Sightseeing Korean — 60 Phrases
60 must-know Korean sightseeing phrases for your trip to Korea, with romanization, English meaning and audio. Tap any phrase in the app to hear the audio and practice with quizzes.
A short trip goes smoother when you can say the essentials. Here are 60 Korean sightseeing phrases with romanization and English meaning, easy enough for A1–B1 learners. Examples include “경복궁 어디예요” and “사진 찍어도 돼요”. These 60 phrases are graded A1 20 · A2 20 · B1 20 on the CEFR scale and run from 7 to 31 characters.
| Korean | Meaning (EN) |
|---|---|
| 경복궁 어디예요?gyeongbokgung eodiyeyo | Where is Gyeongbokgung Palace? |
| 사진 찍어도 돼요?sajin jjigeodo dwaeyo | May I take a photo? |
| 입장료 얼마예요?ipjangnyo eolmayeyo | How much is the entrance fee? |
| 지도 한 장 주세요.jido han jang juseyo | One map, please. |
| 여기 사람 많아요.yeogi saram manayo | There are a lot of people here. |
| 오디오가이드 있어요?odiogaideu isseoyo | Is there an audio guide? |
| 여기 정말 멋있어요.yeogi jeongmal meosisseoyo | This place is really cool. |
| 광화문이 어디예요?gwanghwamuni eodiyeyo | Where is Gwanghwamun? |
| 기념품 어디서 사요?ginyeompum eodiseo sayo | Where do I buy souvenirs? |
| 한복 빌릴 수 있어요?hanbok billil su isseoyo | Can I rent a hanbok? |
| 매표소가 어디예요?maepyosoga eodiyeyo? | Where is the ticket office? |
| 이 건물 언제 지었어요?i geonmul eonje jieosseoyo? | When was this building built? |
| 오늘 문 열어요?oneul mun yeoreoyo? | Are you open today? |
| 전망대는 몇 층이에요?jeonmangdaeneun myeot cheungieyo? | What floor is the observation deck on? |
| 케이블카 타고 싶어요.keibeulka tago sipeoyo. | I would like to ride the cable car. |
| 짐 맡기고 싶어요.jim matgigo sipeoyo. | I would like to leave my bags here. |
| 여기 줄 서요?yeogi jul seoyo? | Is this where the line starts? |
| 안에서 먹어도 돼요?aneseo meogeodo dwaeyo? | Is eating allowed inside? |
| 출구가 어디예요?chulguga eodiyeyo? | Where is the exit? |
| 유모차 대여돼요?yumocha daeyeodwaeyo? | Do you rent strollers? |
| 성인 두 명 표 주세요.seong-in du myeong pyo juseyo | Two adult tickets, please. |
| 도슨트 투어는 한국어만 해요?doseunteu tueoneun hangugeo-man haeyo | Is the docent tour only in Korean? |
| 수문장 교대식 언제 해요?sumunjang gyodaesik eonje haeyo | When is the changing of the guards? |
| 여기서 사진 같이 찍어 주실 수 있어요?yeogiseo sajin gachi jjigeo jusil su isseoyo | Could you take a picture with us here? |
| 인사동까지 어떻게 가요?insadong-kkaji eotteoke gayo | How do I get to Insadong? |
| 팁은 안 줘도 돼요?tipeun an jwodo dwaeyo | I don't need to give a tip, right? |
| 창덕궁이 더 조용해요?changdeokgung-i deo joyonghaeyo | Is Changdeokgung quieter? |
| 여기 입장 시간 끝났어요?yeogi ipjang sigan kkeunnasseoyo | Is it past admission hours here? |
| 박물관은 월요일에 쉬어요.bangmulgwaneun woryoire swieoyo | The museum is closed on Mondays. |
| 택시 잡기 힘들어요.taeksi japgi himdeureoyo | It's hard to catch a taxi. |
| 온라인으로 예매했는데 어디서 표를 바꿔요?ollaineuro yemaehaenneunde eodiseo pyoreul bakkwoyo? | I booked online. Where do I pick up the tickets? |
| 잠깐 나갔다가 다시 들어와도 돼요?jamkkan nagatdaga dasi deureowado dwaeyo? | Can I step out and come back in? |
| 야간 개장은 몇 시까지 해요?yagan gaejangeun myeot sikkaji haeyo? | How late is the night opening? |
| 케이블카 왕복표가 더 싸요?keibeulka wangbokpyoga deo ssayo? | Is a round-trip cable car ticket cheaper? |
| 여기 삼각대 써도 돼요?yeogi samgakdae sseodo dwaeyo? | Are tripods allowed here? |
| 궁궐 해설 시간이 어떻게 돼요?gunggwol haeseol sigani eotteoke dwaeyo? | What are the guided tour times at the palace? |
| 등산로가 많이 힘들어요?deungsannoga mani himdeureoyo? | Is the hiking trail very difficult? |
| 사찰에서는 신발을 벗어야 해요?sachareseoneun sinbareul beoseoya haeyo? | Do I have to take off my shoes at the temple? |
| 통합관람권은 어디서 팔아요?tonghapgwallamgwoneun eodiseo parayo? | Where can I buy the combined admission pass? |
| 주차장은 입구 근처에 있어요?juchajangeun ipgu geuncheoe isseoyo? | Is the parking lot near the entrance? |
