Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul
Seoul, South Korea

Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul

Outty Ranking 54 4.0 · 7 traveler reviews11 hoursFrom $286
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Is Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul worth booking?

Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul is a 11-hour experience in Seoul, South Korea, from $286 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
54 / 100
Rating
4/5 (7)
Duration
11 hours
From
$286 per person

This tour brings you to the most oldest Village in Korea which is designated as an UNESCO World Heritage site – is a place to commune with the traditional fabric of old Korea and also can see the whole view of this village from the across the river called Buyongdae Cliff before going to this unique village After the Hahoe village, tourist can take time to explore the Hahoe Mask Museum, with its intriguing collection of Korean and international masks. For the last visit place, We go to Byeongsan Seowon which is Confucian school that was established by esteemed Confucian scholars to pay tribute to the memory of Seong-nyong Ryu • Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul, It will take about 3 hours driving from tourist area • We provide Korean traditional tasty cuisine for lunch during the tour • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from knowledgeable driving guide

What you get

    About this experience

    This tour brings you to the most oldest Village in Korea which is designated as an UNESCO World Heritage site – is a place to commune with the traditional fabric of old Korea and also can see the whole view of this village from the across the river called Buyongdae Cliff before going to this unique village After the Hahoe village, tourist can take time to explore the Hahoe Mask Museum, with its intriguing collection of Korean and international masks. For the last visit place, We go to Byeongsan Seowon which is Confucian school that was established by esteemed Confucian scholars to pay tribute to the memory of Seong-nyong Ryu • Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul, It will take about 3 hours driving from tourist area • We provide Korean traditional tasty cuisine for lunch during the tour • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from knowledgeable driving guide

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Lunch
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Toll Fees
    • Parking Fees
    • All Entrance Fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. Andong Hahoe Folk Village

      Tourist can walk and feel real old traditional village where still remain an old culture and traditional Korean houses. This delightful traditional riverside village – a Unesco World Heritage site – is a place to commune with the traditional fabric of old Korea and, in the busy months, with large crowds of visitors. Avoid the weekends, go off-season and be rewarded with a glimpse of bucolic enchantment and the gentle rhythms of countryside village life.

      300 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Buyongdae

      Buyongdae is a cliff about 64 meters high situated where the Taebaeksan Mountain Range ends. From the summit, one can get a bird’s-eye-view of Hahoe Village in Andong. The name was taken from an ancient history of China. Meaning lotus, the name Buyongdae is said to be given for Hahoe Village’s configuration like a lotus flower. Thus, one can get the best view of the village from the cliff. Located near Buyongdae are Ogyeonjeongsa House, Gyeomamjeongsa House, and Hwacheon Seowon Academy.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Hahoe Mask Museum

      Hahoe Mask Museum is located in Andong Hahoe Village, which is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Important Folklore Material No. 122. Hahoe Village is a representative traditional Korean folk town and is the home of the Hahoe Mask (National Treasure No. 121) and the Byeolsin Gut Mask Dance (Important Intangible Cultural Properties No. 69). The museum not only displays Hahoe masks, but also other traditional masks from all over the world. The museum consists of five permanant exhibition halls and one special exhibition hall, housing a wide range of masks from all over the world along with Hahoe masks. The museum also offers activity programs such as wearing a mask, mask trick art, photo zone, and more.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Byeongsan Seowon

      Byeongsanseowon is a Confucian school that was established by esteemed Confucian scholars to pay tribute to the memory of Seong-nyong Yu (1542-1607), who was well-respected for his writings and personality. His mortuary tablet is enshrined at this school. Around the time of 1863, Confucian schools enjoyed many freedoms under the Joseon rule, students and scholars of the school were exempt from taxation and other expenses. Byeongsan Seowon was one of 47 places in all of Korea and 2 in Andong not destroyed during the rule of Daewongun [Politician of Joseon Imperial family, 1820 ~ 1898] in 1868. The Nakdong-gang River is situated just in front of the Confucian Academy. Cross the river and the Byeongsan Mountain can be found. By forming a folding screen like shape around the academy, the mountains both protect and add a serene beauty to the area.

