Must see Seoul with a local
Must see Seoul with a local
Must see Seoul with a local
Must see Seoul with a local
Must see Seoul with a local
Must see Seoul with a local
Must see Seoul with a local
Must see Seoul with a local
Must see Seoul with a local
Must see Seoul with a local

What you'll do

You’ll meet up with your host and get sightseeing, making the most of the time you have in South Korea’s capital. You could follow the crowd and see glamorous Gangnam from the top of the Lotte World Tower (all 1820ft of it), or head down to the street level to take in the epic scale of malls like COEX, and the sheer luxury of Apgujeong, the most expensive slice of Seoul’s sultriest suburb. You’ll also discover culinary hotspots like Itaewon, where the world’s favorite flavors fuse along Gyeongnidan Street, a thriving hub of multinational cuisine. If you’d prefer to head off the beaten path, why not ask your host to take you to hidden gems like Sangsu, where indie vibes meet pub crawls and street food.

Where you’ll go

You’ll experience Seoul’s vibrant culture in iconic areas like Bukchon Hanok Village, a reconstructed 15th-century suburb famed for its cultural value and rustic tea shops, or you could opt for the glitz and glam of more modern districts like Gangnam, a pop-culture parade of the highest order, where the who’s who of Korean glitterati come out to play. Your host will also lead you to hidden gems like Ikseon, a burgeoning hipster hangout lined with 100-year-old homes that now serve as trendy boutiques and classy cafes. See icons of futuristic South Korean architecture in the city center before kicking back and savoring some local street food at Myeongdong market, surrounded by the biggest brand names in the world.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • See Seoul at its authentic best with the help of an insightful local host.
  • Visit 10 of the city’s most iconic sights in just one day.
  • From Gangnam to Bukchon Hanok Village, discover Seoul’s top spots, with a local insider leading the way!
  • Sample local food and drinks - whether you’re in the mood for Korean BBQ or street eats, your host knows just the place.
  • Fill up on handy tips from your host on how best to spend the rest of your time in Seoul.

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Oki was amazing! She catered the tour for me and took me everywhere I wanted to go even though at one point it was pouring rain on us! She took me to some beautiful spots from my favorite kdramas, took me to Seoul tower just before sunset so I could see it in the day and at night, we got to watch the sunset from the platform, and got to see the observation deck. We took some amazing pictures and got a souvenir pic together! She took a lot of great pics for me too. She showed me some great places to shop, and we got dinner at the end. It felt more like hanging out with a new friend than a tour. She really made it an amazing and fun experience; I would highly recommend her!! Traveling solo there are some things that are harder to experience on your own, so I’m very grateful to Oki for showing me around and hanging out with me to make my trip complete!!

    September 2022

    Elizabeth D

    Oki was amazing!! I had already been in Seoul a few days and visited a lot of places, so I told her I wanted to see Seoul tower and see some of the fun places to eat and shop. I told her that I loved kdramas so she took me to a bunch of great places from popular dramas, then to Seoul tower right before the sun went down so I could see it in the daylight and at night! It was beautiful!!! We got to see the sunset from up there and then the city lights. She also took so many great pics for me, and we even got a souvenir photo together. Even though at one point it was pouring rain on us, she never slowed down and kept taking me to see cool places! Afterwards we got dinner and drinks, it was a really fun night! I’m so grateful to her, it felt more like walking around and hanging out with a friend than a tour, I would definitely want to book with her again in the future!

    September 2022

    Elizabeth D

    Very social, made the time fly by. Saw lots in a short time. Really made me feel like I got a great deal

    September 2022

    Michael D

    Great day traveling around and exploring the city! Tasted local foods, learned how to navigate the city, and enjoyed our day entirely! Thanks for a great introductory visit to Seoul :)

    September 2022

    Aisling G

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