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Macau private charter with driver◆Private charter from Macau to Zhuhai hotels, Gwangju Baiyun T2/Shenzhen Bao'an T3, Foshan Shunde, Hong Kong T Disneyland√Door-to-door transfer + itinerary can be customized

Macau private charter with driver◆Private charter from Macau to Zhuhai hotels, Gwangju Baiyun T2/Shenzhen Bao'an T3, Foshan Shunde, Hong Kong T Disneyland√Door-to-door transfer + itinerary can be customized

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6 days · Shanghai - Seogwipo (Jeju Island) - Busan - Yeosu (South Korea) - Shanghai

6 days · Shanghai - Seogwipo (Jeju Island) - Busan - Yeosu (South Korea) - Shanghai

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One trip, three Korean cities—Seogwipo, Busan, and Yeosu—on a rare cruise route.
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29 days · Tokyo - Japan - South Korea - Tokyo

29 days · Tokyo - Japan - South Korea - Tokyo

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[Suburbs/Seoul] Namhansanseong braised chicken & night view fortress wall stroll private half-day tour (including guide)
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[Suburbs/Seoul] Namhansanseong braised chicken & night view fortress wall stroll private half-day tour (including guide)

Duration: 3.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
From€452.29
Seoul: Hwadam Forest & Namhansanseong & Korean Folk Village
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Seoul: Hwadam Forest & Namhansanseong & Korean Folk Village

5.0/5
· 9 reviews
Duration: 10–11 hrs
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DMZ Day Trip: Third Tunnel/Dora Observatory/Imjingak/Includes Meeting with North Korean Defectors
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DMZ Day Trip: Third Tunnel/Dora Observatory/Imjingak/Includes Meeting with North Korean Defectors

4.9/5
· 1.2k reviews· 7.8k booked
Duration: 10 hrs
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Korea | Nami Island + Alpaca World + Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour | Shared Tour or Private Car Option | From Seoul | Professional English/Chinese/Japanese Guide
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Korea | Nami Island + Alpaca World + Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour | Shared Tour or Private Car Option | From Seoul | Professional English/Chinese/Japanese Guide

4.8/5
· 197 reviews· 2.5k booked
Duration: 9.5 hrs
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1-day tour to Nami Island + Petite France & Italia Village Pinocchio & Da Vinci + Gangchon rail bike in Korea
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1-day tour to Nami Island + Petite France & Italia Village Pinocchio & Da Vinci + Gangchon rail bike in Korea

4.8/5
· 177 reviews· 1.4k booked
Duration: 11.8 hrs
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97.2% of travelers recommend
From€69.93
Nami Island + Petite France & Italian Village One Day Tour (From Seoul, English Guide)
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Nami Island + Petite France & Italian Village One Day Tour (From Seoul, English Guide)

4.7/5
· 157 reviews· 1.4k booked
Duration: 9.1 hrs
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Seoul Everland 50th Anniversary Experience (Early/Late Return options, English Guide)
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Seoul Everland 50th Anniversary Experience (Early/Late Return options, English Guide)

4.8/5
· 532 reviews· 1.2k booked
Duration: 11 hrs
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Alpaca World + Nami Island + Gangchon Railbike One Day Tour (From Seoul)
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Alpaca World + Nami Island + Gangchon Railbike One Day Tour (From Seoul)

4.9/5
· 60 reviews· 799 booked
Duration: 12.6 hrs
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Featured Food & drink in Gwangju

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Bagellog Triple Street Main Store
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Bagellog Triple Street Main Store

5.0/5
· 7 reviews· 60 booked
Duration: 1 hr
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Seoul Hongdae Itaewon Bar Hopping Experience Tour (3 Bars + 1 Dance Club) - THE SEOUL PUB CRAWL by Absolute
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Seoul Hongdae Itaewon Bar Hopping Experience Tour (3 Bars + 1 Dance Club) - THE SEOUL PUB CRAWL by Absolute

2.7/5
· 3 reviews· 59 booked
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Incheon B2(i) Luge + Shopping Mall + Observation Deck + Kimbap Making in South Korea
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Incheon B2(i) Luge + Shopping Mall + Observation Deck + Kimbap Making in South Korea

