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The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in South Korea

27 tours  ·  from $38

Good full-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Full Day Tour In The Soop BTS Ver in PyeongChang Filming Location - Phoenix Blue Canyon and the In the SOOP house
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Full Day Tour In The Soop BTS Ver in PyeongChang Filming Location

1.Full Day Tour In The Soop BTS Ver in PyeongChang Filming Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · from $138Our pick

Follow BTS connections from Seoul to the In the SOOP filming location at Phoenix Blue Canyon, then Hyangho Beach’s famous BTS Bus Stop. Expect a long but comfortable bus day, BTS videos, quizzes, photo time, official merchandise, and guides such as Sarah, Anna, Cherry, or Jaden, depending on the date.

“La experiencia es inigualable. Si eres fan debes ir a ver las instalaciones y tomar foto y video de todo. Es maravilloso. Por otro lado, en el punto de encuentro no había ninguna señalización del tour así que toco confiar, identificar a más gente que había reservado y preguntar a los choferes que había ahí si eran parte del tour. El chofer fue muy amable y todo el tiempo traía musica de BTS así que te iba poniendo en ambiente durante el traslado de casi 3 horas. La van en la que nos transportaron era comoda y limpia. Los freebes fueron muy escuetos, por lo que podrían poner un poco…”

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Small Group Full Day Busan Tour (Max 6 Pax) - Dongbaekseom and the Haeundae coast
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Small Group Full Day Busan Tour (Max 6 Pax)

2.Small Group Full Day Busan Tour (Max 6 Pax)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,464 reviews · from $99

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Busan in an air-conditioned minivan shared by no more than six people. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square, Gukje Market, Songdo Skywalk, Dongbaekseom, and more. Guides such as Peter, Jade, Sang, and William are noted for flexible pacing, local food advice, and thoughtful photo stops.

“Our day tour with Peter was wonderful. He’s a great tour guide, and we learned so much about Busan! Peter is also amazing at taking photos for you :) Thank you for the unforgettable day!”

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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch - Bukchon Hanok Village and the cost of a good view
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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

3.Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · from $220

See Seoul’s Joseon-era sights and modern city views in one private eight-hour day. Your English-speaking driver-guide takes you to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, Jogyesa Temple, and N Seoul Tower, with Korean lunch included. Guides such as Brian, Janet, Suni, Alfonso, and Joe are noted for flexible pacing and strong local insight.

“Full-day private tour is the way to go if this is your first visit. The tour hits the major sites which you can adjust when coordinating with your tour guide/driver. It is a very full day so I suggest you wear comfortable shoes. If you include Namsan Tower in your tour, don’t forget to buy a love lock that you can lock on the fence that aligns the tower. Our driver, Suni, was awesome - knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Jeju Southern UNESCO Full Day Tour with Mt.Halla - Jusangjeolli Cliff and Jeju’s volcanic geometry
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Jeju Southern UNESCO Full Day Tour with Mt.Halla

4.Jeju Southern UNESCO Full Day Tour with Mt.Halla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $56

Spend nine hours exploring southern Jeju with an English-speaking guide such as Hays, Ruby, or Jessie Kim. Visit Hallasan’s 1100 Altitude Wetland, Jusangjeolli Cliff, Cheonjeyeon Falls, Songaksan, Bomunsa Temple, and O’sulloc Tea Museum. Round-trip transport and admission are included, while lunch is your own expense.

“Enjoyed the experience with Ruby as our guide! She was excellent! We had a lot on the itinerary but it never felt rushed.”

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Jeju: West & South Full-Day Authentic Tour - Starting in Jeju City with a useful airport pickup
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Jeju: West & South Full-Day Authentic Tour

5.West & South Full-Day Authentic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 10 hours · from $55

Spend 10 hours exploring Jeju’s west and south by air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Chloe, Sam, Sunny, and Steven. Walk an easy Hallasan trail, visit O’sulloc tea fields, eat at a local restaurant, see Hueree and Jeongbang Waterfall, and finish near Jeju City. Admission fees are included, but lunch and optional hands-on activities cost extra.

“Everything was great, you get to see and visit different and gorgeous places of Jeju”

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Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour - Starting at the Blue House
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Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

6.Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · from $230

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Seoul with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, markets, Insadong, and N Seoul Tower, or adjust the route to suit your interests. Guides such as Jiwon, Joey, Jake, and Yujin have been praised for clear explanations, good food stops, flexible pacing, and thoughtful help with photos and mobility.

“Christine & Young gave us such a great tour around Seoul. The experience could only scratch the surface of how large this city is but we got to experience plenty of culture and history. The personalized trip from a private tour is absolutely the way to go. She took so many pictures of us in front of city icons & views that we never would have done & it's nice to have those photo memories. We certainly recommend Christine & Young! Thank you for a great time.”

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Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour - Haedong Yonggungsa, Busan’s sea-facing temple
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Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour

7.Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $40

Spend about nine hours touring Busan by comfortable bus with a local guide such as Kang, Brent, Erica, DK, or Yaya. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa, Cheongsapo, Haeundae Blue Line Park, the UN Memorial Cemetery, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Jagalchi. The optional Sky Capsule costs extra, and lunch is not included.

