Customized Private Tours
in Korea
Explore Korea with your own professional English- or Chinese-speaking guide and private vehicle, with an itinerary designed around you.
From a one-day tour in Seoul, Busan, or Jeju to a multi-day journey across Korea, tell us what you want to see and experience. We'll create a practical, personalized itinerary for you.
- ✓ Fully Customized Itinerary
- ✓ Professional Licensed Guide
- ✓ Private Vehicle Exclusively for Your Group
- ✓ English & Chinese-Speaking Guides
- ✓ One-Day & Multi-Day Tours
- ✓ Seoul · Busan · Jeju · Nationwide Korea
★ 4.9/5 TripAdvisor · 1,500+ Reviews · Serving Travelers Since 2013
What Is a Customized Private Tour?
A customized private tour means the tour is yours.
You choose your travel dates, destinations, interests, and pace.
We turn your ideas into a practical itinerary and arrange your guide and transportation.
Want more time at a palace? Try Korean BBQ? Add K-Pop or K-Beauty? Explore somewhere outside the major cities?
Your itinerary can be adjusted around what matters to you.
Your Dates. Your Interests. Your Pace. Your Korea.
And private doesn't mean small.
Solo Travelers · Couples · Families · Friends · Companies · Schools · Organizations · Large Groups
From one traveler to groups of 100+, your tour can remain private and customized.
Trusted by Travelers from Around the World
Choosing a travel company in another country isn't always easy. That's why the experiences of real travelers matter.
Since 2013, travelers from around the world have explored Korea with This is Korea Tours, with more than 1,500 reviews on TripAdvisor.
4.9 ★★★★★
TripAdvisor · 1,500+ Reviews
4.9 ★★★★★
Google Reviews
6 Years
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Our travelers frequently mention our professional guides, personalized itineraries, flexibility, and reliable service.
Why This is Korea Tours?
Customized Around You & Free Itinerary Consulting
No fixed packages. We create your itinerary around your interests, schedule, and travel style.
Professional Licensed Guides & No Language Barriers
Explore Korea with knowledgeable guides who help you discover the culture, history, food, and local life while traveling comfortably.
Exclusively for Your Group
Your guide and vehicle are exclusively for your group. You never have to join other travelers.
Private Transportation & Airport Transfers
From airport pickup to transportation throughout your tour, we can take care of your travel needs.
From Solo Travelers to Large Groups
We arrange customized private tours for individuals, families, companies, schools, organizations, and large groups.
Safe & Hassle-Free Travel
Professional guides, private transportation, and carefully planned itineraries let you focus on enjoying Korea.
Choose Your Private Tour Style
Private Driving Tours
Travel Comfortably with Your Own Guide & Vehicle
Our most popular way to explore Korea.
Travel with a professional licensed guide and private vehicle exclusively for your group, making it easy to visit multiple destinations comfortably and efficiently.
A typical English- or Chinese-speaking private tour is up to 9 hours, including hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- ✓ Private Guide & Vehicle
- ✓ Customized Itinerary
- ✓ Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- ✓ Up to 9 Hours
Private Walking Tours
Explore Korea Up Close, Like a Local
Explore neighborhoods, markets, palaces, shopping streets, cafés, and local communities on foot and by public transportation with your own guide.
Choose the duration that works for you:
4 Hours · 5 Hours · 8 Hours · Or Customize Your Own
Your itinerary, pace, and duration can all be adjusted.
During the tour, you and your guide can travel by subway, public bus, or taxi as needed.
Please note: Transportation expenses are not included in the tour price and are paid separately by guests.
Estimated Private Driving Tour Prices
English & Chinese-Speaking Driving Tours — Up to 9 Hours
Prices vary depending on group size, vehicle type, destination, and itinerary.
| Vehicle | Group Size | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Minivan | 1–8 guests | USD 400–490 / group |
| Large Van | 8–12 guests | USD 820–870 / group |
| Minibus | 10–17 guests | USD 870–950 / group |
| Large Bus | 16–43 guests | USD 1,050–1,300 / group |
What's Included?
Meals, drinks and entrance fees are not included unless otherwise stated.
