Guide to Spend a Long Layover in SEOUL (for $10)!!!

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Found myself having a long layover in Seoul-Incheon International Airport in Korea! Found how to take not one, but TWO, free tours (except for a small $10 fee)! You easily sign up, check in, and take a shuttle to your tours!
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[@raralee07646]

thank tou for the info. it was really very helpful...

[@R0bbeezy]

Thanks for watching!

[@PixieePerfect]

This was super helpful! Have you don’t any other long layovers or plan on doing any more?

[@R0bbeezy]

Hi thanks for watching! I want to do one in Taipei soon and maybe Tokyo or Istanbul one day!

[@menchirox]

Awesome , very informative video. reservations on line for the 5 hr. tour is closed on line . you think there's a chance that tradition tour would still be open if I register at the airport

[@R0bbeezy]

Hi! I think less than half the tour spots are available for reservation, meaning most spots are available at the airport. So if you land early enough from your first flight, go straight to the tour desk and try to book it!

[@dailymischief]

Super helpful. Thanks for making this video!

[@R0bbeezy]

Thanks again for watching!

[@DorinaMinettePena]

Thanks for this video !

[@ybyap]

Great review!! Thanks.

[@R0bbeezy]

Thanks for watching!

[@randydecastro950]

Super awesome video! Thanks!

[@R0bbeezy]

Thanks again for watching!

[@m.e.d.g.524]

Hi! I want to do the 7am temple tour aswell, but it is not in the website. Is it a walk-in reservation?

[@R0bbeezy]

Hi and thanks for watching! It looks like they may still offer it but I don’t see it online as well. If your first flight is able to land early enough, go ahead and go straight to the tour desk and try to book a 7AM temple tour from Terminal 2!

[@LosGatosNYC]

Super helpful! How was security coming back to ICN?

[@R0bbeezy]

From what I remember, it wasn't bad at all; more efficient and quicker compared to TSA. The tour booth is pretty good at making sure they wouldn't let you get onto a tour that would be super close to your flying time so you can ask them for more information also!

[@LosGatosNYC]

@@R0bbeezy Thanks!! I'll be sure to credit you in my video next month!

[@ronicieybarsaga9711]

Oh jeez thank you for posting this vlog. I am booking a flight to LAX via Asiana as well and there's a 9hr layover so I am thinking of signing up to this tour! Awesome! :-)

[@R0bbeezy]

yeah no problem! if you have any questions feel free to ask!

[@R0bbeezy]

Thanks again for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already!

[@deepapadma1111]

such a great video! Thanks for all the information provided which is so useful! I was looking at booking a flight to United states in the month of June and i chanced upon a flight with 13 hour layover at Korea (Incheon Airport) Glad i stumbled upon ur video coz now I am sure I will book this flight only. Thanks.. Keep rocking :-) By any chance would you be knowing how the climate would be in the month of mid-June, so that I could dress up appropriately, also I would be travelling with my 10 year old son..just hope he too enjoys this tour :-) Thanks again...c ya..and yes I subscribed to ur channel :-)

[@spongebob71]

Hey this vid was just what I needed. Thank for the good info. Will be hitting that long stop over on the way back from Pinas. We're from Seatown too. I did the tour before but I was with a group for a mission so I didn't plan it. Between your vid and the comments (with your replies) I think we'll be alright. Thanks again man.

[@R0bbeezy]

I’m glad this video helped! The airport staff are really well organized so they make it super easy to take a tour! Have fun!

[@williehenderson1604]

Can you see the blue house at Gyeongbok palace?

[@R0bbeezy]

Sadly I wasn't able to see the blue house!

[@sexy-cutiekangdongho5260]

Im a KPOP fan, and we are flying to Canada this August and Im so happy that during long layovers you can get out of the airport.huhu and im hoping we can still book the flights having 14 hours of layover in Korea cause i have always wanted to go in Korea!huhu

[@R0bbeezy]

You should definitely try to do it! Thanks again for watching my video!

[@sexy-cutiekangdongho5260]

Robert Gianan I will definitely do it. haha ive been wanting to go to Korea and its my chance now so i have to. anyways, before you get out of the airport? what things do you need to do to get out of Incheon airport? (enabling you to get out the airport)

[@R0bbeezy]

The only thing is to go through customs. They'll ask you how long you're planning on staying and just say for the day and they should be able to stamp you a transit visa (less than 24 hours)! Just make sure you have proof of your outgoing flight!