5.0/5
· 3 reviews· 57 booked
Duration: 8.9 hrs
English
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Applicable in Korea | Starbucks e-gift card | Coffee and dessert choice
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Applicable in Korea | Starbucks e-gift card | Coffee and dessert choice

3.0/5
· 2 reviews· 62 booked
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Incheon Gyeonggi Winter Fun Limited Day Tour A: Winter Fishing, Strawberry Picking, Luge, and More
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Incheon Gyeonggi Winter Fun Limited Day Tour A: Winter Fishing, Strawberry Picking, Luge, and More

4.1/5
· 8 reviews· 34 booked
Duration: 9.8 hrs
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Incheon Gyeonggi Winter Fun One-Day Tour B: Onemount Snow Park(Sled)+Strawberry Picking Experience+Ganghwa Luge+Kimbap Making+Hanbok Experience
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Incheon Gyeonggi Winter Fun One-Day Tour B: Onemount Snow Park(Sled)+Strawberry Picking Experience+Ganghwa Luge+Kimbap Making+Hanbok Experience

26 booked
Duration: 9.7 hrs
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Seoul: Insa Traditional Chopstick-Making Workshop
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Seoul: Insa Traditional Chopstick-Making Workshop

4.9/5
· 195 reviews
Duration: 1 hr
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Fengxintang Coffee Shop
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Fengxintang Coffee Shop

4.7/5
· 3 reviews
Duration: 1 hr
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Elysian Gangchon Winter Ski Resort + Eobi Ice Valley Day Tour from Seoul (With Basic Lesson and Clothes Rental)
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Elysian Gangchon Winter Ski Resort + Eobi Ice Valley Day Tour from Seoul (With Basic Lesson and Clothes Rental)

4.6/5
· 50 reviews· 785 booked
Duration: 11.6 hrs
English
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90% of travelers recommend
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Vivaldi Park Winter Ski Resort + Eobi Ice Valley Day Tour (From Seoul, Ski Snowboard Sled, with Clothes & Basic Lesson)
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Vivaldi Park Winter Ski Resort + Eobi Ice Valley Day Tour (From Seoul, Ski Snowboard Sled, with Clothes & Basic Lesson)

4.8/5
· 18 reviews· 479 booked
Duration: 11.8 hrs
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Jisan Forest Winter Ski Day Tour (From Seoul, Ski Snowboard, with Clothes & Basic Lesson)
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Jisan Forest Winter Ski Day Tour (From Seoul, Ski Snowboard, with Clothes & Basic Lesson)

4.8/5
· 28 reviews· 604 booked
Duration: 10.5 hrs
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Strawberry Picking + Vivaldi Park Snowyland Sled + Eobi Ice Valley One Day Tour (Seoul)
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Strawberry Picking + Vivaldi Park Snowyland Sled + Eobi Ice Valley One Day Tour (Seoul)

4.9/5
· 11 reviews· 332 booked
Duration: 10 hrs
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Nami Island + Gangchon Railbike One Day Tour (Depart from Seoul)
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Nami Island + Gangchon Railbike One Day Tour (Depart from Seoul)

4.7/5
· 6 reviews· 110 booked
Duration: 10.3 hrs
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Winter Limited Time Offer | Fishfly Valley Glacier X Strawberry Picking Experience X Sledding Area X Sheep Farm Day Trip
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Winter Limited Time Offer | Fishfly Valley Glacier X Strawberry Picking Experience X Sledding Area X Sheep Farm Day Trip

4.7/5
· 3 reviews· 45 booked
Duration: 12.2 hrs
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Featured Culture & history in Gwangju

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Myeong-dong pass (with free gift)
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Myeong-dong pass (with free gift)

4.9/5
· 670 reviews· 6.3k booked
Duration: 1–1 day
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Lotte World School Uniform Rental - Sensibility Uniforms - Jamsil Main Store
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Lotte World School Uniform Rental - Sensibility Uniforms - Jamsil Main Store

