Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Our Seoul City Tour is a complete and effortless experience. Just be sure to have your camera charged because you’re about to go on an unforgettable Seoul City Tour journey! You will be in the capable hands of our licensed tour guide who is available to answer any questions at any point, so feel free to ask away on Seoul City Tour!
One of the first stops on our Seoul tour will be the Changing of the Guard Ceremony which is a beloved old tradition. Then, we will visit one of Seoul’s main palaces – Gyeongbok Palace which is home to thousands of years worth of history and has survived many turbulent events.
After taking a lunch break, we’ll continue with our Seoul City Tour by heading over to two local markets – Insadong Arts and Crafts Market, and Namdaemun Market. Here, you can find beautiful local treasures to bring home to your loved ones and sample quirky little snacks and Korean street food.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Seoul
We provide free hotel pickup from a list of selected hotels in Seoul as well as two convenient meeting points in downtown Seoul. These are Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 9) and Seoul City Hall Subway Station (Exit 6). Here you can meet your lovely tour guide and our comfortable Seoul City Sightseeing tour bus. Please aim to arrive around 10-15 minutes early, in case of any delays, and to ensure you find your way to the meeting point on time.
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Cheonggyecheon is a beautifully restored 11-kilometer urban stream that runs through the heart of Seoul, offering a serene oasis amidst the bustling city. Once buried under concrete, it was revitalized in 2005 into a vibrant public space with walkways, bridges, and greenery, perfect for leisurely strolls or cultural events. This iconic waterway blends history, nature, and modern urban life.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Free Pickup Service from Hotel in Downtown
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide(English or Chinese)
N Seoul Tower - Only Round Trip Cable Car included
Hotel drop-off
Guide will recommend the best restaurants and menu
Every Tuesday Gyeongbok Palace, Changing of the Guard Ceremony & National Folk Museum are closed.
Wednesday-Monday: Changdeok Palace & Bukchon Hanok Village are not included in the tour
Pickup points
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Options
Best Seoul City Half Day Tour
Duration: 3 hours: Jogyesa Temple - Guard Ceremony - Gyeongbok Palace - National Folk Museum - Pass by Blue House - Ginseng Museum
Mini Van / Mini Bus / Big Bus
Half Day City Tour Option: Jogyesa Temple - Guard Ceremony - Gyeongbok Palace - National Folk Museum - Pass by Blue House - Ginseng Museum
Pickup included
Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)
Pickup included
Reviews
1,738 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Consider yourself fortunate to get Alex as your guide.
MaryJo M,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex, our Seoul City Tour Guide, was amazing. He was up beat and positive all day. He's very knowledgeable and fun to be around. He makes a great guide and seems to love his job. The day flew by. Kudos to Alex for keeping us all together and moving along. Alex has great people skills.
Excellent Seoul City Tour
109ayap,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Yeoni from Seoul City Tour, was beyond excellent. She was pleasant, polite, punctual, knowledgeable, and funny. She made sure everyone in our group was safe and well taken care of and educated on Korean History. I highly recommend this tour company, and Yeoni if you're lucky to have her as your tour guide :)
City Tour
Bonz9313,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour with Lynn! We enjoyed the history of the Palace, the Insadong area and food selection as well as the Tower. This is our 2nd trip with VIP and it was absolutely wonderful!
Nice city overview
erinwQ1204WW,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great overview of the city! Mix of history and current culture, plus excellent food recommendations. Alex, our guide, was very knowledgeable and answered all of our many questions. Definitely recommend!
Great tour for top attractions in Seoul.
J5890XHmais,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Lynn is great. She provided us lots of information about Korean history, culture and heritage. The tour gives us a good highlights of Seoul in a day.
Highlights of Seoul
Cwatts30,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joy was wonderful. Was very thorough explaining sites in advance before departing the bus. The driver was so kind and I cannot imagine driving the bus through the traffic! He was careful and patient. Highly recommend.
A good day out
Michelle N,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Worth seeing a range of places, yet felt rushed in some places while some spots had too much time. Emily was a helpful, friendly guide.
Great stops
nicolewP1164RR,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour has some really great stops and you won't be disappointed, however, there is alot of walking so be prepared. Our guide Crystal was fun and friendly. Crystal is also a speed walker so be prepared lol. She managed to keep our large group together and on time. I do wish that we got more free time in the folk museum as there was a lot to see. The ginseng museum is just a sales pitch but it wasn't long so whatever. All in all highly recommend.
A comprehensive tour of Seoul
Deepthi A,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I gave it a 4 out of 5 rating not because the tour was not good, but due to the weather, I couldn't experience it to the best. Changing guards at the Palace that I so looked forward to, was cancelled. Our tour guide Gabby did a fantastic job. Though I thought the Namsan Tower entry was included, I don't think that's the case. We went to Namsan Tower, but didn't climb the Tower. Since the weather wasn't perfect, it didn't matter much that day. The tour covers a lot of things which is great in one way, but if you want to spend extra time somewhere, you probably couldn't do that. For example, if the weather was good, I would have liked to go up the tower even if I had to buy a ticket there; but doubt I could have due to the time factor.
Awesome city tour. Covered all that I wanted to see.
Passenger20837063184,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing City tour of Seoul! So grateful for our tour guide Crystal! She was super kind, friendly, very knowledgeable, and made the experience wonderful.
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