Top Seoul Historical Tours

WHAT YOU’LL DO one of our hosts by your side, you’ll take to the streets for half a day, discovering this modern capital’s traditional heart. Take in iconic sights like the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, sip on soju (a vodka-like drink) with your host and nibble on a few snacks in a street tent bar, or get your pop-culture kicks in the neighborhood of Gangnam. Whatever you’d like from your day, your wish is our command. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

What is the DMZ – an exciting experience like no other While the Cold War happened a long time ago, Korea is the only country that still remains divided as a consequence. The DMZ lies on the border between the North and the South. This is the most heavily fortified border in the whole world, so don’t miss the chance to see it! You should expect a truly immersive and unforgettable trip on all our DMZ tours! What to expect – kickstart your trip with our seamless itinerary Your experience while visiting the DMZ depends mainly on the quality of your tour guide. The only way to truly understand the impact of the DMZ is to visit with a very knowledgeable guide. Besides the historical evidence of the war, there is a whole dimension of emotion to experience. Our professional tour guides are here to help you gain that more profound insight during our DMZ Half Day tour.

The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) lies on the border between North and South Korea, and visiting outside of a guided tour is not allowed. On this tour, explore the DMZ with your guide and gain insight into Korean War history. Take in sites of interest including the 3rd Tunnel and the Dora Observatory in safety, with entrance fees plus pickup and drop-off in central Seoul included.

Tour the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) with a knowledgeable guide who shares the history and highlights of this important strip of land that separates North and South Korea. Established in 1953 after the Korean War, the DMZ includes key sites such as the Freedom Bridge, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Imjingak Park, DMZ Museum and Dora Observatory. Visit the DMZ from Seoul on a morning or afternoon half-day tour, with optional upgrades to include lunch or a full-day tour that also visits Insadong Antique Street, a mecca of antique shops, boutiques and tea houses.

This full-day tour offers a comprehensive overview of Seoul and is an excellent choice for first-time visitors. Highlights include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Tongin Market, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, and Cheonggyecheon, a man-made eco-waterway built on the site of a former stream. You won’t go hungry on this tour—lunch and dinner are included.

Travel to the Korean Demilitarized Zone to see the border that divides North and South Korea on this guided adventure from Seoul. Learn about the troubled history of the country, from the time of the Korean War to modern day. Visit Imjingak Park, the Freedom Bridge, the Third Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ Museum. Plus, look across the DMZ into North Korea from the Dora Observatory. Lunch (if option selected), all the necessary entrance fees and a hotel pickup are included.

Visit two of Korea’s most iconic attractions in one day on a private 8- to 10-hour tour. After your driver cum guide picks you up from your hotel, enjoy a well-rounded visit to the DMZ. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then continue the tour at N-Tower. In addition to the visited attractions, your guide is happy to provide information on Korean politics, culture, religion, and other topics that interest you.

Visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) during your stay in Seoul on this half-day tour. A border zone that separates North Korea and South Korea, the DMZ presents the chance to learn a bit about the history of conflict between the two countries. You can enter one of the tunnels and visit Dora Observatory, where you can look at North Korea through a telescope, depending on the weather.

Experience the DMZ in style with your own personal guide and door-to-door round-trip private transfers to Imjingak Park. See the Freedom Bridge; look over North Korea from Dora Observatory; explore the Third Tunnel of Aggression, dug under the border by North Korean forces; visit Dorasan Station; and tour Unification Village. Ask your guide as many questions as you like along the way.

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.

Admire South Korea’s palace architecture and learn of life in the country’s capital on this 3-hour Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village walking tour. Stroll to Gwanghwamun Gate and visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. Listen as your guide details Joseon Dynasty history and admire traditional construction techniques. Visit the National Folk Museum of Korea and discover over 98,000 artifacts detailing South Korea’s history. Head between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village. Peer inside traditional houses and learn about Korean lifestyles from the past to the prefect day.

If you want to learn and feel the wonder of Korea like culture, heritage, foods of Korea, our 5 Days Tour is the best opportunity to visit the most highlighted attractions. If you just book the tour, you don’t need to concern on where to visit, and how to go, and what to eat. You meet the past and present of Korea. The professional guide will lead you to the all highlighted attractions like the most historical UNESCO World heritage sites including Gyeongju, a capital city of Shilla kingdom for 1000 years, and you will meet the present of Korea in Busan. You also visit historic sites, Gyeongbokgung palace, National folk Museum, Namsan tower and etc. in Seoul and other attractions including DMZ . You will taste most of Korean foods at popular local restaurants during the tour. We supply sightseeing, foods, accommodation for the tour, so you just enjoy Korea.

Get the inside scoop on the cosmopolitan capital of South Korea during a private tour with a local guide. Exploring with a local means that you’ll get off the beaten path and visit places that many first-time visitors miss. Plus, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to customize your sightseeing schedule according to your interests, whether they lie in fashion and food or history and culture.