| 혹시 외국인 할인이 있는지 알 수 있을까요?hoksi oegugin hariri inneunji al su isseulkkayo | Could I check whether there is a foreigner discount? |
| 도슨트 설명이 너무 빨라서 잘 못 따라갔어요.doseunteu seolmyeong-i neomu ppallaseo jal mot ttaragasseoyo | The docent's explanation was so fast I couldn't quite follow. |
| 근처에서 야경 보기 좋은 곳을 추천해 주실 수 있어요?geuncheo-eseo yagyeong bogi joeun goseul chucheonhae jusil su isseoyo | Could you recommend a good spot nearby to see the night view? |
| 한복을 입으면 입장료가 면제된다고 들었어요.hanbogeul ibeumyeon ipjangnyoga myeonjedoendago deureosseoyo | I heard that if you wear a hanbok, the entrance fee is waived. |
| 비가 오는데 실내에서 즐길 만한 곳이 있을까요?biga oneunde silnae-eseo jeulgil manhan goshi isseulkkayo | It's raining — are there any indoor spots worth enjoying? |
| 여기 사진 명소로 유명하다고 하던데요?yeogi sajin myeongso-ro yumyeonghadago hadeondeyo | I heard this place is famous as a photo spot? |
| 가이드 투어를 온라인으로 미리 예약하는 게 나을까요?gaideu tueoreul onlain-euro miri yeyakhaneun ge naeulkkayo | Would it be better to book the guided tour online in advance? |
| 공연이 끝나면 박수로 인사해도 돼요?gong-yeoni kkeunnamyeon baksuro insahaedo dwaeyo | After the performance, is it okay to show appreciation with applause? |
| 전시 해설이 한국어로만 되어 있어서 좀 어려웠어요.jeonsi haeseori hangugeo-roman doeeo isseoseo jom eoryeowosseoyo | The exhibit explanations are only in Korean, so it was a bit difficult. |
| 관람 동선을 어떻게 잡는 게 가장 효율적이에요?gwallam dongseoneul eotteoke jamneun ge gajang hyoyuljeokieyo | What's the most efficient way to plan the viewing route? |
| 오디오가이드는 나갈 때 어디에 돌려주면 돼요?odiogaideuneun nagal ttae eodie dollyeojumyeon dwaeyo? | Where do I return the audio guide when I leave? |
| 촬영이 금지된 구역이 따로 표시되어 있나요?chwaryeongi geumjidoen guyeogi ttaro pyosidoeeo innayo? | Are the no-photography areas marked somewhere? |
| 휠체어로 편하게 다닐 수 있는 길이 따로 있을까요?hwilcheeoro pyeonhage danil su inneun giri ttaro isseulkkayo? | Is there a separate wheelchair-accessible route? |
| 템플스테이를 하루만 체험해 볼 수도 있을까요?tempeulseuteireul haruman chehomhae bol sudo isseulkkayo? | Could I try a temple stay for just one day? |
| 이번 주말에 여기서 열리는 축제가 있는지 알 수 있을까요?ibeon jumare yeogiseo yeollineun chukjega inneunji al su isseulkkayo? | Could you tell me if there is a festival here this weekend? |
| 전망대는 해 지기 전에 올라가는 게 더 좋을까요?jeonmangdaeneun hae jigi jeone ollaganeun ge deo joeulkkayo? | Is it better to go up to the observation deck before sunset? |
| 사람이 가장 적은 시간대가 언제인지 알려 주실 수 있어요?sarami gajang jeogeun sigandaega eonjeinji allyeo jusil su isseoyo? | Could you tell me when it is least crowded? |
| 전통 문양이 들어간 기념품으로 추천해 주실 수 있을까요?jeontong munyangi deureogan ginyeompumeuro chucheonhae jusil su isseulkkayo? | Could you recommend a souvenir with a traditional pattern? |
| 입장권을 잃어버렸는데 다시 받을 수 있을까요?ipjanggwoneul ireobeoryeonneunde dasi badeul su isseulkkayo? | I lost my admission ticket. Can I get it reissued? |
| 무료 셔틀버스가 정문까지 운행하는지 알고 싶어요.muryo syeoteulbeoseuga jeongmunkkaji unhaenghaneunji algo sipeoyo. | I would like to know if the free shuttle bus runs to the main gate. |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many Korean sightseeing phrases are on this page?
- This page lists 60 sightseeing phrases in Korean, each with romanization and an English meaning.
- What level are these Korean sightseeing phrases?
- They span A1–B1 on the CEFR scale (A1 20 · A2 20 · B1 20), which suits beginner to intermediate learners.
- Can I hear how these Korean phrases are pronounced?
- Yes — every phrase on this page has a play button with audio. The free WeBring Korean app adds quizzes and spaced-repetition review.
- How many of these sightseeing phrases are questions?
- 48 of the 60 end in a question mark; the other 12 are statements.
- What speech endings do these Korean phrases use?
- 60 end in the polite -요 form and 0 in the formal -습니다 form; the rest use other endings.