[@sexy-cutiekangdongho5260]

Robert Gianan I see, Ill definitely do that :) hehe but is there anyway ill tour by myself and not join the transit tour?

[@R0bbeezy]

If you want to tour yourself, I believe you can just take a taxi or maybe public transportation to downtown. You can maybe also join a tour to get to the downtown area and when it's time to head back, tell the tour guide you'll stay behind and find your own way all the way back to the airport. Keep in mind the airport is about an hour outside of downtown.

[@joanneloubalanquit6009]

Thank you!!!💖

[@tiago161]

Awesome video! I will have an 8 hour layover in ICN so I hope I can do a tour. I will be flying in from SIN ; the flight leaves at 1:10 am but I have trouble sleeping on a plane so I’m concerned about bad jet lag when I get to ICN. Also, did you change any money in Korea? It seems silly since you were there for such a short time but maybe you used a credit card?

[@R0bbeezy]

Thanks for commenting! My flight into ICN was also early. I remember being a bit tired but had some coffee to try and stay awake. The tours are usually in downtown Seoul, which is about an hour bus ride from the airport so I was able to nap on the bus for a bit. For the $10 fee, they accept USD, and then for small other things I bought, I was able to use a credit card. I didn't plan on buying a lot so a card worked but if you are planning on buying a lot, cash might be convenient.

[@TheSketchPadComedy]

Thanks so much for this video! I’m planning to buy a ticket with a 15 hour layover but felt uneasy going out, your video helped to give me the confidence to make good use of the layover. I do have a question, though. At the palace, were you guys able to try on or rent hanbok? Also, I know you said you didn’t buy any, but items or food along the way did you see that would be great souvenirs? Thanks so much again for your vlog!

[@R0bbeezy]

Of course! At the palace I didn't see anywhere where you could try or rent hanbok. I think there might've been places on Insadong street. I personally really liked the different snacks that you can find at convenience stores like 711; if you've seen my other videos I love trying out food and snacks from other countries! Thanks again for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already!

[@aliblink]

Awesome video! I’m going to the Philippines myself in April and I actually already have my itinerary planned out cause I'm such a geek when it comes to Korea and just want to see everything. LOL. Would you recommend I just go on a tour or keep my own itinerary?

[@R0bbeezy]

I did the tour provided by the airport since it was virtually free and convenient! But if you're down to pay a little more for your transportation and stuff, I say keep your own itinerary! I'm definitely the type to do the same if I were to go again! Thanks again for watching! Please like and subscribe!

[@aliblink]

Thanks for the speedy reply! I’m actually kinda hoping there’s another Filipino/Filipina who’ll be down to go on adventure with me LOL. Did you have any trouble with bringing in food you bought outside of the airport at check in? I’m a korean snack fan and was wondering if I’ll have problems. Sorry I’ve got so many questions! 😂

[@R0bbeezy]

No don't feel sorry! It's why I made this video is to help others! You might run into someone else that would be down! It'd be me if I wasn't busy with work lol. There wasn't any problems at all with the snacks so load up! haha

[@aliblink]

Awesome! Thanks again! 😊👍🏼

[@mfedec14]

Thank for the info! I have the same layover soon..and will do the tour you did..my question is..was it the same tour guide from your first hour trip to the second tour? I am a little concern because I wanna do the 5 hour trip but worried i might miss it if I have to do the 1 before that..

[@R0bbeezy]

Different tour guides but the first tour guide made sure to walk me and a couple other people to the bus and guide for the second tour! Just make sure to check in with the first guide to let them know you’re with the second tour also and you should be good!

[@mfedec14]

Robert Gianan thanks a lot! More power! 👊🏽🇵🇭

[@DorinaMinettePena]

By the way, did you pay for the showers ? Thanks !

[@R0bbeezy]

Nope! It was free to use the showers!

[@DorinaMinettePena]

@@R0bbeezy Helpful video. Thanks for the info !

[@ceshu12]

Hello. Hope I understood you correctly. When you arrived at Seoul, was your flight from US or from Manila? I have a US flight via Asiana (I will be coming from the Philippnes). And I plan to have a long layover when I get back, meaning I will be coming from US, then to Seoul and then to Manila. Will they be approving Filipinos going back to Manila or only those from Manila going to US? Sorry, I hope my question is clear. Thank you in advance for your answer.

