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Every traveler is different, and so is every journey. At This is Korea Tours, you can choose the travel style that best suits you — from a fully customized private tour, to an affordable scheduled group tour, or a private walking tour that lets you experience Korea like a local.
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Discover Korea your way with a tour designed exclusively for you. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, with family and friends, or as part of a school, company, organization, or other large group, we create an itinerary around your interests, schedule, travel style, and pace.
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- ✓ Single-Day & Multi-Day Tours
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Join other travelers on a professionally organized tour with a pre-designed itinerary and scheduled departure date. Choose from driving group tours with shared transportation or walking group tours using walking and public transportation.
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Want the flexibility of a private tour without a private vehicle?
Explore Korea on foot and by public transportation with your own professional guide. Your tour is exclusively for you and your group, with a customized itinerary and a tour duration that fits your schedule.
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Seoul Highlights Private Tour A
Discover the Best of Seoul in One Day
Seoul Highlights Tour A – 1 Day
Discover the Best of Seoul in One DayExperience the essential highlights of Seoul on this Seoul city tour, designed especially for first-time visitors who want to discover the city's history, traditional culture, local life, and iconic views in one day.Begin at Gwanghwamun Square before watching the colorful Changing of the Guard Ceremony and exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most famous royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Continue to Bukchon Hanok Village, where traditional Korean houses preserve the atmosphere of old Seoul, followed by Insadong, one of the city's best-known areas for Korean culture, crafts, and traditional streets.Later, head to N Seoul Tower by cable car for panoramic views over the city before experiencing the lively atmosphere of Gwangjang Market, one of Seoul's most famous traditional markets and a great place to discover Korean street food and everyday local culture.This itinerary brings together many of Seoul's must-see attractions, making it an excellent introduction to the city for travelers who want to experience historic Seoul, traditional Korean culture, local markets, and panoramic city views in a single day.
Busan Highlights Private Tour A
Discover the Best of Busan in One Day
Busan Highlights Private Tour – 1 Day
Discover the Best of Busan in One DayExperience the highlights of Busan, Korea's vibrant coastal city, on a private full-day tour combining spectacular ocean scenery, traditional culture, colorful hillside neighborhoods, and lively local markets.Unlike Seoul, Busan's character is deeply connected to the sea. Temples overlook the ocean, trains travel along the coastline, colorful villages climb the hillsides, and traditional markets bring you face-to-face with the energetic everyday life of Korea's second-largest city.This itinerary brings together some of Busan's most iconic attractions, making it an ideal introduction for first-time visitors to Busan.Haedong Yonggungsa – A Temple by the SeaBegin with Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, one of Korea's most distinctive Buddhist temples.While many traditional Korean temples are hidden among mountains and forests, Haedong Yonggungsa sits dramatically along Busan's rocky coastline.The combination of traditional temple architecture, cliffs, and expansive ocean views creates one of the most memorable landscapes in Busan.See Busan's Coast from the Haeundae BluelineContinue along the coast with one of Busan's most popular experiences—the Haeundae Blueline Park.Ride the colorful Sky Capsule and Beach Train while enjoying panoramic views of the coastline.Rather than simply driving from one attraction to another, this part of the tour lets you slow down and experience Busan's seaside scenery from a completely different perspective.From the Ocean to Busan's Colorful HillsidesThe tour continues to Songdo, where the Skywalk offers another opportunity to enjoy the city's beautiful coastal landscape.Then discover Gamcheon Culture Village, famous for its colorful houses built along the hillsides overlooking the sea.Narrow alleys, murals, small shops, cafés, art installations, and panoramic viewpoints make Gamcheon one of Busan's most recognizable destinations—and an excellent place for photography.Experience the Energy of Old BusanFinish the journey around BIFF Square and Gukje Market, where you can experience a completely different side of the city.This historic downtown area is filled with street food, traditional markets, shops, narrow streets, and local life.After spending much of the day enjoying Busan's coastline and scenic views, it's a great way to finish with the lively atmosphere of the city itself.Why This Tour?What makes this itinerary special is the variety you can experience in just one day.Rather than focusing on only one side of Busan, this tour brings together the city's nature, history, culture, local neighborhoods, and coastal lifestyle.And because this is a private tour with your own guide and vehicle, you can travel comfortably between attractions spread across the city without worrying about complicated public transportation or joining a large group tour.
