South Korea · TEMPLE TOURS IN SEOUL
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 temple tours in Seoul justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Night Seoul guided tour with lantern-lit Changgyeonggung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, and Gwangjang Market street-food tastings with Makgeolli.
“Nice overview of a couple Seoul neighborhoods. The guide was engaging and responsive.”
Day trip from Seoul to Mt Seorak plus Naksansa Temple or Nami Island, with scenic hiking, coastal temple views, and film-set charm.
“Honestly one of the best day of my life. Loved every place, and our tour guide “One” made our day remarkably special. Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone coming to South Korea 🫶🏻💘”
Half-day Seoul tour with hotel pickup, Jogyesa Temple, palaces and the Changing of the Guard, plus market time and a ginseng stop.
“Tour guide Lynn was amazing! Chatted the whole time, including in the bus rides, superb english and very knowledgeable. Only drawback to the trip was the ONE HOUR spent at the Ginseng museum, which was a bait-and-switch for them to sell you Ginseng. Felt unauthentic, pushy and planned. Other than this, GREAT tour!”
Air-conditioned day trip from Seoul to Mount Seoraksan National Park and Naksansa Temple, with tickets included and a cable car option.
“Good way to see the country without driving. Convenient as well. Guide David was nice and v helpful especially to my elderly mum. We took the cable car at Mt Soerak to enjoy the view while others hike. The naksansa temple is tough for elderly mum. Luckily there is a coffee house for her to rest.”
One day from Seoul to Waujeongsa Temple, UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library photos, and hanbok plus kimbap making.
“Andrew Song was an excellent and attentive tour guide with great historical knowledge and a knack for making history interesting. The tour was perfectly paced and we throughly enjoyed it.”
A 4-hour morning loop of Jogyesa, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the Folk Museum with hotel pickup and included admission for $32.
“Packed in a lot in s short space of time but unfortunately it was far too rushed. KC was a great guide, passionate and knowledgable about her subject but we did not spend enough time at some key cultural sites. The final part of the tour was at a ginseng museum, where we spent a lot of time learning about it and the processes involved as well as a relatively soft selling of some beautifully packaged forms of ginseng, we felt that this was the reason we had been rushed through the rest of the tour. A full day tour would have been better but we didn’t have the time.…”
Hike Bukhan Mountain from Seoul with a small group, folklore storytelling, a secret Buddhist temple stop, and a hearty mountain meal with drinks.
“Shawn is ab amazing tour guide who is very experienced on this trail. Taking this tour you can expect a fun climb, spectacular views, interesting heritage sites and absolutely amazing stories told in a great way by Shawn.”
Half-day Seoul tour linking Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and Jogyesa Temple, with hotel pickup and an AC van.
“Floral offerings in the garden made our Jogyesa temple visit very colorful. Guide was cordial starting palace tour at back. Fr. National folk museum,making our way to front of Gyeokbong on time to see the changing of the guard at front gate. But a waste of 1 hour going to Ginseng center.Out of way.”
Cook vegan temple food with a monk, sip Korean medicine tea, explore Cheongnyangni herbs and ginseng market, then sample street food.
“Guide Ms. Jade is really kind and lively. I gained a lot of energy through her. The biggest advantage of this tour is being able to experience the essence of Korean medical (traditional Chinese medicine). I was tired after walking around Korea for several days, but after receiving a hand massage, foot massage, and back massage, I had no fatigue. The story of Korean medicine, which is 1,000 years old, is also interesting.”
Night in Gangnam with Bongeunsa Temple lantern calm, COEX Starfield Library photos, then a full Korean BBQ meal with beer or soju.
“Choi provided a perfect blend of information in a casual friendly experience on our evening tour. The evening darkness provided a unique atmosphere to the temple. Extra special night to view the library with a million lights and Christmas decorations. The highlight was the Korean barbecue a first for us. Delicious! Choi took extra care to ensure we were picked up at the correct location at the end of our tour. So happy we chose this tour.”
Visit Guinsa Temple, ride Cheongpung Hoban Cable Car over Cheongpungho Lake, and stop at Bobaljae for autumn views from Seoul.
“The tour was wonderful. We were a small group, which made the experience even better. We visited the temple and had the opportunity to eat like the monks. The cable car ride was also an unforgettable experience, offering beautiful views of the landscape. Our tour guides, Michael and Mario, were fantastic. They provided us with lots of interesting information.”
Night walking tour of Bongeunsa Temple and COEX library in Gangnam, plus K-chimaek chicken and beer for $84 over 4 hours.
“The tour was fantastic! I had a great time, the food was delicious, and the temple was breathtaking at night.”
A 3-hour small-group Seoul walk linking Gyeongbokgung, Jogyesa, Bukchon, and the Cheongwadae area, with herbal tea and a Noryangjin seafood stop.
“My tour was amazing! Lee was fantastic and both my mom and I enjoyed the tour very much! I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Seoul! I can’t wait to come back and book Lee for another tour!”
Monk-led temple vegan cooking and Korean medicine stops in Seoul, plus herb markets, fruit tastings, and street-food bites.
“The massage was great as well as the Tea. Jade was kind and patient The subway system in Seoul May be challenging for those like us not used to this type of transportation. The area on a weekend it’s extremely busy and the directions a bit confusing and after getting insiRead 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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