[@R0bbeezy]

Hello. I am from the US and I was flying from Manila to Seoul (long layover) then continued to the US. You should be fine to go on the tours regardless of which direction you're flying! I also updated the link in the description with a working link to reserve your tour! Thanks again for watching. Please subscribe and like if you haven't already!

[@cheskalist]

This is really helpful, we have a 10-hour layover and I have a question, did you arrive on time at 1pm because our flight is at 2:40 pm and Im worried it might be cutting close.

[@R0bbeezy]

From what I remember, we made it back promptly at 1 because they like to keep on schedule and they know passengers have flights to get to also. When you check in, you can ask the person at the desk because they will be able to tell more accurately if they think it's enough time or not! Thanks again for watching! Please like and subscribe!

[@ysabellef9912]

I found your video really helpful! where did you stay to sleep and shower? :) we have a 15hr layover and I'm looking up on spaces to freshen up in :) thankyou!

[@R0bbeezy]

Glad I could help! The airport itself has many areas that you can sleep. They can get full usually so just keep that in mind. In terms of showers, there are two areas where you can go to shower for free in the airport. It's closer to the center of the airport and up a set of escalators.

[@ysabellef9912]

oh thankyou! BTW did you have to bring your luggage all the time?

[@R0bbeezy]

any checked in luggage you don't have to worry about. I kept my carry on luggage to just a backpack because what every you carry on you do have to bring with you. there might be places in the airport that you could store any carry on luggage but i recommend keeping it to a minimal and just having it on you!

[@ysabellef9912]

oh! thankyou so much for your help. :) so glad I came upon your video !

[@R0bbeezy]

Thanks again for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already!

[@mishellemm]

Thank you for this very informative video! I just have a question: Do they have lockers where I can store my carry-on luggage & other stuff? Coz it would be bothersome if I bring them with me during the tour.. Thank you in advance!

[@R0bbeezy]

I didn't have carry on bags with me but from what I remember, people are able to store their carry on bags in the storage area of the bus for the duration of the tour so you don't have to lug it around while you're sight seeing!

[@mishellemm]

Oh I see, thank you so much for your response! 🙂

[@rezkiachyana482]

Hello I have simple question, did you go to the immigration for this tour? I mean, did you get the stamp on your passport when go and back? Thank youu

[@R0bbeezy]

Yes you have to go through immigration and just tell them you are there for a day tour and you have a flight leaving within 24 hours. As a US citizen, I got a 3 month visa stamp on the spot! So just make sure to check the visa rules according to whatever country you're a citizen of!

[@alicebenin2257]

hi there! thanks so much for this video, found it very helpful as my flight in march includes this 15 hr layover. I arrive at 4:50 and depart at 8:40pm. I booked the same tour I believe from 8am-1pm. I also booked another tour which is 2 hrs from 2-4pm. I should have enough time right? and was planning on going to the 7-8am tour as well (might as well take advantage of it) how much money would you think I need to exchange to buy souvenirs (key chains, magnets) ?

[@R0bbeezy]

I definitely think you have more than enough time for all those tours! The amount of money you need to exchange will depend largely on how many souvenirs you plan on buying. I say for a handful of people, maybe at least US$20. The airport has money exchange stations so if you exchange too much, you could always exchange it back after!

[@R0bbeezy]

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[@jocelyntacla3656]

Hello, Ill having my layover in korea for 14 hrs. Can you share to me how to book for free transit? Thank u

[@R0bbeezy]

There is a link in the description box to sign up!

[@binshenzo]

Did you have to go through both customs and immigration and also after the tour do you have to check in again or you just go to security? Sorry it’s my first time flying alone haha

[@R0bbeezy]

Arriving in Korea, had to go through customs to get out of the airport. Then once I arrived back at the airport, had to just go through security to get to my gate for my flight. I didn't have to check in anymore and didn't have to worry about any bags I checked in. Just had to carry around my carry on bags. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! It's why I made this video :)

[@R0bbeezy]

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[@rhenmerremillosa6661]

Thank you for posting this Video, I just have question, so I'm planning to buy a 30hours layover and I'm thinking If I can go out by my self and get picked up and drop by my auntie at the airport and not to go with the bus?

