One of the most underrated travel destinations is South Korea with its soothing, quiet charm and vibrant cultural attractions. The city of Seoul is truly an incredible blend of culture and tradition with modern luxuries, making it an amazing city to visit. From its vibrant nightlife, historical attractions to visit, special inimitable cuisine, and unlimited shopping options to choose from, Seoul promises an unforgettable experience to any traveller.
If you are wondering on how to plan your itinerary and wish to not handle everything yourself, day tours are a great option for you. They offer the flexibility of choosing the attractions you wish to visit while taking the boring planning and logistics part out of your hands. So if you wish to truly explore the depth of Seoul’s culture, check out our amazing list of the top day tours in Seoul, South Korea.
1. Get a glimpse into Korea's past through this Demilitarized Zone tour (from USD 55.0)
Are you curious about the rich military history and the war between the North and South? Would you like to know more about how the demilitarized strip of land came about? This six-hour tour gives you a glimpse of North Korea from the Dora Observatory, the rail station that is designed to connect the North and South in the future and learn about this rich historical background from your knowledgeable guide. This tour includes hotel pick-up, and an optional breakfast and lunch included. The Demilitarized Zone is operated by the military so you will need a current valid passport.
From Seoul: DMZ 3rd Tunnel and Dora Observatory Guided Tour
Duration: 7.0 to 9.5 hour
2. Enjoy sightseeing on a bike with this biking tour (from USD 33.49)
This is a unique and fun way to explore any city and can be enjoyed whether you are travelling alone or with someone else. Bike through the city and check out the best sightseeing spots on a half-day or whole-day tour with an English speaking guide to accompany you. The tour will stop for photo breaks at any of the attractions if you wish to and includes a bicycle provided to you, a lunch of your choice, and a traditional Korean tea at a cultural tea house. The tour will also include some refreshments and water for you so you really need nothing except a little bit of stamina!
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3. Explore Seoul like a true local with this private tour (from USD 55.0)
If you do not wish to go for the generic sightseeing tours with the same guides repeating factoids at you, this is a more unique and private experience you are sure to enjoy. Get welcomed to Seoul with a local who will share important insider tips that will improve your stay. Get familiar with the heart of Seoul such as the best places to eat, shop and visit. This local guide will tell you about the best things to do that are customised to your interests, which is a unique take on local guides.
This is a walking tour that starts at your hotel or accommodation or at a landmark of your choice. The tour is completely personalised, starting at the time of your choice, and you get to choose where to go. You can opt for public transport or a private car.
Welcome to Seoul: Private Tour with a Local
Duration: 2.0 to 6.0 hour
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4. Dip into the heart of Korean culture with this heritage tour (from USD 107.0)
This tour includes a half-day trip that takes you through all the World Heritage Sites Seoul has to offer, including the Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongmyo Shrine, and Changdeokgung Palace. If you wish to extend it, however, you can opt for the full-day option that will later take you to the UNESCO Heritage Site at Hwaseong Fortress at Suwon.
This tour includes free lunch and hotel pick-up for centrally located hotels, all the entrance fees, as well as a multi-lingual live guide. You will be taken to each landmark in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan.
Tip from tour guide
Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine in Korea that houses the souls of royal ancestors of the Joseon dynasty, similar to the Pantheon in Rome. It is located in the heart of Seoul and was built in 1395. The stone path in the photo leads to the main hall and is divided into three sections. The middle section is reserved for the soul, the right side for the reigning king and the left side for the prince. A memorial service honoring these ancestors is held four times a year and it is listed as a UNESCO world cultural heritage. People back in the day thought that humans were a combination of energy of yang and yin. The body is like a house in which the soul resides. The wooden tablets represent that house for the souls invited to the ritual to receive offerings from their descendants.
Full-day UNESCO Heritage Tour including Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
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5. Dress up in the traditional Hanbok with this rental experience (from USD 18.19)
Walk through the streets of Seoul feeling like a true Korean dream as you adorn the traditional Hanbok of South Korea with this single day Hanbok rental. For four hours, you can truly immerse yourself in the Korean culture with the beautiful and feminine Hanbok and take as many pictures of yourself as you wish to. The experience provides you with a wide variety of sizes and designs to choose from, along with beautiful traditional hair accessories that will complete the look. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly and will help you get dressed as well.
