Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Overview
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Feel like a K-drama star!
Join our Hanbok Photoshoot & History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace – walk through royal halls just like in Korean dramas.
Capture stunning moments with over 100 edited photos by a 20-year pro photographer, even at secret no-crowd spots.
Led by a passionate local guide & trained historian (aka a great storyteller) who brings Korea’s past to life with exciting stories, hidden palace secrets, and drama-like storytelling.
You're not just wearing Hanbok – you become the main character of a Joseon story.
On Tuesdays, we tour Changdeokgung instead (Gyeongbokgung is closed on Tuesday).
Perfect for couples, families & friends.
※ Reminder
- A baby stroller is prohibited
- If you would like to proceed with a Family tour with infants, please contact us in advance. (This is a group tour)
Hanbok rental fee is optional not included (around 35,000 KRW).
★ This is a group tour. Guests arriving more than 15 minutes late cannot join the tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
★ Visit Hanbok rental store (2mins away from the exit 4 by walk) - Pick Hanbok, dress up, get hairstyling (30 mins) The rental fee(around 45,000won) is paid separately
Gwanghwamun Gate
Travelers will see Gwanghwamun Gate. They will do [1] Photoshoot with Gwanghwamun Gate background A professional photographer will capture your beauituful Hanbok photograghs by instructing you various poses [2] Historical & Cultural Explanations Your guide will give you brief historical explanations about Joseon Dynasty and basic things that you need to know for Gyeongbokgung Palace
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Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace
What‘s Included
Ticket
Professional English speaking historian and photographer
+50 edited photos - Microsoft One drive Link (One month available)
Hanbok Rental
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
378 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seoul History & Photography Highlight
lynnwG8186TD,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! James and Andrew were outstanding guides for the Gyeongbokgung Palace and Korean History Tour. Their knowledge of Korean history was truly impressive, but what made the experience exceptional was their ability to bring the stories, traditions, and history to life in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. I especially enjoyed wearing hanbok. I felt so beautiful. We were taken to the Yes Hanbok shop for fast & friendly selection of our hanbok. After we were dressed, our hair was done beautifully with adornments at the shop. I loved the experience! Throughout the tour, James and Andrew were warm, friendly, patient, funny, and incredibly passionate about sharing their knowledge. They welcomed questions and provided fascinating details that you simply would not learn by exploring the palace on your own. Their enthusiasm for Korean culture and history was contagious and made every moment enjoyable for everyone. An added bonus was their professional photography expertise. They knew all the best locations and angles throughout the palace grounds and helped capture beautiful photographs that will serve as wonderful memories of our visit. The photos looked fantastic and made the experience even more special. If you’re visiting Seoul and want a deeper understanding of Korea’s rich history while also getting amazing photos, this is the tour to book. James and Andrew went above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience. Their professionalism, kindness, historical expertise, and photography skills make them an incredible team. I would without hesitation take another tour with them and I recommend them highly to anyone visiting Korea. Five stars isn’t enough—this tour was one of the highlights of my trip!
Trip Highlight
Culture607088,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must book for anyone visiting Seoul! The hanbok shop was super easy and organized. James, Jacob, and Andrew were the best and so very genuine. They made us feel so welcome and presented the history in great detail while keeping it interesting for even my kids to appreciate and remember. The photos are absolutely stunning! Learning games and a traditional dance was such a highlight for me! They also talked to my kids about music and food, just a genuine conversation not rushed or planned, which showed they cared about the people not just the tour.
