Royal Palace, Full-day Seoul City Tour (Pick up & Drop off)
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
★ A tour to Immerse yourself into the Korean History
★ Visit Gyeongbok Palace & Changdeok Palace, 2 Main Palaces
★ Enjoy the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony like in the past
★ Try one of the most popular and delicious food, Bibimbap
★ Enter Insadong Street and Namdaemun market for some shopping
Explore Seoul and see two of the Five Grand Palaces, Gyeongbok Palace, where you can see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, and Changdeok Palace. Later make shopping stops at Insadong and Namdaemun Market.
Hotel(Seoul) → Driving through the famous Landmarks → The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony → Gyeongbok Palace (Deonksu Palace on Tuesday)→ The National Folk Museum → Pass By The Presidential Blue House → Ginseng Center → Lunch → Changdeok Palace (Bukchon Hanok Village on Monday) → Insadong → Namdaemun Market → Hotel(Seoul)
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Gyeongbok Palace will be replaced by another tourist attraction when it is closed on Tuesdays.
The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony will be cancelled when it is rainy.
You might not be allowed to pass by the Presidential Blue House for the security.
Changdeok Palace will be replaced to Bukchon Hanok Village on Mondays.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Vegetarian option available
Admission fee
Pick-up & Drop-off Service(In Seoul)
Professional English Guide
Transportation
Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Seoul
Have you heard about history of Korea? Korea has thousand years of history and Korea is Nation State. If you are international traveler, you might know Seoul is one of rare cities has hundreds years history footprints. You will see high-tech right next to thousand-year-old tradition. Palace is the one of popular historical places. Chosun Empire has ended in 1910 while Seoul has been the capital of Josun dynasty for the past 500 years. There are 5 important palaces you don’t want to miss and they are the most popular places for visitors. What is first impression of the word "Palace"? Place for kings and noble families? It is true but only the part of it. You will see the area where kings and families lived with 2000 people ruled whole nation. There is only parts of palaces remain which makes many people find they are only for king and family. Palace was the place for discussion how to rule the country.
Jogyesa Temple
Hidden in the heart of bustling downtown Seoul, Jogyesa Temple offers a rare glimpse into Korea’s living Buddhist tradition. Founded in 1935, this tranquil sanctuary contrasts strikingly with the city around it. Step through the symbolic Iljumun Gate into a world of peace, where centuries-old pine and locust trees shade the magnificent Daeungjeon Hall. Inside, golden Buddha statues shine softly in the light, inviting visitors to pause, reflect, and experience a moment of serenity.
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Royal Palace, Full-day Seoul City Tour (Pick up & Drop off)
Pickup included
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cathy
H6652GNpias,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Have had a great day touring Seoul guided by Cathy that was superb kind friendly, great knowledge and very service minded and helpful to me and the three (Nick, Rick and Belinda) when she was guiding us around important places in central Seoul All in a great happy spirit
Fantastic day tour of Seoul
Dan D,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great full day tour of Seoul. Enjoyed the palaces, Jogyesa temple and art galleries. Our tour guide, Rose, was super friendly and helpful. She went out of her way to make sure we had a good time and offered help as needed. Highly recommended!
Excellent highly recommended!
kigochao,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very pleasurable experience. And Cathy the tour guide, was very entertaining, courteous and had extensive knowledge on Korean history . She also accompanied me up to the airport bus stop , and helped me carry all my luggage and waited with me till the bus arrived!! This was very much appreciated!
Very busy day with lots...
Bozena M,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very busy day with lots to see. It was great being picked up from hotel. Our morning guide Cathy was very kind and accommodating. After lunch the second palace was fantastic experience with our new guide. Considerable amount of walking suited us fine. This is great tour if you interested in history.
Unforgettable Seoul Tour
Elizabeth R,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazingly awesome experience with a very good, friendly attentive guide Eljay and driver Eric.Very fun company and considerate.
Fantastic full day tour of Seoul including the Jogyesa temple, deoksugung palace,bukchon village, ginseng center and so on than
592krishnanb,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to our fantastic guide Rose who took great care in explaining all the sights to us and made our trip enjoyable and memorable!
Great time
795eganp,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cathy was awesome! She’s was super helpful and knowledgeable with answering every question I had! Worth the price in my opinion.
Excellent and comprehensive first day introductory tour of Seoul
Maps170113,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Cathy provided us with an exceptional experience. It was perfect for our first day in Seoul. We saw what friends had recommended as the highlights of the city. Cathy was knowledgeable, agreeable and accommodating. Even though it rained all day we never felt overburdened or discouraged. The pace was good, lunch was excellent and my husband and I are very impressed with this fascinating city. I would recommend this tour as a great introduction to Seoul. To be picked up at our hotel and dropped off was a plus.
An amazing day
Curiosity58844240129,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with JJ who was friendly, knowledgeable and a great host. We came back with a much richer understanding of Korean history and culture. So glad we took this tour.
Amazing experience
samgN3319HP,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00JJ was very helpful and knowledgeable about Korean culture. They picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off seamlessly
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