South Korea · FULL-DAY
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 full-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Seoul day bus to In The Soop BTS ver Pyeongchang filming spots plus Phoenix Blue Canyon and Hyangho Beach, with merch, snacks, and guide.
“Great tour!! I had so much fun and it was surreal to see all that!! And you get a cute momento and lots of pics to take at the houses!”
Small-group Busan full day tour for up to 6, with hotel pickup, nine top sights, and a smooth 8 to 9 hour route for $99.
“This tour was excellent value for money and covered some of the main attractions of Busan quite efficiently. Our tour guide Jade was very informative, helpful and entertaining and attuned to the needs of the group tailoring the tour as needed. Highly recommend this tour!”
Private full-day Seoul tour with hotel pickup, Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon, Korean lunch, Jogyesa, and optional N Seoul Tower views.
“Private full day tour of Seoul with Brian as the tour guide truly was excellent! I highly recommend it”
Jeju West and South in one day with an English guide, UNESCO stops, Hallasan views, O’ Sulloc tea fields, waterfalls, and Dongmun Market.
“Today, we took a southwestern Jeju tour, visiting Eorimok, Hueree Park, a tangerine farm, beautiful waterfalls, and enjoying a perfect lunch followed by an amazing dessert at the Osulloc Tea Museum. The weather was wonderful, but meeting our guide Sam made the day truly special. Sam provided excellent explanations at every location and shared heartfelt stories about why he loves Jeju and why he can never leave this island. Through his stories, we gained a deeper understanding of Jeju and came to love it even more. Thank you, Sam. Because of you, we also fell in love with Jeju.”
Full-day East Jeju bus tour for $43, featuring Micheongul lava cave, UNESCO Seongsan Ilchulbong, haenyeo show, and beaches.
“We enjoyed our tour of the east of Jeju. The highlights were hiking to the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong, and the final stop at Hamdeok Beach. It was a bit disappointing that we didn't get to see the haenyeo women diver show, but we knew it wasn't guaranteed when we booked it. Anyway, our guide Zin helped make the tour a success. He was fun, friendly and knowledgeable.”
Private Seoul highlights with pickup, English guide, Gyeongbokgung, hanok village, markets, Insadong, and N Seoul Tower, plus optional hanbok.
“I think that this was the best tour I have EVER taken. Jake not only was able to fit in several sites to visit, he was able to answer all my questions regarding history, politics and culture. He brought Seoul to life for me! This is a beautiful city with lovely people and Jake did justice to both! In addition, Jake watched out for me (I'm old), an assisted when I was shaky climbing stairs. He knew where all the good stuff was and when to get there to avoid crowds. He went above and beyond to drive to a particular store so that I could get a particular present…”
Full-day Busan highlights with a pro local guide. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa, Cheongsapo, UN Cemetery, Gamcheon, Jagalchi. Mobile ticket included.
“Great tour and Sua was so helpful! Saw so many of Busan’s famous landmarks and really understood the city. Much easier than trying to do by myself so definitely very worth it!”
Full-day West Jeju bus tour with English guide, Hallasan views, Cheonjeyeon Falls, Jusangjeolli cliffs, O’sulloc tea, and Bomunsa.
“We had an unforgettable trip with Elin. She is such an amazing and caring guide. We were lucky to have a small group, just about a dozen people on a minibus (on busier days you can expect to be a part of a larger group on a regular tour bus), so we enjoyed a more intimate experience. Elin really goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is taken care of. Not only was she fun and informative, but she supplied us with complimentary cold drinking water throughout the day, fed us local sweets, offered sun umbrellas to those in need, and we even got to win some tiny Jeju…”
A 10-hour Busan day tour to Haedong Yonggungsa, Cheongsapo Port and Skywalk, Huinnyeoul, and Gamcheon Village with admissions included.
“A very well organized trip. Katrina shared a lot of details before and after every experience. Including food suggestions and short cuts to avoid climbing stairs. She was very enthusiastic and peppy throughout. Highly recommended trip.”
From Seoul, spend a full day at Seoraksan National Park and Nami Island, with an optional Gapyeong rail bike for extra scenery.
“Our tour guide was very kind. We had a great time with this tour and saw some beautiful sights. It was a lot to do in one day but still very enjoyable”
Seoul palace day tour with hotel pickup, air-conditioned coach, Gyeongbokgung, Jogyesa, Changdeokgung, Insadong and Namdaemun, lunch included.
“Seeing the Changing of the Guards in the main Palace which was very colourful and a little bit different from Buckingham Palace. Lizzie our guide was knowledgeable and explained everything in English which I know is very difficult for a Korean Citizen. Lunch was a bonus with this tour and a little trip to the Korean Ginseng Centre was another bonus.”
Cruise-day Jeju tour with timed port pickup, UNESCO volcano sights, waterfalls and markets, and guaranteed return to ship. 8 hours.
“The tour was excellent. Sunny did a great job coping with a party of 11. She was flexible and accommodated the party's wishes.”
Full-day Gyeongju UNESCO tour covers Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal sites, tombs and hanok village, with lunch and pickup included.
“Booked all group tour, but ended up with private tour with Steve Kim. Excellent guide, spoke fluent English. Had great conversation and learned much about the history of Gyeongju. Enjoyed the included lunch. Drive passed quickly. Pickup and drop off was seamless. Would recommend for someone looking for a tour.”
A full-day Seoul tour mixing palace sights, temples, and market food. Lunch and dinner are included, with snacks and tea breaks.
“Saw a lot and learned a lot. Didn’t realize it would be 9 miles walking!!! Bergen was great answering questions and sharing information about the history and background of Seoul and Korea generally. At times it was a bit too fast paced and we felt rushed but we did get to see and experience a lot. June was uncomfortably hot too so be ready!”
One full day in Busan with hotel pickup, Haedong Yonggungsa on the shore, coastal walks, a skywalk viewpoint, and a UN Memorial stop.
“I had a great time, even though the weather was terrible. It was supposed to be a small group tour, but in the end there was only me, so it turned into a private tour with a fantastic guide, Chris. He was knowledgeable, friendly, funny and accoRead more”
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