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The 15 Best Seoul Tours & Day Trips

156 tours  ·  from $6

Seoul rewards an early palace and a late market. Build a first visit out of these 15: the guard change at Gyeongbokgung, the lanes above it, Gwangjang after dark, and the day trips that fit either side of a night out.

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village, where homes still shape the visit
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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

1.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,321 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $32Our pick

See Gyeongbokgung Palace and its royal guard ceremony, walk Bukchon Hanok Village, visit Bugak Pavilion, and finish at Gwangjang Market. English-speaking guides such as Sunny, Sophie, Chloe, Grace, and Shin bring history and local tips to life. Choose a half-day, Tuesday, or full-day version, with hotel pickup available on selected options.

“Henry was an excellent guide, the tour was super informative, I learned a lot and the tour moved at an excellent pace, never rushed.”

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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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · from $138Top rated

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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Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower) - Jogyesa Temple brings a quiet opening
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Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

3.Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,647 reviews · from $58

This 7.5-hour Seoul tour links Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, Namsan Hanok Village, and N Seoul Tower. English and Chinese guides, central hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and round-trip Namsan Cable Car tickets are included. Tuesday follows a different palace route.

“Nice tour covering various places including palace. Guide Joo-Ee is very good. Very considerate to the guests and their needs (like food choices etc). Overall enjoyed the trip. However, ginseng "museum" is just a shop selling their expensive products. Going upto the top of the tower (instead of spending half hour at the foot of the tower) would have been a better experience. And the markets could have been reduced. Mondays the village visit is not possible so one should be aware of it.”

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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up) - The guard ceremony adds movement at Gwanghwamun
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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

4.Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,474 reviews · from $56

Spend a full day exploring Seoul with an English-speaking guide such as Young, BK, Sookee, or Lua. Visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Insadong, and Namdaemun Market, with palace fees and central Seoul pickup included. Expect history, shopping, photo stops, and a flexible lunch break in Insadong.

“A great highlights tour of Seoul! Many thanks to our guide (Mr. Young) and driver (Mr. Roven) for taking good care of us. We enjoyed the heritage sites and learning more about ginseng. We appreciate that you had nice alternatives to the sites that are closed on Mondays. Bukchon Hanoi Village was a special treat!”

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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village - A Drive Past the Blue House
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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

5.Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $80

Spend a full day seeing Seoul’s key cultural sights with a local guide such as AJ, BK, Lizzy, or Charles. Visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, Insadong, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village. Transport and most admissions are covered, but lunch and the tower observation deck cost extra.

“Everything was well organized and on time and the city is big and beautiful + the food really good and we lucky with the weather too”

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Seoul Street Food Market Tour - From familiar Korean dishes to new ones
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Seoul Street Food Market Tour

6.Seoul Street Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,226 reviews · from $73

Spend about two hours exploring Seoul’s famous market with guides such as Juno, Yoon, Tan, Rocky, or Jacob. Taste a broad range of Korean foods and drinks, learn local drinking games, hear market stories, and get personal restaurant tips. Vegetarian and allergy requests can be arranged in advance.

“Our tourguide Juno was the very very best. We took several foodtours, but this was by far the best. We tasted a lot of great food an Juno told us about Korean culture. You should definitely book this tour!”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village, where homes still shape the visit
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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

7.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,044 reviews · from $32

Meet your guide near Myeongdong for a four-hour introduction to Seoul. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway, a Korean ginseng museum, and Gwangjang Market. Guides such as Chloe, Grace, Sunny, Sophie, Shin, and Stella are praised for clear history talks, good photos, and useful food tips. The tour ends at the market.

“We had a very fun and exciting tour with Sophie, she is very friendly, kind, knowledgeble being our tour guide,,she really explains well about the culture and history of Korea.,We would highly recommend her for future travellers!!Thanks so much Sophie,👏🏻”

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Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul - The Hanjeongsik meal is a full second act
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Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul

8.Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · from $91

Meet Sarah or Junghee near Mangwon Station for a market walk, street-food tasting, and hands-on cooking class in a local home. Prepare four Korean dishes, learn useful food and language tips, then sit down to Hanjeongsik with more than 10 side dishes, dessert, and makgeolli.

“Very enjoyable cooking class. The teacher was great, and the food was delicious! I highly recommend it”

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Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide - Drinks, makgeolli, and Korean drinking games
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Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

9.Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 943 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Exit 7 at Jongno 5-ga Station for a two-hour walk through Gwangjang Market. Try up to 10 Korean foods and drinks, from mung bean pancakes and dumplings to banchan, makgeolli, and more adventurous bites. Guides have included Juno, Jacob, Yoon, Tan, Kevin, and Roky.

