15 South Korea Photo Tours & Photoshoots Worth Flying For

1.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $60Our pick

Meet near Gyeongbokgung Station, choose a hanbok, have your hair styled, then follow James and Jacob through Gwanghwamun Gate and Gyeongbokgung Palace. Expect palace history, pose guidance, scenic photo stops, and more than 100 edited images. Tuesdays switch to Changdeokgung and Ikseondong Hanok Street.

“Very professional and friendly service. The guides were amazing. Would definitely do this again and recommend to my friends”

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2.Professional Hanbok Photography at Gyeongbok Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 172 reviews · 1 hour · from $103

Meet photographer Yong at Gyeongbokgung Station, then walk from your hanbok rental shop to the palace for a private one-hour photo session. He guides your poses, explains palace sights in English or Korean, takes phone photos, and provides 10 edited images, at least 300 selection files, and five Polaroids. Hanbok rental costs extra.

“I had the best time during my photoshoot with Yong. He gave me clear instructions on how to pose, how to stand, and where to look. He was extremely professional, and the photos turned out looking like they came straight from a magazine! Definitely recommend everyone to book this photoshoot and make the best memories!”

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3.Busan Night Small Group Photo Tour (Max 7)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $68

Spend 3.5 hours visiting Busan’s top night viewpoints in a small group of no more than seven. Guides and photographers such as Jesse and David provide posing help, props, local stories, professional camera equipment, five edited images, and all original JPG files. Transport connects the central meeting point with each scenic stop.

“Absolutely fabulous experience! Jesse took some gorgeous photos, and it was really fun going to different places with the group. Highly recommended”

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4.Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $45

Join historians James and Jacob for a 2 to 3 hour evening walk through Jongmyo Shrine, Cheonggyecheon, Seun Arcade, and Ikseon-dong. Along the way, a professional photographer takes candid and posed portraits, then sends 50 or more edited photos per person through OneDrive. It is built for solo visitors, couples, and friends who want Seoul context and polished keepsakes.

“Great tour and experience learning the history and seeing the hidden gems of seoul. James and Jacob both make the walking tour worth a visit. Historical incidences and information shared by both and the candid pictures at the beautiful spots makes the walking your memorable. I recommend this tour completely!”

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5.Gyeongju Small Group photo Tour (Max 6 Pax)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $120

Spend about 12 hours touring Gyeongju from Busan with a maximum of six people. Guide Jesse or another local guide takes you to Bulguksa Temple, Hwangridan-gil, royal tombs, Gyochon Village, and Donggung Palace, while taking photos of you along the way. Raw JPG files arrive within 24 hours, with up to eight selected images retouched.

“Wonderful all-day tour, saw so much - a great day with a great tour operator who shared his knowledge”

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6.Busan Small Group Photo Tour (Max 6 Pax)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $130

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Busan with a guide and professional photographer. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Ahopsan Forest, BIFF Square, Gamcheon Culture Village, Songdo Skywalk, and Huinnyeoul. Your guide, including photographers such as Jesse or David, helps with poses and delivers eight edited photos plus all raw JPG files.

“This tour was great fun and Jesse has shot some amazing photos! I travelled alone and had already seen one of the sight and Jesse switched to another location which was beautiful. I highly recommend the tour to get some great memories!”

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7.Busan: Night Small Group Photo Tour (Max 7)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Join David, Jesse, Taeoh, or another local photographer for a four-hour evening drive through Busan. Visit Gamcheon Culture Village, Nuribaragi Observatory, Cheonghak Waterside Park, and Hwangnyeongsan for guided posing, props, city views, five edited photos, and the raw files. The group is limited to seven people.

“Best view of busan. Excellent guide. He took good photos.”

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8.Seoul High-Quality Night Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $84

Walk through Seoul’s neon-lit Euljiro, Cheonggyecheon Stream, pojangmacha streets, and traditional hanok alleys with an English-speaking cultural guide and professional photographer. You’ll hear local stories and receive 50 or more edited photos through a Microsoft OneDrive link available for one month.

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9.Street Photoshoot and Hidden Gem History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Join guides James and Jacob for a small-group walk through Jongno, Ikseon-dong, Jongmyo Shrine, Sewoon Arcade, and Cheonggyecheon. You’ll hear Korean history, pose for professional photos, and receive edited images through OneDrive. The two-hour route suits solo visitors, couples, and friends who want both culture and good pictures.

“Great! Friendly and very informational. Very thorough and considerate. A must activity for those who love being in front of the camera!”

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10.West Busan Small Group Photo Tour (Max 7)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $68

Create a four-and-a-half-hour Busan route with a guide such as Jesse, choosing the sights that interest you most. Visit places such as Huinnyeoul, Kangkangee, and Gamcheon, while a professional photographer captures your group. You receive every original photo plus five edited images per person.

“The most patient tour guide we've ever had. Never had to rush us and thought of the best spots for pictures and even taking our individual pictures himself with his pose suggestions. We will definitely refer him to friends and families who would be visiting Busan. Excellent service!!!!!”

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11.Busan: Small Group Photo Tour with Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 10 hours · from $120

Spend 10 hours exploring Busan with an English- or Korean-speaking guide who also works as your photographer. Visit Yonggungsa Temple, Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, BIFF Square, Gamcheon, Songdo, and Huinnyeoul, with hotel pick-up, drop-off, raw JPG files, and eight retouched photos included.

“Very nice guide, caring, considerate and accomodating. And he is an experienced professional photographer with great patience! He also offered advice for the best local cusine.”

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12.Hanbok Photo Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $311 per session (up to 4)

Meet Daehan Hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Station, choose from more than 1,500 hanboks, receive hair styling, then pose around Gyeongbokgung Palace with a private photographer. Navruz directs shy subjects with simple posing tips. The session lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours and includes 200+ unedited photos and 20 edited images.

“One of the highlights of our Seoul vacation. The Hanbok place is very organized, everyone is helpful. We had amazing photo session with our photographer. Pictures were excellent and high quality. Recommend to anyone who loves photography and a great memorable experience in Seoul.”

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13.Professional Photoshoot choose your location

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $80

Join Antonia for a private Seoul photoshoot in the setting that fits your trip, from Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace to Gangnam, DDP, Hongdae, or Han River Park. You’ll get posing help, a guided walk, optional hanbok styling with your own outfit, and at least 30 to 40 edited photos sent by email.

“Excellent e! Antonia was really kind and prepared, very easy going which made the entire experience more enjoyable. Highly recommend it!”

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14.K-Beauty Tour with Hair, Makeup, Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $207

Spend two hours at Nahbigo Studio in Seoul for private K-beauty styling, hair, makeup, costumes, props, and a professional photo shoot. Actual idol designers work on your look, with English support available. A welcome cosmetic gift and product advice are included, but some photography items cost extra.

“It was very pleasant and friendly. All the services were in one building so it was very convenient. June, my photographer, was so patient and amazing. I love the photos. The makeup artist and hair stylist were also very good. Would recommend again and again. Thanks!!”

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15.Your Personal Photographer in Gyeongbokung

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $101

Meet photographer Imane at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 4 for a private one-hour session around Seoul’s grandest palace. She guides your poses, finds strong backdrops, and sends more than 100 original images plus 10 edited photos within 48 hours. English, French, Arabic, and Korean are available.

“Iman was the best! She knew the best spots to take great pictures. And her pictures were stunning! There was no way we could have achieved that with a selfie stick! Highly recommended. Worth the price!”

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