15 Best Historical Tours In Seoul

A 2–3 hour Seoul walk with a historian guide and pro photographer, blending Joseon history with golden-hour photos in Jongmyo, Cheonggyecheon, and Ikseon-dong.

★ 5.0

“A great way to see the city and learn more about Seoul. Happy with how the photos turned out well. James and Jacob make a great team.”

68 reviewsFrom $45.95by Nerdso

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Discover Seoul: Local Life and History

/ June 4, 2026

6.Discover Seoul: Local Life and History

A 3.5-hour guided Seoul walk from Gwanghwamun to Bukchon, mixing palaces, shrines, and Insadong tea streets with practical local tips.

★ 4.5

“We have a layover in Incheon airport and decided to take advantage of it. We were so impressed with Seoul and our tour guide that we will come back and make a trip just to there. The tea house he took us to was the best experience.”

53 reviewsFrom $96.75by MORTOUR GUIDED TOURS

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Korean History & Heritage Tour

/ June 4, 2026

7.Korean History & Heritage Tour

Private 7-hour Gangbuk Seoul tour with Gyeongbokgung guard change, folk museum, temples, Cheonggyecheon, and Kwangjang Market. Hotel pickup included.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful day tour of Seoul. From palaces, temples to the Market. Our tour guide, Michael”

51 reviewsFrom $475.00by KoreanTourGuide

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Namhansanseong UNESCO Historical Sites and Korean Folk Village-Private Tour

/ June 4, 2026

8.Namhansanseong UNESCO Historical Sites and Korean Folk Village-Private Tour

Private UNESCO Namhansanseong hike and Korean Folk Village culture day from Seoul, with lunch, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide.

★ 5.0

“What a great day! Our guide, David, was fantastic. He was sensitive to our age/fitness level and adjusted the pace as necessary. We had great conversation, and he taught me some Korean. It was a very active (18K steps) day with plenty oRead more”

29 reviewsFrom $198.00by Outdoors Korea

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Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

/ June 5, 2026

9.Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

Walk UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress, unwind at Starfield Suwon Library, then breathe in mountain calm at Waujeongsa. Great Seoul-area day trip.

★ 4.8

27 reviews1 dayFrom $51by K ONE TOUR

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Seoul: Street Photoshoot and Hidden Gem History Walking Tour

/ June 6, 2026

10.Seoul: Street Photoshoot and Hidden Gem History Walking Tour

Join a historian and pro photographer on a 2-hour Seoul walk through Jongno, Ikseon-dong, Jongmyo, Sewoon Arcade, and Cheonggyecheon.

★ 5.0

25 reviews2 hoursFrom $44by Nerdso

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Seoul Cultural Tour – Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok

/ June 6, 2026

11.Seoul Cultural Tour – Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok

Seoul cultural tour with hanbok, Gyeongbokgung Palace, tea ceremony, and a 30-minute kimchi-making class, plus hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“Honestly the best tour I had in Korea. Due to the kimichi place not being open we got a reschedule for a different day but honestly that was the best thing that could’ve happened we got a private tour with Eva and she was so bubbly and hRead more”

25 reviewsFrom $99.00by VIP TRAVEL Co.Ltd

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Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace

/ June 6, 2026

12.Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace

Seoul heritage highlights: Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum, Jogyesa Temple, and Korean Folk Village with lunch and pickup.

★ 4.0

“This was a really great tour with very knowledgeable tour guides. The only portions which I didn't care for was the Ginseng Center and Red Pine presentations.”

25 reviewsFrom $140.00by KOREA TOUR (DMZ TOUR)

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Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour

/ June 6, 2026

13.Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour

Ride a pedicab through Seoul’s Jong-no highlights: Cheonggyecheon Stream, Gyeongbokgung, Tongin Market, Bukchon and Jogyesa, plus snacks.

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent experience with this agency. Our tour guide was the absolute best. Lots of interesting facts about the city of Seoul and extensive history. We highly recommend!”

24 reviewsFrom $220.00by We Ride Korea Bicycle Tours

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Buam dong Walking Tour Art, History and Parasite in Seoul

/ June 6, 2026

14.Buam dong Walking Tour Art, History and Parasite in Seoul

Walk Buam-dong with art, history, hanoks, Seoul City Wall views, a Parasite filming stop, and a Mugyewon finish.

★ 5.0

“Great tour with some very interesting stories about Korean history. Visited great places + Jon is a super nice and funny tour guide. Absolutely recommend it.”

24 reviewsFrom $38.50by ZenKimchi Experiences

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Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

/ June 7, 2026

15.Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

Guided day trip from Seoul to UNESCO Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library in Suwon, and Waujeongsa Temple with Buddha calm.

★ 5.0

“great experience! knowledgeable and entertaining host. trip lasted most of the day, but just a warning, the trip started at 8:30 when it was listed at 8 here and the location on the map was slightly off from myeongdong station exit 2. if you choose that as your pickup, stand near the northface store near…”

23 reviewsFrom $48.84by K ONE TOUR Travel Agency

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