Seoul
Kickstart your trip to Seoul
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
5.0
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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?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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Joannie
Jul 2025
Lisa
Jun 2025
And only a short two hours, we would learned a lot about Seoul, the history of South Korea and checked out many shopping/eating sites. This is a very tourist, friendly city and I wish we could’ve stayed longer.
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Laura
Jun 2025
We had a fantastic tour with Andrew. He designed the perfect tour suited to us. A great mix of history, culture and food. He also helped us buy a t money card and showed us how to use the bus and subway. We went to Changdeokgung Royal Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, cafe street, and Gwangjang Food Market where he took us to a local pancake restaurant. We had a great time and learnt so much about Korean history and modern culture and customs. I highly recommend Andrew and this tour. "
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Laura
Jun 2025
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Rahul
Jun 2025
Steve was excellent and took us at the pace we enjoyed. Wonderful experience!
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Rachel
May 2025
Our guide personalized everything to my family, even his jokes. We spent our first full day in Korea with him and now feel more prepared to complete the remainder of our trip. It is our benefit that he really has his heart in his work. His knowledge is first hand and extensive regarding historical context and cultural significance. Andrew proudly represented his country and we enjoyed learning so much from him in just a few hours.
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