East Jeju Highlights Private Tour
Discover Jeju’s Volcanic Landscapes, Haenyeo Culture & Beautiful Coastline
East Jeju Highlights Private Tour
Discover Jeju’s Volcanic Landscapes, Haenyeo Culture & Beautiful CoastlineExperience the natural wonders and unique culture of eastern Jeju on a private journey through some of the island’s most iconic landscapes.From an extraordinary underground lava tube to the dramatic volcanic scenery of Seongsan Ilchulbong, the traditions of Jeju’s legendary Haenyeo women divers, beautiful coastal landscapes, and the clear blue waters of Hamdeok Beach, this tour brings together many of the experiences that make eastern Jeju so special.With your own private guide and vehicle, enjoy a comfortable full-day journey through Jeju’s volcanic heritage, island culture, and spectacular coastline.Explore Jeju’s Volcanic HeritageBegin your journey at Manjanggul Lava Tube, one of Jeju’s most remarkable volcanic formations.Formed by ancient lava flows beneath the island, Manjanggul is part of the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System, which forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage property Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes. Visitors can walk through a section of this enormous underground passage and see fascinating formations created by flowing lava thousands of years ago.Continue to Seongsan Ilchulbong, another component of Jeju’s UNESCO World Natural Heritage. Rising dramatically from the sea, this spectacular volcanic tuff cone is one of the island’s most recognizable natural landmarks.Together, these sites reveal the powerful volcanic forces that created Jeju Island.Meet Jeju’s Legendary Haenyeo Women DiversOne of the most distinctive cultural experiences in Jeju is learning about the Haenyeo, the island’s traditional women divers.For generations, Jeju’s Haenyeo have entered the sea without oxygen tanks to gather shellfish and other marine products. Their remarkable knowledge of the ocean, independence, and community traditions have become an important symbol of Jeju’s identity.Depending on the day's operating conditions, you can watch a Haenyeo performance and experience a living tradition that offers a completely different perspective on island life.Experience the Beauty of East JejuContinue along the coast to Seopjikoji, where open grasslands, volcanic rocks, cliffs, and sweeping ocean views create one of eastern Jeju’s most beautiful coastal landscapes.The journey concludes at Hamdeok Beach, famous for its clear turquoise water and beautiful shoreline.From underground lava formations to volcanic peaks, traditional island culture and blue ocean scenery, each stop reveals a different side of eastern Jeju.From Volcanoes to the SeaThis tour brings together four essential elements of Jeju:Volcanic HeritageManjanggul Lava Tube · Seongsan IlchulbongLiving Island CultureJeju Haenyeo Women DiversCoastal LandscapesSeopjikojiJeju’s Blue SeaHamdeok BeachRather than focusing on just one type of attraction, this itinerary gives first-time visitors a balanced introduction to the nature, culture, geology, and coastline of eastern Jeju.Why Choose This Tour?
Nami Island Tour from Seoul
Escape Seoul for a Beautiful Day in Nature
Nami Island & Gapyeong Highlights Private Tour – 1 Day
Escape Seoul for a Beautiful Day in NatureLeave the busy streets of Seoul behind and spend a relaxing day exploring Nami Island and the beautiful countryside of Gapyeong, one of the most popular day-trip destinations near Seoul.This private tour combines three distinctive experiences—Nami Island, Petite France & Italian Village, and the Garden of Morning Calm—bringing together tree-lined landscapes, beautiful gardens, colorful European-inspired architecture, and peaceful countryside scenery.With a private guide and vehicle from your Seoul hotel, you can enjoy the journey comfortably without worrying about public transportation, transfers, or navigating between attractions.Nami Island – The Highlight of the DayThe centerpiece of the tour is Nami Island, one of Korea's most famous scenic destinations.Known for its beautiful tree-lined paths, riverside scenery, gardens, and peaceful walking areas, the island became internationally recognized as a filming location for the Korean drama Winter Sonata.But Nami Island's appeal goes far beyond K-Drama.Each season creates a completely different atmosphere:Spring brings fresh greenery and blossoms.Summer fills the island with lush green forests.Autumn transforms its famous tree-lined paths into brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red.Winter creates a quiet and romantic landscape, sometimes covered in snow.Whether you enjoy photography, nature, K-Drama, or simply a relaxing walk, Nami Island is an easy escape from the energy of Seoul.A Touch of Europe in the Korean CountrysideContinue to Petite France & Italian Village, colorful cultural spaces inspired by European architecture, art, literature, and music.Petite France is particularly associated with the world of The Little Prince, while the neighboring Italian Village introduces another European atmosphere through Italian-inspired buildings and cultural displays.The colorful architecture and surrounding mountain scenery make this an enjoyable stop for walking and photography.The Garden of Morning CalmComplete the journey at The Garden of Morning Calm, one of Korea's best-known private gardens.Beautifully landscaped gardens combine flowers, trees, walking paths, traditional Korean aesthetics, and mountain scenery to create a peaceful ending to the day.The garden changes dramatically throughout the year, with spring flowers, lush summer gardens, autumn foliage, and seasonal winter displays, making it worth visiting in different seasons.Three Experiences, One Relaxing DayWhat makes this tour attractive is the contrast between its three destinations.Nami Island offers beautiful natural scenery and iconic tree-lined walks.Petite France & Italian Village adds colorful architecture and European-inspired culture.The Garden of Morning Calm completes the day with peaceful gardens and seasonal landscapes.Together, they make this one of the most enjoyable private day trips from Seoul for travelers who want a break from city sightseeing and a day surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery.
