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15 Full-Day Tours in South Korea to Plan a Trip Around

29 tours  ·  from $38 a head

The 15 best full-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason; start there.

Full Day Tour In The Soop BTS Ver in PyeongChang Filming Location - Hyangho Beach and the famous BTS Bus Stop
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Full Day Tour In The Soop BTS Ver in PyeongChang Filming Location

1.Full Day Tour In The Soop BTS Ver in PyeongChang Filming Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · from $138Our pick

Spend a full day visiting the PyeongChang filming location from In the SOOP BTS ver. and the famous BTS Bus Stop at Hyangho Beach. English-speaking guides such as Sarah, Jaden, Anna, Cherry, and Princess Jade lead the trip, with BTS quizzes, music, snacks, official merchandise, and round-trip transport from central Seoul.

“La experiencia es inigualable. Si eres fan debes ir a ver las instalaciones y tomar foto y video de todo. Es maravilloso. Por otro lado, en el punto de encuentro no había ninguna señalización del tour así que toco confiar, identificar a más gente que había reservado y preguntar a los choferes que había ahí si eran parte del tour. El chofer fue muy amable y todo el tiempo traía musica de BTS así que te iba poniendo en ambiente durante el traslado de casi 3 horas. La van en la que nos transportaron era comoda y limpia. Los freebes fueron muy escuetos, por lo que podrían poner un poco…”

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Small Group Full Day Busan Tour (Max 6 Pax) - Haedong Yonggungsa: the most memorable temple stop
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Small Group Full Day Busan Tour (Max 6 Pax)

2.Small Group Full Day Busan Tour (Max 6 Pax)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,464 reviews · from $99

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Busan in an air-conditioned minivan shared by no more than six people. Guides such as Jade, Peter, Sang, and William are known for clear local context, flexible pacing, food advice, and help with photos. The route links Haedong Yonggungsa, Gamcheon, Jagalchi, BIFF Square, Gukje Market, and coastal viewpoints.

“This is a tour worth taking. Small group. Pick up and drop off at your hotel. The tour hit the major highlights of Busan: the beautiful temple, Hyundae and Sondo beaches. Went to fish market: seafood fresh not iced, and cooked to your liking. HRead more”

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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch - Bukchon Hanok Village and the cost of a good view
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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

3.Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · from $220

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Seoul’s royal palace, hanok lanes, art shops, Buddhist temple, and Namsan views. Guides such as Brian, Janet, Suni, Alfonso, and Joe are praised for clear English, local insight, photography help, and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup and Korean lunch are included.

“Joe was our tour guide in Seoul on August 10, 2025 and he did an excellent job. He picked us up from the Cruise Terminal right on time, and his vehicle was spacious and comfortable. He drove us safely through the city and later dropped us off at our hotel without any issues. During the tour, Joe took us to some of the most beautiful temples and palaces in Seoul. Visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace was a highlight—the palace was breathtaking, and Joe kindly helped us take great pictures. I also learned from him that its name means “Palace of the Great Blessing,” originally built in 1395, with separate areas for the…”

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Jeju Southern UNESCO Full Day Tour with Mt.Halla - Mt. Halla at the 1100 Altitude Wetland
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Jeju Southern UNESCO Full Day Tour with Mt.Halla

4.Jeju Southern UNESCO Full Day Tour with Mt.Halla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $56

Spend nine hours exploring southern Jeju with an English-speaking guide, visiting Mt. Halla’s 1100 Altitude Wetland, Jusangjeolli Cliff, Cheonjeyeon Falls, Songaksan Mountain, Bomunsa Temple, and O’sulloc Tea Museum. Guides such as Hays, Ruby, and Jessie Kim are named for their clear explanations and thoughtful help. Transport and attraction admissions are included, but lunch is not.

“It was a great full day trip. It covers a lot of sites, but I don’t feel rushed that much. The driver and guide both are excellent! stongly recommend.”

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Jeju: West & South Full-Day Authentic Tour - Morning pickup from Jeju City and the airport
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Jeju: West & South Full-Day Authentic Tour

5.West & South Full-Day Authentic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 10 hours · from $55

Spend 10 hours exploring Jeju’s west and south with an English-speaking licensed guide such as Chloe, Sam, Sunny, or Steven. Walk an easy Hallasan trail, visit O’sulloc tea fields, eat at a local restaurant, see Hueree Park and Jeongbang Waterfall, and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle. Admission is included, but lunch and optional farm experiences cost extra.

“Perfect way to see (half of!) beautiful Jeju island if you are short of time or don’t have a car. Our guide Chloe has been an amazing host, joyful and informative at all times. I would so recommend her!”

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Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour - Starting at the Blue House
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Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

6.Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · from $230

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Seoul with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Shape the day around palaces, markets, food, shopping, or photo stops. The usual route includes the Blue House, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Gwangjang Market, Insadong, Myeongdong, and N Seoul Tower. Hanbok rental and lunch cost extra.

“I think that this was the best tour I have EVER taken. Jake not only was able to fit in several sites to visit, he was able to answer all my questions regarding history, politics and culture. He brought Seoul to life for me! This is a beautiful city with lovely people and Jake did justice to both! In addition, Jake watched out for me (I'm old), an assisted when I was shaky climbing stairs. He knew where all the good stuff was and when to get there to avoid crowds. He went above and beyond to drive to a particular store so that I could get a particular present…”

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Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour - Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory on the Green Railway
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Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour

7.Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $40

Spend about nine hours seeing Busan’s main sights by comfortable tour bus with a local guide such as Kang, Brent, Erica, DK, or Yaya. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa, Cheongsapo, Haeundae Blue Line Park, the UN Memorial Cemetery, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Jagalchi. Lunch and the optional Sky Capsule cost extra.

