Seoul · TEMPLES & TEMPLESTAY
14 reviewed
The temple & templestay visits worth having in Seoul book out weeks ahead. Here are the 14 standouts, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can lock one in before the dates disappear.
Night Seoul made easy: Changgyeonggung Palace lantern views, Jogyesa Temple calm, and Gwangjang Market street food with makgeolli.
“our guide Mia was perfection. good explanation. i recommand”
Guided day trip from Seoul to Mt Seorak, then Naksansa Temple or Nami Island, with scenic hikes, tickets, and a comfy bus ride.
“I took the Mt Seorak with Naksana Temple option. My main goal was to hike Ulsanbawi and the timing was perfect to do so! We had around 3.5hrs at the Mt Seorak national park which was just enough time to get this done (sacrificing some rest stops along the way). Our guide Han was very sweet and attentive. Overall great day and takes out the logistics of doing this independently from Seoul.”
Half-day Seoul tour with hotel pickup, Jogyesa Temple, palace ceremonies, Blue House exhibits, market time, and ginseng shopping.
“Tour guide Lynn was amazing! Chatted the whole time, including in the bus rides, superb english and very knowledgeable. Only drawback to the trip was the ONE HOUR spent at the Ginseng museum, which was a bait-and-switch for them to sell you Ginseng. Felt unauthentic, pushy and planned. Other than this, GREAT tour!”
Air-conditioned bus to Seoraksan and Naksansa Temple with tickets included. Expect big views, steps, and possible cable car delays.
“Wonderful trip with Mr. Han. Very informative and and prompt. Very nice group and good bus driver. Excellent”
Suwon day tour from Seoul: Waujeongsa Temple, UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library photos, and hanbok plus kimbap making.
“Andrew is a great tour guide. He is nice, attentive and he has answered all the questions. His explanations about the different historical sites have been complete and informative. We totally recommend this tour.”
Half-day Seoul tour with the War Memorial of Korea, contemporary history museum, Jogyesa Temple, Tapgol Park, and an included lottery.
“Connie was exceptional. She was friendly and knowledgeable and peppered her your with personal stories that made us feel like we have a friend in Korea for ever. dear Connie please come visit Toronto and stay with us.”
A 4-hour morning Seoul tour with hotel pickup, Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Folk Museum, plus Blue House sights and ginseng.
“Great cultural experience. Saw changing of the guards at the palace, Buddhist temple and Filk museum. Dropped off at Bukchon village. JJ was very accommodating and friendly. Explained historical elements very well. Highly recommend this tour and JJ.”
A 3.5-hour Seoul tour blending Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and Jogyesa Temple, with hotel pickup and transport.
“Our tour guide Jun was really good. He was polite and spoke English very well. He showed and told us everything we needed to know about the places we went and was very patient. It was great to see some history of this country and I would love to try other tours when I come back.”
Vegan temple cooking with a Buddhist monk, then Jogyesa, Insadong, and Changdeokgung Palace for a calming Seoul wellness day for about $73.
“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 !!”
Gangnam at night: Bongeunsa Temple views, COEX library stop, and K-chimaek plus Korean pork BBQ on a guided walking food 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.””
Private 7-8 hour Seoul tour mixing Joseon-era sights, hanok neighborhoods, Namsan views, and Gwangjang Market street food.
“Our guide, Wendy, and our driver Mr Kim were AMAZING!!! We had the best time. Wendy is so knowledgeable and so kind and Mr Kim got us in and out of traffic related to the politics protests while laughing and chatting. I will ask for them both by name when I return.”
Nighttime Bongeunsa Temple, Starfield Library in COEX, and Gangnam-style photos plus Korean BBQ for a 3-hour Gangnam outing.
“Min was a wonderful guide! He was patient, flexible, answered all questions, and he took great photos”
Danyang day trip from Seoul to **Guinsa Temple**, Bobaljae views, and the Cheongpung Hoban Cable Car over Cheongpungho Lake.
“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.”
A guided Seoul walk linking Jogyesa, Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon village, plus tea and a palace drink, with an English guide for $82.
“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.”