[@R0bbeezy]

30 hours is more than enough time to go around Korea. However, with that much longer of a layover, a more formal visa may be required since it's a bit longer stay than just transient. Check first to see what the rules may be for that but besides that, you definitely can have your aunt pick you up and drop you off! Also, you could first go on the bus but when it leaves to go back to the airport, just tell them you want to stay behind because you're aunt will pick you up! Thanks for watching! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@frecklepastahair]

Thank you for this video! How long would you say it took for you to get from your gate to the shuttle? I land at 9:35am and was wondering if reserving a shuttle at 10am would be safe. I feel like it's pushing it but I'm not sure how smooth this airports flow is. The next shuttle is 1pm so i want to avoid waiting that long for a shuttle. At that point i may just want to buy a subway card and do some self exploring. Thank you so much. Oh also, if you have any tips or ideas on where to explore with a 9hr lay over that would be greatly appreciated! :D

[@R0bbeezy]

Thanks for watching! It was a pretty long walk just from the plane to customs. The customs line in itself wasn't long but it coul've been because I landed around 5 am. I would be a bit wary to try and do the 10 am. It might be worth still reserving and trying to make it but if you miss it, then you could do some self exploring. The palaces are always nice to look at, especially the large one I saw in my video. That one is also closer to downtown so it's closer to other places to look around. Insadong is good for shopping but if you want a busier area with more stores, go to Myeongdong. I think there are some free walking tours you can join as well!

[@R0bbeezy]

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[@cherryljerel]

Hi I like your video it’s very helpful. I’m Filipino to hehehe.. I have a question is this really a free tour? and if the time is 8 to 1. you mean your back at the airport 1:00 or later than that?

[@R0bbeezy]

You only have to pay $10 at the desk for the lunch and entrance to the temple. I can't remember exactly what time we arrived but it was very close to 1:00. The tour guides know everyone has flights to catch so they make sure to be on time!

[@cherryljerel]

Robert Gianan Salamat sa reply 😉

[@D2jsmama]

Hi thanks for postig this video! Did you have to reserve online or can we sign up for the tour when we get there?

[@R0bbeezy]

I reserved online for the longer tour but I was able to just sign up in person for the shorter tour! If you know for sure you're going to go on one, you might as well do it online to make sure! Thanks again for watching! Please like and subscribe!

[@azzirk8053]

Robert Gianan thanks for sharing this very helpful video, can you share the website where did you sign up for this free tour?

[@misslrv5428]

Hi! Were everything ontime? Thankss!

[@R0bbeezy]

From my experience, everything was exactly on time as expected!

[@charlesm.1638]

Can you do multiple transit tours?

[@R0bbeezy]

Yes! As long as they don't overlap. The worker at the transit tour desk will be better able to advise you if you'll be back from your first tour to make it on time for your second. I took two and that was at the advice of the worker.

[@charlesm.1638]

@@R0bbeezy Thank you for the information.

[@JustinxCharles]

when you bought stuff bro were able to use US dollars or did you exchange your money somewhere?

[@R0bbeezy]

I actually didn't buy anything outside the airport but from what I remember, they were pretty open to accepting US dollars. When I paid the fee for the tour it was US Dollar. But there's a money changer in the airport too if you wanted to do that.

[@ramonamacabugao1613]

Thanks for sharing this video. My husband and I are going to the Philippines next year and we will take Korean Air. Are this tours free? Where in the airport do you find the info about this tours? Thanks !

[@R0bbeezy]

Most tours are free, the longer ones are a $10 fee for entrance to the temple and lunch. The link in the description box is where you can reserve your spot and get more information as well!

[@ramonamacabugao1613]

Robert Gianan, Salamat!!!

[@jeonjungkookie9789]

Hi, i wanna ask if i have two layovers do i need visa? I'm going home to the Philippines, i hope you can answer me!

[@R0bbeezy]

Hi! Do you mean two layovers on the way to the Philippines and on the way back? If you are a US citizen, on the first arrival they should stamp you a 3 month visa (that's what I got even though I told them I was only there for less than 24 hours) and so you should be able to use that for your second stopover also.

[@jeonjungkookie9789]

@@R0bbeezy Two layovers on the way to the Philippines and I'm Philippine citizen!

[@R0bbeezy]

@@jeonjungkookie9789 I'm not sure the rules for Philippine citizens so just make sure to check before you head to South Korea!

[@HeyItsAvi90]

Glad i saw your vid also. I was looking for recent videos for tours in korea since i have a 13 hour layover also. Im so excited, im going there this late dec, so i think it might be snowy?

[@R0bbeezy]

if not snowy, definitely very cold! make sure to bundle up but from what I remember, they have these jacket rental kiosks/stores in the airport in case you don't have your own!

