Reviews

Amazing day with an amazing guide Our family had an amazing day with Kassy! While this tour was scheduled to go to a different city, because it was fully customizable we chose to pivot the trip just to stay in Busan which was no problem. I discussed our ideal itinerary in advance with the tour company and Kassy was fully in the loop when she reached out to let me know she’d been assigned to our family. She also let us know that there was one attraction we’d requested where the tickets were likely to sell out (Busan Sky Capsule). She sent us a link to buy tickets online and also offered to get them for us (which we did because I couldn’t figure out the link in Korean). It was so helpful that she was willing to do this. She was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and planned a GREAT DAY for us. She also found us an amazing place for lunch, taking our food choices into consideration and we had a wonderful BBQ lunch in a private room for a very reasonable price. She checked all details with us in advance (including confirming the price) and we really appreciated her attention to our comfort. We were super happy with Kassy and our tour!! Highly recommend!!!

Best guide for our wonderful stay in Seoul Joe was our guide in Incheon/Seoul for two days. He was very friendly, accommodating, polite, extremely generous with his time and knowledge on the places that he took us. He went out if his way to help us with everything that we needed and asked him to do for us. We couldn't have had a better guide to make our stay so wonderful! Thank you Joe!

Definitely recommend We were traveling with 5 couples.The booking process was very easy. They were very helpful and accommodating to ensure we created an itinerary that worked for us.We even modified our itinerary part way through and our driver John was very flexible.He was also very knowledgeable and we all enjoyed the tour very much.

Good tour agency and tour guide This was our second time availing a customized tour from This is Korea. Our tour guide, Joe, was very friendly and polite.On our first day, we visited the DMZ. Joe explained the details about the Korean War and the DMZ very well, making the tour both educational and engaging.On our second day, we joined the Seoul Night Tour. We visited the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, followed by a walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream. Joe even thoughtfully bought drinks for my husband and daughter to take along.After our visit at Naksan Park, my husband was very tired, and Joe kindly bought him a bottle of water. He then brought us to Myeongdong so we could shop and try some street food. He patiently waited for us until we were finished.Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable tour experience.

Private trip around Seoul Joe is very hands on, he is ready where ever & when ever we are. He is enthusiastic about showing us around the spots in Seoul.

Fantastic experience, We r grateful. Best guide ever encountered. V caring n accommodating. Pays close attention to older peoples' needs n understands our mobility issues .Goes the extra mile to ensure that we are comfortable n safe.Makes us feel that we r in good hands in a foreign country. V Knowledgeable n explains clearly. Speaks v good English.Definitely value for money n much more.Even in rainy weather we felt well taken care of n enjoyed ourselves v much. We highly recommend this guide n definitely hope to hav him as guide again next time we come to Korea. THANK YOU Joe n This is Korea!!

Unforgettable Journey! Dear This is Korea,Our recent trip to South Korea was a truly exceptional experience, thanks to the outstanding service provided by our guide Santi as well as our driver. Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and helpful. Their insights into Korean culture and history enriched our experience, making each destination more meaningful, Our driver was consistently punctual, ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey throughout our trip. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you for an incredible adventure!!

An Amazing Experience Joe was ABSOLUTELY amazing. Always on time and willing to customize the tour to our liking. Joe's personality was so much fun. We would definitely use him again😁

Today’s tour in Seoul focused on exploring traditional Korean culture and history through iconic sites like ancient pala We really like it, it is an excellent tour and we had an excellent tour guide, Joe made a big difference and he made the expedience event better.

Wonderful tour guide!!! I highly recommend the Seoul tour with our guide, Joe. He is very thoughtful, adaptable, and accommodating. Among other things, we got to visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, and a show at the Han River Park. Joe takes great pictures at the best locations.If you have more than one day, have Joe take you to the DMZ!