Seoul’s royal palaces and ancient temples are widely considered among the city’s top attractions, shining a light on thousands of years of royal and spiritual history. On this tour, visit sites including UNESCO–listed Changdeok Palace and the Jogyesa Temple in comfort by air-conditioned coach. With entry fees, lunch, and pickup and drop-off your Seoul hotel included, relax and delve into South Korean history.

Discover the South Korean capital’s rich culinary heritage on this 3-hour Korean BBQ, pub and market tour in Seoul. Follow your guide through Seoul’s Mapo district, famous for its traditional Korean BBQ restaurants. Enjoy speciality dishes such as charcoal-grilled pork and aged kimchi, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere for which South Korean restaurants are famous. Explore Jeon Market, where locals buy pigs’ feet for traditional recipes at home. Then, visit a traditional pub to enjoy a drink and learn about South Korea’s drinking rituals and culture.

Experience Seoul and its surroundings your way on a private 8-hour tour. The world-famous DMZ, Nami Island, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, and Everland Theme Park are just a few of the possible destinations for your custom excursion. Those staying close to the capital can enjoy a tour of the city’s top attractions. Wherever you go, private transportation from your hotel enables you to discover Korea comfortably and efficiently.

Seoul is considered among South Korea’s must-see cities, but beating the language barrier to explore solo can be a challenge. On this tour, leave the guidebook at home and explore South Korea’s bustling capital through the eyes of a local. Customize your itinerary to hit top attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace or the N-Seoul Tower, or step off the beaten trail to corners of the city many visitors miss.

You can visit Imjingak Park and added to Dokgae Bridge, Beat 131 Bunker Exhibition Hall and Imjingak Peace Gondola as well where you can find the history of Korean War at the park. Paju Imjingak Gondola logo is a representation of the DMZ, the Imjin River, and the image of the Gondola, which symbolizes peace, and represents Paju by providing a premium cable car service that is different from the previous one. At a height of up to 50 meters, Crystal Cruise's flight is the best thing to see and offers unforgettable memories. After the DMZ, We are heading to Mt. Odu Unification Observatory to see the life of North Korea through the telescope. It is one of the national tourist spot where foreigners choose to visit and experience the stark reality of the divided Peninsula. Feel the reality of the division at this best national unification education site. Furthermore, Seoul Battleship Park is the first shipbuilding theme park which exhibits three retired Korean navy vessels.

* The capital of Korea's oldest ancient kingdom called Silla and the most beloved cultural capital of Korea Gyeongju was the capital city of thousand-year-old Silla Kingdom. Gyeongju embraces Buddhism, science, andvibrant ancient culture that blossomed by the artistry of the Silla people, and the great spirits of Hwarangdo that enabled the unification of the three kingdoms. Thus, Gyeongju is a UNESCO-designated city which should be preserved by the public ● The itinerary can be adjusted upon customer's request ● Can listen all of the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea from knowledgeable driving guide Itinerary 1st day: Pick up from Seoul or Nearby Seoul where Tourist stay(Include Incheon Airport) → Gyeongju National Museum → Anapji Pond → Tumuli Park(Daereungwon) → Cheomseongdae Observatory → Hotel in Gyeongju 2nd day: Seokguram Grotto → Bulguksa Temple → Folk Craft Museum  → Return to Seoul or Nearby Seoul (Include Incheon Airport)

Learn about Korea’s divided history at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on a half-day tour, led by an informative guide. In the morning or afternoon, travel from Seoul to the DMZ, where the country has been split since the Korean War, to visit fascinating sites such as Imjingak Park, the Freedom bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ exhibition hall. At Dora Observatory, you can even peer through binoculars to observe village life in North Korea. U

Experience Seoul like a local on this private full-day tour and maximize your time with a custom-made itinerary. Watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace, learn more about traditional Korean culture at Bukchon Hanbok Village and Namsangol Hanok Village, admire views of the North Seoul Tower and Namsan Mountain Park, and shop for souvenirs at the Insadong and Gwangjang markets.

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! Visit Gyeonghuigung Palace, the most haunted place in South Korea, discover hidden secrets in Pimatgol Alley, explore the birthplace of Korean independence at Tapgol Park and more.

his tour brings you to the most oldest Village in Korea which is designated as an UNESCO World Heritage site – is a place to commune with the traditional fabric of old Korea and also can see the whole view of this village from the across the river called Buyongdae Cliff before going to this unique village After the Hahoe village, tourist can take time to explore the Hahoe Mask Museum, with its intriguing collection of Korean and international masks. For the last visit place, We go to Byeongsan Seowon which is Confucian school that was established by esteemed Confucian scholars to pay tribute to the memory of Seong-nyong Ryu • Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul, It will take about 3 hours driving from tourist area • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from knowledgeable driving guide

Take a full-day tour from Seoul that includes a trip to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in the morning, and returns to Seoul in the afternoon. Highlights of the DMZ include Imjingak Park, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, DMZ Exhibition Hall, Dora Observatory, Dorasan Station, and Unification Village. Return to Seoul for lunch, then visit the War Memorial of Korea before your tour ends in the late afternoon.

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Seoul from a unique perspective! Get to know Seoul on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Seoul at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Gwangjang Market, Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon Hanok village and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ 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.