Seoul Private Tour from US$66

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US$66

Based on 2 adults

Created: Friday, April 10, 2026 - Departure: Friday, May 1, 2026

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Trip Idea: Seoul Private Tour

Travelers: 2 adults, 0 children

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Title: Seoul Private Tour

Destination: Seoul, South Korea

For your upcoming journey to Seoul, I recommend preparing with a mix of practical guides and inspiring reads. On the guidebook side, consider “Lonely Planet Seoul” for detailed neighborhood breakdowns and “DK Eyewitness South Korea” for excellent maps and visuals. “Seoul Like a Local” (DK or similar local-style guides) can give you insider tips on cafés, markets, and lesser-known districts that are ideal for a private tour. For cultural context, “The Koreans” by Michael Breen offers a clear introduction to modern Korean society, while “Korea: The Impossible Country” by Daniel Tudor provides an engaging overview of the country’s recent history and rapid transformation. If you enjoy fiction that brings a place to life, try “Please Look After Mom” by Kyung-sook Shin or “Kim Ji-young, Born 1982” by Cho Nam-joo, both widely available in English and offering a sense of contemporary Korean life. These books will help you understand the city beyond the main attractions and make the most of your private tour in Seoul.

About the destination

Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Exuding Asian charm from every brick, Seoul is a very modern city yet traditional. There is a lot to see and do in this vibrant city, it offers many worthy sights, delicious gastronomy, architecture, nightlife, museums, culture, entertainment, shopping and open spaces to satisfy any visitor. The Hangang River separates Seoul into two distinct areas, north and south. The city lies in a natural basin, surrounded by the Hanbuk Mountain Range and a series hills, offering a magnificent scenic beauty that is one of Seoul’s major appeals. As the ancient seat of Korea's royalty, there are many palaces and fortresses spread throughout the city. Some of the most important are the Gyeongbok-gung, the Changdeok-gung and the Deoksu-gung. There are, as well, many temples and shrines devoted to the royal family members of Korean dynasties and to the Jogye order of Buddhism, the dominant branch of Buddhism in Korea. Two of the major Buddhist temples in the city are the Jogye Temple and the Bongeun Temple. There are several parks throughout the city and some fantastic hiking opportunities on the outskirts of the city center. Exciting and colorful, traditional and modern, Seoul is never boring.

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