Private City Kickstart Tour: Seoul
Overview
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2 hours
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Receive a warm welcome to Seoul on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 2 hours, a local guide will get you acquainted with Seoul to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.
Discover where to find Seoul City Hall and Namdaemun Market, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Seoul is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Private tour: only you & your local guide
Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
What To Expect
Namdaemun Market
The largest traditional market in Korea with over 10,000 retailers, vendors, and wholesalers.
Seoul City Hall
The new Seoul City Hall is an eco-friendly building with a unique exterior, the design of which is based on the eaves of traditional Korean houses.
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90 Minutes Private Tour
Short description: Go on a quick introduction of the city with a local! See the highlights & hear the stories behind while you stroll the city.
What‘s Included
Local Tips and Tricks
City Orientation
Private Tour
Local Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice tour with hidden gems
Andrew O,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jason was a nice guide. Very accommodating. Friendly. Showed us some interesting, off the beaten track locations. Highly recommend as a quick way to kick off a visit to Seoul.
Great city tour!
shelby k,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We ended up with a flight delay and "stuck" in South Korea for about a day. We decided to make the most of it and try and see a bit of Seoul. The airport is quite far from the city, about an hour each way so we needed something short. This tour was perfect, loved having a personal tour guide to ask questions to. We were kind of just along for the ride but if you have specific things you want to do, see, eat or shop for it can be catered for you. We enjoyed seeing and learning about the city. Our tour guide was very kind, great tour!
Jason made it a great...
Gary R,Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jason made it a great experience, with flight delays and closers the plans changed and he put together an itinerary that was perfect! He also had a ton of great recommendations!
Great way to get our feet...
Richard L,Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get our feet wet after first arriving in Seoul. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and very fun to hang out with an we got more acquainted with the city.
Short layover tour of Seoul
Herbert W,Dec 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I only had a couple of hours so the tour was brief but very enjoyable. Cristina was very accommodating with regards to our meeting place and adapted the tour accordingly.
Great introduction to Seoul
greg1814,Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with our guide Cristina. She covered a broad range of topics on our tour and answered all of our various questions, including about food, shopping, architecture, history, Korean social life, Korean work life, and cultural trends. She was able to make the tour interesting for both our teenage daughter as well as us parents.
Hidden gems with Ho Jin!
h pritch,Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked a 3 hour walking tour to hit the highlights on my first visit to Seoul....I especially appreciated some "secret" spots that I would have never found on my own, including some nice views of the city and the palace. He has a lot of knowledge to share and it was good to learn more about the history and culture!
Enjoyed the local experience so much!
PAUL A,Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Christina tailored our tour to our interests. We learned lots about the culture, about which we knew little. She was patient when someone wondered off but kept us moving along. She was delightful.
Fantastic way to start our time in Seoul
jmoen15,May 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had an excellent experience with Cristina. The Kickstart tour was a perfect way to start our five days in Seoul and our first time in South Korea. Cristina is a wealth of knowledge and she answered all of our questions. We highly recommend Cristina and this tour.
Guide was on time and...
Chris F,Apr 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00Guide was on time and very kind. However, we felt like we were trying to extract information from him. At no point did he seem forthcoming with anything. I do acknowledge he knew what he was talking about, but it just felt like we were bugging him to get it.
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