City Essentials: First Day

Close-up of the roof of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea.

5.0 (133)

Kickstart your trip to Seoul

3 hours English

5.0 (133) 100% Personalized

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.

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Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Starbucks 109 Jae-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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.

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 Excluded:

Food and drink

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

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!

Ian 27 February 2026

GJ gave us a great three hour walking tour of Seoul. She is clearly passionate about the city and we learnt a lot and had an interesting morning!

Melissa 19 February 2026

Knowledgeable thoughtful tailored to what we wanted

Claudia 23 January 2026

O nosso guia foi muito prestativo! Recomendamos o passeio! Muito lindo! Seul é encantadora e maravilhosa! Our guide was very helpful! We highly recommend the tour! It's beautiful! Seoul is charming and wonderful!

Claudia 13 January 2026

O nosso guia foi sensacional

Kuku 8 January 2026

Our guide GJ was fantastic! I was traveling with 3 college age kids, who had very different interests. GJ gave us a high energy, customized tour that hit all the things that each one of us wanted -- the market, the running routes, the shops, the history and current issues. My kids don't usually enjoy guided tours, but having GJ today changed their perspective. Thank you so much GJ!

Faraja 24 December 2025

The host was elaborated the city well for us to understand

What 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!