South Korea · HANOK VILLAGE TOURS
The 15 best hanok village tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Seoul highlights in one day, from Jogyesa and Gyeongbokgung to N Seoul Tower and a hanok village, with pickup and key admissions included.
“Very interesting history of Korea. Our tour guide Lizzy was very good. Explaining the history of Korea and was able to answer all our questions.”
Morning Seoul walk to Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Hanok, and Insadong. English guide, palace ticket included, small group.
“I had a great time, I was alone so it felt like a private tour. I got to learn so many things about Seoul and Korea, it's history and culture.”
Small-group 3-hour walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and Bukchon Hanok Village, ending in Insadong.
“Our guide, Jay Kim, was waiting for us at the appointed time and place. He had even sent message of what he was wearing to find him easily. Very knowledgeable of the history and details of the city Seoul and the Palace. He was friendly and responsive to all our questions.”
Cook Korean classics in a modern, air-conditioned kitchen in Bukchon, guided by English-speaking chefs, then eat your lunch with a drink.
“I learned to make great food, the chef helped me alter my food due to food allergy. I had a great time.”
Guided full-day trip from Seoul to Jeonju Hanok Village and Jangtaesan, with autumn photo spots and comfy transfers for $74.
“I really enjoyed the fact that we had plenty of time in jeonju, we were able to visit the swine, which was not included, but it was only 3000won. Michael is a very nice person, at a certain point we were just me, another girl and him and he offered us coffee, later he also offered icecream to the entire group. He likes to share culture info and you can see he's passionate about his job. I enjoyed the bridge and the Skywalker, which was actually an extra(free) because we had time to do it. In general it was a long day, but it was pleasant, the car trip was…”
Afternoon Seoul tour with hotel pickup, Gwangjang Market street food, Namsangol Hanok Village, and N Seoul Tower views, admissions included.
“We were picked up directly from our hotel which is wonderfully convenient, JJ was so knowledgeable about Korean history and she gave us an incredibly fun tour. It was a wonderful experience for us first timers!”
Half-day tour of Seoul Tower, Namsangol Hanok Village, and War Memorial, with hotel pickup and an included observatory ticket.
“BK was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. Was interesting mix of history and fantastic views of Seoul from the tower.”
Full-day autumn tour from Seoul to Jeonju Hanok Village and Jangtaesan forest. Guided, comfy transport, included tickets, and fall views.
“We had the luck to be a small group and felt like it was a private tour. Our guides Sky and PK have been very insightful and funny and always interacting with us either to let us know more about the Jeonju and the history or or to take picture Read more”
Korean premium cooking class in Bukchon Hanok. Make Bibimbap plus one Korean classic, guided by an English chef in 2 hours.
“Jia, our master chef, was absolutely amazing! She guided us through each dish with precision, clear instructions, and a wealth of background knowledge. Her expertise shone through, and her touch of humor along the way made the experience even more enjoyable. The class was well-organized, and recipes were sent afterward, making it easy to recreate the dishes at home. However, we did feel that the website could be clearer about the class details—specifically, that only two dishes are made. This important note was hard to spot and would have been better placed in the "What's Included" section. Additionally, the classroom was freezing cold upon arrival and could have been warmed…”
Pedicab your way through Bukchon Hanok Village and Seochon with a multilingual guide, palace wall views, and an accessibility friendly ride. 2 hours.
“It was our first day in Seoul and we couldn't have been more pleased with this activity, they were so attentive and taught us a lot of things not only about the village, but also about the city and the history of the country! They also shared their opinions as locals on different subjects and we believe this allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of Korean culture. Overall, I would definitely recommend it, as they even adjusted the tour to end at the next place we were going to visit and recommended good things throughout the visit!!”
Private 8-hour Jeonju tour with English guide, Hanok Village, Maisan Mountain hike, and Tapsa Temple.
“My trip to Jeonju Hanok Village was made all the better by the tour with Be Happy. He was not only very knowledgeable about the history of the area but went out of his way to showcase the special what is special. He also arranged convenient meeting places and adjusted the tour to suit us and make sure the experience was the best possible. I would highly recommend a day with BH.”
Private Seoul tour with hanbok at Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Hanok Village coffee streets, and a round-trip cable car ride to N Seoul Tower.
“The private tour was completely flexible and we covered all the important attractions in good time. The Driver DAN was extremely helpful, polite and nice. The tour provider also accommodated our requests for vegetarian food. P.s. would have been even better if the guide/driver was good with English.”
Two days from Seoul for hanok village culture and Mt. Jiri hiking, with meals, transfers, and a small-group guide.
“There are so many things to see and do outside of Seoul come you will not be disappointed. Discover the countryside the mountains as well as the city of Jeonju and its beautiful traditional district”
Private Jeonju Hanok Village culinary tour from Seoul with Hanok sights, Nambu Market food, royal shrine portraits, and a church stop.
“This was a great day trip to Jeonju from Seoul with our guide Jiwon. After a pickup from our hotel in a very comfortable van we made the 3 hour drive to Jeonju. Jiwon filled the time with a description of the development of the Seoul region inRead more”
Autumn trails at Mt. Naejangsan plus Jeonju Hanok Village street food, Hanbok, and an English guide, with round-trip Seoul transport.
“One of the best tripa i had during my trip to Korea. Our Guide SB was really helpful, showed us great locations, also places where to eat and made great recommendations, and offered help getting the best photos! Very recommended”
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