“Roky, our tour guide was great, he had a wonderful sense of humour and engaged with everyone on the tour really well. There was a great mix of market ‘famous’ dishes and some more out there options. Would highly recommend!”

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Seoul moonlight walking tour with local historian - Ihwa Mural Village and the story behind hillside Seoul
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Seoul moonlight walking tour with local historian

10.Seoul moonlight walking tour with local historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 940 reviews · from $31

Join SeoulDude for a two-hour evening walk from Hyehwa through Marronnier Park, Ihwa Mural Village, Naksan Park, and the Seoul City Wall. Guides such as Jessica, Ethan, June, Leah, and Smin explain Korean history, education, social life, and local culture while leading you to superb night views. Expect uphill walking and stairs.

“It’s was amazing tour and the tour guide was amazing and very helpful I would recommend this tour to everyone it was amazing”

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Seoul: Pub Crawl - Hongdae or Itaewon: choosing your night
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Seoul: Pub Crawl

11.Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 903 reviews · 4h 30m · from $25

Join an English or Korean-speaking guide for a 4.5-hour Seoul night out. Depending on the date, you will visit four bars and clubs in Hongdae or Itaewon, with free entry, four or more shots, party photos, and plenty of time to meet people. Guides such as Fran, Zara, Nadine, and Dasha have helped create the friendly group atmosphere.

“Wow, what an experience! I agree that the experience largely depends on the group of people you meet that day, but from the organizer’s point of view, they did an excellent job. They selected the best pubs with great drinks and amazing vibes. We visited four pubs, and none of them were dead — each one was lively and full of energy! Full marks for both the pub selection and for managing such a large crowd so well. Highly recommended if you’re looking to party in the city!”

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The Seoul Pub Crawl [official] - Hongdae and Itaewon offer different nights
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The Seoul Pub Crawl Official

12.The Seoul Pub Crawl Official

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · from $21

Join Seoul Pub Crawl for four hours of bars and club time in Hongdae or Itaewon. You receive four drink coupons, line-skipping entry, and help from party captains such as Isabelle, Ava, Cat, or Lucas. The crawl suits solo visitors and groups, though venue quality, crowd size, and the final club’s age rule can vary by night.

“It was difficult for me to find the place. So I was late but luckily I didn't miss much. Once I was there I immediately made friends with other girls. Then on the whole crawl was a blast.”

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Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour - Starting at Hyehwa Station and entering student Seoul
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Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

13.Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet an English-speaking SeoulDude guide at Hyehwa Station for a two-hour evening walk through Seoul National University, Maronie Park, Ihwa Mural Village, Naksan Park, and Hanyang City Wall. Guides such as Leah, Jessica, Smin, Ethan, and Jun share stories about Korean education, work, housing, folklore, and daily life while you climb toward wide night views.

“If you have a couple of hours to spare whilst in Seoul, I’d so recommend this tour! Leah was amazing! I truely didn’t know what to expect but it sounded cool and my husband and I are so happy we booked it! In just an hour we learnt so much about South Korea; from students to moon villages and more! We saw, by far, some of the most amazing views of Seoul and this tour has been ranked a favourite. Leah was lovely, I loved how it was so casual and she answered our million questions. She really made us explore Seoul for what it truly is. 💕🌙”

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Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower - Starting the day with Jogyesa Temple
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Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

14.Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 726 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $26

Visit Jogyesa Temple, watch the royal guard ceremony, tour Gyeongbokgung Palace, browse Insadong, sample Gwangjang Market, and ride the Namsan cable car. Choose a four-hour morning tour or an eight-hour full day. English-speaking guides such as Kelly, Moon, and Yuna are praised for clear history, good timing, and helping with photos.

“I think that Crystal from VIP Travel is very excellent …She's really passionate, cute and engaging. I had a great time.❤️🌻”

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Seoul: The Painters Live Art K-pop Dance Show Ticket - From Van Gogh to Klimt, art becomes a stage trick
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Seoul: The Painters Live Art K-pop Dance Show Ticket

15.The Painters Live Art K-pop Dance Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 708 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24

At Kyunghyang Art Hill in central Seoul, The Painters combine live drawing, media art, comedy, and K-pop choreography. Watch four to eight performers recreate famous works by Michelangelo, Van Gogh, and Klimt through quick-change painting techniques and audience interaction. The 75-minute show works well for families and visitors who want an entertaining evening without a language barrier.

“Love it. Talented performers all around. And their engagements with the audience were entertaining.”

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