Han River: Our most recommended tours and activities

Morning 3-Hour Intro to Seoul Tour (Palace, Temple & More)

1. Morning 3-Hour Intro to Seoul Tour (Palace, Temple & More)

* Itinerary: Hotel Pick up (downtown area only) - Jogyesa Buddhist Temple - Changing of the Guard Ceremony - Gyeongbok Palace - Cheongwadae Sarangchae - Ginseng Center - Drop off at Myeongdong or City Hall area. Begin your tour from the hotel in Seoul downtown area between 8:00AM and 9:00AM. Stop first at the Jogyesa buddhist temple. Notice the locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, a truly beautiful sight. Gaze in wonder at the Daeungjeon and the main temple building which are about 500 years old. Continue on to the Gyeongbok palace where you'll first observe the changing of the guard ceremony. Then, explore Gyeongbok Palace, built in 1395 and is arguably the most beautiful palace in Korea and remains the grandest of all the five main palaces in Seoul. Next visit Cheongwadae, the presidential blue house, known for its beautiful, blue tiles. These tiles and the smooth roof are in beautiful harmony with Mount Bugaksan behind it. Discover how the blue house with its blue tiles and the smooth curve of the roof represents the beauty of Korea. Here you'll have the chance to visit Cheongwadae Sarangchae, a history center that gives visitors a chance to follow in the footsteps of the presidents of Korea and learn about the fascinating history of Seoul before the tour ends at around 12:30pm.

Seoul City Pass & Transportation Card with 100+ Attractions

2. Seoul City Pass & Transportation Card with 100+ Attractions

With just one card, you can visit 50+ attractions that have been carefully selected by Seoul City. With the pass you will also enjoy discounts on a further 100 attractions. Moreover, travelers can use the pass as a transit card, charge it as much as needed, and pay for the subway, bus, or taxi with convenience. About Discover Seoul Pass Free admission attractions: 50+ locations (free one-time admission while the pass is active) 1. Seoul History: Gyeongbokgung Palace Changdeokgung Palace Deoksugung Palace Changgyeonggung Palace Jongmyo (Royal Shrine) Seodaemun Prison History Hall 2. Seoul Culture: Leeum Samsung Museum of Art National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul Museum Kimchikan (Pulmuone) Simone Handbag Museum Coreana Cosmetics Museum 3. Seoul Amusement: N Seoul Tower (Observatory) MBC World Trick Eye Museum Grévin Museum, Figure Museum W Alive Museum Hanboknam,SM TOWN@coexartium, Teseum Seoul, Seoul City Tour Double-Decker Bus (Dongdaemun) 4. New additional attractions –14 (added on April 30, 2018) - 63 Building: Observatory, aquarium - National Museum of Korea : Free admission to special exhibitions - Namsan Seoul Tower Hanbok Experience Center : 1-hour and half hanbok rental, use of self-studio - Thematic Experience Center - Seoul Zoo Sky Lift : Lift round trip ticket,, Elephant Train round trip ticket, Zoo entrance ticket - Seoul City Tour Bus (Gwanghwamun) : 1-day ticket - COEX Aquarium - Football Faentasium 1. Performances : Musical Chef (30%) Jump (20%) The Painters HERO (20%) Fanta-Stick Musical (30%) National Gugak Center (15%), Nanta 25% Jungdong Therater 30%, Fireman 30%, Pangshow 30%, Kung Festival 30% 2. Attractions : Hello Kitty Island in N Seoul Tower (30%) Kum Bak Yeon - Gold Leaf Imprinting Workshop & Studio (30%) Dynamic Maze (3,000 KRW) Poopoo Land (1,000 KRW), Lotte world 1day ticket 30%, Lotte Tower 10%, Seoul land 50%, Eland Cruise 10% 3. Shopping & Tourism Services : Doota Duty Free (discount coupons based on purchase amount) SAFEX 10%, Jongro SM duty free, Ganghwamun Donhwa Duty free, Lotte Duty Free, Yongsan Shilla i-park Duty Free etc How to use 1. Select the pick-up Location and date & time 2. Show your voucher (or mobile voucher) and get a real card 3. Visit each attraction in the card Pick-up Location 1. Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 Location : SK Roaming Center located between Gate 9-10 on Level 1 / 24 hours open 2. Incheon Airport 2nd passenger Terminal Location : Passenger Terminal 2 - SK Roaming Center located between Gate 4-5 on Level 1 /24 hours open 3. Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center Location: 181 Eulji-ro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul (Euljiro 1-ga Station, Exit 5) / 09:00~18:00 (Closed on Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok[Korean Thanksgiving Day]) 4. Seoul Tourist Information and Souvenir Shop (Seoul Tourism Plaza) Location: 85, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea / 09:00~18:00 (Closed on Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok[Korean Thanksgiving Day])

