Day Trip to UNESCO: Suwon Fortress Adventure from Seoul

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Suwon Hwaseong is one of the unique architecture in the 18th century, providing a glimpse into the scientific, architectural, and artistic aspects of Korea. It is considered a unique building in the construction history.

Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon is easily influenced by its beauty even if you don't have any background knowledge of history. It is even ironic to feel beautiful in the castle associated with the war.

Also, Hwaseong Fortress is emerging as an icon of Korean traditional historical culture and is becoming a popular tourist attraction in the world. (One of the 50 places in Korea selected by CNN)

No Shopping center guaranteed.

Select options for Full-day Tours including Dae Jang Geum Park or Korean Folk Village.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Hotel pickup is only available for centrally-located Seoul hotels. If your hotel/guesthouse is at an alternate location, our English speaking guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station

This tour does not stop at any shopping centers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan

admission

Professional guide

Meals

Drinks

Personal expenses

Hotel pick up & Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)

What To Expect

Hwaseong Fortress

Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The fortress was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Hwaseong Haenggung Palace

A Hwaseong Haenggung was a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war. Hwaseong Haenggung Palace is the largest one of these, use by the Joseon kings since the time of King Jeongjo. This palace is not only being used as a shelter during war but also King Jeongjo stayed here during trips to worship at his father's tomb.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Half-Day Tour(Suwon Fortress)

Meeting Point: We don't offer Hotel Pick-up service. Please be at the departure point
Suwon Hwaseong Half Day tour: A tour guide will greet you Outside of Exit #10, Myeong-dong station.

Full-Day Tour (+Folk village)

Meeting point: We don't offer Hotel Pick-up service. Please be Outside of Exit #10, Myeong-dong station.
Full day Tour (+ FOLK VILLAGE): Lunch time is given(own expenses), including Suwan Hwaseong Fortress, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, and Korean Folk Village.

Full-Day Tour (+Dae Jang Geum)

Dae Jang Geum + Suwon Hwaseong: Myeong-dong exit 9→Dae Jang Geum Park→Lunch time is given(own expense)→Suwon Hwaseong Fortress→Hwaseong Haenggung→Myeong-dong

Reviews

4.89

46 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great and pleasant tour of Suwon!
FrancL00,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great, in-depth introduction and exploration of the history of Suwon and the fortress walls. Easy to find meeting point. Dragon was very accommodating and knowledgeable - would highly recommend this tour!
Tour With Shin
rijup2022,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great day. Shin did a great job. He is knowledgeable guide, who knows what he is doing. Was good experience amd properly organised. We booked the tour through "Tourist Japan." But for some reason our tour this afternoon is Cancelled! Now it happends to be a halfday tour only.
Suwon Fortress Tour
SANDRA W,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour especially for history enthusiasts. Henry shared historical insights you would not necessarily have on your own. Highly recommend
Suwon Hwaseong Morning Tour
Road36659955101,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was extremely fluent in Japanese and the explanations were easy to understand and the pace of walking was very helpful. I also learned a lot. Thank you very much.
Suwon Hwaseong Morning Tour
Tour40538576133,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I participated in the morning tour of Suwon Hwaseong. Pakchan showed me very carefully. Thank you very much.
Great tour, great guide!
annwS8586NW,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Henry was a great, informative tour guide. He gave a lot of detail & background of the important events that led to the construction of the fortress, and the events that occurred there. He was also very flexible & accommodating the needs of older members of the tour.
Suwon Fortress Tour
I23MTsandraw,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Henry did a great job taking us all over Suwon. For those interested in history, he gives excellent historical insight. Highly recommend him.
Suwon fortress half day tour with Henry.
ttnww2025,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Henry is an excellent guide , knowledgeable, accommodating . Nice driver too. The coach is comfortable . Thanh you very much. From two of us.
Had a great day
Alfred H,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide was nice and clear, very good english. Henry gave his best also the weahter was terrible. World go anytime again.
It was a huge pleasure discovering Suwon with Sophie
803alasp,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sophie was an amazing guide during our Suwon visit. Not only was she knowledgeable of the Suwon and Korea history but also she was super sweet and friendly.