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The 15 Best Private Tours in Seoul

178 tours  ·  from $20 a head

A private guide earns the price when you have one day and a long list. The 15 below are compared on what they include, how flexible the route is, and whether the car is part of it.

Private DMZ Tour (No Shopping): 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge - The Third Tunnel: an unusual and demanding stop
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Private DMZ Tour (No Shopping): 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Imjingak Park, the Third Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory with a private guide and air-conditioned transport from Seoul. Choose Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge or Majang Lake’s suspension bridge. Guides such as Tiger, Marie and Alfonso have earned praise for personal stories and clear explanations. The DMZ portion may involve joining a larger tour bus.

“This is a wonderful tour of the DMZ and surrounding areas. Marie was our guide and she was excellent! She met us at our hotel and drove around in her pristine SUV. To get to the DMZ we had to join a larger groom up but Marie was by our side the entire time. We got personalized attention and she made sure to explain everything we were seeing. After the DMZ, due to the heat and humidity we decided to skip the mountain bridge destination and instead went to Odusan Observatory where we were able to get a closer look of North Korea. Unfortunately we weren’t able to see the…”

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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch - Gyeongbokgung and the changing of the guard
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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

2.Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

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

Spend about eight hours exploring Seoul by private vehicle and on foot, from Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village to Insadong, Jogyesa Temple and N Seoul Tower. Hotel pickup, drop-off, an English-speaking driver-guide and Korean lunch are included. Guides named in tour feedback include Brian, Janet, Alfonso and Suni, but a particular guide is not guaranteed.

“Alfonso was such a Pleasure. He had great English and Knowledge and catered to us in every way. He also helped us with taking many great photos. I highly recommend him. Nathan”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver, traveling from downtown Seoul to Imjingak, the Third Tunnel, and Dora Observatory. Bring your passport for entry to the DMZ. The optional Gamaksan Red Bridge adds a scenic stop, and your group can include up to six people.

“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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Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom - Gwanghwamun Square and Gyeongbokgung Palace
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Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

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

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

This private Seoul walking tour lasts two to six hours and is planned around your interests. Your local guide can focus on places such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Insadong, or suggest less-visited stops. Guides have included GJ, Jeeseon, Young, and Hans. Food, attraction tickets, and transport costs are extra.

“Young was an amazing guide. The ideal way to experience the best of Korean history and culture. Truly an insightful and fun experience.”

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Premium Private DMZ Tour & (Suspension Bridge or N-Tower) include lunch - Lunch at a local Korean restaurant
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Premium Private DMZ Tour & (Suspension Bridge or N-Tower) include lunch

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

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

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring the DMZ with a private English-speaking driving guide, hotel pickup and lunch at a Korean restaurant. Visit Imjingak, the Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory, then choose Gamaksan or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge, or N Seoul Tower. Guides such as Andy, Benny, Jimmy and Chance Kim are praised for their personal, history-focused approach.

“Andy was incredible. His personality made the tour even more fun. He has an answer to any questions you ask. It was a blast and Thank you again Andy. Would recommend his 100%.”

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Private Airport Transfer : Incheon to/from Seoul (up to 7 pax) - The drive into Seoul and the hotel drop-off
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Private Airport Transfer : Incheon to/from Seoul (up to 7 pax)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews

Tourmaker provides a one-way private transfer between Incheon Airport and your Seoul hotel or address, with cruise-terminal pickups also offered. Your driver contacts you after landing and meets you at arrivals or the indoor meeting hall. The fare includes 90 minutes of airport wait time. Tell the team your passenger and luggage count before you go.

“I had a Very good experience. Arrived early, very communicative day before and day of arrival. Would recommend.”

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Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul (Optional Incheon Layover) - Gyeongbokgung Palace: Seoul’s royal starting point
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Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul (Optional Incheon Layover)

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

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

Set your own pace on a private Seoul tour with hotel pickup, a guide, and a van or SUV. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, Bongeunsa Temple, Gwangjang Market, and more, or swap the Starfield Library for a traditional village. Guides named for the tour include Soo, Hun, Sophia, Taylor, and John.

“We had Soo and he was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable on history and culture. We asked to go to the Hanok village instead of the Starfield Library and it was the right decision. Soo prepared an itinerary and was very flexible the daRead more”

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8 hours Private Tour in Seoul for the VIP - What eight hours can realistically cover
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8 hours Private Tour in Seoul for the VIP

8.8 hours Private Tour in Seoul for the VIP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews

Spend about eight hours exploring Seoul with a private guide and air-conditioned transport, with the route shaped around your interests. Past guides include Sua, Yuna, Jenny, Diane, Sunny, Kelly, and Emily, with days ranging from palaces and markets to K-pop spots and food stops. The $500 rate covers up to six people; meals, admission, and parking cost extra.

“K did such a wonderful private tour. She took us on a personalized journey of Seoul and picked us up from our hotel. She was prompt and a great photographer. She suggested the Korean hangok for us, as well as a delicious Korean bbq lunch spot. I recommend her profusely!”

