South Korea · first visit

First Time in Seoul: What to See & Do

Palaces, bibimbap, late-night pojangmacha tables; a city that doesn’t sleep early. The essential first-timer's hit list for Seoul — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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Gyeongbok Palace
8h

Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

Get an excellent overview of Seoul on this flexible sightseeing tour of the city's top attractions, with the option to choose either a half-day or full-day experience to suit your...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $32 a person
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)
7h to 9h

Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)

What is the DMZ – an exciting experience like no other While the Cold War happened a long time ago, Korea is the only country that still remains divided as a consequence. The DMZ...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $50 a person
4h to 6h

Seoul N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket

Marvel at the breathtaking panoramic views of Seoul and the stunning scenery of Namsan Hill from the iconic N Seoul Tower.

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  • Half-day
From $18 a person
12h

Nami Island Trip with Petite France & Italian Village and Gangchon Rail Bike

Enjoy this day tour in Seoul where you will visit three main attractions.

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From $81 a person
4h

From Seoul: 4 Hours Private tour with top attractions in Seoul

4 hours private tour with friendly tour guide.

  • 5.0★ · 83 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $360 a person
Original(Old) Seoul View
9h to 10h

Premium Private DMZ Tour & (Suspension Bridge or N-Tower) include lunch

Visit Korea’s most iconic attractions in one day on a private 9- to 10-hour tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $198 a person
11h to 12h

Day Trip to Nami Island with Rail bike and The Garden of Morning Calm

First, have a stroll in the oldest private garden in Korea.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $62 a person
Gyeongbokgung Palace
4h

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Hanok Village, and Gwangjang Tour

Explore Highlights of Seoul Discover the beauty of Seoul with a professional guide. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and catch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Walk through Hanok...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Bestseller
From $33 a person
8h to 10h

Seoul Lotte World Adventure Admission Tickets with options

Spend a day full of laughter and surprises at Lotte World in Seoul!

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  • Full-day
From $35 a person
4h

[ Half Day ] Sightseeing, Top 3 spots of Seoul !!

★ Discover Bukchon Hanok Village featuring Korean traditional houses.

  • Free cancellation
  • Half-day
From $70 a person
8h

From Seoul: 8 Hours Private tour with top attractions in Seoul

8 hours private tour with friendly tour guide.

  • 4.9★ · 63 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $472 a person
9h

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

This tour will take you from Seoul to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) that is a very unique, educational and contemporary historical place.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $65 a person
10h

Nami Island, K-garden and Gangchon Rail Bike tour from Seoul

Nami Island, Garden of Morning calm with Gangchon rail bike option itinerary from March to November: 7:10 Hongdae 7:45 Myengdong 8:00 Dongdaemun 10:00 Garden of Morning Calm 11:00...

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $60 a person
2h to 6h

Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

Discover Seoul beyond the typical tourist spots with a private, customized walking tour designed just for you.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $75 a person
10h to 11h

Day Trip to Nami Island with The Garden of Morning Calm

Nami Island: Famous for its beautiful tree lined roads, you can enjoy the island by walking at your own pace or rent a bike and cycle around.

  • 4.7★ · 246 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $50 a person
7h 30m

Ultimate Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul (JSA Museum & Bridge Crossing)

What is the DMZ – an exciting experience like no other While the Cold War happened a long time ago, Korea is the only country that still remains divided as a consequence. The DMZ...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $49 a person
Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)
3h

Best Things to Do - Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

Our Seoul City Half Day Tour is a complete and effortless experience.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $30 a person
5h to 6h

Seoul Private Local Tour: Gyeongbokgung, Seochon & Market Tour

Discover the Real Seoul — Private Local Tour Experience Seoul beyond the tourist hotspots with a private tour led by a licensed local guide. Discover the perfect blend of...

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From $68 a person
8h

Seoul Highlights Tour: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

Choose between a Half-Day or Full-Day Seoul experience designed to suit your travel style.

  • 4.8★ · 64 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $28 a person
National Folk Museum
3h 30m

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

Get a glimpse of Korean culture and heritage on this tour of Seoul.

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From $30 a person
N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) Observatory Ticket South Korea
9h to 10h

N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket South Korea

Experience Seoul from new heights at N Seoul Tower Observatory!

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From $27 a person
7h to 11h

DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola

Experience the saddest tragedy of Korean history, and feel the most tensed and heavily armed area in South Korea in one day.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $62 a person
8h to 9h

Seoul DMZ Tour with 3rd Tunnel and Red Suspension Bridge

After meeting your guide at the designated meeting location, you will move the Imjingak park.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $60 a person
Gyeongbok Palace
8h

Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul

In the middle heart inside of Seoul, you will experience the harmony between Tradition and Modern with us.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $79 a person