15 Private Tours in South Korea to Build a Day Around

Busan Private Tour with licensed tour guide + private vehicle - Building a sensible half-day or full-day route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,143 reviews · from $169Our pick

Choose two to five Busan sights with an English or Chinese-speaking licensed guide and private vehicle. Guides such as Jino, Mimi, Jade, and CK tailor the route, suggest local food, and can collect you at your hotel, airport, or cruise port.

“Traveled with my elderly mother on a cruise ship with a stop in Busan. BK was very helpful months prior to the trip in helping to identify potential sites of interest. He also confirmed pickup a day prior. Mimi picked us up directly from the cruise port. She arrived early and was waiting outside of customs with a sign. She spoke excellent English and had a very clean and spacious vehicle. Mimi took us to the temple (a must visit). We also did a couple of sky walks and a colorful residential area. Mimi also suggested a wonderful Korean BBQ lunch which was grilled table side. We were a little…”

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Private DMZ Tour (No Shopping): 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge

2.Private DMZ Tour (No Shopping): 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $198

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide such as Tiger, Marie, Alfonso, or Won, visiting Imjingak, the Third Tunnel, and Dora Observatory. Private Seoul pickup and transport are included, but the DMZ section may require a shared military-area bus. Choose Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge or Majang Lake.

“Good itinerary, great guide and driver and very helpful👍🏻 BUT, the tour is advertised and fully private to take out the hassle of a group tour. Nowhere is written that the whole DMZ visit IS in a tourbus. Even though it was later explained to us that this is standard, it was not in the description that we would need to align to this Bus schedule. We had a baby with us and specially paid for a private tour to take out the hassle, if we would have known we would likely not have chosen a private tour and paid the extra cost. They should advertise transparently. After flagging it…”

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Jeju Island English Private & Flexible Tour any number anywhere

3.Jeju Island English Private & Flexible Tour any number anywhere

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews

Spend eight hours touring Jeju in a private vehicle with a flexible route shaped around your interests. Guides including John, Ken, Steve, Harrison, and Mr. Cho may take you to waterfalls, beaches, UNESCO sites, museums, tea fields, or local restaurants. Pickup is available at select locations.

“Amazing experience! I originally booked while planning to solo travel but my friend joined my trip last minute. My friend had a few places he wanted to visit that weren't on my original itinerary but despite the surprise change of plans everythiRead more”

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Private Busan Tour -Explore Cultural Landmarks with a Local Guide

4.Private Busan Tour -Explore Cultural Landmarks with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · from $169

See Busan your way in a private air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Jason, Dylan, Min, and Jake. Choose four to eight hours, set your start time, and combine temples, markets, coastal sights, and local food stops without wrestling with Busan’s wide-spread transit network.

“Very good private tour with experienced tour guide and driver . We all have a very good memorable day , thank you”

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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

5.Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · from $220

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide exploring Seoul’s palace district, Bukchon, Insadong, Jogyesa Temple, and N Seoul Tower. Guides such as Brian, Janet, Suni, Alfonso, and Sophia Kim tailor the pace, photos, food, and stops to your group.

“Brian was our tour guide and he was friendly and informative. We were in Korea for a week and this tour was our first day in Seoul and in Korea and I wanted us to tour the city, both old and new and get the lay of the land. My wife was adopted from Korea and it had been 45 years since she had been back there. She had wonderful conversations in Korean with Brian. I do want to note however, that within the first five minutes of our tour, before our first stop, Brain laughed and made a personal comment about me and our family dynamics. That threw me…”

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Private DMZ the 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul (optional Red Bridge)

6.Private DMZ the 3rd Tunnel Tour from Seoul (optional Red Bridge)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews

Travel from downtown Seoul with a private guide and driver to the DMZ, the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Imjingak Park, and the Freedom Bridge. Groups of up to six get hotel pickup and a personal guide, with the optional Gamaksan Red Bridge adding a scenic final stop.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Ray and VIP tours went out of their way to make our private tour experience one of the most memorable moments in our lives. The DMZ is a MUST DO for anyone visiting South Korea. Our guide Ray was incredibly knowledgable and funny! I would recommend anyone to request him as a guide!”

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Jeju Island Popular Sightseeing Private Car Charter Tour 5/9hours

7.Jeju Island Popular Sightseeing Private Car Charter Tour 5/9hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 382 reviews

Spend 5 or 9 hours exploring Jeju Island in a private vehicle for up to six people. Choose East, West, or Southwest routes, or build your own day with a licensed guide-driver. Guides such as Miles, Sam, Sunny, Charlie, and Peter have helped visitors with local stories, food stops, photos, and flexible plans.

