Temple, shrine & monastery tours
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 temple tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Seoul by night with a palace, temple, and Gwangjang Market food tour featuring makgeolli, jeon, octopus, and local guides.
“Mia was such a nice guide 😊 We’ve got a nice group of people, good food and intels. 100% recommend !”
Review of Seoul’s Mt Seorak group tour with your choice of Naksansa Temple or Nami Island, including transport, timing, hikes, and value.
“Honestly one of the best day of my life. Loved every place, and our tour guide “One” made our day remarkably special. Would definitely recommend this tour to everyone coming to South Korea 🫶🏻💘”
Review of Seoul’s $79 night palace and market tour, with Korean food, illuminated sights, vehicle transfers, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“MUST do when you first come to Seoul! Enoch was the best tour guide and made my mother and I feel comfortable and welcomed. I learned so much about Korean history, food, and culture. The food tour at the market is like a hidden gem that I wouldn’t have found on my own. There is a decent amount of walking, so dress comfortably, but it’s needed after all the good food we ate!”
Explore Seoul’s palace, temple, Blue House museum, and ginseng center on a practical three-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“Judy was fantastic, she was knowledgeable and interesting without being boring. Her energy level and enthusiasm made the tour wonderful.”
Review of the Mount Seorak and Naksansa Temple day tour from Seoul, with hiking tips, cable car details, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“Well organised with clear instructions on how to reach the coach colletion point. Our guide gave maps and tips on where to hike and eat when we reached the park. Overall a very enjoyable experience.”
Review of Seoul’s War Memorial, Jogyesa Temple and Tapgol Park tour, with practical tips on guides, value, walking and itinerary choices.
“Tour was very nice and our guide, Connie, was absolutely lovely. She was knowledgable and considerate about the group. Tour included interesting places and was well paced.”
Review of Seoul’s vegan temple food class, Jogyesa, Insadong, medicinal market, and Changdeokgung Palace, with practical tips and value advice.
“the tour was amazing, throughout the whole day we kept being surprised by the quality of the tour and services provided, BJ was such a professional, a note also that it was PRIVATE i booked the slot and i was pleasantly surprised by the VIP treatment !! 🔥 not forgetting of course that the cooking class was so informative 👌 the tour was so convenient for foreigners also, make sure to take classes on saturday btww that's when the classes are in english !!”
Explore Seoul’s UNESCO palaces, shrine, hanok village, and Suwon Fortress with a guide, van transport, and useful cultural context.
“Park was a wonderful guide. She taught us alot about Korean history and culture. She was a lot of fun and we had a great time.”
Explore Bongeunsa Temple, COEX Library, Korean fried chicken, beer, and local Gangnam food on this sociable Seoul night tour.
““I personally thought it was a fantastic private tour, especially since many people canceled. The BBQ afterward was a perfect ending. Thank you for the wonderful time.””
Review of Danyang’s Guinsa Temple, Bobaljae Observatory, and Cheongpung Cable Car, with practical advice on price, views, food, and access.
“The tour was wonderful. We were a small group, which made the experience even better. We visited the temple and had the opportunity to eat like the monks. The cable car ride was also an unforgettable experience, offering beautiful views of the landscape. Our tour guides, Michael and Mario, were fantastic. They provided us with lots of interesting information.”
Walk Seoul from Jogyesa Temple to Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon village with palace entry, herbal tea, history, and an English guide.
“Great 3 hour tour that gives a fairly comprehensive overview of the main cultural sites in Seoul. Our guide Lee was particularly efficient. Very professional and patient, she allowed us to make this visit a very enjoyable time. Thank you.”
Review of Seoul’s night Bongeunsa Temple tour, with temple history, calm evening atmosphere, meeting details, value, and booking advice.
“I was impressed by the calm and in-depth explanation, and the sincere answers to every question, which allowed me to focus and immerse myself throughout the tour. The atmosphere was really calm at night, and I was impressed by how well the guide's tone matched it. By the end of the tour, I felt like I was getting a little rest for my mind, not just 'watching' I want to join again next time, and I definitely want to recommend it to others.”
Hike Achasan, visit a Buddhist temple, and enjoy Korean street food, jeon, and makgeolli in a friendly three-hour Seoul tour.
“Sanghoon is a lovely guide who cares about guests and the mountain and enjoys chatting with travellers. Dinner was delicious, and Sanghoon accommodated my special diet. Hiking with company made Achasan less intimidating for a casual hiker, and I learned a lot about neighbourhoods in Seoul that were new to me. An excellent way to spend the evening for a solo traveller or small group. The views are fantastic! This is one of my most memorable experiences in Seoul.”
Explore Seoul’s Joseon palace, Folk Museum, Bukchon, Insadong, and Jogyesa with guide Paul Koo on a private four-hour cultural tour.
“Paul’s knowledge of past history made the tour engaging…”
