Private Tour
Private Day Trip to Korean Folk Village and Hwaseong Fortress
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour, you will understand the life of Korea in olden times and the old city.
1. Folk village - fake village but all 230 buildings were relocated from across whole South Korea so building are authentic and you can literally understand the life of Korea in olden times.
2. Suwon hwaseong fortress - restored fortress but you can still witness the beauty and practicality of the fortress, this fortress is now popular among all age groups and it is getting even more popular nowadays.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Please let us know if you have a specific food type that you are looking for
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Bottled water
Driver and guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Korean Folk Village
You will see the life of Korea in olden times like up until 1970s
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
At Hawseong haenggung palace, you will learn why this palace and fortress were built in the first place.
Options
Private Day Trip to Korean Folk Village and Hwaseong Fortress
Pickup included
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of Min Sok Chun & fortress
Jan,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day led by our wonderful tour guide Juno. He was had a very positive demeanor and had extensive knowledge on the history of both stops on this tour; the Min Sok Chun folk village and the fortress/Suwon. He also showed us lots of photos and videos on his phone to give us an idea of what the areas looked like hundreds of years ago, and also showed us some videos of reenactments/dramas of the historical events he spoke to us about in those locations. We all found it very helpful in terms of visualizing the history. He also took us to a bbq restaurant in Suwon that felt like a very local spot, we all enjoyed it. We highly recommend this tour if you want to learn more about the history of Korea in a very tangible way, especially through Min Sok Chun. Thank you Juno!
Wonderful tour guide and interesting sites
jeaniem320,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miae Hyun was an excellent guide who made our day educational and fun. We booked through Viator, but if we were to visit Seoul, South Korea again we would book all private tours directly with her. Her suggestion for a Korean lunch was wonderful. We saw a trolley ride and archery that looked interesting and she added that in without a blink and paid for it and participated too! She & her husband own the tour company. She speaks English and he Spanish which they learned living abroad.
Korean Village Tour.
995batug,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Judy from VIP Travel was a very informative tour guide who took time to answer individual questions, she is professional, yet casual and personable. The Korean village brings back to life the Joson dynasty as if we travelled in time. It's amazing how Koreans were able to restore important historical details from the past despite the many wars suffered by Korea. Thier resilient character speaks highly of Koreans ability to jump back and drive-on regardless of the hardships they experinces. AMAZING PEOPLE, AMAZING TOUR, AMAZING TOUR GUIDE. Thank you
Full Korea in 11 days - with Juno Read a wonderful experience
GuenterV3,
Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have done a tour of South Korea in 11 days with Juno Lee and a group of 14 Spanish tourists. We started in Seoul, and then travelled south to Busan on a bus. The tour was one of Top-rated vacation experiences in my life: the great Juno guide, very friendly, lots of information about the country, the history, its people, its characteristics, in a fun and super interesting way. 100% recommended
Unforgettable journey
59demelsav,
Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visit South Korea with a Guide of 10. Thank you for showing us the country with such passion and love. Always watching us and very patient. Highly recommended. Thanks, Juno.
Spectacular and falling short!! The picture is worth 1000 words
Happiness59559916004,
Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best guide I've ever met. His knowledge, personality, responsibility and patience are 10 out of 10. The whole group were super delighted with him I will never forget it!!!
Getting to know Korea: Folk village and Suwon fortress
522stepheny,
Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour to the Korean folk village and the fortress at Suwon was a great day. Our guide Juno was pleasant, entertaining and shared much about Korea, its tumultuous history and frought past relations with Japan. We took away a stronger respect for the Korean people, their history and their culture. The folk village was a pleasant respite from the city. We learned how Korea had to rediscover its own culture after the Japanese occupation and rebuild after the Korean War. Crazy recent reminders of human struggles. Suwon fortress was beautiful and the preserved historic village within the fortress walls a historic remnant of life past. Highly recommend. Juno is great.
Super fun and informative!
Katherine Z,
Jul 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour with our tour guide Juno! Juno was super friendly and we really enjoyed talking with him as he showed us around the entire day. The Korean Folk Village was very cool to walk around and see how life in South Korea used to be. We also really enjoyed the musical and dance performances. Then Juno recommended a great restaurant for us to have lunch at, and we loved the beef galbi. We also loved walking around the fortress, trying the archery experience, and taking lots of photos. Juno made sure we were hydrated by providing us with complimentary water throughout the hot summer day. He offered to take pictures of us which we really appreciated and turned out really great. We are so thankful for Juno for sharing his culture with us! Highly recommended!!
Highly recommended and educational tour
Esther L,
Jun 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I signed up for this tour after reading the great reviews and it did not disappoint. Miae was our guide and driver. The car was great and very clean. Miae gave us many interesting stories about the Folk Village and Hwaseong fortress which really helped us appreciate what we were visiting. She recommended a great place for lunch and we had fun with the traditional archery. A bonus was a short stop at the new Suwon Starfield library to soak in the vibes.
Our guide went above and beyond
Lorri W,
Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the Korean Folk Village and exploring Suwon and the fortress, learning not only about traditional culture but developing an understanding of modern day Koreans’ sense of their place in history. Luckily we were there during a traditional hair washing ritual and our teen got to participate. Our guide Juno was terrific - he shared a lot of useful information with us. Most memorable - our teen lost their phone in the village and since Apple location services don’t work in South Korea, we thought it was gone. Juno spent half an hour retracing our steps, calling lost and found and assuring us he would work with us to get the phone back if found. Together we found it and all felt a sense of relief! He truly went above and beyond for us - highly recommended.
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