Tours & Sightseeing in Seoul

Return from South Korea with the best vacation souvenirs after a 5-hour shopping tour of the Myeongdong district, Seoul's commercial and cultural hub. Admire architectural highlights such as the 19th-century Myeongdong Cathedral and the Seoul Global Cultural Center, and spend the afternoon browsing premier shopping spots in Myeongdong, the world's ninth most expensive shopping street. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Spend a morning in Seoul visiting highlights including Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the National Folk Museum. You'll also stop for photo ops outside the Presindential Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae) and Gwanghwamun Gate during the changing of the guards. Your 3.5-hour tour includes transportation, entrance fees, guide, and hotel pickup. You will be dropped off at either City Hall or Insadong. 

Visit two of Seoul's UNESCO World Heritage sites - Jongmyo Shrine and the Changdeokgung Palace Complex - on this half-day tour. Learn from a guide about Korea's cultural heritage, starting with a tour of Bukchon Hanok Village, which features traditional homes dating back to the Joseon Dynasty of the 14th century. Finish your tour with shopping at an amethyst factory and drop-off in Insadong.

This full-day sightseeing tour of Seoul showcases the best of Korea's history, culture and traditions. Led by a guide, see the city's major landmarks, including Jogysea Temple and Gyeongbokgng Palace, National Folk Museum, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village. Watch the changing of the guards during a stop at Gwanghwamun Gate and enjoy a traditional Korean lunch with your fellow travelers in Insadong. Your full-day tour also includes stops at an amethyst factory, as well as a traditional ginseng center.

Join this privately led tour of Seoul and discover some of South Korea's renowned cultural gems. See the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and tour Gyeongbokgung Palace; stroll around Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong; and visit Jogyesa Temple and N Seoul Tower. The full-day itinerary will lead you through the ages, from ancient city to modern-day capital.

Visit three of the South Korean capital's most impressive museums in one day on this 4-hour walking tour in Seoul. Travel through Seoul by air-conditioned minivan as a guide sheds light on the city's diverse museums and galleries. During your tour, visit the National Museum of Korea - the country's flagship museum - the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art and the Seoul Museum of History. Delve into South Korea's colorful Joseon-era history, admire historic and modern artworks from across the peninsula, and see a side to the country many visitors miss.

Discover some of the South Korean capital's top attractions on this half-day Seoul tour, including Seoul Tower, Namsan Hanok Village and the War Memorial of Korea. Travel with your guide to the Seoul Tower on Mt Namsan. Take the elevator to the top for panoramic views over the high-rise city skyline. Explore Namsangol Hanok Village and admire faithful recreations of traditional Korean homes from the days of the Joseon Dynasty. Visit the War Memorial of Korea and learn of the hardship and struggles faced during the Korean War.

Seoul's bustling Gangnam district is home to stylish boutiques and chic cafes, where wealthy locals rub shoulders with South Korea's rich and famous. With this 1-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket, spin through Gangnam in comfort and hit sites like the COEX Mall, Lotte World, or Olympic Park along the 20-stop route. Your audio-guide will point out the top attractions and share Seoul's rich history, leaving you free to explore at your own pace.

Modern South Korea can trace its roots back to the 14th-century Joseon era, but amid all the skyscrapers and sleek hotels, the country's ancient history can seem forgotten. On this sightseeing tour, explore Seoul in comfort by air-conditioned minivan and take a step back in time to the days of the Joseon kings. Visit top attractions including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple with entry fees included, and learn of South Korea's colorful past.

Enjoy the calm of the evening and explore top Seoul attractions in peace on this 5.5-hour tour of Seoul by night, including dinner. Begin your evening with a traditional Korean-style dinner, then head off into the night with a guide. Cruise along the mighty Hangang River from Yeouido to the Banpo Bridge and back as the city lights dance on the water. Then, head onward to the North Seoul Tower - a popular spot for the city's couples in love - and admire panoramic views over Seoul from the roof terrace.

Discover top Seoul attractions with ease, and bring Korea's ancient culture and heritage to life on this full-day combo tour of Seoul. Enjoy a sightseeing coach trip through Seoul's city streets and admire famous sites such as Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum. After lunch, put on your traditional clothing and learn formal greeting etiquette Korean-style. Play traditional board games enjoyed during centuries past and learn how to make traditional Korean kimchi. Then, visit a local amethyst factory and ginseng center on route back to Seoul.

The Korean Folk Village takes visitors back to the days of the 14th-century Joseon Dynasty - way before the arrival of the high-rise skyscrapers and busy boulevards. On this tour, reach the village in comfort with round-trip travel from central Seoul included, and experience life in South Korea in a bygone era. Learn of Korean traditional lifestyle, catch a folk performance, and see demonstrations of embroidery, basket-weaving, and more.

Take in the sights of Seoul lit up for the night during this evening guided tour of the country's capital. Stop to see the rainbow fountain show from Banpo Bridge and stroll over to the Island of Sevit Some. Visit the North Seoul Observatory and take in the scenery. Dinner is included, as well as entrance fees and round-trip transportation from your Seoul hotel.

Spend a pleasant afternoon experiencing three of Seoul's major attractions in the company of a small group.  See the the stunning panoramic view of Seoul from the apex of Namsan Mountain. Then, your guide takes you to the restored traditional village of Namsan Hanok where you'll get the down-low on the day-to-day life of ancient Koreans. A stop at the Namdaemun Market where you can find anything your heart desires.

Visit the Hwaseong Fortress at Suwon and learn about the Joseon Dynasty at this UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll travel with an informative guide by dragon trolley and see Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, then explore traditional-style houses at the Korean Folk Village on this full-day sightseeing tour from Seoul. Round-trip transport by comfortable coach is included from centrally located hotels.

See a wonderful exhibit before departing for a 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Han River. View Seoul from a different perspective as you float past key landmarks. After, you will enjoy a visit to the Sky Art Observatory. This half-day tour in the afternoon includes round-trip hotel transport by minivan.

Seoul is a fast-paced city of neon lights and soaring skyscrapers, but behind the scenes there lies a history dating back to the 14th-century Joseon era. On this morning or afternoon tour, visit the Bukchon Hanok Village with your guide, and experience an immersion in traditional Korean culture and history. With entry fees plus pickup and drop-off at your central Seoul hotel included, see how Seoulites lived in the days before the high-rises arrived.

Discover Seoul's royal residences and gain insight into South Korea's heritage on this Seoul palace morning tour. Explore the Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, a center for Zen Buddhism, with your guide. See the Blue House - where the Prime Minister of South Korea lives and works. Visit Gyeongbok Palace, the city's finest royal residence during the Joseon Dynasty. Admire the luxury living quarters and banquet suites, and gain insight into life here during the dynasty's 5-century reign. Finish your tour at Gwanghwamun Gate and see the changing of the guard ceremony.

The royal palaces dotted around Seoul are widely considered among the South Korean capital's most important sites of interest. With this hop-on hop-off  bus ticket, save time and effort reaching palaces including Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, and Gwangwhamun, and enjoy the freedom to jump on and off the service at your leisure. With buses every 25 to 30 minutes and on-board audio guide bringing Seoul's history to life, you can visit all the grand palaces in one day in comfort.

This afternoon tour is a excellent way to introduce yourself to Korea and Korean history. The first stop is at Changdeok Palace. This 16th century structure is a well preserved national treasure. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, the royal family residence building and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion. Just down the street is Insadong, a district where there is a massive antique market where old but precious and traditional goods are on display and for sale.