Best of Seoul in 1 day This tour is full packed from beginning till the end. So happy to have Joe as our guide for the day. Joe really knows what his clients want. He made sure to get us the best spots for pictures, explains the historical background, shares his fav restaurants that only the locals would know, give us space to roam around without feeling rushed. Until we were dropped off our hotel, Joe made sure that we ticked off all our to dos. I don't think we could have covered this much ground if we went with the usual tour group. Even though this is our first time in Seoul, I got to know a lot and would want to come back for more. Kudos to the heart and soul of the tour. Ask for Joe and get ready for a impactful tour.

Great customized Tour Great customized 2 day tour. This is Korea as a company was great and sent us detailed itinerary with photos. Our guide Joe was passionate about his job. Was very caring and always making sure we got what ever we needed. Bought us some soybean ice cream to try and it was delicious. He also brought us to a great lunch spot.

The spirit of Seoul From the beginning till the end, our wonderful guide Joe led us through all the beautiful alleys and sightseeing of Seoul. We didn't have to worry about anything. He almost could read our wishes and desires without asking. Thank you for giving us the spirit of Seoul!

Seoul and Beyond Joe was an amazing guide and gave us 2 wonderful days in Seoul and surrounding area. He was so helpful and always wanted to show us more. He took us to a great place for lunch and we got to taste many flavours of Korea. He bought us some soy ice cream to taste that was delicious!!His English is decent and he is very passionate about making sure his customers are enjoying every part of the experience. Also, This is Korea sent out a great itinerary with pictures and descriptions that helped a lot when choosing sites. Harry, one of the planners, helped us get a jacket back we left on Jeju island on a previous tour. He communicated with the restaurant and other hotel and the jacket was sent to our Seoul hotel in 2 days!! Thanks so much Harry for going above and beyond! We highly recommend This is Korea as well as Joe our guide. Thank you so much for making our tours a fabulous experience.

Fun filled Jeju with friends and family We were a group of 12, family and friends. Our tour guide and driver was Cindy. She is amazing, very informative, helpful and courteous. We had a great time for 4 days in Jeju. Really recommend her.

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Thank you John for being very accommodating! We had a wonderful Seoul tour and experience with you. Highly recommended!

We were very satisfied with This is Korea!
Kevin was very responsive during the early communications. Planning and scheduling of the trip were also easy. ...

Did a two day tour of Seoul. Our guide Gwany Hong was excellent. Knew Seoul and its history. Our second day was a BTS tour which was my favorite. He gave great recommendations for food and shopping. We were able to see all the major highlights of the city. Plan on returning to Seoul and will definitely book our same guide. 5 Stars!!!!!

Our tour guide, John, was the best! Not only did he share so many facts about Korean culture, he was also very accommodating to us. My aunts liked to joke around and ask many questions, and he hopped along with them (us) and was very patient too! Our experience in our dream country destination became extra fun and memorable Thank you, John the Great! Kamsahamnidaaa!

Lucy was an amazing guide for our time in Busan! She is very courteous and treated us like her own family. Extremely knowledgeable about the places we visited! When I visit Busan again, I am definitely looking forward to visiting more places with Lucy! Highly recommend her if she is available to show you around!

Fantastic day in Busan. Our guide, Lucy, was awesome. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.

John picked us up at our hotel and had a well-planned day set out for us, with plenty of stops for food, interesting and notable places, and suggestions for that were interesting for us and for our teenage sons. He engaged each one of us and made every effort to connect amicably, showing genuine interest and encouraged us to try new foods. He is knowledgable, respectful, and friendly and all of those qualities make him an excellent our guide and a wonderful representative of seoul to make tourists feel welcome. Having john as our private tour guide for the day was the perfect way to see the city and access things we would never otherwise have known to see, try, or do. Thank you JOHN!!!

John made our trip such a memorable experience! He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and enjoyed everything Korea had to offer. Every recommendation was so on point amazing and he was very flexible with any special requests we had. Not to mention how nice and funny he is! We would love to tour with him again in the future. Thank you John!