Reviews

DMZ with Joe Joe is our guide and we had a great time with him on the DMZ tour. He prepped us well for the tour with detailed briefing and an also shared his personal experiences in the army as well family history with us, which makes the tour a unique one indeed! Joe also weht the extra mile by taking care of us by showing my kids with gifts and candies. Lovely guy and great guide!

Awesome custom Korean tour Was recommended highly by a south Korea Facebook group. Everything was done through WhatsApp. Last minute planning and they were awesome in changing things around and adding things like a Korean baseball game! We happened to be there the same day, Jensen Whang was there. Late drops offs, early pickups or late pickups they had accommodating drivers and driver/guides Who were knowledgeable about the economics, social, and historical background of the places. Went and saw the DMZ, all the popular tourists places in Busan and Seoul. We were able to lengthen or shorten certain activities on the spot. Would highly recommend!

Excellent private tour in Seoul He was an excellent tour guide, very punctual, with extensive knowledge about all the local sites, and Korean history in general. He was always very enthusiastic, full of energy throughout the tours. He completed everything what was in the itinerary, never cut anything short. He was a very good driver, always obeying the speed limit and traffic laws, keeping us safe throughout the tour. His car was spotless. Communications with him before and in between the tours via WhatsApp were perfect, he always replied to our messages within minutes. He was also extremely generous, bought us gifts at the DMZ gift shop and gifts for our K pop loving granddaughter. He took us to a Korean homestyle cooking place where we had very tasty home cooked lunch. As for the company “this is Korea”, they were fantastic throughout the preparation time when I first contacted them asking them to fill up our days in Korea with exciting and meaningful programs. They were fully open to my requests and created a custom made itinerary for Seoul, Bushan and Jeju Island. They also sent me a fantastic color brochure with the exact sites we were going to see, then detailed descriptions as to why those sites were interesting. They also included several high resolution photographs of the sites.

Very good 👍 Our Joe is very good 👍 Makes our trip more enjoyable. I will rate Joe with 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Excellent private tour in JeJu Island Sally was very professional and very efficient. As a Jeju native she gave us a broad outline of the island’s geography, culture and everyday life. She took us to the amazing natural sites and gave us a tour of the Osulloc tea museum. We enjoyed several beaches and the legendary women’s diving attraction. She kindly gifted my wife with a set of Korean beauty masks at the Innisfree center. She took us to great restaurants and checked on us if we were ok at nights back at the hotel. Communications with her before and in between the tours via WhatsApp were perfect, she always replied to our messages within minutes. As for the company “this is Korea”, they were fantastic throughout the preparation time when I first contacted them asking them to fill up our days in Korea with exciting and meaningful programs. They were fully open to my requests and created a custom made itinerary for Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island. They also sent me a fantastic color brochure with the exact sites we were going to see, then detailed descriptions as to why those sites were interesting. They also included several high resolution photographs of the sites.

Excellent private tour in Busan Very professional in her manners and appearance. It was obvious that she takes her tour guide job very seriously. Her extensive knowledge of the Korean dynasties, Confucianism and Buddhism was impressive, we learnt a lot from her. She had a good sense of humor and gave us a good snapshot of modern Korean life as well. Made every effort to find restaurants that we liked. Her English vocabulary was excellent. She was always very enthusiastic, full of energy throughout the tours. She completed everything what was in the itinerary, never cut anything short. She was a very good driver, always obeying the speed limit and traffic laws, keeping us safe throughout the tour. Communications with her before and in between the tours via WhatsApp were perfect, she always replied to our messages within minutes. As for the company “this is Korea”, they were fantastic throughout the preparation time when I first contacted them asking them to fill up our days in Korea with exciting and meaningful programs. They were fully open to my requests and created a custom made itinerary for Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island. They also sent me a fantastic color brochure with the exact sites we were going to see, then detailed descriptions as to why those sites were interesting. They also included several high resolution photographs of the sites.

Great time My visit was 4 hours long. There was a lot of walking but our guide was happy to stop whenever we felt tired. It was overall a very worth it experience as we were also given the history of the place. I would absolutely go again if I had the chance!

South Korea.. a destination not to be missed! My wife and I took a customised Private tour of South Korea and Je Ju. We are seniors ( 77 and 80 yo ) and are most impressed with This is Korea. It’s highly professional , and the punctuality of the guides and transfer drivers they arranged for us stood out , as did the final itinerary we planned together. Our guides ( 3 over the 11 day tour) gave very complete explanations in English for each site and region we visited . They were also very flexible allowing several modifications to our itinerary when we all agreed it seemed sensible to do so. Our guide (Miss Ka ) for 4 days ( Seoul and Pyeongchang to Gyeongju deserves praise for the excellence of her guiding. She consistently displayed enthusiasm, knowledge, and thoughtfulness throughout our 4 days together . We are a very well travelled couple, always taking private tours and we rate Miss Ka as providing one of our top 5 guiding experiences; world wide

Tour to DMZ We had an amazing tour with Kory to the DMZ. He was knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and went out of his way to accommodate our requests. Would definitely recommend Kory.

Yuni is a GREAT Guide Yuni was an incredible guide. She struck the perfect balance of explaining things as necessary and letting us rest on the bus. We were with her all day. Visiting the DMZ was an incredible experience.

DMZ tour Yuni was phenomenal. Everything was timed perfectly and all we were given plenty of information. The day has a nice flow to it and I would definitely recommend going with Yuni!

Korea Seoul City Tour Yuni was wonderful. She was kind, patient, punctual and positive. We had a great experience with Yuni. THANK YOU YUNI! She is also very professional and nice to children.

Korea Happy Tour with family and friends Yuni was an excellent tour guide and very good assistance ❤️😊

Great experience with Yuni! We had a great experience with Yuni as our tour guide! Since it was a private tour for the 6 people in our party, she was so flexible in what we wanted to see and how long we wanted to stay at each place. She was knowledgeable and gave us recommendations for restaurants and other sites to see for the other days of our trip. We would highly recommend This is Korea and Yuni!

Joe & This is Korea Tours = Absolutely Unforgettable Where do I start? Our experience with This is Korea Tours was absolutely phenomenal, and it's all thanks to our incredible guide, Joe. Joe didn't just show us Seoul — he brought it to life. From the moment we met him, it was clear this wasn't just a job for him. He genuinely cared about making sure our family had the best possible experience, going above and beyond at every turn. He knew exactly when to give us time to soak things in and when to share a story or insider tip that made each location so much more meaningful. Seoul can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, but Joe made everything feel effortless and fun. He tailored the day around us, was incredibly patient, and had an energy that was contagious from start to finish. If you're visiting Korea and want more than just a generic tour — if you want to actually feel connected to this incredible country — book with This is Korea Tours and ask for Joe. You won't regret it. Hands down one of the highlights of our entire trip! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I have had a fabulous 2 day personal guide tour of the DMZ and the Palaces
Michelle was so informed she made my visit to the border a truly fantastic experience
Day 2 I spent with Bella showing me the antiques area and Palaces what a really fabulous day, she was great company and very flexible on the tour saw a lot more than I expected
I would highly recommend these guides very personal and professional

Worth every penny.

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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!

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!

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