Seoul · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
The 7 best lunch tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Seoul’s old and modern sides. Visit Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, Jogyesa Temple, and N Seoul Tower, with Korean lunch and central Seoul hotel pickup included. Guides may include Brian, Janet, Suni, or Alfonso.
“We really enjoyed our trip around Seoul. Our tour guide Brian was helpful and knowledgeable. Recommended.”
Spend 9 to 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Andy, Benny, Jimmy, or Chance Kim. Visit the DMZ, Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and a traditional Korean restaurant, then choose a mountain suspension bridge or N Seoul Tower.
“I had an absolutely outstanding experience on this DMZ tour, thanks entirely to my guide, Chance Kim (who goes by Kim). I ended up doing the tour solo, and Kim was incredibly kind and accommodating in still running the full itinerary just Read more”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring the DMZ area with Jun, a North Korean defector who moved to South Korea in 2017. Visit Odusan Unification Tower, see North Korean villages through binoculars, eat at a defector-run restaurant, and finish at Hapjeong Station.
“I’m not sure how to begin this review other than to say it was one of the most meaningful tours we’ve had the privilege to take. Unsure what to think prior to its start we were quickly engaged as Jun told one of the most difficult and inspiring Read more”
Travel from Seoul to Cheorwon with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Andrew, or Mr Hong. Visit the Second Infiltration Tunnel, North Korean Guard Post, Peace Observatory, Korean Workers’ Party ruins, and Hantangang Y-Bridge. Breakfast snacks, bibimbap lunch, entry fees, and transfers are included, with no shopping stops.
“Very nice experience Mr Hong was an excellent guide, very kind and ready to answer all our questions. The lunch included was very good. Totally recommend”
Spend about nine hours seeing Seoul with a private guide such as Bergen, Shawn, or Tony. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Insadong, and Gwangjang Market, with ginseng chicken soup, traditional tea, snacks, and market street food included.
“This was worth it! Bergen is such a great guide who is very knowledgeable in all the sites we visited. He took good care of me and was able to take me to all the sites without issue. This is the perfect itinerary to see major highlights in Seoul. Read more”
Spend about seven hours with a private guide on Bukhansan’s Gugi-dong trail, visiting Seunggasa Buddhist temple, eating a local Korean lunch, and ending at a traditional sauna. Guides including Benny, Jimmy, Sophia, Kim, and Chance are praised for history, culture, and personal care.
“Andy was great - as was the hike! We thoroughly enjoyed learning about Korean culture and history. It was a nice workout too! We told him what we wanted to eat and he found the perfect place for exactly what we asked for. A great day!”
Start at 9:30 am with private hotel pickup, then hike Bukhansan National Park for about three hours with an English-speaking guide. Expect rocky, steep sections, city views, Bukhansanseong Fortress, and a Korean lunch. Guides may include Brian, Justin, or Smith.
“Beautiful hike! Lunch and Sauna was a great way to relax afterwards. Our guide was very nice and fun to hang out with.”
Pick a palace, a market, a border or a slope.