[@HeyItsAvi90]

Robert Gianan rental jackets? That is so cool. 😂 ok definitely going with the 13 hrs lay over rather than the 1.5 hrs one.

[@R0bbeezy]

Tats yes! Highly recommended! Hopefully the weather is fine!

[@R0bbeezy]

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[@MarleeDecember105]

Thx for sharing this. I will have a 15 hour layover in Korea and needed to know what was the best thing to do while I’m there. Will definitely book this free tour and pay the $10 for the lunch and palace. 👍🏽😊

[@R0bbeezy]

Thanks for watching! Glad I could help!

[@selda748]

Hi my family bought a 12hr layover in korea. We are not US citizen, do we need to have a visa to go out of airport and have a free tour bus?

[@R0bbeezy]

Hello! From my understanding, transit visas (less than 24 hours) for the free tours are available to citizens of most countries except from those from a very short list of countries. The countries that are not eligible are Afghanistan, Cuba, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Macedonia, Nigeria, Palestine, Sudan, and Syria (all according to Wikipedia). I believe you should be fine to take a free tour! Thanks again for watching my video! Please don't forget to like and subscribe!

[@selda748]

Thank you for answering! we are filipino :) oh and also do we need to book the transit? Or we can just walk to the transit booth? And is it okay if we bring our luggages and bags to the bus?

[@R0bbeezy]

Yay! I'm Filipino too! If you know you want to go, might as well reserve now online especially if there is more than one of you; makes it less stressful. I'm assuming your big luggage will still be checked in with the airline but you can definitely bring bags with you; there is the storage hull of the bus where you can store carry on bags and stuff.

[@selda748]

DO we need to pay for the storage? and do you know a site that I can go to reserve? and also can we sleep on the airport and shower if its free? sorry i know i ask a lot i just wanna make sure we will survive the 12hr lay ovr without getting bored, haha.

[@R0bbeezy]

No its fine! That's why I made this video so I can help others! If you bring it with you to the bus, there's no fee. Click the link in the description box to reserve! And yes, there are certain areas of the airport designated for sleeping but when I tried it was all full. The showers, though, were really nice and I was able to use them! If you take a couple tours, that will take up enough time and then come back to refresh like I did and the 12 hours will go by really fast!

[@tinapham202]

if I have a 4 hour layover, you think I have enough time to do the 1 hour tour?

[@R0bbeezy]

hmmmm hard to say. Depending on what time your layover is, it might be pushing it. Keep in mind that to leave the airport to go on the tour, you have to go through customs. And then in addition, you also have to go through security again to get back into the post-security area of the airport.

[@R0bbeezy]

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[@edelweisslee7645]

hi where can i find these free tours in ICN airport?

[@R0bbeezy]

after you go through immigration, go down to baggage claim level, go the sliding doors to the 'pre-security' area and there should be the information desk between exits 8 and 9! check the description box for the link to reserve your tour online!

[@edelweisslee7645]

Thanks very much

[@R0bbeezy]

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[@gejayS]

hello po where is the tour desk located? is it more than one desk?

[@R0bbeezy]

Hello! I believe there are a couple before you pass through immigration but the one I went to was in terminal 1, after I left immigration, close to gate 8 I think. Click the link in the description box then click tour information and there should be a map there for the location of the desk! Thanks again for watching! Please don’t forget to like and subscribe!

[@gdumaguing]

do you have to through customs in Korea when you returned? i'm thinking about doing this.

[@R0bbeezy]

Thanks for commenting! When I arrived in Korea, to leave the airport I went through customs. Then when I got back to the airport after the tour, I just went through the regular security line (xray, metal detector, etc) and then walked to my gate!

[@glynnisgonzales2455]

Hi! I just want to ask what time did u arrived at the airport from the tour, is it exactly around 1pm or 30 minutes before 1pm? Because I was thinking of going for 2 tours, one is city seoul tour 8-1pm, then the shopping tour at 1pm-6pm. I planning to take the long haul flight of korean air from Phil to US. The seoul to us flight will leave at 8pm.

[@R0bbeezy]

Hello! From what I remember, we arrived at right about 1pm. If you talk to the person at the desk, they can better recommend to you if you can make it to both tours! I didn't think I would be able to make it to my first one but they were the ones who recommended it. So maybe if anything, you can try to reserve both right now but then talk to the person when you get to Seoul airport whether or not it is doable! Thanks again for watching! If you haven't already, please don't forget to like and subscribe!