15 Private Tours in South Korea to Build a Day Around

Busan Private Tour with licensed tour guide + private vehicle - Haedongyonggungsa and Dongbaek: coastal Busan with real atmosphere

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,143 reviews · from $169Our pick

Private Busan day tour with a licensed English guide, private vehicle, door-to-door pickup, and flexible stops from temples to markets.

“CK was a brilliant tour guide for Busan! Incredible knowledge of the history and perfect English. Very friendly and kind and showed us a lovely temple, the diamond bridge, beach and took us to the Sky Capsules which were lovely to do with the kids.”

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DMZ Tours, Private, Seoul Tours, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private DMZ Tour (No Shopping): 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge

2.Private DMZ Tour (No Shopping): 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $198

Private DMZ tour from Seoul to the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and either Gamaksan bridge or Majang Lake, with no shopping.

“Great guide. Took longer than expected but was a wonderful experience. Learned a lot. Stopped for lunch which wasn't part of the original plan. We joined another larger tour to cross into the DMZ.”

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Jeju Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Jeju Island English Private & Flexible Tour any number anywhere

3.Jeju Island English Private & Flexible Tour any number anywhere

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · from $230

Private English tour on Jeju with pickup, flexible 8-hour itinerary, UNESCO caves or beaches, and local dining tips. Entrance fees extra.

“I recently did an all-day taxi tour that I booked on Viator. The driver's name was Ken and he was excellent. The tour itself started when we were picked up at the airport and then we drove to various different places that were listed in the bookiRead more”

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Busan Tours, Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Busan Tour -Explore Cultural Landmarks with a Local Guide

4.Private Busan Tour -Explore Cultural Landmarks with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · from $169

Private Busan tour with hotel pickup, an air conditioned car, and a local guide. Coastal temples, markets, and skywalk views included.

“Love it, our tour guide was very nice, very informative and accommodating. He made sure we got to see a lot and take good pictures. We enjoyed everything including the tea place!”

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City Tours, City Tours in Seoul, Full-Day, Lunch Experiences, Private, Seoul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

5.Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · from $220

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”

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Day Tours from Seoul, DMZ Tours, Private, Seoul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private DMZ the 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul (optional Red Bridge)

6.Private DMZ the 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul (optional Red Bridge)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · from $500

Private DMZ tour from Seoul for up to 6: Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Imjingak Park. Optional red bridge, pickup, guided history.

“This was a great tour! We were picked up at our hotel by a very nice driver along with our own personal tour guide. She was very interesting and informative about South Korea, the war and about the DMZ. The weather was very hot, as we wRead more”

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Private, Seoul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

7.Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $76

Private custom walking tour of Seoul with a local guide. Choose 2 to 6 hours, mix palaces, hanok streets, markets, and Cheonggyecheon.

“Very informative. Good feel for local area. Be ready to walk! Steve was very nice and so knowledgeable!”

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DMZ Tours, Lunch Experiences, Private, Seoul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Premium Private DMZ Tour & (Suspension Bridge or N-Tower) include lunch

8.Premium Private DMZ Tour & (Suspension Bridge or N-Tower) include lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $198

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.”

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Airport Transfers, Private, Private Drivers, Seoul Tours, Tour Reviews

Private Airport Transfer : Incheon to/from Seoul (up to 7 pax)

9.Private Airport Transfer : Incheon to/from Seoul (up to 7 pax)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · from $98

Private Incheon to Seoul transfer for up to 7, with meet and greet, 90-minute wait, and flight-delay flexibility via mobile ticket.

“Our driver Mr moon was great with communication before we arrived in Korea and also upon arriving! He was really friendly and kind. We had a very quick smooth ride to our hotel from the airport. Would definitely recommend!”

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Guided, Incheon Airport Layovers, Private, Seoul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul (Optional Incheon Layover)

10.Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul (Optional Incheon Layover)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · from $225

Private Seoul day trip with hotel pickup, covered palace entry, market snacks, temple calm, and a flexible route for Incheon layovers.

“Had a wonderful time with our tour guide, Soo. The tour was exactly as promised and we learned a lot. Highly recommend as a great way to get an overview of the city and see a lot in a short amount of time.”

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Private, Seoul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, VIP

8 hours Private Tour in Seoul for the VIP

11.8 hours Private Tour in Seoul for the VIP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · from $500

8-hour VIP private Seoul tour with pickup, a personal guide, and an air-conditioned car. Customize stops, skip hassle, enjoy food and views.

“We had the most incredible experience with Diane as our tour guide! From the moment we met her, she was warm, professional, and passionate about sharing the beauty of Korean culture. Her knowledge was impressive, offering us fasRead more”

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Full-Day, Private, Seoul Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

12.Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · from $230

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…”

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Guided, Gyeongju Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, UNESCO Heritage Tours, UNESCO Heritage Tours in Gyeongju

Gyeongju UNESCO sites Private tour with licensed tour guide

13.Gyeongju UNESCO sites Private tour with licensed tour guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $186

Private UNESCO tour in Gyeongju with a licensed guide, AC vehicle, pickup options, and visits to Bulguksa, Seokguram, tombs, museum.

“Amazing and enriching Experience! Cynthia the guide was very nice and accurate providing us a lot of info! This part of South Korea deserve to be visited!”

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Gyeongju Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, UNESCO Heritage Tours, UNESCO Heritage Tours in Gyeongju

Private Gyeongju Tour – Explore Gyeongju UNESCO Sites

14.Private Gyeongju Tour – Explore Gyeongju UNESCO Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $186

Private guided tour of Gyeongju UNESCO sites, Silla tombs and royal ponds. Includes pickup, English guide, and a local lunch stop.

“We had a wonderful day in Gyeongju with our guide Joy. She is a very pleasant and cultured person. She speaks very good English. She showed us the most beautiful places and her explanations were very interesting. She gave us several rRead more”

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