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Full-Day Seoul Highlights Private Guided Tour

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese
Cantonese
English

9 hours 30 minutes

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Discover the vibrant heart of South Korea with our Seoul City Highlights Tour. Start at the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace, home to the Joseon Dynasty, and witness the mesmerizing Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Wander through the traditional 'Hanok' houses of Bukchon Village, before exploring the artful alleys of Insadong Street, brimming with tea houses and galleries. Immerse in the culinary delights of Gwangjang Market, sampling local flavors. Conclude with a panoramic night view of Seoul from Namsan Tower—an unforgettable encounter with Seoul's cultural tapestry.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The listed amount of time that will be spent at each site is an estimation. You can adjust as you like, as long as the touring day ends within the 9.5 hours listed.

During your day, you will spend about 1 hour moving from location to location. You will also have about 1 to 1.5 hours for a stop for lunch. All told, everything will add up to 9.5 hours total.

If there happens to be time leftover after visiting all the attractions, your guide will be happy to take you to an additional location(s) in central Seoul. Any subsequent entrance fees or parking are not included and paid by you on the spot.

Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays. It will be replaced by Changdeokgung Palace on Tuesdays.

The shops at Gwangjang Market is closed on Sundays. The food stalls and restaurants will be open.

The cable car and observatory are optional at Namsan Tower and not included. If not taking the cable car, you can either walk or take a bus to the base of the tower.

Infant seats for children 3 and under are available on request, but subject to availability. Please contact us to make sure we have one available on your tour date.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Entrance Fee (Gyeongbokgung Palace)

Licensed Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Snacks

Insurance

Gratuities

Namsan Tower cable car (optional 16,000KRW)

Namsan Tower observatory (optional 21,000KRW)

What To Expect

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

Known as the "Palace of Shining Happiness," Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest and most iconic of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can marvel at its intricate architecture, colorful murals, and beautiful gardens. Don't miss the changing of the Royal Guard ceremony, which takes place multiple times a day. You can also explore the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum, both located within the palace grounds. Expect to spend around 1.5 hours here depending on how in depth of a tour you want.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
2

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace is a must-visit for a glimpse into traditional Korean culture. It boasts well-preserved Hanok houses (Korean traditional houses) that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. Wander through the narrow alleyways, enjoy tea and snacks in charming teahouses, and visit one of the many cultural centers or museums to learn about Hanbok (traditional clothing) and other Korean crafts. For a more immersive experience, visitors can even book a stay at a Hanok guesthouse. Plan to spend around 1 to 1.5 hours exploring Bukchon Hanok Village.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Seoul Pick Up & Drop Off

Pick up and drop off at your accommodations in Seoul.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.86

36 reviews

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  • A wonderful day in Seoul

    Stephanie S,

    Jul 28, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    We enjoyed our tour very much. Our guide made sure that we saw everything we wished to see and was flexible with the schedule. We would definitely recommend this tour. It is not inexpensive but is worth the price if you are looking for a custom and comfortable experience.

  • Antonio was a wonderful...

    Nancy F,

    Apr 4, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Antonio was a wonderful tour guide. He fit the tour to our destinations . He took photos for us. He stopped to get pancakes when we were hungry. He told us the history on the places we visited. It was a great day in Seoul!

  • Great tour with Andy

    Kush P,

    Mar 23, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Andy our tour guide was awesome. He cartered to our needs. One of the palaces was clsoed to he took us to anotjer one. He also took us shopping for skin products and steered us away from unnecessary expensive products. I would ask for Andy if you do this as he is fun. He even went out of his way to help us get soccer tickets, made sure we got thete the next day. We even had some other issues in days after and he was very helpful. Again, Andy made this tour worthwhile.

  • Fabulous tour. Amazing guide.

    jingkee d,

    Dec 17, 2023

    - Viator

    5.00

    Don, our tour guide made a huge difference. He was very knowledgeable. He enjoyed learning each site's history as well as his stories. It was unfortunate it was so windy we couldn't ride the gondola to the N Seoul tower. He did however took us to another peak.

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4.86
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