickup included, public transport between major sites discussed with your host.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Seoul's main landmarks—Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong—without following a group schedule or preset route. The personalization form is what makes it work: your guide builds the day around what you actually want to see, so you're not paying for stops that don't interest you.
Seoul: Kimchi Cooking Class & Gyeongdong Market TourYou’ll wander Seoul’s Gyeongdong Market with Chef Minseon, tasting ingredients and learning local secrets before heading to her kitchen for a hands-on kimchi cooking class. Expect laughter, real stories behind each dish, plus lunch or dessert shared around the table. It’s not just about recipes—it’s about feeling connected to Seoul’s food culture for real.
Nami Island, Petite France & Garden of Morning Calm Day TripYou’ll walk beneath Nami Island’s iconic trees, snack your way through colorful Petite France & Italian Village (watch for that giant Pinocchio), then unwind in Korea’s oldest private garden with time to wander at your own pace. With transport and entry sorted, you can just let yourself drift between moments — and maybe find your own favorite spot along the way.
Seoul Food & Drink Alley Tour: Hidden Eateries & NightlifeYou’ll wander Seoul’s hidden alleys with a local guide, trying everything from market pancakes to spicy street snacks and Korean rice wine. Expect lively crowds at Gwangjang Market, shared laughs over new flavors, and a final round on your host in an unmarked bar—leaving you full, buzzed, and oddly at home in the city’s late-night glow.
Seoul Half-Day Morning Tour: Guard Ceremony & Palace in 3.5 HoursYou’ll step through temple gates scented with incense, watch Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace guard ceremony up close, wander centuries-old courtyards, and hear stories from a local guide. Expect small surprises—a silent crowd during the ceremony or sunlight on golden statues—that linger long after your morning ends.
Seoul Private Tour: 8-Hour Flexible Itinerary & PickupYou’ll set your own rhythm on this private tour of Seoul: decide where to go next, pause for street snacks or linger in hidden alleys, all with an expert local guide who adapts everything around your group’s needs. Includes hotel pickup in Seoul and special care for families or anyone needing extra assistance—so you can focus on soaking up the city’s real moments together.
Seoul & DMZ: Private Day Tour with Suspension Bridge & LunchYou’ll stand at Imjingak Park beside relics of war, peer into North Korea from Dora Observatory, squeeze through the Third Tunnel, then share lunch where locals eat. Choose between walking Seoul’s famous suspension bridge or heading up Namsan Tower—all with a guide who knows every story behind these places.
Seoul & Suwon: Starfield Library, Hwaseong Fortress & Gwangmyeong Cave Day TripYou’ll start among soaring bookshelves at Suwon’s Starfield Library before walking ancient walls at Hwaseong Fortress with a local guide sharing stories along the way. Then descend into Gwangmyeong Cave—a cool maze of lights, dragons, and hidden wine tastings. This day trip from Seoul mixes quiet moments with lively ones, ending back downtown with your head spinning just enough.
Gyeongju UNESCO Tour from Busan: Private Guide & Local LunchA private guided tour of Gyeongju's UNESCO World Heritage sites—Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Gyeongju National Museum and Daereungwon royal tombs—with pickup from Busan or Gyeongju, a licensed English-speaking guide, and authentic local restaurant lunch. You choose the pickup and drop-off location; the itinerary is customizable. Admission fees are separate.Is it for me?Book the half-day option if you're traveling between Busan and Gyeongju and want to see highlights in one direction; choose the round-trip option if you're staying in one city and prefer a private guide over group tours.
Seoul DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel & Dora Observatory with PickupYou travel north from Seoul by coach with an expert guide who contextualizes the Korean War and the division as you drive. You walk through Imjingak Park to see war artifacts and the Freedom Bridge, descend into the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel beneath the border, and use binoculars at Dora Observatory to look into North Korea. The tour takes a half day and includes transport and guide; you need a valid passport and comfortable shoes for the tunnel's steep passage.Is it for me?Book this if you want the core DMZ sites in a half day without arranging your own transport or navigating checkpoints — the guide handles the logistics and the history, leaving you to absorb what you're seeing.
