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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$98 per adult

Features

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  • 3h
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Overview

  • Discover the perfect blend of tradition, modern culture, and food on this unique Gangnam experience. In just a few hours, explore one of Seoul’s most vibrant districts with a local guide and enjoy a well-balanced mix of sightseeing and authentic flavours.

    Start at the peaceful Bongeunsa Temple, a hidden oasis surrounded by skyscrapers, where you’ll experience a quiet side of Seoul’s rich cultural heritage. Then visit the iconic Gangnam Style Statue for fun photo moments before heading to the breathtaking Starfield Library inside COEX Mall — one of the most Instagram-worthy spots in the city.

    End your tour with an unforgettable, local-style Korean BBQ! Skip the tourist traps and enjoy sizzling table-side barbecue with traditional drinks like soju and beer in a fun, relaxed vibe.

    ✔ Small-group experience with a local guide
    ✔ Perfect mix of culture, modern sights, and food
    ✔ Easy walking route in the heart of Gangnam
    ✔ Ideal for first-time visitors and food lovers

Activity location

  • Bongeunsa Temple
    • 73 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu,
    • 135-090, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bongeunsa Station EXIT 2
    • 111-8 Samseong-dong
    • 06173, Samseong-dong, Seoul, South Korea

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Gangnam Starfield Library

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Temple & Starfield Library: Photo-forward route (Starfield Library & temple) plus food and drinks included.
full Korean meal: The best of Gangnam in one night: temple, library, pop‑culture stop, and a real sit‑down Korean dinner.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$98.19 x 1 AdultAU$98.19
Total
Price is AU$98.19

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    No hidden fees
  • Inclusions
    This price is all-inclusive
  • Inclusions
    full Korean meal
  • Inclusions
    Alcoholic drinks: 1 bottle per person (Choice of Beer, Soju, or Non-alcoholic options)
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup/drop‑off

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We can accommodate all special dietary needs, including vegetarian, religious, and allergy-related requests. Please let us know in advance before departure.

Activity itinerary

Bongeunsa Temple

  • 10m
Meet your guide at Bongeunsa Station Exit 2, and start your walking journey through the heart of Gangnam.

Bongeunsa Temple

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Your tour begins at the stunning Bongeunsa Temple, one of Seoul’s most peaceful hidden gems, tucked right in the middle of modern Gangnam. Skyscrapers glow around you, reaching high into the sky, while the temple offers a completely different vibe—quiet lantern-lit pathways, the soft scent of incense in the air, and centuries of Korean history. There is nothing more amazing than stepping from the busy energy of Gangnam directly into this calming, historic space.

Gangnam Style Horse Dance Stage

  • 30m
Happy travellers taking playful photos at the iconic bronze Gangnam Style statue outside COEX Mall, experiencing vibrant K-pop culture in Seoul.

Starfield Library

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Panoramic view of the Starfield Library inside COEX Mall, featuring soaring 13-meter tall illuminated bookshelves loved by locals and influencers. A traveller posing at a hidden photo spot near the escalator inside Starfield Library in Seoul, capturing the warm lights and towering books.

정사장네갈매기

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
No trip to Korea is complete without Korean BBQ, and this part of the tour wraps things up perfectly with an unforgettable meal. You won't end up at a tourist trap; instead, your guide will take you to experience a real, local-style Korean dining experience. Enjoy sizzling barbecue cooked right at your table, paired with traditional drinks like soju (Korean vodka) and beer. It’s a relaxed, fun atmosphere that perfectly finishes the tour—an experience you'll remember for years.

Location

Activity location

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    Bongeunsa Temple
    • 73 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu,
    • 135-090, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bongeunsa Station EXIT 2
    • 111-8 Samseong-dong
    • 06173, Samseong-dong, Seoul, South Korea

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