South Korea · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 lunch experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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”
Private DMZ day from Seoul with hotel pickup, included lunch, Dora Observatory and Tunnel Three, then Gamaksan bridge or N Seoul Tower.
“This was a memorable experience. Very informative and touching. My tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. He made the trip so enjoyable although the venue carried a somber atmosphere.”
Private Seoul DMZ tour with North Korean defector Jun, hotel pickup, North Korean lunch, and key border-area stops, ending at Hapjeong.
“Absolutely the best way to experience the DMZ and more importantly, to truly learn more about N Korea and the challenges for defectors. We are so glad we took this private tour with Jun and learned about his life, escape and new life in S Korea. He was so friendly and open but you could also see the anxiety he felt for his family still in N Korea. Doing this tour means you avoid mandatory shopping activities, silly add ons like strawberry picking - which have nothing to do with the DMZ and you don't have to travel with 30 people on a bus to get a photo for Insta.…”
Busan in one day: Songdo Skywalk, Gamcheon Village, markets, mountain views, Haedong Yonggungsa temple, plus lunch.
“Tour guide Steve was so responsive from day 1 when I booked the tour. I required a special pick up from Busan station and he immediately offered without me asking. We managed to visit 5 places in a breeze. For those who only wants to take a day trip to Busan, my experience shows it’s doable!”
Seoul to Cheorwon DMZ for the 2nd Infiltration Tunnel, peace observatory, and Hantangang Y-Bridge, with bibimbap lunch and transfers.
“Thomas was a great Guide and gave us a lot of background information about the Korean War, the DMZ and the tensions between both nations. Unfortunately the Second Tunnel was closed due to landmine clearance, but Thomas made sure that we still got the most out of our trip with the rest of the planned activities! The shared Bibimbap at the traditional Korean restaurant was both delicious and a great experience! Thank you Thomas - Greetings from Elena & Patrick”
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!”
Private hike in Bukhansan to a 1,000-year temple, included Korean lunch, then a jjimjilbang spa finish in Seoul.
“Mr. Kim was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I felt the hike was challenging but fun and loved what I saw. The entire day was perfect and saw a new side of Seoul that I hadn't seen. Recommend doing on your trip here.”
Private 8-hour Jeju tour with pickup, guide, lunch, and UNESCO Seongsan Ilchulbong, Haenyeo Museum, Seongeup Village, Gwangchigi Beach.
“We had an awesome time and trip with Clara, who was our bubbly guide for our East tour. There were 15 of us in the group but we get along so well and even get to know each other during this trip! Even though the weather was quite "teRead more”
Visit Beomeosa and Hongbeopsa temples, enjoy temple bibimbap, see Busan flowers, and ride public transit in a small group.
“Very positive and interesting experience. Very careful and patient guide.Thanks to the capable and informed guide I was able to learn many interesting things.Everything positive”
Private Seoul day trip to Nami Island plus Alpaca World or Morning Calm, with hotel pickup, lunch, tickets, and an English guide.
“Had a great tour with Mr Kim He provided us with excellent overview of Korea and Korean history We had the opportunity to visit both Nami Island and the Alpaca World and I would highly recommend this for anyone, especially for families with children”
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Private DMZ and Korean War Memorial day from Seoul with hotel pickup, fluent guide, DMZ sites, and lunch included.
“We had an absolutely incredible day with our guide, BJ. He was fantastic! He has an incredible depth of knowledge about the history and geopolitical context of the Korean War and the DMZ, and we learned a lot from him. He even went out of Read more”
Private English-guided hike in Bukhansan National Park with Seoul hotel pickup, lunch, fortress temple views, and tailored trails.
“We knew we wanted to climb a mountain in Seoul, and we lucked out with our guide, Bergen. He tailored the trek to our fitness level and was so vigilant that we were keeping up and enjoying ourselves. He made challenging trails accessible for everyone as we climbed, travRead more”
8-hour Seoul essentials layover tour from Incheon with a licensed guide, Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, Insadong, and lunch plus Gwangjang street food.
“I arrived early and my tour was suppose to start @9am, my tour guide was there for me after my breakfast. I had chance to see the changing of the guards in time and toured the vicinity area . I had a chance to sample typical Korean foods anRead more”
Guided Bukhansan hike to Baekundae peak, Doseonsa Temple, and Bukhansanseong Fortress, plus seaweed roll lunch. Small group, easy logistics.
“Another great experience! This is really informative and you learn alot about Korean history. Lee is super helpful and knowledgeable. She will answer any questions you have and even give you ideas of places to visit in Seoul. The hike was Read more”
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