Jeju Western & Southern Day Tour: Mt. Halla, Lava CliffsYou’ll feel Jeju’s wildness up close: cool mountain air at Hallasan’s wetland, sea spray at Jusangjeolli Lava Cliff, mist from Cheonjeyeon Falls, incense and salt breeze at Bomunsa temple, and sweet green tea snacks at O’Sulloc Museum. Includes pickup, guide and entry fees—just bring curiosity (and maybe an extra layer).Is it for me?See Mt. Halla, the lava cliffs, waterfalls, and Bomunsa temple in one day with a guide handling navigation and logistics while you explore Jeju's west and south.
Gyeongju day trip from Busan: UNESCO temples and royal tombsA guided day trip from Busan to Gyeongju combines UNESCO heritage sites, ancient royal burial grounds, and a working village where you make traditional Korean rice cakes by hand. The tour includes hotel or subway pickup in Busan, an English or Chinese-speaking guide, all admission fees, and transport—covering Bulguksa Temple, Daereungwon Royal Tombs, Gyochon Village, the National Museum or Donggung Palace (your choice), and Woljeonggyo Bridge. The day runs 12 hours and balances Gyeongju's ancient monuments with its modern trendy neighborhoods.Is it for me?Pick your Busan pickup location to avoid crossing the city before departure, and choose between the National Museum's gold collection or Donggung Palace's gardens—whichever matches what you want to see most in Gyeongju's mix of ancient and modern sites.
Seoul: Elysian Ski Resort, Nami Island & Eobi Ice Valley Day TripYou get a full winter day near Seoul with a guided ski lesson, equipment rental, and two scenic stops — Nami Island and an ice valley — all connected by round-trip transfers and an English-speaking guide. Pick your activity level when you book (skiing with lesson, snowboarding, sledding, or free time), and bring gloves and a ski suit or rent them on-site. Arrive early at Dongdaemun Station and plan for weather delays.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try skiing or snowboarding near Seoul without arranging transport, equipment rental, or lesson booking yourself — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the three stops and the activity you choose.
Seoul: Food Market Tour & 12 Tastings with Local GuideYou’ll taste your way through Seoul’s busiest markets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack stand. Expect 12 different Korean street foods (from spicy rice cakes to sweet pancakes), ramen at an all-night spot, and tea or coffee inside a traditional hanok cafe. It’s noisy, messy fun — come hungry and ready to try new flavors you might dream about later.
Starbucks DMZ with North Korea View: Seoul tourThis guided tour from Seoul takes you to Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo, where a Starbucks sits just 1.4 km from the North Korean border. The route crosses a suspension bridge, passes through the Peace Eco Exhibition Hall, and ends at Jogang Observatory—also called the Starbucks Observatory—where you can use a free telescope to view North Korean territory across the river. The tour runs five hours with hotel pickup and an expert guide in English, Chinese or Japanese; lunch is available as an add-on option, and hotel drop-off can be selected for the full-day version.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Seoul and want to see something most visitors never reach—the only Starbucks with a view of North Korea, and the border itself through a telescope. The fixed five-hour schedule and included guide mean you don't arrange transport or navigate the border zone on your own.
Private Gyeongju Tour: UNESCO Sites with Guide & MealsA private tour of Gyeongju's major historical sites—Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Cheomseongdae Observatory, and Gyeongju National Museum—with an English-speaking guide, traditional Korean meal, and hotel pickup included. The itinerary is customizable: you can swap stops for Gyochon Village, Woljeonggyo Bridge, or Yangdong Village, and you can time the tour to catch the night illuminations at Donggung Palace if you prefer evening light over daytime crowds.Is it for me?Choose a pickup location that matches where you're staying—Gyeongju hotel, Busan hotel, or a mix of both—so the guide handles the drive and you skip the logistics of renting a car or navigating between sites. The 8- to 9-hour span fits a full day without rushing, and the customizable route means you can prioritize what matters most to you, whether that's the temples, the tombs, or the night view at Donggung Palace.
