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Jinny Kim
$30 / Hour
Hello ! I am a licensed tour guide with fluent English and great knowledge about Korean culture and history. I obtained this license in 1998 and since then, I have worke...
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$350.00
Seoul Tour
Seoul, capital of Korea, is filled with things to see and enjoy. It is a fascinating city to visit in any season of the year, but you can make your trip even more fulfilling by visiting certain attractions at certain times of the day. The travel course suggested in this article consists of some of the must-visit spots for international visitors traveling in Seoul. Read on to find out more for our recommended two-day itinerary to guide you around Seoul’s most noteworthy attractions from morning to night.
$250.00
Uncovering the Underground Scenes of Hongdae
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.
$350.00
The Best Night View of Seoul city with a Photographer Tourguide!! (private van)
** This tour includes Tour-guiding, Driving, and Unlimited Photo-Shooting service. There are 2 ways to make up your tour with me as shown bellow ** 1. Customized Itinerary on your needs : If you tell me what kind of tour you would want, I will be happy to provide you the possible plans for you. The bellow are some of the examples that you can express me your needs. - easy / busy - more focus on photo taking / quickly go through many places / want to spend your own time - prefer foody tour(market) or not - places with no additional costs for admission fee / good attractions with admission fees(ferry, observatory, etc) 2. You can choose attractions from the given options : Please feel free to name any of them, and we will go for it!! (This tour is designed to be 10 hours journey. After I get your priorities, I will provide you the best plan as possible.) - The Ferry on Han River - N-Seoul Tower - Kwangjang Night Market (Foody) - Dongdaemun Design Plaza (Unique Futuristic Site by the Worldwide Architect) - Naksan Park (Shining Fortress wall on the mountain) - Premium Rooftop Cafe ******** Thank you for showing your interests to my tour program. I will guide you to enjoy as best as possible in each places.. And you will be provided with the UNLIMITED PHOTO Service with my camera, in order to make your memory even more Gorgeous one Forever!!! ********
$380.00
Nami Island & Petite France Tour
After a hotel pickup from your hotel, you will travel to Nami Island. It is situated 6.3km from Seoul in the middle of the Han River. Nami Island is a place for rest and relaxation. Human beings, animals and trees share peace, love and harmony far away from crowds and civilization. You can have a wide variety of different cuisines and dining experiences in this island. After Lunch, we then continue to travel to Petite France, a French Culture Village. Also you can mix and match Petite France with other tour sites in the area like Jade Garden, Garden of the Morning Calm or Gangchon Railbike. Also if you have time, ask your driving guide to take you to Dumulmeori, one of the most beautiful scenery of Korea. You have to take a different route and most drivers will want you to bypass it to save time. But for a 20 minute detour, it's worthwhile the breathtaking views.
$250.00
Seoul Shopping Tour
Showing around the most famous shopping area of Seoul. Best shopping places and will guide you to find anything you want to buy and to help in the right price and place by introducing unique local stores. I will take you to Myeongdong, Hongdae, Dongdaemun or wherever else you'd like to visit.
$200.00
Gwangjang Street Food Market Tour
Try Korean traditional dishes as street food in Korea! In Gwangjang market, not only tourists gather to try Korean street food but also native Korean people come to enjoy them. They have almost every typical street food including Kimbab, Ddeokbboki, and Boochimgae. The most famous dish in Gwangjang market is Yookheoi, the raw beef sauced with garlic and sesami oil is the most popular one among Koreans.
$450.00
Private Tour in Mt. Seorak & East Sea with a Photographer Tourguide!!!
(General Information) Starting from your hotel in Seoul, we will have approximately 3 hours-drive to the Eastern side of Korea, where you can enjoy a beautiful mountain and sea. These places are called Mt. Seorak & East Sea. (1) Mt. Seorak : Mt. Seorak has been known as one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea. From its irregular shapes with rocky landscapes all over the mountain range, this mountain is said to have 1,000 aspects of beauty. Therefore it is also called as a 'Gorgeous Lady' mountain. Because of its beauty and the preservation of the endangered species, this mountain is registered as one of the representative national parks in Korea, and also as UNESCO's Biosphere Reserve. In this place, you can enjoy the beautiful mountain views by hiking, or riding a cable car. The route for the cable car is out of the hiking trails, so you can enjoy different aspects of beauty of Mt. Seorak. Also you can check out a big Buddha statue of Shinheungsa temple, and can go for Dojang, which is the only taoist temple in Korea that accepts outsiders in. (2) East Sea : This sea is located on the point that cold & hot currents meet in harmony, therefor, has abundant amount of seafood. It has also good reputation for the clean water and enjoyable places. Around this sea, you can go for the beach, Sea Garden cafe, a beautiful pavilion at the sea, Light-house on the hill for great view, beautiful temple by the sea, fishery port, and central market. (How You Can Enjoy This Tour) 1. Customized Itinerary on your needs : If you tell me what kind of tour you would want, I will be happy to provide you the possible plans for you. The bellow are some of the examples that you can express me your needs. - easy / busy - more tours in mountain / sea / temple / sea port / market - hiking / not much walk / spend time in cafe with organic tea or nice ocean view - more focus on photo taking / spending your own time / - prefer foody tour / time is more important than quality of food 2. You can customize your tour from the given options : As listed bellow, there are many activities you can participate in. Please feel free to name any of them, and we will go for it!! (This tour is designed to be 12 hours journey. After I get your priorities, I will provide you the best plan as possible.) (1) Going up Mt. Seorak by Cable Car for the great view (if you want to enjoy the view without too much effort, this is the right option) (2) Hiking in Mt. Seorak(Actually this mountain is very popular for the hikers) (3) Buddhist Temple : Shinheungsa(good for accessibility because it is in Mt.Seorak park), Naksansa(beautiful temple by sea, but need to drive for additional distance) (4) Sokcho Beach (5) Sokcho Light House on the hill (you can see some nice view from the house, but you should go up the stairways to reach this house) (6) Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion (beautiful pavilion at the sea. one of nice photo zones) (7) Central Market( you can get some street food & seafood products. This place is very popular for the most famous fried chicken in Korea) (8) Fishery Port : Dongmyeong(seaport for locals. you can get seafood in reasonable price), Daepo(tourist sea port. good for photo) (9) Sea Garden(beautiful organic bakery&cafe by beach. it has a nice view of the beach) (10) Geumgangsan Dojang(the only taoist temple which accept non-believers in. very calm and mysterious place) (11) Nami Island ($70 additional fee for a longer drive) (12) Making it 2 days (please contact your tour guide for info)
$450.00
Seoul in a Day: Private Van + Guide
Are you planning to visit Seoul for the first time? I can customize the tour so you can maximize your time while you're in Seoul and see the locals, feel the culture, and taste the local food within a day! The itinerary is 100% up to you and I can recommend you many interesting places to explore in Seoul! A friendly driver with a van will bring you anywhere you like within Seoul and a professional licensed tour guide will accompany you to show you this lovely city with countless things to discover culturally and historically!
$150.00
Understanding the Life of a Korean Tour
First we will dress up like a Korean in Korean traditional costumes. The we will talk about the birth of a Korean, the life & death of a Korean and even go so far as to talk about the afterlife of a Korean. From start to finish, we start with when babies are born to the pinnacles of their careers. We explore how they lived, through the culture & heritage sites of Seoul. 2 half day courses, mix and match, or combine them for a full day tour of the city! This is one of our more popular tours. By the end, you will be an expert on the Korean people, traditional architecture and the history of Korea. Book now to get a feel for the Koreans lived during the dyanstical period of the Joseon Kingdom (1392AD - 1910AD).