4.2/5
· 13 reviews· 1.2k booked
Duration: 6 hrs
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[Daehan Hanbok] Hanbok Rental at Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace
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[Daehan Hanbok] Hanbok Rental at Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5
· 20 reviews· 839 booked
Duration: 8 hrs
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Hanbok Rental at Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace (Palacefox)
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Hanbok Rental at Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace (Palacefox)

4.8/5
· 2.3k reviews· 754 booked
Duration: 1 hr
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95.9% of travelers recommend
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Seoul Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun) city tour bus traditional culture route
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Seoul Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun) city tour bus traditional culture route

4.3/5
· 21 reviews· 847 booked
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Cheongdam-dong Celebrity Hotspot - Hair & Makeup Experience in Seoul
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Cheongdam-dong Celebrity Hotspot - Hair & Makeup Experience in Seoul

4.7/5
· 60 reviews· 581 booked
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91.7% of travelers recommend
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Korea School Uniform Rental at Gamsung Gyobok Jamsil Main Store
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Korea School Uniform Rental at Gamsung Gyobok Jamsil Main Store

4.7/5
· 478 reviews· 336 booked
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Group Tours in Gwangju

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3D2N • From Seoul: 3-Day Western Korea Tour with Busan Drop-off

3D2N • From Seoul: 3-Day Western Korea Tour with Busan Drop-off

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Discover Suncheon's ecological attractions and the National Garden · Enjoy the coastal city of Yeosu and its scenic viewpoints · Explore Jeonju's Hanok Village and experience traditional architecture
From EUR 670
3D2N • 3-Day Korea Western course by K-shuttle Tour from Seoul to Busan

Level 43D2N • 3-Day Korea Western course by K-shuttle Tour from Seoul to Busan

4.7/5
3 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
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5D4N • 5-Day Korea Golden route by K-shuttle Tour from Seoul Including Busan, Yeosu

Level 45D4N • 5-Day Korea Golden route by K-shuttle Tour from Seoul Including Busan, Yeosu

5/5
30 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From EUR 896
5D4N • From Seoul: 5-Day Tour of Korea with UNESCO Sites

5D4N • From Seoul: 5-Day Tour of Korea with UNESCO Sites

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Experience the vibrant culture of Gwangju, birthplace of Korea's modern democratic movement, and Yeosu's historic sites · Immerse in Korea's rich history with visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Gongju, Jeonju, and Gyeongju · Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Mt. Seorak National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Preservation District
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7D6N • Discover Round Korea in 7days: All-Inclusive Experience

Level 57D6N • Discover Round Korea in 7days: All-Inclusive Experience

5/5
169 reviews
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4D3N • Discover Western Korea in 4days: All-Inclusive Experience

Level 44D3N • Discover Western Korea in 4days: All-Inclusive Experience

5/5
7 reviews
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Trip Moments in Gwangju

🇰🇷🌸 Review of a 3-day, 2-night trip to Gwangju, a city of art, culture, and the charm of South Korea.

🇰🇷🌸 Review of a 3-day, 2-night trip to Gwangju, a city of art, culture, and the charm of South Korea.

“Gwangju is another South Korean city worth experiencing, perfect for those who want to explore Korea from a different perspective than Seoul.”@หมูกี้พาทัวร์ · เที่ยวกวางจู · 13 days ago
Nature Escape in Seoul ⛰️Vibrant Forest Haven: My Day at Hwadam Forest!

Nature Escape in Seoul ⛰️Vibrant Forest Haven: My Day at Hwadam Forest!

“Escaping the urban bustle of Seoul for a day on Nami Island felt like stepping right into a tranquil, fairy-tale landscape!”@TravelMeow · citybreakvsnatureescape · 14 days ago

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You can give Bagellog Triple Street Main Store and Seoul Hongdae Itaewon Bar Hopping Experience Tour (3 Bars + 1 Dance Club) - THE SEOUL PUB CRAWL by Absolute a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include [Suburbs/Seoul] Namhansanseong braised chicken & night view fortress wall stroll private half-day tour (including guide), Seoul: Hwadam Forest & Namhansanseong & Korean Folk Village, and DMZ Day Trip: Third Tunnel/Dora Observatory/Imjingak/Includes Meeting with North Korean Defectors. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 31 October 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Gwangju is around EUR 44.2 – EUR 452.29. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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