Seoul
Kickstart your trip to Seoul
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
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Kickstart your trip to Seoul
The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in Seoul. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Familiarise yourself with the best ways to navigate Seoul and learn how to use its transport systems
- See the most famous attractions in the area you would like to explore
- Get tips from your host about things to do during your stay
- Ask any questions you have about exploring Seoul - its cultural practices, possible day trips and where to eat
- Experience the real Seoul with your host. Guidebooks are heavy and overrated anyway!
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalised experience
3 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Welcome to Seoul - you might be wondering, where on earth do I start?
You’ll join one of our Seoul hosts as they help you orient yourself in the South Korean capital so you can venture forth in complete confidence.
Depending on what you’d like to do, they could help you get to grips with the stellar public transport system, take you around to a few sights, or cruise around a quirky neighborhood with you, showing you its highlights and local haunts.
Now would be a great time to ask any questions you have about exploring the city, and you’ll find your host to be a treasure trove of local knowledge.
Where to eat? They’ve got suggestions. Where to stay? They’ve got you covered. Any cultural dos and don’ts? They’ll help you out there too.
Consider this your one-stop shop on all things Seoul, and get ready to kickstart your trip in the best way possible!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Brenda,
Feb 2025
Andrew was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend ! My friend and I had a great time in Seoul.
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Aditi,
Jan 2025
Andrew was knowledgeable about the city and catered the entire experience to me. I would definitely use him again and recommend him to anyone visiting Seoul.
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Christina,
Dec 2024
Andrew's english is impeccable - as he studied in the US. What sets him and this tour apart, however, are the hidden gems Andrew shares and shows you. Absolutely loved the chicken omakase restaurant!!
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Jennifer,
Dec 2024
We got to see several attractions that were not on our list but were fascinating. She had limitless energy and gave us knowledge and tools to use while exploring the city by ourselves.
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Ai Loon,
Dec 2024
Our guide, Hans Kim did a great job introducing us to Seoul. We particularly liked how he gave us a city overview with maps - this allowed us to orientate ourselves. Hans Kim went out of his way to show us parts of Seoul which would resonate with us, knowing that we are architects. We also enjoyed talking with him and understanding a bit of Korean way of life and culture. Thank you, Hans!
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Chris,
Dec 2024
Andrew was very helpful personalizing a tour for us that visited hidden gems our other tour was not covering. In our three hours we covered a good amount of culture, history, and food! Andrew was incredibly knowledgeable in terms of Korean culture and history. He knows so many languages including English. He was very engaging and easy to relate to. He also had some great jokes. Would highly recommend a tour with Andrew to our friends and family!
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