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Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour - Starting at the Blue House
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Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

9.Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Seoul with a private English-speaking guide and driver, hotel pickup, and a vehicle between stops. Shape the day around palaces, Bukchon, markets, or shopping, and ask about hanbok rental for palace photos. Guides such as Jiwon, Joey, Jake, and Yujin have led tours, though guide assignments vary.

“We were a group of 9 ranging from age 24 to 97. Our tour guide, Younghee, made the entire day one our family will always remember. She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and pleasant. Most notably, Younghee was remarkable in that she connected with three generations of our family. She gently guided my elderly parents around tricky walking spots, shielding them from the sun with her umbrella. For the rest of us, she spoke fluent English and humored us with her sunny sense of humor and fascinating historical factoids. Mr. Kang, our driver, was also excellent. It was an unforgettable day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Younghee!”

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Private DMZ Tour - Imjingak Park and the return across Freedom Bridge
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Private DMZ Tour

10.Private DMZ Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $240

Travel from your Seoul hotel with a private guide for a six-hour visit to the DMZ. See Imjingak Park and Freedom Bridge, walk through the steep Third Infiltration Tunnel, and use binoculars at Dora Observatory to look toward North Korea. Guides such as AJ, BK, Jun and Lizzy are praised for clear, engaging explanations. Expect that part of the DMZ visit may use a shared bus.

“My partner and I spent our final day in Korea on a private DMZ tour with our amazing tour guide Miel. She greeted us right in our hotel lobby and guided us through the various security checkpoints, the observatory, the tunnel, Freedom Bridge and more. She was prepared with a series of photos and maps that she used to explain the history of the Korean War and gave an excellent introduction of the areas we were about to go see - while her boss drove us in a comfortable and spacious luxury sedan. The trip was well organized and timed perfectly so we avoided many of the lines and crowds.…”

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Private Airport Transfer * Incheon Airport <-> Seoul (1-5 people)

11.Private Airport Transfer * Incheon Airport <-> Seoul (1-5 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews

KBEST TOUR provides a one-way private transfer between Incheon Airport and a Seoul hotel, or from a Seoul hotel to the airport. A driver meets arrivals near the gate with a name board, or collects you in the hotel lobby. The ride takes about 90 minutes, and the vehicle allows up to five people and five standard bags.

“Highly recommend this private transfer! Made our arrival and trip to hotel stress free. Plans were confirmed the day before, our driver was waiting for us at the exit and took us straight to our hotel after a late flight”

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Seoul: Fully Customizable Private Tour - Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon, history with room for questions
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Seoul: Fully Customizable Private Tour

12.Fully Customizable Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 234 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $57Best value

Build a private Seoul walking tour with a guide who can shape the route around your interests, from Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village to temples or market streets. Guides such as Hector, Alvaro, Bibiana, and Seung Hwan have led tours in several languages. Choose 2 to 8 hours; museum visits can be requested, but entry tickets are extra.

“My guide was super helpful and kind and patient. He took all my photos for me and shared useful information”

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Seoul: Fully Customizable Private Tour - Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon, history with room for questions
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Seoul: Fully Customizable Private Tour

13.Fully Customizable Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $245

Set your own pace on a nine-hour private Seoul tour with hotel pickup, a vehicle, and a driver-guide. Build a route around places such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, Namsan Tower, or Noryangjin Fish Market. Guides such as Andy, Jay, and Matt have helped shape flexible days, including extra stops and itinerary changes.

“The company prior to our tour was excellent in fabricating a private tour to our specific wants/needs, as first time visitors to Seoul. Jay was a very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional guide. The tour was fun and educational, and the food was great. I highly recommend this company and Jay!”

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Private Seoul City Tour - Jogyesa Temple offers a quieter pause
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Private Seoul City Tour

14.Private Seoul City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $210

Spend about eight hours exploring central Seoul by private, air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup and a guide. Visit a royal palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Jogyesa Temple, Gwangjang Market, and Naksan Park. Guides Juno and Miae have earned praise for clear English, flexible pacing, and thoughtful history. The route can be adjusted, but lunch is not included in the listed inclusions.

“Mr. Juno was an absolutely exceptional guide. A genuine person who cared that we saw every inch of the city that mattered. Our tour felt completely customized with unique and local views of the culture, city, and history. Our experiencRead more”

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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Seoul: The 10 Tastings - Noodle soup and bibimbap bring familiar Korean classics
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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Seoul: The 10 Tastings

15.The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Seoul: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $178

Spend about three hours with a private local foodie guide, sampling ten Korean foods and drinks around Namdaemun Market and central Seoul. Expect classic dishes such as noodle soup and bibimbap, city history between stops, and a walk past Gyeongbokgung Palace. Guides named by past customers include Kim, Sanghee, Julian, Hailey and Jason. Tell your host about dietary needs before you go.

“Our guide was hilarious and kept us on our toes. She knew all the best spots for food. All the food was amazing!!! And we are definitely going back to have more! I would recommend this tour to everyone!”

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