Seoul · INSADONG & TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
7 reviewed
If a friend asked which insadong & traditional crafts tours in Seoul are actually worth the money, this would be the reply: 7 of them, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Full-day Seoul sights: palaces, hanok villages, markets and N Seoul Tower views, with hotel pickup and English/Chinese guides.
“The tour was good but many sights in short time. Be careful with who you get as a guide. Our guide was in a bad mood and made us stressed.”
A guided Seoul highlights day: Jogyesa, Changing of the Guard, Gyeongbokgung, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, and N Seoul Tower views.
“Our guide, Moon, made it a great trip. She made sure we received some history, and helped us all take the best photos before the large crowds gathered. She also made sure to answer any questions we may have had.”
Small-group Seoul highlights with hotel pickup: Bukchon Hanok, Jogyesa, Gyeongbokgung, market bites, Namsan tower, optional hanbok and tea.
“Thanks to this Wonderfull tour My 10 year old daughter and I have The Best Memories of Seoul. The guide was patient and really atentive. We understood everything about the culture. We are very thankfull for everything”
Full-day Seoul tour with UNESCO palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun market. Hotel pickup, lunch, and guided stops.
“Your guide was very knowledgeable and understood history. Guide spoke really good English and taught me things about Japan/ Korean relations.”
Make a personal Korean stone seal in quiet Insadong with Jeongju Kim. Learn techniques, carve your name, stamp with ink, take home your seal.
“The activity was so cool ! And the professor was very kind and gave us a lot of information ! I recommend !”
In Insadong, create a meaningful Hangul calligraphy scroll with Jeongju. Small private class, guided practice, ink, stamps, and tea.
“Very nice experience! Jeongju is a patience teacher that will start with some theory and the basics of the Hangul letters. Then you can practice with the letters, your name and a message. You end up with a creation of your own (scroll with message) as a remembrance.”
Seoul food walk through Insa-dong, Ikseon-dong, and Gwangjang Market with an English guide and 3–5 tastings included for $48.60.
“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!”
