Licensed English Tour Guide Rates in Korea

The rates below are reference guidelines based on the Korea Tourist Interpreter Guide Association. Final rates may vary depending on itinerary, language, region, season and work intensity.

Basic Guide Fee

Service TimeReference RateRemarks
Half-Day TourKRW 300,000
Up to 4 hours
General city tours, historical site guiding, shopping assistance, corporate inspection accompanying, and local tour support. Guide meals, admission fees, and long-distance transportation are not included unless stated separately.
Full-Day TourKRW 400,000
Up to 8 hours
OvertimeKRW 30,000
Per hour
Guide service time is usually calculated from the meeting time until the end of service. Moving time, waiting time, and official meal time during the tour may be included.

Additional Allowances & Surcharges

ItemReference RateRemarks
Early-Morning / Late-Night+ KRW 40,000 / hourBefore 07:00 or after 21:00. Actual taxi fare may apply if public transportation is unavailable.
Out-of-Town AllowanceKRW 50,000 / dayApplied outside the guide's residential area.
Business Interpretation+ KRW 60,000 / hourBusiness meetings, technical seminars, VIP medical interpretation, factory visits, and specialized interpretation.
Pre-Meeting / BriefingKRW 100,000 / hourAdvance meetings, rehearsals, orientation sessions, or briefings before the tour.
Travel-Day CompensationKRW 150,000 / dayWhen the guide must travel a long distance before or after the tour.

Important Notes

Reference Source: Korea Tourist Interpreter Guide Association
Actual guide fees may vary depending on tour type, language, itinerary, region, season, work intensity and service conditions.

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