Meet the real Korea with a local guide
K-Way matches international travelers with verified local guides across Korea. Tell us what you like, pick a guide, and explore together by the hour.
How it works
- 1
Tell us your style
Choose your travel dates, region, language, and interests such as food, history, K-culture, or nature.
- 2
Choose your guide
Browse verified local guides, check their languages, tier, and reviews, then send a booking request.
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Pay securely and explore
Once the guide accepts, pay online by card or PayPal and chat with your guide before you meet.
Pricing
Guides are priced by the hour according to their tier. Prices are shown in US dollars.
| Guide tier | Price per hour | About this tier |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $12 / hour | Newly verified guides starting their journey |
| Local Mate | $16 / hour | Guides with completed tours and good reviews |
| Professional | $20 / hour | Experienced guides with consistently high ratings |
| Specialist | $25 / hour | Experts in a region or theme |
| Master | Set by the guide | Top-rated guides who set their own price |
Example: a 3-hour tour with a Professional guide costs $60.
Why K-Way
Verified guides
Every guide submits identification and is reviewed by our team before appearing on K-Way.
Clear pricing
Hourly prices are fixed by tier, so you know the total before you book.
Fair refund policy
Cancel 7 days before your tour for a full refund. See the refund policy for details.
Refund policy at a glance
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| 7 days or more before the tour starts | 100% |
| Between 7 days and 3 days before the tour starts | 50% |
| Less than 3 days before the tour starts | No refund |
Are you a local in Korea?
If you speak a foreign language and love your neighborhood, become a K-Way guide. Students, residents from abroad, and aspiring tour professionals are welcome.
Ask about becoming a guide