[Viator] Explore Seoul Your Way — Private Tour with GJ

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About this activity

The locations are examples. The course is subject to change, and not all will be visited. The course will be determined by starting point.

Please Feel the vibe of Koreans by walking through major impressive points in Seoul with guide.

1. Seoul highlights with Native local Korean.

2. Famouse places and hidden gems.

3. If there is a specific place you want visit, all plans are open.

4. This tour is a walking tour and uses public transportation. you can feel a vivid local atmosphere and get more comfort.

5. You can return to your hotel when your tour finish.

6. It is hosted by me only. I am a professional tour guide who runs my tours.

All questions and conversations are welcome. Most of the guests say I'm energetic, funny, caring, and generous.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: GJ

Ages: Children (5–16 years) · Adults (17–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Offering in English
Included: Walking tour
Included: Licensed Native Local Korean

Not included

Not included: Lunch: Food and drink
Not included: Public transportation fee
Not included: Private transportation: It is walking tour. Guests should prepare Tcard.
Not included: Entrance fees: Ticket

Itinerary

Gyeongbokgung Palace

one hour Admission not included

Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty, was built in 1395, is located in the center of Hanyang. The name Gyeongbokgung Palace was given with the hope that the dynasty would prosper. It is an important palace in the Joseon Dynasty, and in the Geunjeongjeon Hall, important events such as the coronation ceremony of a king were held. Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, there is a beautiful structure called Gyeonghoeru, and a part that was damaged by Japanese colonial era has been restored and now you can see the National Palace Museum and the Folk Museum together.
N Seoul Tower

one hour

Namsan Seoul Tower, the number one tourist attraction. Number 1 in Seoul with 12 million domestic and foreign tourists visiting each year

It is a filming location for various entertainment shows and dramas driven by the recent Korean wave.

As the name rises, the number of tourists visiting increases.

Located in the center of Seoul, you can see downtown Seoul in all directions 360 degrees.

As it is blessed with a location with a clear view, it was selected as one of the world's 500 best tourist destinations by Lonely Planet, the world's largest travel publisher. Seoul Tower Plaza, which recently opened after remodeling an office building, provides services to tourists with various convenience facilities, attractions, and food and beverage.

★ We will take a public bus to go to Seoul Tower. You should prepare a Seoul transportation card in advance.
Namdaemun Market

30 min

The name of the market comes from Namdaemun, the nickname of Sungnyemun. Thd market is a huge distribution space visited by 500,000 people a day and is the best and largest traditional market in Korea. It has been established as a commercial street since 17C, has a long history.

Most of the products traded in Namdaemun Market are directly manufactured, produced and sold by merchants. The restaurants in the alleys that have been with the history of the Market are also famous. The No. 1 traditional market full of emotion, is full of things to see, eat, and enjoy.

It is the largest and most famous market in Korea. Also is famous for street food. The taste of pancakes you eat when it's chilly, the crispy doughnut you take a bite in the heat, will be a taste and experience you'll remember for the rest of your life.

It is geographically adjacent to Myeong-dong, and there are department stores and shopping malls nearby. Eateries are also concentrated in the market alleys.
Bukchon Hanok Village

30 min

Bukchon Hanok Village has been a place where the upper class lived for 600 years, and even now, actual residents live and preserve the Hanok Village. Important historical assets remain in Bukchon Hanok Village, and there are many streets where the beauty of hanok stands out, making it one of the most attractive tourist destinations.

Bukchon Hanok Village boasts a great view of Bukaksan Mountain to the north and Namsan Mountain to the south Sceni spots of Bukchon are said to have selected only the most beautiful places in Bukchon. Walk through the maze-like alleys and feel the beauty of a traditional hanok.

Several traditional culture exhibition halls are waiting for you, and you can enjoy a trip of fashion and taste through the past and present in the streets. They are representative traditional cultural tourism areas, are located within walking distance, making it the most convenient and efficient place to enjoy a trip to Seoul. .
Stop 5

20 min

Insadong is a valuable space where old but valuable traditional objects are exchanged in the city center. In Insa-dong, alleys between the main boulevards are intertwined like a maze. In this maze, galleries, traditional craft shops, antique art shops, traditional tea houses, traditional restaurants, and cafes are concentrated.
Stop 6

20 min

Ikseon-dong is a place where alleys and hanoks come together to create a beautiful charm, and many tourists visit. After being designated as a hanok preservation district in 2018, Ikseon-dong has been rapidly emerging as a time travel destination in the cutting-edge city of Seoul since 2019, with the retro craze. With narrow and dense alleys like veins between small and low hanoks, Ikseon-dong is not just a few stores that have become a hot topic, but the entire area is attracting attention as a travel product.
Stop 7

20 min

Jogyesa Temple serves as a major temple of Korean Buddhism and its representative sect, the Jogye Order. Jogyesa Temple is the central place for Buddhist events, and Buddhist texts, chanting, lectures, ancestral rites, and other rituals are held almost all year round.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Passing by

DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza), which means Dream, Design, and Play, is a complex cultural space located in Dongdaemun, Seoul. If you want to visit ddp and Gwangjang Market, you will skip Namsan, Myeong-dong, and Namdaemun courses.
Gwangjang Market

Passing by

The busiest place in Gwangjang Market is a food market formed on the street. The food market in Gwangjang Market covers all ages. It is currently designated as a world tourism course and is visited by many foreign tourists traveling to Korea. (If you want to visit Gwangjang Market, skip the course of Namsan Myeong-dong Namdaemun Market.)
Stop 10

Passing by

From Cheonggye Square, where Cheonggyecheon Stream begins, it is decorated with fountains, waterfalls, miniatures of Cheonggyecheon Stream, trails and trails, and Cheonggyecheon Stream is made as a place to wish for meeting and harmony. After the construction of Cheonggyecheon Square, on public holidays, this place is made into a car-free street, and the plaza, waterfront space, and road are used as a resting and cultural space for citizens.
Myeongdong Shopping Street

Passing by

Myeongdong is a huge shopping area. Myeongdonggeo is concentrated with various brand stores, department stores, and bonded stores. You can purchase a variety of products such as clothing, shoes, and accessories to the extent that the expression "mecca of fashion" suits you. It is characterized by a large number of brands that are more famous, high-quality, and expensive than the market.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Gyeongbokgung station Exit 4

End point

Namdaemun market

Gwangjang market

Myeondong

Cheonggae stream

Hongdae station

Pickup points

Grand Mercure Ambassador Seoul Yongsan
HOMES Stay Myeongdong
Sheel Hotel
Lotte City Hotel Mapo
Hotel At Home
Zip Hotel
Hotel Skypark Myeongdong 3
Euljiro CO-OP Residence
HOMES STAY
Hotel Shillastay Gwanghwamun
E7 Place Dongdaemun
D Seven Suites

and 364 more pickup points

Hotel pick-up in Seoul is possible. If you want to pick-up, please let me know your hotel name and address.

If you want to save time on the tour, start at Gyeongbokgung Station, the meeting place. I am the only host of this tour. You are my private guest without any other unfamiliar guests. I will send you a message about the meeting place on the day of the tour.