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 9 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Outdoors Korea

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    7 verified traveler reviews for Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Niccolò T · July 2024

    Visit to the Hanok of Haohe

    Top day trip to the Hahoe traditional village close to Andong, with the competent, insightful and very pleasant guide Chance Kim. Strongly recommended

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the nice review with wonderful compliment for our guide.

    via Tripadvisor

    Anonymous · April 2024

    Avoid Viator's Korea Tour: A Disappointment

    Awful experience on Viator's Korea tour. Guide was rude, unhelpful, and no-show cost me $968.66. No refund or support from Viator

    Response from the operator: Hi. You did not join our tour. You wrote this review at wrong tour agency tour product. Please delete this review..!!

    via Viator

    Roxane_B · October 2023

    Awesome trip

    Everything about this trip was more than I expected. Mr BJ Kwon was an excellent guide who avoided the crowd and took me to some awesome photography spots as I needed. Also, the Andong chicken was delicious. I couldn’t have ask for a better experience. Thank you Mr. Kwon.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for the best review and wonderful compliment to our great tour guide BJ Kwon. Thanks a lot BJ.

    via Viator

    Kim_P · April 2023

    Andong Hahoe - great but disappointing service

    - we did not receive the vehicle as mentioned in the advertising - we paid our food ourselves 60.000K won either is was included, I checked once I was back at hotel to verify as I did not want to argue with the driver to not ruin my family day. The organisation made a refund of 40 EURO which is appreciated. - the guide did not have much additional knownledge, he grabed a paper guide onsite and guided us based on that paper. This I could have done myself - conclusion I paid 500 EURO for 3 persons, worth it? Yes the village is beautiful and something completely different from what you see in Seoul as you are in the country side. But I expect from a guide that he tells me the ins and outs. - BTW the guide was very very kind no comments on that But I do not recommend unless you have the gurantee of a good and professional guide...

    Response from the operator: We are very sorry to hear that you didn’t have a good time with us. But, we would like to correct something you pointed out above. The vehicle, KIA Carnival, which we provided for you is exactly the same as explained on the web. In terms of lunch, your guide could have dealt with the lunch payment right away if you asked him earlier on the spot something different from your original contract. You didn’t have to keep it secret. Anyhow, we refunded the lunch payment immediately when you gave us a call later. On your phone call, as you called your tour guide “rubbish”, however, he is not as rubbish as you thought. He has been very qualified and dedicated to guiding our people. He didn’t do only walking you with the paper map, but also sharing with you verbally all kinds of background knowledge of the village. According to your guide, you guys didn’t seem to listen to what he said during the tour. Yes, definitely, you could travel in your own with zero Euro on Google in your PC. Once again, we are very sorry to have you on our tour.

    via Viator

    Allan_C · March 2022

    A memorable Andong trip worth signing up for!

    The trip started with on time 7.30am pick up. Our private tour guide, Chance Kim, is absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly n jovial. The trip took us almost 3 hours to reach destination - Unesco heritage Andong Village. We had a good 2 hours walk in the village with detailed explanation from Mr Kim, whom also acted as our photographer. What a bonus!! Overall, it was an enjoyable & meaningful trip for us. This is a trip worth every cent paid for. Thank u Mr Kim...

    Response from the operator: Thank you for the great review and being as a my tourist Mr. Allan Chew. I hope you to have wonderful days rest of your travel days in Korea and see you again in near future.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    11 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $286 to $528
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Outdoors Korea, who run 37 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.1.

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    Why this scores 54

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)73
    Review evidence (18% weight)27
    Booking momentum (14% weight)16
    Value for money (12% weight)59
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)23
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Seoul.

    How much does Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul cost?

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    Prices start at $286 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Seoul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul take?

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    Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Seoul is not rushed.

    Is Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Seoul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Seoul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Seoul and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Seoul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Seoul?

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    On Outty we rank every Seoul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best DMZ Tour Seoul: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge, DMZ Tour: Defector Q&A, Tunnel & Suspension Bridge /Hotel pick up, 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Seoul?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    What is included in Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul?

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    Included: Private transportation; Lunch; In-vehicle air conditioning; Toll Fees; and Parking Fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1079 listed pickup locations in and around Seoul. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Seoul. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Private Tour from Seoul?

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    Across 7 reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, value for money, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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