South Korea · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Private full-day Seoul tour with hotel pickup, English guide, royal ceremony at Gyeongbokgung, hanok village, Korean lunch, Insadong, temples.
“Janet was an amazing guide. We hit all of the sites that we wanted to. Janet was great communicating with us before the tour and following up afterwards. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Seoul and having Janet as our guide really made it top notch!”
Private DMZ day trip from Seoul with lunch, Dora Observatory and Third Tunnel, then choose N Seoul Tower or a suspension bridge hike.
“Guide was very accommodating. We forgot a pair of sunglasses at our last stop and on the way home he turned around and took us back to our last stop so we could recover the glasses.”
Hotel pickup Busan day trip covering Songdo Skywalk, Gamcheon Village, markets, mountain views, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, plus lunch.
“I had a solo tour with CK, who had flawless English & was willing to answer any question & chat away with me for the whole day. I learned so much & loved Busan. Would definitely recommend.”
Cheorwon DMZ and Second Tunnel day tour from Seoul with expert guide, lunch and transfers, plus Hantangang Y-Bridge views.
“It was a brilliant day trip to the DMZ at Cheorwon. Our guide, Sam, was very kind and knowledgeable. The experience is really unforgettable to see the DMZ and North Korea and also to experience the Infiltration tunnel. The journey is quite long from Seoul but definitely worth it plus Sam allowed us to have a break at a rest stop and even got us some snacks on the way there. I highly recommend this trip to everyone!”
A full-day Gyeongju UNESCO route with Bulguk Temple, Seokguram, royal tombs, hanok village, and lunch, with pickup and entrance fees included.
“I don't usually take tours. This one was ok. We saw the advertised places and had a good lunch. I didn't feel the guide involved himself as much as I had hoped. There was no commentary along the drive...things we were passing, for examplRead more”
Full-day guided Seoul highlights plus a serious food tour, with hotel pickup, palace and temple sights, Cheonggyecheon, and included lunch and dinner.
“They tour was good. We had Kimsoo as our guide and he was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable. He also spoke very good English. The tour is approximately 8 hours.”
Private hike in Bukhansan to the 1,000-year Seunggasa temple, Korean lunch, then a Korean spa soak, all from Seoul.
“The wonderful hike, the lunch, the first experience into a local spa with the scrub experience would not have been possible without the guidance of Benny! He was a great host and made me feel at ease straight away. I highly recommend this tour!”
Private Jeju all-inclusive day with lunch, admissions, and a group vehicle. Hike Seongsan Ilchulbong, learn haenyeo culture, and more.
“i booked the southwest tour and had the best day. we picked tangerines, went to an enchanted forest (fairy house, witch house, etc.) went to the columnar joint, etc. but the highlight was going to one area of Hallasan National Park and eRead more”
3.5-hour Busan temple tour with Beomeosa and Hongbeopsa, temple bibimbap lunch, flower market time, and free admissions.
“A easy and relax temple tour. The route lead by our tour gùde Chang was easy and relaxed. The duration is just nice. Enjoyed the local Market tour. The food we tasted was good.. I especially like the cold Barley drink.”
Private Seoul day trip to Nami Island plus Alpaca World or the Garden of Morning Calm, with hotel pickup, English guide, tickets, and lunch included.
“Our combined trip to Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm was exceptional. We have visited many botanical gardens in the past, but none have compared to what we saw on this tour. Our guide was outstanding and informative aRead more”
![[DMZ Private Full day Tour] & The War Memorial include Lunch - Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park and the broken rust train](https://x.lovingkorea.com/wp-content/uploads/dmz-private-full-day-tour-the-war-memorial-include-lunch.jpg)
Private DMZ and War Memorial day from Seoul with hotel pickup, DMZ stops, traditional lunch, and museum time, plus guide-led context.
“We had an absolutely incredible day with our guide, BJ. He was fantastic! He has an incredible depth of knowledge about the history and geopolitical context of the Korean War and the DMZ, and we learned a lot from him. He even went out of Read more”
Private English guided hike in Seoul’s Bukhansan National Park with hotel pickup, Korean lunch, fortress ruins, and flexible trails.
“I had a great day with my tour guide, on the way he told me about the history of Korea and it was an interesting topic, after 20 min from my hotel we arrived, then we start our hike Bukhansan Mountain and he took me To peak of mountain and The view from the top is breaRead more”
Private full-day Seoul tour with Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, Insadong, Cheonggyecheon, Kwangjang Market, samgyetang, tea, and dinner.
“Our guide was Jina for this private tour. Even before our tour, Jina reached out to us and introduced herself via WhatsApp. She provided us with information around the weather on the day of our tour, which was helpful in deciding wRead more”
8-hour private Seoul essentials layover tour from Incheon, Gimpo, or the port. Palaces, Bukchon, Insadong, lunch, and street food.
“We had a whirlwind day in Seoul. Our guide Tony Kim picked us up at the Port of Incheon bright & early (7:15am) after a cruise, and showed us around Seoul before dropping us off at the airport for our evening flight home. He was able to squRead more”
Guided 6-hour hike from Seoul to Bukhansan peak Baekundae, stopping at Doseonsa Temple and Bukhansanseong Fortress, plus lunch.
“Ms. Li is an excellent guide. She is experienced, truly loves the mountains and wild places. She is also well-educated.”
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