“Our driver/guide was not informative at all! She basically just asked me where we wanted to go, drove us to 3 places, and had zero explanation for any of it. Maybe we were just unlucky with who we got? She was nice, but not very talktativRead more”

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Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

8.Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $76

Choose a 2 to 6-hour private walking tour with a Seoul local such as GJ, Jeeseon, Young, Hans, or Steve. Shape the day around palaces, markets, food, neighborhoods, or culture, with public transport added when needed.

“We had a fantastic city tour with GJ, and she truly made the experience memorable. She was extremely enthusiastic from the moment we met her, and her energy kept the entire tour lively and engaging. GJ is incredibly knowledgeable—sRead more”

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Premium Private DMZ Tour & (Suspension Bridge or N-Tower) include lunch

9.Premium Private DMZ Tour & (Suspension Bridge or N-Tower) include lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $198

Travel from your Seoul hotel to Imjingak, the DMZ, Dora Observatory, and the Third Tunnel in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Lunch is included, and you can add Gamaksan or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge, or choose N Seoul Tower. Bring your passport and expect steep walking.

“Excellent full day private tour of the DMZ and suspension bridge. Appreciated the stop on the way for coffee, and authentic lunch of Army Stew at a local restaurant was excellent. Highly recommend this tour that was very educational”

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Private Airport Transfer : Incheon to/from Seoul (up to 7 pax)

10.Private Airport Transfer : Incheon to/from Seoul (up to 7 pax)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews

Book a private, one-way ride between Incheon Airport, a Seoul hotel or address, and some cruise terminals. A driver meets you at the airport, waits up to 90 minutes after landing, and handles flight delays without extra charges. Vehicles are air-conditioned, private, and suited to groups.

“Jeremy and team, did a fantastic job in coordinating up to actual pick up from our stayed hotel, it was an easy and a smooth ride. Kudos again for being part of our safe and worthwhile experience in Seoul. Have a wonderful Christmas in-advance. Regards, Ricky and family from Singapore.”

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Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul (Optional Incheon Layover)

11.Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul (Optional Incheon Layover)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · from $225

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Seoul in a private van or SUV with a guide such as Soo, Hun, Sophia, or Taylor. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, Bongeunsa Temple, Kwangjang Market, and N Seoul Tower, or swap in a traditional village. Incheon pickup is available for layovers.

“Don't hesitate to book this tour. This experience was much more than we even hoped! Our tour guide, Soo, had three characteristics you hope for in a guide: 1) he loves people, 2) he loves Seoul and has a deep knowledge of its history and culture, and 3) he is intentional in thinking about how to help guest get the most from their time in Seoul. As a result of these characteristics we did not feel we just got a tour, but rather an experience. I really don't think it is possible to have done more or have a better experience than we did. Thank you Soo and the rest…”

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8 hours Private Tour in Seoul for the VIP

12.8 hours Private Tour in Seoul for the VIP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews

Spend about eight hours with a private Seoul guide and vehicle, shaping the day around your interests. Guides such as Sunny, Jenny, Emily, Kelly, Sua, and Diane have helped visitors mix palaces, markets, K-pop sights, food stops, Seoul Tower, and the Han River.

“Diane was so sweet and energetic as she showed us around Seoul. She was receptive to our requests for what to highlight during our first trip to Seoul and she followed up after our trip with additional recommendations. We had 9 peoRead more”

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Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

13.Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · from $230

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, shaping your Seoul day around palaces, markets, food, shopping, or photography. The usual route includes the Blue House, Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, Gwangjang Market, Insadong, Myeongdong, and N Seoul Tower. Hanbok rental is optional.

“Must do if first time in Seoul, Korea. My tour guide, Yujin was awesome. He is an excellent photo taker!”

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Private Gyeongju Tour – Explore Gyeongju UNESCO Sites

14.Private Gyeongju Tour – Explore Gyeongju UNESCO Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $186

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Gyeongju with a private English-speaking guide such as Jason, Lily, Joy, or Finn. Visit Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal tombs, Cheomseongdae, Donggung Palace, Wolji Pond, and the National Museum in a private vehicle for up to 7 or 15 people.

“Lily helped us maximize our time and took us to to see the temples. Then to the palace lit up at night which was spectacular!”

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Private DMZ Tour

15.Private DMZ Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $240

Explore Korea’s divided border on a six-hour private tour from Seoul. Guides such as AJ, BK, Jun, Lizzy, and Miel explain the Korean War, while you visit Imjingak Park, Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, and Dora Observatory. Expect private transport, but possibly a shared bus inside the DMZ.