Experience the best of Seoul with Withlocals

"Chris was a wonderful tour guide. He was fantastic with our two young kids and made the tour possible by engaging them in the stories. Chris is very knowledgeable and led us through the rich history of ancient and modern Korea which helped open our eyes to a more nuanced history of Asia and the modern day Seoul and Korea we were visiting. I couldn’t recommend Chris enough! "

"We had an absolutely fantastic experience on “The 10 Tastings of Seoul: Street Food tour” with Juli. From the start, she was warm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the tour feel both welcoming and thoughtfully personalized to our food preferences. The experience went far beyond street food, blending local sit-down eateries with hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own, all while enjoying truly authentic Korean dishes. Juli seamlessly wove in fascinating stories and historical context about Seoul and the Hoehyeon–Namdaemun market area, which added real depth and meaning to the tour. She moved the tour along smoothly, and took photos for us. The pacing was energetic but well organized, with walking time between stops that helped balance the many tastings. You truly can’t go wrong with this tour—Juli is a phenomenal guide who makes the experience memorable, engaging, and delicious from start to finish."

"With a visit to the DMZ being top of my list of things to do in Seoul, I thought it would be worth having a personalised tour for my husband and me. I'm glad I did. Ho Jin was great from start to finish, giving us his personal insights in addition to the stuff you can read in the history books. He picked us up from our hotel in Gangnam precisely on time and ensured we had a great day. Had their been more of us, it would have been even better value with just two of us it worked out at several hundreds pounds each. But it was worth it for Ho Jim's time and expertise."

"We just arrived home after our one day layover in Seoul and our wonderful tour with Ho Jin. We had such a short amount of time, this was a perfect way to see a lot, with zero stress. Ho Jin was so easy going and helped us do what we wanted to do. His english is perfect, and his spanish too! So communication is easy. He is knowledgable and taught us so many things. My 3 college aged kids really enjoyed him and learning from him. He is fun and out going. We hope to return for a full week vacation next time and we will definitely hire Ho Jin again! There are so many foods to try, and sights to see, we only scratched the surface! He told us what bus to take to and from the airport and it was so easy! I recommend that for anyone coming in from the airport. Thank you so much Ho Jin! If you ever come to Utah, we will show you around! :) Warmest thanks!!! "

"I had a fantastic food tour with Juli in Seoul. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and very open to suggestions and food preferences, which made the experience feel personal and flexible. The tour went beyond street food and included sit-down spots with a great mix of authentic Korean dishes I wouldn’t have found on our own. Along the way, Juli shared valuable insights into both Korean culture and history, making the experience even more meaningful. Well organized and relaxed, this tour was a highlight of my trip and highly recommended."

"Ho Jin was funny, knowledable, super helpful and overall a great guide to help us get started on our first day in Seoul. Six of us took a 3-hour "With Locals Your Way" tour with him. We told him we'd like to eat at a local restaurant, visit markets, go to Insadong/Ikseondong, and learn how to get around Seoul. He is a good story teller. Listening to him you learn about things you don't read in guidebooks or blogs. He also gave us practical advices. The restaurant he took us was very authentic (no tourists) with one of the best food we had in Seoul. Definitely a great way to start our trip. Thanks, Ho Jin!"

"Christina is a fantastic guide, with the right mix of history, local knowledge and interesting facts. A highly enjoyable tour with a fantastic guide. "

"Jason was incredible. He reaches out to get your interests and what you would want to see so he can personalize the experience. He is super nice and even adjusted our tour becasue I fell ill and couldn't do everything we originally planned. Definitely recommend this tour! Thank you Jason for the amazing time in the city! :) "

"Chris was a great guide for our family! You can feel his passion for Korean history from the moment he starts speaking he’s extremely knowledgeable, articulate, and genuinely excited to share his culture. Even with our tight schedule, he made everything feel smooth, interesting, and meaningful. His explanations were clear, engaging, and filled with insights you wouldn’t get from a typical tour. We learned so much and honestly enjoyed every minute with him. He was able to deal with us a little slower as some members of our party wasn’t 100% and we were a bit jet lagged. If you want a guide who is not only highly educated but also warm, enthusiastic, and truly proud of his country, Chris is the perfect choice. We couldn’t recommend him more!"

"We had so little time on our layover tour of Seoul, but Jason made sure we made the most of it. He curated our entire half-day based on what we asked to see and do, and we were able to accomplish a little bit of everything- history / culture, cafés, shopping, food, and of course Korean skin care, lol! Jason was punctual, knowledgeable, and professional, while also having a positive attitude and winning sense of humor. We considered doing it on our own, but so glad that we chose a private tour guide. We would have been lost and missed out on so much. Highly recommended if you want to experience a little Korean flavor in a short amount of time."