The 15 Best Temple Visits in Seoul

1.Mt Seorak + Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 422 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $68Our pick

Spend 13 to 14 hours beyond Seoul with guides such as Han, Sally, or Eric. Hike Mt Seorak, then choose Naksansa Temple by the sea or tree-lined Nami Island. Round-trip transport and admission are included, but meals and the cable car cost extra.

“Very friendly and helpful guide. Even tho it was not one of the mentioned options we had enough time to hike up to Ulsanbawi. Would totally recommend.”

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2.Best Things to Do – Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $38Top rated

Spend three hours with an English- or Chinese-speaking guide visiting Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Blue House exhibition hall, and a ginseng center. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport make this a handy introduction, though the ginseng stop may include a strong sales pitch.

“This tour was a waste of time. The guide was great but the company needs to redo this tour. You go into a ginseng museum that’s treated like Fort Knox, only to be given a sales pitch to buy ‘real’ ginseng.”

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3.Mount Seorak and Naksansa Temple One Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · from $71

Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park and Naksansa Temple in an air-conditioned coach or minivan. Choose between mountain trails and a cable-car ride, then stroll a 1,300-year-old seaside temple. Guides such as Han, Lucia, Jason, and Stella offer English and Chinese support.

“Our experience would have great if it was not raining that day. It was raining the whole time we were there and so we were not able to see or do much except see the Buddha and the Biseondae Rock. One great thing that came out of the tour was that we meet some wonderful people during the trip.”

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4.Day Tour of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Starfield Waujeongsa Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $54

Travel from Seoul with an English-speaking guide to Waujeongsa Temple, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library, and a hanbok and kimbap center. Guides such as Andrew, Sean Kim, Kim, and SB have led departures, with transport, hanbok wearing, and kimbap making included.

“The tour guide is very friendly and it was a very pleasant experience. I would recommend a better organised tour for hanbok experience.”

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5.Half day Morning Seoul City Tour(Temple & Gyeongbok Palace)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $32Best value

Start with hotel pickup at 8:30 am, then visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and the Blue House area with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Molly, Cathy, KC, and Moon bring Korean history to life before you finish in Insadong.

“We had a great tour of Seoul with our wonderful guide Cathy. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun to be around. I would highly recommend this tour as it was well worth the money.”

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6.Seoul Mountain Hike: Temples, Folklore & Traditional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $141

Meet Shawn or another ZenKimchi guide at Gupabal Station for a six-hour Bukhan Mountain hike. Walk forested valleys, steep paths, temple sites, and shamanic caves while hearing Korean legends, then share lunch, drinks, and alcoholic beverages at a mountain restaurant.

“Shawn is ab amazing tour guide who is very experienced on this trail. Taking this tour you can expect a fun climb, spectacular views, interesting heritage sites and absolutely amazing stories told in a great way by Shawn.”

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7.Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $40

Start with hotel pickup at 8:30 am, then visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and Jogyesa Temple with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as AJ, Katie, Chloe, and Grace have earned praise for lively explanations. Expect air-conditioned transport, walking, and a 30-minute ginseng-center stop.

“I had an amazing tour around Seoul with our fantastic guide, Chole. She truly went above and beyond to make the experience memorable. The places we visited came alive with her explanations of the history and culture, which added sRead more”

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8.Private Seoul City Tour Palace, village, temple, market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $261

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Insadong, Namsan, and Gwangjang Market. You’ll wear hanbok, watch the guard ceremony, ride a cable car, and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.

“Our tour guide Julie Parks was such a pleasant and sweet person. She was on time and guided us to navigate through with the Hanbok costume part and Palace Tour. We really enjoyed dressing up in the Korean Hanbok dresses and wandeRead more”

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9.Korea Temple & Starfield Library Gangnam K-BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $46

Meet guides such as Choi or Min Soo near Bongeunsa Station for a three-hour Gangnam walk. Visit Bongeunsa Temple, the Gangnam Style statue, and Starfield Library, then share Korean BBQ with beer or soju. Small groups, free Wi-Fi, and help with photos and local directions add practical value.

