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Seoul

The Capital Where Tradition Meets Modernity

Seoul is a city where 600 years of royal palace history meets cutting-edge skyscrapers. Experience the Joseon Dynasty at Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, and enjoy shopping and dining in Myeongdong and Gangnam.

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Seoul

Must-Visit

Must-Visit Attractions

  1. 01

    Gyeongbokgung Palace

    The main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty

  2. 02

    Changdeokgung Palace

    UNESCO World Heritage Site with Secret Garden

  3. 03

    Bukchon Hanok Village

    Traditional Korean houses in beautiful alleys

  4. 04

    N Seoul Tower

    Landmark with panoramic city views

  5. 05

    Myeongdong

    Shopping and street food paradise

Ways to visit with CocoTrip

  • Book a set tour — the Seoul route is already planned. A private vehicle and driver are included, and you meet at the pickup point.
  • Private charter — you decide the route and hire only the vehicle and driver. Airport pickups, full-day charters and multi-day trips are all available.
  • Trip planner — give it your city, dates and trip conditions and an itinerary that includes Seoul is written automatically from Korean local data. It carries real subway and bus routes between stops, walking maps, and a PDF. The full itinerary is $9.90; the outline preview is free.

Seoul tours

3 tours you can book in Seoul. The figures below come straight from the product data; the amount you actually pay is confirmed at booking based on party size and date.

  • Seoul City Full-Day Tour — Gyeongbokgung · Bukchon · Myeongdong · Han River — tolls included (9 hours · up to 7 people · from $231 per vehicle · driver speaks: English · Japanese · Chinese)
  • Seoul Night Tour — Myeongdong meet · Bukak Skyway · Banpo Rainbow Fountain · Haebangchon · Myeongdong drop-off (5 hours · up to 7 people · from $49 per person · driver speaks: English · Japanese · Chinese)
  • Korea Multi-City 3D2N (Seoul · Gyeongju · Busan) — Seoul highlights → Gyeongju ancient capital → Busan beaches — Korea's 3 must-see cities (3 days · up to 10 people · from $580 per vehicle · driver speaks: English · Japanese · Chinese)

What the price covers

Included — Private Staria van · English-speaking driver · Fuel · Tolls · Parking · Tolls included (no on-site extras)

Not included — Meals (pay-as-you-go) · Attraction entry (optional pass available) · Pickups outside metro hotels (custom quote)

Frequently asked questions

What tours are available in Seoul?
3 — Seoul City Full-Day Tour · Seoul Night Tour · Korea Multi-City 3D2N (Seoul · Gyeongju · Busan). Each includes a private vehicle and driver, and the driver guides in English.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Tours can be booked up to 8 hours before departure. If you are inside that window, ask about a private charter instead.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Cancel 24 hours or more before your service for a 100% refund. Cancellations inside 24 hours and no-shows are not refunded.
Do I need to speak Korean?
No. The driver guides in English, and some tours also offer Japanese and Chinese. The site and itineraries come in English, Korean, Japanese and Chinese.
What does the price include?
Private Staria van · English-speaking driver · Fuel · Tolls · Parking · Tolls included (no on-site extras) are included. Meals (pay-as-you-go) · Attraction entry (optional pass available) · Pickups outside metro hotels (custom quote) are not.
What if I want to plan Seoul myself?
Use the trip planner. Give it your dates, flights and trip conditions and a timed Seoul plan is built from Korean local data, with real subway and bus routes between stops and walking maps for the last stretch. The full itinerary is $9.90; the outline preview is free.

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Review the region first, then arrange it around your dates and trip conditions in the planner.