“Erica was an amazing tour guide and professional photographer might I add. She showed us to four different places around Busan, told us a lot of the history behind each place, and even took us to a highly rated seafood restaurant. Pacing was perfect as she communicated meet up times and we didnt feel at all pressured at all. I highly recommend booking this tour with Erica as she had made me fall in love with the city. I'll definitely be back again.”

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Full-Day Tour Unmissable things to do in Busan - Haedong Yonggungsa, Busan’s temple by the sea
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Full-Day Tour Unmissable things to do in Busan

8.Full-Day Tour Unmissable things to do in Busan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $38Best value

Spend about 10 hours exploring Busan by shared vehicle, from Haedong Yonggungsa Temple on the coast to Gamcheon and Huinnyeoul culture villages. Guides such as Naon, Katrina, Kayla, and Eric provide local context and help with photos, food, and directions. Lunch is separate, and some departures may include Blue Line Park options.

“Katrina and (I forgot her name, Mandarin speaking guide) we're excellent. Very informative, organised and helpful.”

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Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option) - The Gapyeong rail bike adds motion and scenery
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Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)

9.Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $85

Spend 14 to 16 hours outside Seoul with an English-speaking guide, visiting Seoraksan National Park, Shinheungsa Temple, Nami Island, and an optional Gapyeong rail bike. You get shared transport, park admission, and the Nami ferry. Guides such as Ki, Patrick, and Jinyong are praised for keeping the day moving and helping with food and weather changes.

“A great tour to get to Mt. Seorak and Nami Island. Everything was timed nicely and the tour guide SB was very friendly.”

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Jeju island Eastern UNESCO site Full Day Guided Tour - Haenyeo Museum: meeting Jeju’s female sea workers
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Jeju island Eastern UNESCO site Full Day Guided Tour

10.Jeju island Eastern UNESCO site Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $56

See East Jeju’s major sights in about nine hours, including Hamdeok Beach, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Haenyeo Museum, Ilchulland, and Seongeup Folk Village. Your licensed guide and driver may be Sam, Chloe, Peter, Steven, Choi, or another team member. Admission, transport, fuel, and parking are included, while lunch is extra.

“Sam was our guide for our Jeju tour. It was a lot of fun being taken around the island by him. He’s really knowledgeable about Jeju island, it’s culture and explaining wider Korea for tourists. We couldn’t recommend him enough and would love to book another of his tours if we’re ever back on Jeju.”

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Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul - Gyeongbokgung, Seoul’s grand main palace
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Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul

11.Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $79

Spend one full day exploring Seoul’s royal and spiritual landmarks with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, a professional guide, palace admissions, and lunch. Visit Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, and Namdaemun Market, with a short stop at a ginseng center. Guides such as Lily, Mia, Sally, and Lizzy have received especially warm praise.

“Watching the changing of guards at the palace. Looking at the beautiful Korean costumes the ladies were wearing.”

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Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites and History Full-Day Tour with Lunch - Cheomseongdae, Korea’s early star watcher
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Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites and History Full-Day Tour with Lunch

12.Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Sites and History Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $189

Spend about eight hours exploring Gyeongju’s UNESCO sites and Silla-era landmarks by air-conditioned minivan. Visit Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Cheomseongdae, and Gyochon Village. Pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and drop-off are included. Guides such as Steve, Chris, Sue, and Jina are praised for clear English and strong local knowledge.

“Fantastic tour! Steve was fabulous and this was a great way to comfortably see the sights and experience a different part of Korea.”

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Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner) - Bukchon’s lanes and traditional houses
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Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner)

13.Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $299

Spend about nine hours with an English-speaking guide such as Bergen, Shawn, Tony, or Kimsoo, traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle from your Seoul hotel. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, and more, with ginseng chicken soup, traditional tea, snacks, street food, and makgeolli included.

“John is a very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guide who has made our one-day visit in Seoul very enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

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Full Day Busan Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple - Haedong Yonggungsa Temple beside the sea
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Full Day Busan Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

14.Full Day Busan Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $159

Spend about eight hours touring Busan with a guide and a maximum of 10 people. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Haeundae Beach, Oryukdo Skywalk, the UN Memorial Cemetery, Dongbaek Island, and Busan Cinema Center. Hotel pickup, transport, admission fees, and a Korean lunch are included. Guides such as Steve, Beth, Chris, and Sue are praised for clear English and personal service.

“Fantastic tour of Busan, my guide Sue and driver were so helpful as I am travelling on a walker. Very knowledgeable about accessibility. The UN Cemetery was particularly moving as my Dad was a Korean War Vet, the lunch included was Read more”

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Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla - Bulguksa Temple and the first look at Silla Buddhism
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Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla

15.Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $256

Spend 11 hours exploring Gyeongju’s Silla-era treasures with a private English-speaking guide such as Mimi, Wookie, John, or Solomon. Visit Bulguksa, Seokguram, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, Gyochon Village, the National Museum, and Donggung Palace. Hotel pickup is available from Busan or Gyeongju, with a KTX upgrade from Seoul.

“We had a wonderful day trip of Gyeongju main historical sites. Our tour guide Mr Tom Kim was awesome. He was a very safe driver and was easy to converse with. We learnt so much about Gyeongju from him. We had a delicious lunch and coffee break at a trendy restaurant. We were so grateful to Mr Kim who very kindly offered to take us all the way to Yangdong historical village and saved us a solo journey on a rainy day! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone going to Gyeongju.”

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