THE BEST TOUR
Arielle S,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James, Jacob and Andrew did a FANTASTIC job! If you’re only going to do one tour in South Korea, this is the one you need to do! :)
Family photos and tour package highly recommended
uscpharm07,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked our tour through viator and we had Andrew and Jacob. Andrew spoke English and translated for Jacob. Jacob took most of the photos. Short review ~ Both were very kind, pleasant, informative and funny!!! We went for family photos and they took a lot of single shots and couple shots which we didn’t really seek so that was kind of unexpected and nice. Even our kids enjoyed it very much (which we did not expect so big thumbs up for our tour guides!) In case you want to read a long review with too many reviews….. At the time of our booking there was no sight of rain in the forecast. As we got closer to our trip the rain forecast began and as we got closer to our reservation date the rain forecast it would rain at the exact time of our tour if 1-5pm!!! I messaged them prior with many concerns but someone messaged me back through the viator messaging and reassured me that they can work with the weather and everything will proceed as planned. Worried we still went. Boy are we so glad we did! Someone met us at the station as written in the itinerary and walked us to the hanbok place. They helped my kids and I pick our hanboks and they matched my husband to mine. I didn’t expect much for the hair service mentioned but man I’m so glad we did this because the hair was done so nicely or much more nicer than expected; they accessorized the hair pins and all. As we were getting ready to leave with our tour guides the rain poured. But they reassured us the rain would pass and it did after maybe 20 min. The hanbok rental place provided clear umbrellas to use free of charge so that was nice. Oh they also had lockers so you can leave all your stuff (also included) there as you leave for tour. We took what I’m assuming an alternate route due to the rain (through the subway) then went to the national museum. Jacob and Andrew were fun and informative and even our kids enjoyed it very much! We took pictures at the beginning, some in the middle and most at the end. The palace was a lot more grand and had multiple buildings. So they took us to different areas and some areas were very secluded and nice picture spots. We took a water coffee break at the nearby on campus cafe shop. I highly recommend booking you Gyeongbokgung palace tour and photos with Andrew and Jacob. I’ll update this review if needed after I view our final edited photos. But from what Jacob showed us on his camera I already know they will be amazing and we can’t wait to see them!! My friend who is from Korea was trying to convince us that we might have overpaid and that we can rent hanbok on our own and get own photographer and spend less. But I wouldn’t change a thing. This package made it so easy and our hanbok was beautiful, love that the hair and locker was included, and our guide and photos also amazing ~ so worth every penny to not have to book it all separate and try to find good photo spots on our own. I highly recommend booking with them!!
FABULOUS HISTORY & EXPERIENCE
marianD5013SN,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful experience today, from dressing up in traditional attire to having our photos taken. The tour guides were incredibly passionate about sharing their history, culture, and heritage, which made the experience even more special. Today was particularly meaningful for my sister, who absolutely loves this era of history. She looked like a queen and was truly in her element. Thank you again for creating such an amazing and memorable day for us. We will cherish these memories for years to come. ❤️
Experience Tradition
Tami D,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group can not say enough about Julie. She made the whole experience even more fun while giving g us the palace history. Andrew was a great photographer and had a way to get authentic reactions and smiles out of all of us. Jacob was the other photographer who also gave us a little K-pop choreography demonstration. The pictures are great souvenir to have for a lifetime. PS. You do not have to dress up in hanboks for this experience.
Highlight of our trip!
Will M,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This experience was truly a highlight of our trip! Julie was absolutely wonderful—knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly patient throughout the entire experience. She shared interesting historical insights that added so much meaning to the day, and she made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. Having two photographers was an unexpected bonus and ensured we captured so many beautiful moments. Everything was well organized, professional, and enjoyable from start to finish. We highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a memorable and unique way to explore and capture their visit!
A step back in time
Michael P,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We could not have asked for a better experience to put the icing on our return to Korea journey. From the very beginning, our guide James and photographer Jacob were outgoing and made us feel welcome and comfortable. The hanbok rental was fantastic and the selection of outfits and time periods was outstanding. My wife Myong, being a native Korean, took my breath away in her hanbok. professional hair-do, and custom handbag. I myself, thoroughly enjoyed playing the persona of a 16th century palace guard complete with sword and helmet. The storage lockers were extremely handy too. The short walk to the palace yielded many appreciative looks from passers by who also seemed immersed in the experience. Once in the palace, we were taught various specific poses that we could use during the photos. James introduced the team with some history and finding out that Jacob had lineage going back to royalty. made me feel that we were walking with a crown prince. A true YangBan (nobleman), Jacob presented a version like James however in Korean. Myself, being at a baby level of spoken Korean, appreciated the opportunity to further hone my skills. The photo shoot was professional and the poses we had been taught fit right in. The back drops were scenic and architecturally beautiful. We can't wait to download our photos - I know they will astound us. A great tour and photoshoot. We did not want to remove our hanboks. Don't miss this one. Thanks James and Jacob - may great fortune always shine on you both.
James and Andrew are the best!
Y6007MFisabellac,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! James and Andrew were fantastic! Learnt so much and had such fun doing it. Thank you so much!!! Highly recommend
Great experience!!
kathleenbaud,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Our two guides (James & Andrew) were lovely and informative about Korean history and culture. We had a great time. I recommend it 100%.
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