4 Cruises & Boat Tours in Seoul Worth Booking

1.DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel, Option(Suspension Bridge, Boat) from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,373 reviews · from $35Our pick

Travel from Seoul by air-conditioned bus to the Bridge of Freedom, Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Unification Village. Add a hike to Gamaksan or Majang Bridge, or choose an Imjin River boat ride. Guides such as Julie, Jay, Charles, and Simba explain the Korean War in clear, engaging English.

“This tour is a must if in Seoul. Amazing experience that is definitely worth every cent. Julie does a spectacular job with the DMZ tour and is very knowledgeable about every topic. Julie is friendly and caring about her tours. Hopefully everyone else can get Julie on there tours.”

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2.Seoul Han River Night Tour: Picnic, Games & Starlight Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $245

Meet at Yeouinaru Station for a hosted Han River evening with Korean fried chicken from April to October or indoor BBQ from November to March. Guides such as Jay, Gina, Sheen, and Dustin lead traditional games before a 50-minute night cruise with Seoul skyline views and live music.

“Loved the food and games! Very eloquent guide! Had opportunity to meet travellers from different parts of the world. Beautiful night scenes when cruising on Hangang River!”

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3.[DMZ Adventure] DMZ and optional Boat Voyage in River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $35

Travel from Seoul to the DMZ with a licensed guide, visiting Imjingak, Dokgae Bridge, the Third Tunnel, and Dora Observatory. Add an Imjin River boat voyage, though substitutions can occur. Guides such as Julie, Paul, Joey, Lucy, and Jun are praised for clear history and warm humor.

“This was my favorite part about our trip to Seoul. Our tour guide, Joey, was very knowledgeable about all of the places we visited as well as the history of Korea. We took our 17 and 11 year olds and they both really enjoyed it as well. A must see in Seoul for sure.”

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4.Seoul Night Tour with Han River Cruise and Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $245

Spend nine hours with a private driver-guide exploring Seoul’s royal palace, hanok lanes, craft-filled Insadong, Nodeul Island, and Yeouido. The tour starts at noon, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and ends with a Han River cruise. Palace and cruise tickets, meals, and tips cost extra.

“We had a great time and enjoyed the places we visited. Joe, our Tour Guide was very friendly and exhilarating. He told us funny related stories about the history of the sites. Joe, We would like to say Thank you very much for the great and informative time we spent with you.”

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