“Choi was an amazing tour guide. Really felt like we were traveling with a friend who showed us some of the highlights of Seoul. We visited the temple, library/mall [which included time to just stroll around]. Dinner is included and overall just a great time. Highly recommended for a relaxed night.”

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10.Danyang Tour:Guinsa Temple & Bobaljae & Cheongpung Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $105

Travel from Seoul to Guinsa Temple, Bobaljae Observatory, and the Cheongpung Hoban Cable Car with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Expect temple food, forest roads, autumn views, and a long day of walking, stairs, and scenic stops. Guide teams have included Yohan, Jun, Michael, Mario, Edward, Johann, and K.

“The tour was wonderful. We were a small group, which made the experience even better. We visited the temple and had the opportunity to eat like the monks. The cable car ride was also an unforgettable experience, offering beautiful views of the landscape. Our tour guides, Michael and Mario, were fantastic. They provided us with lots of interesting information.”

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11.Hiking Adventure Bukhansan Highest Peak & Old Buddhist temples visit (Lunch inc)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $97

Join guide Lee for a six-hour group hike through Bukhansan National Park to Baekundae, Seoul’s highest peak. Visit 9th-century Doseonsa Temple, see Bukhansanseong Fortress, learn about Korean nature and history, and enjoy a seaweed-roll lunch. Bring your own water and expect a moderate physical challenge.

“This was my first hiking experience with Lee and I had an amazing time from start to finish. She really made me feel safe and took care of everything along the way (even lunch which was delicious). The path uphill has been really taken care of Read more”

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12.Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $61

Leave Seoul early for Seoraksan National Park, then visit seaside Naksansa Temple and Naksan Beach. An English or Chinese-speaking driver-guide handles the round-trip transport, tolls, parking, and fuel. The Seoraksan cable car costs extra, so plan your budget accordingly.

“Well organized tour, we were a small punctual and serious group. Our guide/driver Mac was nice, friendly and prepared. The long visited really magical especially during foliage!Auto-translated”

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13.Songnisan National Park & Beopjusa Temple UNESCO site Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $248

Travel about two hours from Seoul to Songnisan National Park and Beopjusa Temple with a private guide such as Mr. Kim. Choose a two-hour forest walk or a five-hour hike to Munjangdae, then enjoy a lunch box or Korean traditional meal.

“This private tour was well worth the money. Mr. Kim was so knowledgeable and taught us so many new things. He is so kind and friendly. He let us determine how much time we spent in each location which is not like the group tours. He alloRead more”

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14.4-Hour Guided Tour to Palace, Bukchon, Jogyesa Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours

Meet guide Paul Koo at your hotel or another agreed point for a private four-hour tour of Gyeongbokgung, the National Folk Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Insadong. Expect clear English explanations centered on Confucian culture, with time for photos and questions.

“We did the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Jogyesa Temple tour on April 16th, 2025, and it was excellent. Our guide, Paul, gave clear and thoughtful explanations of Korea's cultural, historical, and religious background--especially through the lens of Confucianism--which really helped us appreciate the places we visited on a deeper level. Paul's approach made everything easy to understand and super engaging. It was a great way to experience the heart of Seoul. Highly recommend this tour, and Paul was outstanding!”

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15.DMZ, Eunpyeong village and Jinkwansa Temple Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $202

Spend about nine hours with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned car, visiting the DMZ and Third Infiltration Tunnel before exploring Eunpyeong Hanok Village and Jingwansa Temple. Guides such as Daniel and Gina offer clear, personal insight into Korea’s divided past.

“This was an amazing tour! GIna our tour guide was incredible! she was so lovely and knowledgeable and our son who is extremely anxious with new people absolutely loved her! She came with us to every area and gave us so much informatiRead more”

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