Sightseeing and Cultural Interpretation
From KRW 400,000Based on up to 8 hours for foreign-language sightseeing, cultural explanation and itinerary support.
LICENSED GUIDE PRICE GUIDE
Private Tour Guide Rates in Korea
Use these rates as planning guidance. Final pricing depends on language, service type, destination, working hours, regional travel, specialist requirements and availability.
Guide Service Pricing
GENERAL RATE TABLE
The written quotation and contract take priority over the general examples below.
Important: vehicle service, licensed tourism guiding and business interpretation are separate services. Their working hours, overtime and operating conditions are calculated independently.
| Guide Service | Included Time | Rate Guide | Overtime | Planning Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Tourism Interpreter Guide | Up to 8 hours | From KRW 400,000 | KRW 30,000 / hour | Foreign-language sightseeing, cultural explanation and itinerary support |
| Business Interpretation / VIP Support | Up to 8 hours or by schedule | Custom Quote | Confirmed separately | Meetings, exhibitions, factory visits and institutional programs |
| Regional Guide Service | Up to 8 hours per day | Guide rate plus regional expenses | According to quotation | Transport, out-of-town allowance, meals and accommodation may apply |
| Multi-Day Traveling Guide | Daily itinerary basis | Custom Quote | According to quotation | Daily hours, meals, transport, lodging and regional expenses are confirmed in advance |
Common Guide Categories
WHICH GUIDE RATE APPLIES?
Interpretation and Protocol Support
Custom QuoteFor meetings, exhibitions, factory visits, institutional programs and VIP schedules.
Traveling Guide Service
Custom QuoteQuoted by destination, daily hours, transport, meals, lodging and regional expenses.
Guide Fee Breakdown
WHAT IS INCLUDED OR CHARGED SEPARATELY
Commonly Included
- Licensed sightseeing guide service during confirmed working hours
- Foreign-language cultural and destination explanations
- Basic itinerary and meeting-point coordination
- Language assistance related to the confirmed tour
- Practical support within the agreed service scope
May Be Charged Separately
- Overtime after the confirmed service hours
- Guide meal or KRW 20,000 daily meal allowance when applicable
- Guide admission, shuttle and activity tickets when required
- Regional transportation and out-of-town expenses
- Private accommodation for overnight assignments
- Specialized business, conference, legal, medical or technical interpretation
- VAT and payment-processing costs when applicable
Why Rates Differ
FACTORS THAT CHANGE THE FINAL GUIDE PRICE
Language
Less common languages may have limited supply and different rates.
Service Type
Licensed sightseeing guiding and professional interpretation have different pricing structures.
Service Hours
Early starts, late finishes and overtime change the total.
Destination
Regional travel may require transport, out-of-town expenses, meals or private accommodation.
Season and Availability
Peak dates, holidays and major events may affect guide supply.
Specialized Service
Business, conference, legal or technical interpretation may require a separate specialist.
Vehicle and Guide Together
SEPARATE SERVICES, ONE ITINERARY
Vehicle Service
Includes the assigned vehicle, driver, fuel and the confirmed transportation schedule.
VIEW VEHICLE RATESGuide Service
Includes licensed sightseeing interpretation, destination explanations and support during confirmed guide hours.
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Regional Service Costs
MEALS, TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION
Guide Meal
Provide a suitable meal or the allowance stated in the quotation. The normal YourBus planning allowance is KRW 20,000 per guide per day.
Regional Transport
The guide may travel with the group or require separate transportation to and from the meeting point.
Out-of-Town Expenses
An additional regional allowance may apply according to destination, meeting point, travel time and assignment conditions.
Overnight Stay
A clean private room with a private bathroom or the accommodation amount stated in the quotation is required for overnight assignments.
Early or Late Service
Special transportation or additional charges may apply when public transportation is unavailable.
Guide Rate Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. Private guide service is normally quoted per guide for the confirmed private group, not per passenger.
No. Vehicle and guide services are separate. Vehicle operating hours, guide working hours and overtime are calculated independently.
YourBus guide rates are normally based on up to 8 hours per day. The exact start time, finish time, breaks and overtime conditions are confirmed in the quotation.
For full-day service, the client should provide a suitable meal or pay the meal allowance stated in the quotation. The standard YourBus planning allowance is normally KRW 20,000 per guide per day. No separate meal allowance is charged when a suitable meal is provided.
Regional assignments may require transportation to the meeting point, an out-of-town allowance, meals, early-morning or late-night transport and private accommodation for overnight service. The amount depends on destination, meeting point, travel time and assignment conditions.
Not automatically. When a guide admission ticket, shuttle ticket, cable-car ticket or activity fee is required to accompany the group, the customer pays the cost unless it is included in the quotation.
Overtime begins after the confirmed guide service hours. The standard licensed sightseeing guide rate is KRW 30,000 per hour unless different conditions are stated in the quotation. Specialized interpretation overtime is confirmed separately.
Yes. Rates vary by language and availability. Languages with a smaller available guide pool, urgent requests and peak dates may require a higher rate.
No. Tourism guiding covers sightseeing, cultural explanation and attraction visits. Business, conference, legal, medical and technical interpretation are different services and may require a separately qualified specialist.
The reservation is confirmed after guide availability, service conditions, the written quotation and the required deposit are approved.
Request an Exact Guide Quote
Send the date, destinations, daily working hours, passenger count, preferred language, qualification requirement and whether a vehicle is also needed.