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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Jeju Island Day Tour: Seongsan, Haenyeo & Lava CaveYou get picked up from your hotel, visit a lava cave with stone formations, watch the Haenyeo sea women dive, walk Gwangchigi Beach, and climb Seongsan Ilchulbong for panoramic coastal views. All entry fees, the guide, and parking are included. The late 10:30 AM start means you're not rushing out of bed, and you're back by early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Jeju and want the main coastal and volcanic highlights in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included pickup is what fits everything into a single afternoon without feeling rushed.
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.
Busan Night Tour: Cruise, Fireworks & Hwangnyeongsan ViewYou’ll feel Busan’s energy shift as you cruise past Haeundae Beach at sunset, watch fireworks burst over Gwangandaegyo Bridge, then ride up Hwangnyeongsan Mountain for sweeping nighttime views—all with local stories from your guide and easy hotel pickup. Expect moments of calm mixed with city buzz.
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.
Seoul & DMZ Private Tour: Gyeongbokgung, Insadong, Bukak SkywayYou’ll walk palace courtyards as drums echo around you, ride high roads above Seoul’s rooftops, share stories over barbecue lunch, and maybe even glimpse North Korea from the DMZ—all with a local guide handling every detail so you can just look around and feel it.
Seoul: Jamsil Baseball Game & Korean Dinner with HostYou’ll share a real Korean barbecue meal with your host before heading to Seoul’s Jamsil Sports Complex for a live baseball game (or basketball in winter). Feel the crowd’s energy, join local cheers led by K-pop dancers, and taste classic stadium snacks with new friends. Even if you’re not usually into sports, you’ll find yourself caught up in the fun—and maybe still humming those chants days later.
Seoul Han River Night Tour: Picnic, Games & Starlight CruiseYou’ll sit down by Seoul’s Han River for a ready-made picnic — fried chicken and beer included — then play classic Korean games that break the ice fast. With a local host leading everything from “Red Light, Green Light” to folding ttakji tiles, you’ll end up laughing with people you just met. The night wraps up on a river cruise under city lights that might surprise you with how calm it feels.
Busan: Private Day Tour Ahopsan Forest, Temple & GamcheonYou’ll slip into the hush of Ahopsan Forest’s bamboo groves, climb down to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple where sea air mixes with incense, snack your way through Bupyeong Market’s chaos, and wander Gamcheon’s painted alleys—all with a local guide adjusting plans as you go. It’s Busan in all its moods—quiet, loud, colorful—and you get to choose what matters most.
Seoul: Gwangjang Market Vegan Food Tour & 11 TastingsYou walk through Gwangjang Market with a local guide who has pre-checked every stop for plant-based ingredients, tasting 11+ dishes and drinks over two hours—vegetable mandu, tteokbokki, mung-bean pancakes, vegan soju, and more. All food and drinks are included, translation is handled, and you get the stories behind the market's culture and recipes. Book if you want authentic Seoul market food without arranging your own ingredient checks or worrying about hidden animal products.Is it for me?Book this if you're vegan or vegetarian and want to eat real Seoul market food without spending time figuring out what's safe to eat or negotiating ingredients with vendors—the guide's month of pre-checking and fluent translation is what makes that possible in a busy working market.
Busan: Small Group City Tour with Hotel Pickup & Local SightsYou’ll feel Busan’s contrasts as you climb seaside temple steps, wander Gamcheon’s colorful alleys, cross dizzying skywalks over Songdo Beach, and snack your way through Jagalchi Fish Market — all with an easy hotel pickup and friendly local guide who makes every stop feel personal.
Jeju Island: Private Taxi Tour with English Guide & PickupYou’ll ride across Jeju Island with an English-speaking guide-driver who knows every shortcut and story. Climb up Seongsan Ilchulbong for sunrise views, taste green tea at O’Sulloc Museum, hear haenyeo divers laugh by the shore, and pause at waterfalls where time seems to slow down. This isn’t just sightseeing — it feels more like being shown around by someone who loves their island.
Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Cable Car Day TripYou’ll wander Korea’s oldest private garden in soft morning light, glide high above Chuncheon’s lake by cable car, and stroll Nami Island’s famous tree paths at your own pace—with pickup from Seoul and an easygoing guide who knows all the best local snacks. Expect small surprises: wildflowers you’d never spot alone or a sudden view that makes you pause mid-step.
Bukhansan Peak Hike: Baegundae Summit with Expert Guide, SeoulYou’ll start in Seoul but end up high above it—climbing granite trails with a mountain expert, pausing at Doseonsa Temple for quiet moments, then catching your breath (and lunch) on Baegundae Peak. Expect sweat, laughter, shaky legs—and a view you’ll carry home long after your boots come off.Is it for me?Hike Bukhansan's granite peaks and Buddhist temple from your Seoul hotel without arranging transport or navigating the route yourself—your mountain expert handles pacing and logistics.
Seoul: Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Rail Bike TourYou visit four Seoul-area landmarks—a historic Korean garden, a French-style village, an Italian theme park, and a tree-lined island famous from Korean drama—with all entry fees, transport, and a railbike ride included. A guide handles the route and timing, so you move between stops without arranging connections yourself. Plan for a full day out; that's what fits all four attractions and the railbike into one departure.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Seoul without a car who want to see four distinct attractions in one day without arranging transport or entry tickets separately. The full-day pace means you're out from morning to evening, which is what makes fitting all four stops possible.
