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What you’ll do

You’ll travel back to an age of craftsmanship with one of our Seoul hosts as you head north and explore the quaint Bukchon Hanok Village. Not literally traveling back in time, obviously, but it will feel a lot like you have.

Vastly different from the modern interior of Seoul, the hanoks, or tiny houses, are built in the traditional Korean style.

With elegantly tiled roofs and tiny courtyard gardens, you’ll be utterly transported to another time in whimsical alleyways, popping into cafes, art galleries, and craft shops as you navigate the crisscrossing lanes.

Your host will treat you by taking you to the oldest market in the city, where you can browse exquisite silks and sample yummy sweet treats.

As if all of that weren’t enough, the iconic Changdeokgung Palace is just a stone’s throw away, so while you’re in the neighborhood, why not swing by there, too?

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 6 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

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

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Join your host and explore Bukchon Hanok Village, a historic enclave to the north of Seoul
  • Enjoy the surreal pleasure of exploring a village preserved within the city itself
  • Discover iconic attractions like Changdeokgung Palace, with the added benefit of your host’s local knowledge and insight
  • Get recommendations from your host regarding other historic areas of the city to explore
  • Learn a bit about South Korea’s history and culture as you explore the quaint alleyways and cobbled streets

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 6 hours in the city 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)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other 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.

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Reviews

    Paul took us to the palace within the secret garden.. tge gardens were very serene, green and peaceful. A trip worth taking. We t also had thr opportunity to go to the Leeum museum’. The museum itself was very beautiful. It was interesting to see the original artifacts from the z Josesn period. Paul is very conscientious and is always making sure we are having a great time. Thank you Paul.

    June 2023

    Katherine N

    This tour with Yujin as my guide was my favorite day in Seoul. Yujin was absolutely wonderful. I really enjoyed our day exploring Bukchon Hanock Village and the other sites that we visited. I learned so much about the history and culture of Korea. I highly recommend this tour with Yujin!

    January 2023

    Bonnie G

    kindness flexibility everything

    April 2018

    Stefanos M

    Highly professional and well organized experience. Very good value provided by a superb guide, knowledgeable and personable.

    April 2024

    Christopher K

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