So you know the song, Gangnam Style. Now we’ll dig a little deeper into the meaning and explore what is Korean society and Korean pop culture today. We will answer all the questions that are wandering your mind as we hit the streets of Gangnam. Why are Samsung phones so expensive here? Why aren’t there any garbage cans in Korea?? Did she get plastic surgery???
We will take you on a tour of Korea that gives you an inside look at modern culture and glimpse into the future.
We’ll take you to all the places where trends are taking place on the peninsula. We’ll then stop by all the famous entertainment agencies to stalk your favorite celebrities. We will finally stop by the corporate headquarters of Samsung and take a look into what they believe the future home will look like. Get ready! SMTown, K-Star Road, you name it. We'll go!
We will visit Dongdaemun History & Culture Park. This place is famous for clothes. We will visit Doota & Migliore which is the name of shopping malls. However, if you are not interested in buying clothes, you can also tour Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). You will experience special feeling. Shape of DDP is similar to UFO. After shopping or tour, we will visit Spalex which is Korea's famous coed saunas. We will spend time in Korea's famous coed saunas. Korean sauna is not just place to take a shower. We can chat, we can eat, and we can sleep. Many Korean people spend time in Korea's famous coed saunas. And there is special snack too!!! After spending time in sauna, we will go to New town restaurant and eat SamKyupSsal! Korean people often eat SamKyupSsal after taking sauna.
We will use public transportation.
This is taking you through the indie rock scene of Hongdae. Tons of clubs that you would never notice and just walk by on your trip to the Hongdae area of Seoul. I'll take you to 3 cool places where some of my favorite indie bands play.
- Breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain scapes
- Tripitaka Koreana which is considered the most complete collection of Buddhist scriptures in existence and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage
You will see everything you need to all packed into 1 day. The minimum tour hour is 7 hours a day, but can be as long as 12 hours a day. The Seoul Highlight Tour can be arranged for a two-day tour on request.
$250 for 8 hours / $350 for 12 hours or
a van tour $350 for 8 hours / $450 for 12 hours
*The time to start the tour is subject to change depending on the location of the hotel you will stay in Seoul.
★ Clients are welcome to make any suggestions to make the tour short by skipping a few destinations. Customized tour can be arranged on request.
We will visit some highlight spots of Seoul(must go places) in one day! It covers not only a history but also a culture and local experience :)
You will experience old Korean dynasty to visit our palace in the morning and look around one of the best antique market in Seoul. After lunch, we will go to experience how to make kimchi and wear our beautiful traditional costume, hanbok using traditional backgrounds. It will be amazing experience and good memory for your instagram and facebook(definitely!!!)
After that, we will visit local food market in Seoul so that you can experience korea's awesome street food. If we have more time, we can finish our tour at Han river park where you can see one of the best night view in Seoul and enjoy chimaek(chicken+beer) to make your night perfect ;)
Seochon & Tongin Market
Traditional village and market at the west of “Gyeongbokgung Palace” (a main royal palace of Joseon dynasty, 1392 AD – 1910 AD)
- See old book stores, motels, and boutique shops!
Gwanghwamun Plaza
Plaza with with “King Sejong” (a Korean alphabet creator) and “Yi Sun-sin” (a navy commander who won victories against Japanese navy) sculptures, underground museum, and Korea’s 1st comic store.
- Take photos in the background of “Gyeongbokgung Palace” and
great mountains!
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Modern stream with waterfall, fountains, and 22 bridges, replacing former transport infrastructure
- Walk and say hello to couples & families!
Deoksugung Palace
Walled compound of palace during Joseon dynasty until the merger of Korea by Japan in 1910 (fee: 1,000 won, about 1 USD per person)
Only palace with Western-style buildings
- See “Rotating Ceremony of Chief Gatekeeper” (showing gatekeepers'
controlling gate and checking passersby)!
- Walk on the “Stone-wall Road” (a couples’ favorite place and filming
spot).
- Drop by old/new city halls.
- Visit “Jeong-dong Jeil Church” (a Korea’s 1st methodist church).
Itaewon
Foreign commercial town with international restaurants, bars, and clubs
- Stop by Seoul’s oldest foreign book store, pottery shop, and cafe!
- Visit Muslim mosque, “Antique Furniture Street”, and “Vinyl &
Plastic” (an analog record shop)!
• Recommend to eat in Seochon:
- In Tongin Market, make your own lunch box purchased
with traditional coins.
- In Hyoja Bakery, try bread delivered to “Blue House” (a president
residence) for 30 years.
** This tour includes Tour-guiding, Driving, and Photo-shooting service. There are 2 ways to make up your tour with me as shown bellow **
1. Customized Itinerary on your needs : I will be happy to provide you the possible plans for you. Please tell me your needs or specific conditions that I can refer to.
- easy / busy
- more focus on photo taking / your own time in the good cafe
- have problems for too much walk / fit enough to walk a lot
2. Choose attractions from the given options : This tour is designed to be 10 hours journey. After I get your priorities, I will provide you the best plan as possible.
(1) Nami Island : Known as one of the best sites in Korea to take photos, this theme park provides you nice walks along the beautiful trees, river, and drama sites.
(2) Pettie France : Theme Park of an old styled village in France. You can enjoy traditional culture of France and take fancy pictures here.
(3) Garden of Morning Calm : : A Great Scale of Beautiful Garden designed by a professor specialized in Botanic. In winter, this garden opens Light Festival.
(4) Rail Bike : Cycling on the rail way. It is 4 wheeled so no need to worry about falling down. This rail goes through some of the most beautiful natural sceneries in this region.
(5) Strawberry Picking(November ~ May) : You can pick the fresh strawberries in the farm.
(6) Elysian Ski Resort(December ~ February) : Ski with a licensed ski instructor or just see the snow briefly and take photos
(7) Dumulmeori river view : This river view is actually so popular for local Koreans and has been filmed in dramas and movies.
(8) Alpaca World($30 extra charge due to a long distance) : Let's play with Alpacas!!
(9) Seoul City Tour : Tourists usually choose to go to Gyeongbokgung palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong Traditional District, or N-Seoul Tower,
Myeong-dong
Main shopping area with international fashion brands, luxury department stores, and cosmetics shops
- Look around K-pop shops underground!
- Try diverse street food and visit "Myeong-dong
Cathedral" (a 19th-century gothic-style bell tower).
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
Design industry landmark designed by “Zaha Hadid” (the world-leading architect)
The most Instagram tagged location in Korea in 2019
K-drama spot for "You Who Came from the Stars," "Producer," and "She Was Pretty"
Garosu-gil
Artist street with K-beauty make-up stores
- Get makeup by cosmetic artists in flagship stores!
Gangnam K-star Road
- Let’s meet K-pop stars in artworks!
COEX Mall
World largest underground mall with convention centers and exhibit halls in Gangnam area (famous for “Gangnam Style”)
- Dance “Gangnam Style” with the sculpture!
- Visit “Starfield Library” (a fantastically designed public library).
SM Town Artium
Complex offers SM (the largest K-pop company) holographic performances and exhibits
• Recommend to eat in Dongdaemun Design Plaza:
- Tteok-bokki (a spicy rice cake)
- Chicken soup with vegetables, noodles, and dumplings