Seoul: Stand Up Paddle Board(SUP) & Kayak in Han River

3. Seoul: Stand Up Paddle Board(SUP) & Kayak in Han River

This tour is not structured or time-sensitive. It is a tour where you can freely enjoy nature and spend time leisurely. Our host Koa always eager to show you this wonderful place in Seoul. The Han River here is truly peaceful and quiet, and the waves are calm. WHAT YOU CAN SEE & DO In the middle of the Han River, you can see Lotte Tower, the tallest building in Korea, and Seoul Tower, the most famous landmark. Even though you are in a busy and huge city of Seoul, you will feel calm and serene as if you are in a meditation room. You can also enjoy swimming and tanning during the tour. HOW IT GOES. First of all, we have time to change clothes. (We have personal lockers.) We have short orientation about how to use all the equipments and having safety information for 10 minutes. Then, the instructor leads you for 20 minutes on the river together to check whether you feel comfortable or not. When everything is alright, you will have your own time for 90 minutes. 1. Participants of "10am-tour" can have an optional lunch called Jjajangmyeon(delivery food). 2. If you join during sunset time, you can enjoy a wonderful and beautiful sunset and scenery.

Seoul: Go City All-Inclusive Pass - Access 25+ Attractions

4. Seoul: Go City All-Inclusive Pass - Access 25+ Attractions

Get free admission to the top things to do in Seoul with Go City's All-Inclusive Pass. Choose a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 day pass, pay one low price and save up to 50%* compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Soar to the top of N Seoul Tower, visit the border on a Demilitarized Zone Tour, have fun at Lotte World, and enjoy a cruise along the Han River. All these and more are included! Download the handy Go City app for useful attraction information and reservation instructions. Use it to help you decide what to do, where to go, and how to get there. Activities, attractions, and tours included with the Seoul All-Inclusive Pass: • Lotte World and Folk Village • Traditional Korean Costume Rental (Gyeongbokgung Palace) • Everland Theme Park 1-Day Pass • N Seoul Tower • Cookin' Nanta Musical Comedy Show • Everland Shuttle Bus • DMZ Tour • Seoul Land Combo Pass • Dynamic Maze • Alive Museum • Yellow Balloon City Tour Bus • 63 Art Observatory Tower & Aqua Planet Combo Ticket • Han River Cruise • Piece of Time: Seasons by Naturelabs • Seoul Pub Crawl (Hongdae) • Korean Life Time Tour • Korean Street Food Walking Tour • Nami Island, Petite France and Italian Village - 1 Day Tour • Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Tour • Classic Naejangsan National Park One Day Tour • and more! Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check the digital guide or Go City app for the full list of inclusions, opening times, and reservation instructions. *Savings based on sample itineraries on Go City website.

Private Customized Seoul Tour with Your Korean Buddy

5. Private Customized Seoul Tour with Your Korean Buddy

Take this private 4-hour walking tour to explore Seoul at your own pace with a customized itinerary. Select where you want to go and plan your route with your guide. Scope out the best places to visit during your stay, learn how to get into top restaurants and learn how to navigate the transport system. For history lovers, visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Samcheongdong, and Insadong. If you are more interested in the modern aspects of the city, go to Gangnam district, COEX, and relax by the Han River. For shoppers, visiting Myeongdong and Namdaemun Market is highly recommended.

Seoul: Go City Explorer Pass - Visit 3 to 7 Attractions

6. Seoul: Go City Explorer Pass - Visit 3 to 7 Attractions

Save up to 50%* whilst exploring Seoul with Go City. The Explorer Pass lets you access 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 must-see attractions, tours and activities over 60 days, all on one easy-to-use digital pass. With over 25 options to choose from, there's something for everyone - from exhilarating theme parks and interactive museum experiences to bus tours and river cruises. The choice is yours! Pick your pass, browse the included digital guide to plan your itinerary, make reservations where required and get exploring! Scanning your pass at the gate or ticket office of an attraction (or tour) for the first time will activate it. You then have 60 days to use the remaining number of choices purchased. The Seoul attractions you can choose from include: • Lotte World and Folk Village • Everland Theme Park 1-Day Pass • N Seoul Tower • Cookin' Nanta Musical Comedy Show • Everland Shuttle Bus • Han River Cruise • Seoul Land Combo Pass • Dynamic Maze • Alive Museum • Ring-making Class • Yellow Balloon City Tour Bus • Traditional Korean Costume Rental (Gyeongbokgung or Changdeok Palace) • Incheon Airport Express Train (One Way) • Korean Life Time Tour • Korean Street Food Walking Tour • Nami Island, Petite France and Italian Village - 1 Day Tour • Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Tour • Classic Naejangsan National Park One Day Tour and more! *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website

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What people are saying about Han River

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 251 reviews

it was interesting to learn about the tragic past of the korean people. Our guide Sunny was very patient with us and took some nice pictures. We also had some good food at a local restaurant in insadong. it was the best tasting jjampong that i ate.

The tour was great value - covering the temple, palace, modern history and ginseng tasting at the end for a really low price. Our guide Moon was also great - knowledgeable and friendly!

Sunny was a great tour guide. She added personal stories, was very organized, and even took our photos. Highly recommended!

Really great! Guide and driver did excellent job. I personally love women tour guides! Sunny was so informative.

This tour is a perfect introduction to Seoul for first-timers!