Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
Overview
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Start your day tour with a visit to the Korean Folk Village in Yongin at 10:30am, an open-air museum that brings to life the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty. As you stroll through the village, you'll get to see recreated traditional homes, crafts and performances.
After exploring the village, enjoy a delicious lunch before heading to Suwon Hwaseong, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This majestic fortress, built by King Jeongjo in the late 18th century, features nearly 6 kilometers of walls, watchtowers and gates.
Finally, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Suwon Nammun Market, a bustling traditional market that dates back to the Joseon Dynasty. Here, you can shop for local products, snacks and souvenirs.
At the end of the tour, we will travel back at 17:10pm with a hassle-free shuttle to Seoul, bringing home memories of Korea’s rich cultural heritage.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
Please inform us if you will be bring along a baby stroller or wheelchair.
Infant is free of charge, no seat available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Korean Folk Village
Korean Folk Village introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. Also, the village shows various places with unique features such as a farming village, private house, official districts, Confucian academy, seodang (village school), and a village street in realistic descriptions, as well as, a nobleman’s house and traditional workshop. Performances including Nongak (farmer’s music), martial art on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special events are available by season. In particular, ‘Welcome to Joseon’, held every May, is a performance featuring time travel back to the olden days.
Suwon Hwaseong is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Suwon, South Korea. It was built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo as a fortress and palace complex. The fortress walls span almost 6 kilometers and are dotted with four gates and a number of watchtowers. You can walk along the walls, explore the palace buildings, and enjoy cultural performances and events held within the site.
What‘s Included
English & Chinese speaking staff
Transportation
Entrance Fee
Meals
Traveler's insurance
Other personal expenses
Options
Suwon Festival: Myeongdong
Sep 27 Special: Enjoy Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Package on Sept 27 with extended Suwon tour without Suwon Market stop
Meeting Point: Please be at the Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot(~5 mins walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1)by 08:55am.
Starting point:
Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot, Yejang-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Day Time Tour: DDP Station
Meeting Point: Please be at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station Exit 10 by 9:05am. Ktourstory staff will be there for you.
Starting point:
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10, 116 Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Day Time Tour: Myeongdong
Meeting Point: Please be at the Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot(~5 mins walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1) by 8:55am.
Starting point:
Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot, Yejang-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Suwon Festival: DDP Station
Sep 27 Special: Enjoy Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Package on Sept 27 with extended Suwon tour without Suwon Market stop
Meeting Point: Please be at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station Exit 10 by 9:05am. Ktourstory staff will be there for you.
Starting point:
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10, 116 Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Day Time Tour: Hongik Univ. St
Meeting Point: Please be at Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 by 8.15am. Ktourstory staff will be there for you.
Starting point:
Hongik University Station Exit 4, 167-36 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Suwon Festival: Hongik Uni.
Sep 27 Special: Enjoy Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Package on Sept 27 with extended Suwon tour without Suwon Market stop
Meeting Point: Please be at Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 by 8.15am. Ktourstory staff will be there for you.
Starting point:
Hongik University Station Exit 4, 167-36 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
Samantha S,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour. Our guide, Cecilia, was extremely knowledgeable about Korean history and even broke down the kings of the josean era seen frequently in Korean dramas. Cecelia has a very welcoming personality and does a great job of giving you a preliminary tour and enough free time to explore any stop on your own. This is a tour I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Korea who want a glimpse of the country's past. Thank you Cecilia for the amazing tour!
Excellent historical tour
Vinh D,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joon’s an excellent tour guide. He gave a lot of insightful information to Korea’s history. It really enhanced my visit to the country
Well valued excursion
Raivo M,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great trip with our guide Joon. I really liked the organization about the timing and excursions. Both guided tours and some free time in each location. Also compliments to Joon about keeping up the pace, because typically you end up just slowly walking through all the locations. Saw some great sights, learned about the history and tried some local delicacies. Overall, recommended.
Exceptional tour and guide!
ivonnel568,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Joon was an excellent guide. He shared the history & culture of Korea with a lot of passion! Appreciated the effort he put in with ensuring we learned a lot on the tour. Thank you Joon.
Food, dance, and architecture experience
Raul G,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely day visiting the town, the wall, and market. Gina, the tour guide, explained everything very clearly and made the atmosphere great. The town is amazing. I wish we had something like that back home. It is made of original buildings transported to this site. Good food. Immersive. Passionate workers. I could spend a whole day here. The wall was picturesque. We went on a sunny day in late November. The market was nice. Busy and full of things to try. I would recommend knowing where things are before arriving.
Interesting trip
Olivia L,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you, for a joyful trip! We will hold these memories with us forever. And thanks to Laura for your kindness and being the best tour guide ☺️
Joon was very informative...
Joshua C,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Joon was very informative and patient with everybody in the group. Couldn’t recommend him more in this folk village and fortress tour.
But the van was comfortable....
Ilana H,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The guide spoke incomprehensible English, walked so fast that not all members of the group caught up with him, and yet began the explanation to a small part of the group.
Interesting and informative with an excellent guide
susanbW896NX,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very enjoyable tour. The 3 hour period for the Korean Folk Village was plenty. After the guided tour part there was lots of time to wander around at my own pace. The tour around the fortress was informative and interesting. The last stop at the traditional market was fascinating, it's a very different experience to markets in Europe. Our guide June was very clear on timing and where we had to be and when. She was helpful and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Korean Folk Village was worth the visit.
Suzanne K,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The places we visited, especially the Folk Village, was very nice but we needed a lot more time at the site to fully appreciate it. I felt rushed the whole time. Having headsets was a plus.
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