After getting dressed, head over to different shrines, palaces, and villages around Seoul which will offer you free entry or discounts simply for wearing the Hanbok! This is an experience you simply cannot miss.
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6. Observe the entire city with this breathtaking tour (from USD 23.38)
Lotte World Tower is the tallest building in all of Korea and this tour will take you right to the top of it. This is truly an experience you cannot miss and this tour allows you to skip the line and provides a live local guide who will show you all the landmarks you need to catch. Enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the Lotte World Tower with the world’s highest glass-floored observation deck. Afterwards, you can choose to extend your trip by visiting Lotte World, the most famous indoor theme park in South Korea.
Seoul: Lotte Tower Seoul Sky Observatory E-Ticket
7. Check out ancient palaces and scenic points (from USD 60.0)
This morning walking tour is fully guided and takes you through the traditional landmarks of Seoul, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Deoksugung Imperial Palace, Namdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village. The guide will tell you about the history and culture of each of these landmarks in detail, including the 500-year history of the Joseon Dynasty, and teach you how to interact with locals.
This tour includes all entrance fees and public transportation and lunch if you choose the full-day option. However, hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.
Seoul: Ancient Palaces and Scenic Points Walking Tour
Duration: 3 to 7 hour
8. Invoke your inner photographer with this photo tour (from USD 38.0)
In today’s world of social media, what is a vacation without pictures? We all want perfect pictures not just for our friends but also to record memories. However, trying to take pictures at each attraction hurriedly can be stressful. This hassle-free day tour takes you with a local knowledgeable guide to the most picturesque spots in Seoul and you can learn about Korea’s rich history and culture along the way.
Get dressed in a traditional Korean outfit and take pictures in Bukchon Hanok village and the Gyeongbokgung Palace. End the tour and head to Insadong street for some shopping for traditional goods and street food. This street is filled with galleries, tea houses, and cafes and is the perfect break for you. Then, head to North Seoul Tower for a breathtaking view of the city.
Seoul: Full-Day Iconic Spots Photo Tour
9. Explore the essence of Seoul with this full-day tour (from USD 97.0)
This is an excellent full-day tour for someone who wishes to go sightseeing and check out the best Seoul has to offer. Visit The Blue House, Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong, Bugak Skyway, Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeongdong, and Jogye Temple. This tour provides a personalised experience by allowing only 15 people and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan, a knowledgeable guide to accompany you, as well as all entrance fees. However, you will have to take care of your own meals unless specified. This is truly a great opportunity to explore the best sights Seoul has to offer in one go comfortably.
Full-Day Essential Seoul Tour
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
10. Take it easy with this hop-on-hop-off tour of Gangnam (from USD 12.0)
If you are more picky with the attractions you want to see or do not wish for your trip to be overplanned, this is the perfect option for you. This hop-on-hop-off tour over 20 stops includes a flexible one-day sightseeing pass. There is a multi-language audio guide included that will show you Seoul’s most popular attractions while you can relax on the comfortable single-decker bus as you take in the views. The bus also has free WiFi for your convenience. If you hop off at one of the stops, you can simply wait for the next scheduled bus that passes along the route to continue your tour, and you are completely in charge of where to go. Each circuit interval is only about 45 minutes, making it a comfortable trip.
Seoul Hop-On Hop-Off Gangnam Course
Duration: 1 day
Immerse yourself in true Korean culture
A vacation to South Korea has so much to offer, you are sure to promise yourself that you will return here many times. There is just so much to see and do that you will have exhausted your time here but just scraped at the surface of the opportunities the city of Seoul has to offer. The day tours featured here will show you the best the city has to offer without overwhelming you or putting you in a dilemma about what to do. So make the most of your trip here by booking a day tour and experiencing these attention-grabbing attractions.
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