Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner)
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Is Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner) worth booking?
Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner) is a 9-hour experience in Seoul, South Korea, from $299 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 77 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (77)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $299 per person
This tour is for tourist who want to enjoy culture, heritage and life of Korean. We will visit the most popular attractions in Seoul. Furthermore, tasting of popular Korean foods provides more pleasure to you. You can en
What you get
About this experience
This tour is for tourist who want to enjoy culture, heritage and life of Korean. We will visit the most popular attractions in Seoul. Furthermore, tasting of popular Korean foods provides more pleasure to you. You can enjoy city tour and Gourmet Tour for a day. We will visit Gyeongbokgung royal palace, Changing ceremony of Royal Guards, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong and etc. We will visit quality local restaurant, and taste Jinseng Chicken soup for lunch. For vegetarian, there are nice vegetarian restaurant. During the tour, we also enjoy Korean snacks or tea. For dinner, we will taste various kinds of street foods at Kwangjang market. For all above mentioned tour activities and foods are included in our tour and you don't need to reserve separate tickets for city tour and food tour. Our professional licensed English speaking guide supply hotel pick-up and drop-off service at any hotel in Seoul for customer's convenience.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Lunch
- English speaking guide with official tour guide license
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Dinner
- We pick up and drop off at customer's hotel in seoul.
Not included
- Gratuities(optional)
What you'll see and do
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung palace is the first palace built in 1395 out of five palaces in Seoul in Joseon dynasty. This palace was built by fenhshui which is a traditional geological theory, The name of Gyeongbokgung palace means new dynasty would have big blessing and prospered forever. Geunjeongjeon Hall and Gyeonghoeru Pavilionare are national treasures in the palace, Geunjeongjeon Hall is the main building of the palace, most of major event like king’s inauguration ceremony and reception of ambassadors from foreign countries were held at this building. Gyeonghoeru Pavilion was used for the purpose of banquet and entertainment. Before tour of Gyeongbokgung palace, we will watch the Changing ceremony of Royal guards. Gyeongbokgung palace and changing ceremony of royal guard are closed on every Tuesday, so we will visit the other royal palace, Changdeokgung palace, every Tuesday. Changdeokgu palace is very beautiful palace and is listed on UNESCO cultural heritage.
60 minutes here · Admission included
National Folk Museum of Korea
National Folk Museum of Korea displays the culture and folk history of the Korean people from prehistoric times to the end of the Joseon Dynasty. The museum has dedicated itself to studying and researching the folk history of Korea, and collecting artifacts from different Korean regions in order to pass on an insight into the lifestyle and culture of Koreans.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill. The traditional village is composed of many alleys, hanok(Korea’s traditional house) and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
40 minutes here
Jogyesa Temple
Jogyesa Temple is located in central Seoul and it serves as headquarters for Korea Buddhism. Due to Jogyesa's location in the heart of Seoul, huge numbers of tourists visit the temple to experience Buddhist culture.
30 minutes here
Insadong
Insadong is a traditional cultural place where you can see old Seoul. The streets of Insadong are lined with handicraft workshops, antique shops, galleries, and restaurants, traditional hanok style’s teahouse and etc.. Seoul city designated Insadong as street of traditional culture in 1988, and the first cultural place in 2002, During tour at Insadong, we will visit a beautiful traditional Hanok style’s tea garden and taste a traditional tea.
30 minutes here
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Cheonggyecheon is a 11-kilometre-long Eco waterway and modern public recreation space reborn by the massive urban renewal project in downtown Seoul and become popular among residents and tourists.
30 minutes here
Baek In-je's House
Baek In-je House is a museum and cultural heritage site located in Bukchon Hanok Village. The house is a well-preserved as hanok(Hanok means traditional Korean house). The hanok was built on an elevated plot of land and there are incredible views of Bukchon Hanok Village from the house. There is also a spacious garden. The hanok is one of the few largest remaining hanok in the city, and because of its unique history and beauty, the hanok was designated a Citizens' Cultural Heritage site and converted into a museum. Closed on every Monday.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market is a traditional street market and is one of the oldest traditional markets in South Korea and is the most popular place to most of tourist because of you can taste various Korea street foods with traditional rice wine called Makgeolli.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
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 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Bergen travel
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 77 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
77 verified traveler reviews for Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Bennie is the best!
Benny is such a great host. We had a great time with him. Very friendly, resourceful and kind. We were a group of 4 adults and 5 kids. 5 star experience!!
Response from the operator: It is a pleasure to hear that you had a wonderful time with Benny. I hope to meet your family later again. Bergen Park
via Viator
Five-Star Experience with Bergen
My family and I loved every aspect of our tour with Bergen. The knowledge and expertise he brings to the experience are truly unmatched. He took the time to thoroughly explain the history and significance of each location we visited, as well as the traditional Korean foods we enjoyed along the way. Thanks to Bergen, we left with a much deeper understanding of Seoul and Korean culture. If you’re considering booking a tour, don’t hesitate—Bergen is a true professional who is passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing an exceptional experience.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your nice review on our tour. I also enjoyed the tour with your happy family, especially with your two smart children. I hope your family to bring a lot of pleasant memory to your home. Thanks, Bergen Park
via Viator
Food and history in seoul
Bergen is a fantastic tour guide. He’s smart and very knowledgeable about the history of South Korea and all of its many historical and cultural sites. He’s smart also knows about the particulars of Seoul’s many neighborhoods and how to find great food. Highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your nice review on our tour. I hope you returned to your home with a lot of pleasant memory from Korea. Thank you again for your nice review. Bergen Park
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic last sec guided trip
I quick booking .Bergen was very knowledgeable in both Korean history and culture. Also in local hidden gems and food markets. A very fullfilled day with sightseeing and food.... Pick up and drove back to the door of the hotel. Everything 5 out of 5. Thanks for a memorable day.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind review of our Seoul city tour. It was truly my pleasure to hear that you enjoyed the tour so much. If you had the chance to visit the restaurant I recommended which provide 25 side dishes, I hope you fully enjoyed the variety of Korean food there as well. I hope we can meet again someday in the future. Thank you once again!
via Viator
Perfect day exploring Seoul
Bergen was the perfect guide. He was very informative during the tour and let you explore at your own place. The tour focuses on Seoul north of the Han river and all locations that were visited are all worth the trip. We had a great day weather wise which added to enjoyment. It is a full day and you are doing a lot of walking so plan accordingly. The motor coach was very comfortable and it is nice not having to worry about dealing with the Seoul traffic. I would recommend Bergen's tour very highly
Response from the operator: Thank you for your nice review on our Seoul city tour. It is also my pleasure if you enjoyed my tour a lot. I hope to see you someday later again. Thanks, Bergen Park
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $299 to $479
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 27
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 70
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Seoul.
How much does Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner) cost?
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Prices start at $299 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 Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner) take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 77 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 Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner)?
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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 Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner)?
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Around 27 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner) 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 DMZ Tour: Defector Q&A, Tunnel & Suspension Bridge /Hotel pick up, Best DMZ Tour Seoul: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge, 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.
When is the best time to visit Seoul?
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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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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