Experience Day trips in the best of
Seoul with Withlocals

"Chris was a wonderful host and indulged our request for an in depth history lesson and a visit to a tea shop that a local would go to! His warmth, openness and attention to our comfort (it was a very hot day) made our short time in the city feel like we had travelled in time and came away with an understanding of the DNA of the people. Thank you"

"Chris led us on a very interesting walking tour and explained all that we were experiencing. He was able to take us (our request was special) to a great Korean BBQ place and made the experience very personalized."

"We had a really wonderful day with Jin! He knew exactly where to take us, what to tell us about the city and the places we visited, taking us to great spots, so that we didn’t have to walk as much since it was a very warm day. Taught us about the food and all, and we found ourselves visiting Seoul with a friend ! Highly recommended!"

"Our family of 3 had a wonderful experience on a private tour to Aegibong Peace Park along with the Starbucks/observatory and also DMZ. Everything from communication prior to the day of the trip, pick up at the hotel to showing us all the spots, talking to us about the history etc was managed perfectly. It was evident that Kevin has in depth knowledge of the history and also is passionate about his country. The vehicle was very comfortable too which helped since it was a long day. We highly recommend this trip with Kevin!!"

"We, father with daughter of 17, had a very informative day visiting the DMZ with Hyosang Chris. What was most appreciated is that during the traveling to and from DMZ he was able to very clearly place the DMZ within the historical and geo-political context that was often supported by evidence. These much appreciated conversations certainly gave the day a unique added value for both of us. In addition, he was very helpful in solving some practical issues. "

"We visited the DMZ with Thomas and had a fantastic day. Thomas was punctual, very knowledgeable and a great guide. I would highly recommend Thomas to anyone visiting Seoul. "

"We had such a great experience on this tour. What really made it stand out was how Ho Jin took us to spots we never would have found on our own—those hidden gems ended up being the highlight of the day. The whole vibe was super laid-back and easygoing, which made it feel more like exploring with a friend than being on a structured tour. Nothing felt rushed, and we had plenty of time to actually enjoy each place. Highly recommend if you want something relaxed but still really memorable."

"As one of the members in our group was 92 years old, we chose a private tour to see the DMZ to make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. Thomas delivered with a customized itinerary taking into account our group's relatively limited mobility. Thomas was responsive and clear with all communication, which made planning and coordination very easy. Hotel pick-up was on time and Thomas' van was spacious and comfortable. We made it through our itinerary at an ideal pace without feeling too rushed. Along the way, we had a very engaging discussion about the history and events of the Korean War and modern Korean culture. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch at a restaurant in the area, for an additional cost. The tour included visits to mountaintop observation decks, but unfortunately the weather was less than ideal due to dust from Central Asia creating low clouds that greatly reduced visibility. With the Joint Security Area closed to tours at the time we took it (March 2026), the highlight of the experience was entering the infiltration tunnel and reaching a point only 170 meters away from the North Korean border. There are three main reasons that made Thomas the perfect guide for our DMZ tour. First, Thomas is an expert photographer and he took photos of our group that not only helped to make the best of a day with less-than-ideal weather but also will serve as priceless mementos of our experience. Second, when one of our group members decided they were physically unable to complete the infiltration tunnel portion of the tour, Thomas stayed behind with them and took some extra photos. Third, during our conversations throughout the day, Thomas learned more about our group's background and had the flexibility to extend our itinerary to include one extra site that was relevant to our group. If you want a thoughtful and courteous guide who makes planning your tour easy, enriches your experience with insightful discussions and also takes excellent photos for you to have as a keepsake, then I highly recommend Thomas."

"We had a terrific time with Ho Jin. He is easy going, knowledgeable and flexible. We thoroughly enjoyed the DMZ tour. It was the perfect start to our trip! Don’t think twice and book Ho Jin! You won’t regret it!"

"We had a lovely day with Juli exploring and learning about the landmarks and history of Seoul. She also had wonderful local food recommendations. We enjoyed our time with Juli immensely."