Personal Color Analysis & Custom Foundation Experience
Discover the K-Beauty Colors Made for You
Personal Color Analysis & Custom Foundation Experience – 1 Day
Discover the K-Beauty Colors Made for YouExperience one of Korea's most personalized beauty trends with a full day centered around Personal Color Analysis and Custom Foundation Making in Seoul.Rather than simply shopping for Korean cosmetics, this experience helps you discover which colors suit you best and what foundation shade matches your individual skin tone.Learn about yourself through professional color analysis, create a personalized beauty product, and then explore Seoul's exciting K-Beauty and lifestyle scene.Create Your Own Custom FoundationOne of the highlights of the day is a Custom Foundation Making Experience.Instead of choosing from a limited range of ready-made foundation shades, experience the process of creating a foundation color tailored more closely to your own skin tone.It's both a fascinating introduction to Korea's personalized beauty culture and an opportunity to leave with something uniquely yours—a K-Beauty product connected to your experience in Korea.More than simply buying cosmetics, you become part of the process.Find Your Best Colors with Personal Color AnalysisDiscover the colors that naturally complement your appearance through a professional Personal Color Analysis, one of Korea's most popular contemporary beauty experiences.Through color draping and consultation, you'll learn which tones and shades work particularly well for you.The results can help guide your choices in areas such as:Makeup · Lip Colors · Clothing · Accessories · Hair ColorsIt's practical information you can continue using long after your trip to Korea is over.Put What You've Learned into PracticeAfter discovering your personal colors, visit OLIVE YOUNG Hongdae Town and explore one of Korea's best-known destinations for skincare, makeup, hair care, and beauty products.Now your K-Beauty shopping becomes more personal.Instead of choosing products simply because they're popular, you can look for lip colors, makeup shades, and other beauty items that complement the colors you've just discovered.Then enjoy Hongdae, one of Seoul's most energetic neighborhoods, filled with fashion, cafés, shops, music, street performances, and youth culture.Beauty Meets Traditional Korean LifestyleThe day isn't only about modern K-Beauty.Slow down with a traditional Korean tea and dessert experience in Insadong or Ikseon-dong, where traditional flavors and atmosphere provide a relaxing contrast to contemporary Hongdae.A walk around Cheonggyecheon Stream completes the day with another side of central Seoul.A K-Beauty Experience That's Truly PersonalWhat makes this itinerary special is that it isn't a generic beauty tour.It begins with you.You'll experience some of Korea's most interesting personalized beauty services while also enjoying shopping, local neighborhoods, traditional tea, and contemporary Seoul culture.And unlike many travel experiences that end when the tour is over, you'll take home both personal beauty knowledge and a customized K-Beauty product that can remind you of your time in Korea.
Head Spa A
Experience One of Seoul's Best-Value Korean Head Spas
Korean Head Spa & K-Beauty Experience in Seoul – 1 Day
Experience One of Seoul's Best-Value Korean Head SpasMake Korean head spa the highlight of your day with a relaxing K-Beauty experience in Seoul, combined with some of the city's most interesting lifestyle and shopping neighborhoods.The centerpiece of this tour is the Royal Detox Head Spa in Dongdaemun, a comprehensive scalp and hair-care experience designed to cleanse, refresh, and relax.Your experience includes a detailed scalp analysis, allowing you to see the condition of your scalp before the treatment, followed by a multi-step head spa program using professional scalp and hair-care techniques. After the treatment, your scalp can be examined again so you can see the difference for yourself.More than simply washing or treating your hair, the experience combines professional scalp care with the relaxation of a Korean head spa, making it one of the most enjoyable ways to experience Korea's modern beauty culture.Premium Experience, Better ValueOne of the biggest advantages of this head spa is its excellent value for money.Comparable head spa experiences in popular tourist areas such as Myeongdong or Gangnam can cost considerably more. This Dongdaemun location offers a similar level of professional service and treatment quality while typically costing 30% or more less.In other words, you don't have to sacrifice quality to get better value.It is an excellent choice for travelers who want an authentic, high-quality Korean head spa experience without paying premium tourist-area prices.Complete Your K-Beauty Day in SeoulThe rest of the day complements your head spa experience with a taste of contemporary Seoul.Visit the iconic Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) before your head spa, and if you would like to complete your Korean hair transformation, you can also add a haircut or hair coloring service at your own expense.Later, explore Seongsu-dong, one of Seoul's trendiest neighborhoods, known for stylish cafés, fashion and lifestyle shops, pop-up stores, and K-Pop-related experiences.Together, the itinerary combines Korean scalp care, hair and beauty, contemporary design, shopping, cafés, and local lifestyle—with the head spa as the main experience of the day.
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