Cultural & Theme Tours in South Korea

Visit the must-see sites in Seoul on this 10-hour small-group tour that provides an ideal introduction to the city for first-time visitors. Tour essential highlights such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwangjang Market with your guide, and opt to end the tour with a traditional Nanta show or extra time in Myeongdong.

Winter Sonata' fan or not, you'll love strolling the tree-lined paths and scenic lakeshore of Nami Island - filming site of the popular Korean television drama featuring two star-crossed lovers. Your informative guide points out places of interest where romantic - or melodramatic - scenes from the 2002 TV series unfolded. Afterward, visit the French-themed village of Petite France brimming with French food and architecture. Be sure to snap a photo with the charming statue of 'The Little Prince,' memorialized from the favorite French story by Saint-Exup ery.

Follow the invasion route of North Korean spy commandos on a private day trip to Korea's fortified border, or Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), including a tour of the Joint Security Area (JSA). You'll peek into JSA conference rooms at Panmunjom and visit the Freedom House and Bridge of No Return with a private guide at your side. Imagine the confrontation that took place when US and South Korean militaries joined forces against North Korean infiltrators! Your full-day tour includes lunch and hotel pickup from Seoul by private vehicle.

See a spirited side of the South Korean capital you won't find in the tourism brochures on this evening ghost tour in Seoul. Follow your guide on a meandering walk through Seoul's hidden alleyways and hear tales to send shivers down your spine! Explore the grounds of Korea's first western hospital, where horrific scenes have unfolded in years past. See where Prince Suyang slaughtered his nephew's soldiers. Visit Unhyeongung, a small palace once occupied by the Chosun dynasty's vilest ruler, and discover hidden secrets in Pimatgol Alley.

Drive a scenic route along the Bukak Skyway and make a stop at Palgakjeong, an octagonal pavilion on the mountaintop of Bugaksan. This half-day sightseeing itinerary continues with a tour of the UNESCO-designated Changdeokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Browse for goods along Insadong Street, Namdaemun Market, and an amethyst factory or ginseng center before return minivan transport to your hotel in Seoul.

Common food tour focuses on only food. Other common tour program itself is quite good but sometime food is just so-so or disappointing. This tour program is for food lovers who also want to see the major tour destination in Seoul. This tour is combined with food tour and Seoul highlight tour. You can see major tour spots like Gyeongbokgung palace, Jogyesa temple, Bukchon Hanok village, Insadong Art&antique(handcraft,too) street and Kwangjang market. For food, you will have smoked pork bulgogi marinated by Korean soy suace which is improvised on the table. At kwangjang market, you will try representative food here : Mungbean pancake, Korean beef tartar and gimbab(Korean roll) with Japchae. As a dessert, you will have Korean traditional tea and street food called Hoddeok. Join us! Let's visit major tour destination and have delicious local food in one day!