Seoul City Highlights
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Explore the culture and history of Seoul on this 5-day tour, based entirely in the South Korean capital. A full-day trip to the Demilitarized Zone takes travellers to Imjingak Peace Park, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory, followed by a Korean barbecue lunch and a walk across a suspension bridge built on a former Korean War battleground. The tour continues with a food-focused exploration of Gwangjang Market, sampling classic Korean street food, before a stroll along Cheonggyecheon Stream, a traditional ginseng chicken soup lunch in a hanok house, and dessert in the cafes of Ikseon-dong Hanok Village. The tour begins and ends in Seoul.
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Tour Overview
Duration
5 daysHotel Rating
4 star hotelStarts
SeoulEnds
SeoulMinimum Age
15 years oldMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in South Korea that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
NoDeparture Transfer
NoTour Guide
Local guide included for some of the excursionsCountry
South KoreaMeals Included
Lunch: 1Tour Style
Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private Tour
Min 2 / Max Private Tour
Trip Type
Private Tours
Travel Style
Private Tours
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
Partially Guided
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
These ratings are a general guide and may vary from tour to tour.
Tour Guide
Local guide included for some of the excursionsGroup Size
Min 2 / Max Private TourRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
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Tour Highlights
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Seoul
Once you have arrived in Seoul, you make your own way to your accommodation, conveniently located close to Namdaemun Market and within easy reach of Deoksugung Palace, where you check in for the next four nights.
The rest of the day is free - you might use the time to browse the stalls at Namdaemun Market or admire the Deoksugung Palace nearby or the Jogye Temple.
Day 2 - Explore Seoul at Leisure
Today is left free for independent exploration. You could spend the day visiting one of the city's grand palaces, such as Gyeongbokgung or Changdeokgung, or head to the outskirts for one of Seoul's hiking trails.
Day 3 - Enjoy a DMZ Tour & Visit the Suspension Bridge
This morning, a private guide collects you from your accommodation lobby at 8 am for a full day exploring the Demilitarized Zone. Travelling by private air-conditioned vehicle, you head first to Imjingak Peace Park, home to monuments dedicated to hope and unification, before continuing to the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, dug by North Korea and discovered in 1978.
From here, you continue to Dora Observatory for sweeping views over North Korea through powerful binoculars, followed by a visit to Unification Village to learn about daily life in this border community. Your guide, who has visited the DMZ more than 1,000 times, shares detailed stories and historical insight throughout the day.
Lunch today is Korean barbecue or a traditional dish such as chicken soup, enjoyed at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you take a short, ten-minute walk across a suspension bridge built on a former Korean War battleground - now a peaceful walkway with mountain views, and suitable for all fitness levels - before being dropped back at your accommodation.
Please note: Tour duration is approximately 8 hours.
Day 4 - Seoul Food Journey
You have the morning free until midday, when a private car collects you from your accommodation for a five-hour food-focused tour of Seoul, starting at Gwangjang Market, where you sample classic street food such as mayak gimbap, bindaetteok, tteokbokki and sundae.
From here, you take a peaceful stroll along Cheonggyecheon Stream before lunch at Tosokchon, a traditional hanok restaurant known for its ginseng chicken soup. The tour ends in Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, where cosy cafes serve bingsu, Korean tea and other sweet treats.
Please note: Tosokchon is a popular restaurant - an alternative venue may be used if it is unavailable.
Please note: Bring cash for the market stalls, wear comfortable walking shoes, and note that menu items may vary by season.
Day 5 - Goodbye Seoul
On your final day, you check out of your accommodation ahead of your departure from Seoul. With no further activities scheduled, you're free to spend any remaining time as you wish before making your own way onward.
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