Busan & Jeju Tours: An additional USD 20 / group applies to private driving tours in Busan and Jeju.
Good to Know: These are estimated price ranges, not fixed rates. Your final quote depends on your group size, vehicle, destination, and itinerary. Long-distance or regional tours may require an additional charge.
Estimated Private Walking Tour Prices
English-Speaking Tours — 4 to 8 Hours
Prices vary depending on group size and tour duration.
| Group Size | 4 Hours | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | 8 Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 guests | USD 190–220 / group | USD 220–250 / group | USD 260–290 / group | USD 290–320 / group |
| 3–5 guests | USD 250–300 / group | USD 280–330 / group | USD 320–370 / group | USD 350–400 / group |
| 6–10 guests | USD 320–380 / group | USD 350–410 / group | USD 390–450 / group | USD 420–480 / group |
| 11–15 guests | USD 400 / group | USD 430 / group | USD 470 / group | USD 500 / group |
What's Included?
Meals, drinks, entrance fees, and public transportation costs are not included unless otherwise stated.
Good to Know: These are estimated price ranges, not fixed rates. Your final quote depends on your group size, tour duration, destination, and itinerary.
Walking Tour Availability: Private walking tours are available in Seoul only. Walking tours are not available in Busan or Jeju.
Private Vehicle Options
The Right Vehicle for Every Group
We'll arrange a vehicle that fits your group and travel style.
Toyota Alphard Luxury
With Luggage: 2 Guests · Without Luggage: 4 Guests
Premium option for VIP travelers, couples, and luxury private tours.
Minivan
With Luggage: 6 · Without Luggage: 8
Large Van
With Luggage: 12 · Without Luggage: 12
Minibus
With Luggage: 15 · Without Luggage: 17
Large Bus
With Luggage: 30 · Without Luggage: 43
Vehicle capacity may vary depending on the amount and size of luggage.
Make It Your Korea
More Than Just Sightseeing
Combine famous destinations with the Korean experiences that interest you.
History & UNESCO Heritage
Palaces · Temples · Traditional Villages · Historic Sites
K-Pop & K-Culture
K-Pop Experiences · Artist Tours · Korean Lifestyle
K-Beauty & Wellness
Personal Color · Head Spa · Facial & Skin Care · Hair & Makeup
K-Food
Traditional Markets · Korean BBQ · Cooking Classes · Street Food
K-Medical
Dermatology · Aesthetic Treatments · Dental Care · Health Checkups
Seasonal Korea
Cherry Blossoms · Autumn Foliage · Winter & Ski
You don't have to choose just one.
Combine sightseeing, food, beauty, culture, and local experiences to create your own Korea.
Looking for Inspiration?
Want to see what your customized Korea tour could actually look like?
Explore our Suggested Itineraries for real sample tour ideas covering Seoul, Busan, Jeju, multi-day journeys, K-Culture experiences, seasonal tours, and more.
Use them as inspiration — your own itinerary can be customized around you.
Explore Suggested Itineraries →How It Works
1. Tell Us About Your Trip
Share your dates, group size, destinations, interests, preferred language, and special requests.
2. We Design Your Itinerary
Our travel consultant creates a personalized itinerary and recommends experiences based on your interests.
3. Review & Customize
Add something, remove something, change the pace—we'll adjust the itinerary with you.
4. Confirm & Enjoy
We arrange your guide and vehicle. Meet your guide in Korea and enjoy your customized journey.
Experience You Can Trust
This is Korea Tours in Numbers
2013
Serving Since
150,000+
Travelers
4,000+
Groups
1,500+
Traveler Reviews
Our travel consultants, scheduling team, and professional local guides work together to take care of your itinerary, guides, vehicles, reservations, and special requests.
You Enjoy Korea. We Take Care of the Rest.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You don't need to plan everything before contacting us.
Just tell us:
- When are you coming to Korea?
- How many people are traveling?
- How many days would you like to tour?
- English or Chinese-speaking guide?
- What would you like to see or experience?
We'll help you with the rest.
You Dream It. We Design It. You Experience Korea.