Tourist Attractions in Seoul

Gimpo International Airport in Seoul, South Korea has much to offer their visitors. Below are some of the options available through getyourguide.com.

Seoul: Morning or Sunset City Highlights Bike Tour

This bike tour comes in three different options to suit what you want out of it the most.

The 3.5 hour tour will take you to see a lot of the top spots in Seoul and you will visit attractions such as the Presidential Blue House, the majestic Gyeongbok Palace’s grand entrance Gwanghwamun as well as the Gwanghwamun Square and also the Cheonggyecheon River. You also get to admire the tranquil Jogyesa Temple and the traditional architecture of the Bukchon Village area.

The second option is to extend the tour to 6 hours for a visit to the modern and artistic side of the city, the Dongdaemun Design Plaza as well as the ride to the Gwangjang Market where you can pop into a secret café or sample some local street food.

The last option is the evening tour, a 4-hour twilight tour, especially good if you want to do the tour but don’t want to ride your bike in the sun shine for hours. During this tour you visit the Old Town, and learn about the best beer spots and local hangouts.

Seoul: Korean Cooking Class at Local Home and Market Tour

The tour begins with a visit to a local and popular market that is less touristy than some of the other markets. Here you will buy fresh ingredients for the cooking class as well as taste some local street food as you absorb the vibrant atmosphere of the market.

The experience then continues to the venue where your cooking class will be held, and you will be greeted with a delicious welcome drink while you learn a few Korean phrases.

Your experienced chef and guide will lead you in the making of 4 Korean dishes: Bibimbap, Dakgalbi, Haemul-Pajeon and Doenjang-Jjigae. Bibimbap is mixed rice with meat and vegetables, Dakgalbi is stir-fried chicken, Haemul-Pajeon is seafood and green onion pancake and Doenjang-Jjigae is fermented soybean paste stew.

After all that cooking you will sit down to a meal to savour the delicious flavours of your creations. The unique art of Korean food will be enjoyed with a Hanjeongsik, a traditional Korean course meal with more than 10 side dishes provided by your local host.

Han River: Daytime Cruise with Live Music Performance

Enjoy some time watching the city of Seoul from a river cruise boat on Han River in the heart of Seoul, surrounded by its beautiful park and fantastic nature to the background of live music, and the seagulls that tend to follow the cruise boat.

The cruise starts off from Yeouido Dock and passes by city landmarks such as Konghang Train Bridge, Jamsil Olympic Stadium, the 63 building, N Seoul Tower as well as the famous Yanghwa Bridge.

There are also options that will take you to the Dangsan Railway Bridge to the background of a guitar performance or the Banpo Bridge where you get to see the Rainbow Fountain Show (seasonal).

The experiences are 40 or 70 minutes long depending on which one you choose.

Seoul: 4 hour Gangnam Walking Tour with Customized Itinerary

This private 4-hour walking tour through Seoul’s Gangnam district will be an adventure with a modern and glamourous feel as you and your own personal local guide and friend for the evening make your way through the customized itinerary composed by you and your guide.

You get to learn how to navigate the transport system in Seoul, how to get into top restaurants and scope out the best places to visit during your stay.

For those interested in the Korean pop culture and the global K-pop trend the COEX Mall is a good place to visit, and while you are there maybe visit the famous book store known for its sophisticated interior design where many photos have been taken.

Bongeunsa Temple is worth a visit as it’s the home for a giant Buddha statue worth seeing and in the centre of Gangnam a look at the Gangnam Style Statue might be of interest.

Seoul: Yongpyong Ski Resort Tour with Optional Ski Package

Yongpyong Ski Resort is located in the heart of the Baekdudaegan Mountains and it is South Korea’s largest ski area.

This tour comes with three different options:

The first option includes the transfers only and you will have to bring or rent your own ski gear if you plan to do some skiing.

The next option is the Basic Ski Package includes transfers and all the essential equipment such as skis, ski poles, boots and gloves, and there is an optional 30-minute ski lesson for first-timers and those who want to learn the basic techniques of skiing.

The last option is the Full Ski Package and includes transfers and an informative ski lesson of up to two hours as well the essential ski equipment including the rental of a ski suit and a ski lift pass.

Also included are an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul.

Lotte World Theme Park & Aquarium Discounted 1-Day Pass

Lotte World is registered in Guinness World Records as the largest indoor theme park in the world and it is located in the middle of Seoul city.

The theme park is filled with a mix of attractions and classic theme park rides with something to enjoy for anyone looking for some fun and unique both indoors and outdoors.

At Lotte World you can get on Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing to get to the top of the park and then drop within a few seconds, visit the Folk Museum, take the Flume Ride, enjoy great Korean food, visit the Lotte Aquarium with its 650 marine species or stop by the children’s play area and much, much more.

You can also find shows, souvenirs, parades and Lotte World themed food, beverages and snacks in this theme park that is visited by over 8 million customers in a year.

This offer is not for Korean passport holders and you might be asked to present your passport together with the entrance ticket.