“Brent is friendly, kind, helpful and passionate tour leader. He is very patient to answer our questions”

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Full-Day Tour Unmissable things to do in Busan - Cheongsapo Port, seafood, and the passing trains
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Full-Day Tour Unmissable things to do in Busan

8.Full-Day Tour Unmissable things to do in Busan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $38Best value

Spend about 10 hours exploring Busan by comfortable shared van or coach, with guides such as Naon, Katrina, Kayla, and Jun leading the way. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Cheongsapo, Daritdol Skywalk, Huinnyeoul, and Gamcheon. Admissions are included, while lunch and personal expenses are not.

“Fun experience with knowledgeable billingual guides - Kayla Kim (Korean/English) & Sherrie (Mandarin/Korean) were awesome. Also great communication from/with Kayla before & during the tour. Like all guided tours, there's never enough time in each spot but they were generous with the alloted time. Bus was comfortable. Would go again so I'd recommend it to others.”

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Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option) - The Gapyeong rail bike over the Bukhan River
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Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)

9.Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $85

Spend 14 to 16 hours outside Seoul with an English-speaking guide such as Ki, Patrick, or Jinyong. Visit Seoraksan National Park and Shinheungsa Temple, cross to Nami Island by ferry, and add a scenic rail bike ride from Gapyeong if you choose that option. Expect mountain views, walking, traffic, and a very full day.

“Long day, but totally worth it! This was a great package with multiple options for different levels of activity within your group. Ki, our guide went out of his way to accommodate everyone and ensure we all had a good time, and even sang for us! He was especially helpful in translating for me with a place I wanted to visit, and I am forever grateful. He is the ❤️ of Seoul.”

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Jeju island Eastern UNESCO site Full Day Guided Tour - The Haenyeo Museum explains Jeju’s women divers
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Jeju island Eastern UNESCO site Full Day Guided Tour

10.Jeju island Eastern UNESCO site Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $56

See East Jeju’s major sights in about nine hours with a licensed English or Chinese-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. The route includes Hamdeok Beach, the Haenyeo Museum, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Ilchulland, and Seongeup Folk Village, with an optional finish at Dongmun Market. Guides such as Sam, Peter, Chloe, Steven, and Choi are praised for clear stories and friendly care.

“I had a great experience on the Eastern Jeju UNESCO Full Day Guided Tour. The itinerary was well planned, covering all the major attractions without feeling rushed. Our guide, Sam, was very polite, knowledgeable, and made the trip enjoyable with his friendly attitude. Overall, it was a well-organized and memorable tour—highly recommended!”

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Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul - Gyeongbokgung, Seoul’s grand royal gateway
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Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul

11.Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $79

Spend a full day tracing Seoul’s royal and spiritual past, from Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces to Jogyesa Temple. Your guide, perhaps Katie, Lily, Lizzy, or another Seoul City Tour host, explains the sights in English. Hotel pickup, lunch, admission fees, and coach transport are included, with a ginseng-center stop and market shopping along the way.

“We took this tour on April 2nd, 2025, our 2nd of 7 days in Seoul. The tour is a great way to learn about the interplay between religion and daily life in Korea. The grandeur of the palaces and locations speak for themselves, but when you hRead more”

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Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites and History Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Cheomseongdae, an ancient observatory with a simple profile
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Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites and History Full-Day Tour with Lunch

12.Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites and History Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $189

Spend about eight hours exploring Gyeongju’s key Silla-era sites, including Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon Tomb Complex, and Wolji Pond. Pickup, drop-off, entrance fees, lunch, and air-conditioned minivan transport are included. Guides such as Steve, Sue, Chris, and Jina have been praised for clear English and strong local knowledge. Private upgrades may be available.

“A great tour to hit the spots and learn about some of rich history of Sourh Korea. Jina was a great tour guide and is very knowledgeable of each location. Wear comfy shoes because you do cover a lot of ground and the best way to soak it all in is to walk and embrace the scenery!”

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Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner) - The National Folk Museum turns history into daily life
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Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner)

13.Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $299

Spend about nine hours with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Bergen, Shawn, Tony, or Kimsoo, visiting Seoul highlights and eating along the way. You’ll see Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Insadong, Cheonggyecheon, and Gwangjang Market, with hotel pickup, private transport, lunch, tea, snacks, and dinner included.

“Tony was great and very knowledgable. Had some wonderful experiences that we will remember for a long time.”

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Full Day Busan Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple - Haedong Yonggungsa is the main event
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Full Day Busan Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

14.Full Day Busan Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $159

Spend about eight hours touring Busan by vehicle with a guide and a group of up to 10. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Haeundae, Dongbaek Island, Oryukdo Skywalk, Busan Cinema Center, and the UN Memorial Cemetery. Hotel pickup, transport, and a Korean lunch are included, with guides such as Steve, Beth, Chris, Sue, Young, and CK assigned depending on the date.

“Great tour and Beth our guide was very informative and lots of fun!”

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Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla - Bulguksa Temple and the Silla idea of beauty
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Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla

15.Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $256

Spend 11 hours tracing Gyeongju’s Silla past with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, royal tombs, Cheomseongdae, Gyochon Village, the National Museum, and Donggung Palace. Hotel pickup is available in Gyeongju and Busan, while the Seoul option adds KTX bullet-train travel.

“Fantastic trip. My whole family enjoyed it very much. We got very lucky with the guide - Paul spoke excellent english, was super pro-active and very flexible to show us things that weren’t strictly on the itinerary but also happy to skip sites we didn’t want to see. Great driver too. He made this trip highly memorable! Well done! I gave 4 out of 5 stars only due to the extortionate cost, which was highly exaggerated and I assume little went to the actual guide.”

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