Seoul · SEOUL INSADONG & TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
11 reviewed
This shortlist compares the 11 seoul insadong & traditional crafts tours worth booking, each with its price, traveller verdict and one useful distinction.
A 7.5-hour Seoul highlights sweep from palaces to Insadong and Namsan Tower, with pickup, English or Chinese guide, and cable car.
“This was a really great tour if you want to see the major areas in the city of Seoul south Korea. Our tour guide Lynn was very informative.”
A full-day Seoul loop hitting Jogyesa, Gyeongbokgung, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, Hanok calm, and N Seoul Tower skyline views.
“Great fun, good way to do a halfday trip and see all the core elements of the city. Diane was a great guide!”
Small group Seoul highlights with Bukchon, Jogyesa, Gyeongbokgung, Gwangjang Market, N Seoul Tower, plus optional hanbok and tea ceremony.
“This was a great tour as a starting point to visiting Seoul and learning about Korean culture. Jun was a wonderful guide and provided lots of recommendations for the rest of our trip. I would really recommend the addition of the tea ceremony as an insight to this tradition.”
Seoul palaces and markets: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong and Namdaemun, Korean lunch, hotel pickup.
“Added another awesome experience with our awesome, knowledgeable tour guide, Spring Kim. Me and my wife had a blast! Would recommend this great tours to friends and families.”
Carve your own Korean stone seal in Insadong with Jeongju Kim. Learn seal history, carve with guided tools, stamp in ink, and take it home.
“A lovely way to spend an hour or so. Our host was excellent the activity was interesting, really relaxing and the end product is a great souvenir to take home with us.. Thanks”
Create a meaningful Hangul calligraphy scroll in Insadong with Jeongju, traditional brush and ink practice, and an optional stamp.
“The class was so informative and fun. The teacher was encouraging, engaging and personable. We did this experience as a family of four. Highly recommend.”
Guided walk from Insa-dong to Ikseon-dong and Gwangjang Market with 3 to 5 street food tastings plus stories, tea alley strolls.
“Alan Han was very personable and knowledgeable. He took his time with us, allowed for many questions. The street food and browsing of the shops was my favorite part. Would recommend!”
Craft a traditional Korean notebook in Insadong. Fold and bind 15 sheets, choose thread color, then add your Korean name in calligraphy.
“Truly a wonderful experience, located in a lovey little studio near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Her instructions were very clear and our notebooks came out great! Would highly recommend as a cute, quick date.”
Private 6-hour Incheon layover tour: Gyeongbokgung, Folk Museum, Bukchon, Jogyesa, Insadong, plus AREX return to Seoul Station.
“Our tour guide Paul was so kind and extremely informative. He is local to Seoul and has studied the culture and history of the area for over 10 years. Each area that we visited was unique and beautiful, but Paul made the experience much more immersive with the knowledge that he shared about each location. Gyeongbokgung palace is an unforgettable place and I would recommend anyone that has the opportunity to visit Korea to go see it. In addition to sight seeing, Paul wanted us to experience the charm in Seoul through other things such as the efficient public transportation and authentic street food. Overall, this was an amazing experience…”
Walk Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Insadong with a local guide on a small-group history route in Seoul.
“JH was wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him, and the background information he provided us about Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon and Insadong was very insightful. He helped us in the Insadong shops with translation Read more”
Seoul private tour with palace, Bukchon, Jogyesa, Insadong lunch, and a Han River cruise, with pickup and an official guide.
“Great guide who spoke excellent English. We visited a Buddhist temple downtown that was exceptional; the river cruise was a bit short.”
