A night in Seoul with a local
A night in Seoul with a local
A night in Seoul with a local
A night in Seoul with a local

What you'll do

You’ll join one of our Seoul hosts for a night in Seoul you won’t forget - unless you indulge in a little too much soju, that is.

Whether your vibe sounds more like the eclectic, hipster district of Hongdae, favorite of the city’s students, or you’re more Gangnam style (sleek, upmarket and very glam), your host will make sure you’re in a neighborhood to suit. with the location chosen, it's time for your first cha (round)!

Let your host fill you in on the must-knows of Korean drinking etiquette as you sip your first soju - a Korean liquor. For the first cha, a tiny backstreet cafe for a drink and some nibbles will do the trick.

Next up, a local bar - let us know if you’d like to explore the K-Pop scene and see a live band, or you want to check out a ‘self bar’ where you grab your own beer.

Your third cha (because you can’t be tamed) will offer you the opportunity to line your stomach with Korean fried chicken and beer in a hof - we’ll let your host explain this one.

And if you’re still up for more, the time has come for karaoke! Go to a noraebang (private singing room) and sing like no one’s listening (luckily they’re not, although who are we to say; maybe you have the voice of an angel?)

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

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

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Explore a district that suits your vibe - Hongdae, a vibrant, creative district known for its student population and artistic culture - not to mention its nightlife or Gangnam, with its glitzy clubs, sleek cocktail bars and locals dressed to kill
  • Enjoy an authentic bite to eat and try the local liquor at a tiny backstreet cafe to get things going
  • Head to a bar which suits your tastes and learn about Korean drinking culture and etiquette from your host
  • Visit a hof - a bar where you’ll be seated at your own table and will order food like Korean fried chicken
  • Sing your heart out in your private karaoke room in true local style!
  • Get recommendations from your host about the best bars and clubs in the area if you want to continue your night out - look at you go

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • 3 drinks and a portion of fried chicken to share, or a vegetarian alternative if you prefer.
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
  • Transportation costs
  • Entrance fees to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 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 such a joy to be around! I’m usually reserved and don’t talk a lot but talking to her was really fun! She shared great insights about the city and culture, about the places we walked along. It was a really good experience! ! ! ☺️”

    June 2022

    Cristelle C

    Not only did Oki meet me near my hotel, but I felt so comfortable with her and became fast friends with her. I would definitely do this again!!!

    January 2022

    Rob C

    I really enjoyed my time with Ben, and I'm sure you will, too.

    March 2019

    Patrick T

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Meet our local hosts in Seoul. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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