Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Get an excellent overview of Seoul on this flexible sightseeing tour of the city's top attractions, with the option to choose either a half-day or full-day experience to suit your schedule. With a knowledgeable guide, you'll visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the National Folk Museum of Korea; watch the Changing of the Guard at Gwanghwamun Gate; and drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae). Visit a ginseng center and gain insight into Korea’s rich culture and history.

If you choose the full-day option, continue to explore Insadong, enjoy time at N Seoul Tower with panoramic city views, and stroll through Namsangol Hanok Village. Both options conclude with drop-off in Myeongdong.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A moderate amount of walking is involved; it is recommended that you wear good walking shoes

Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namsangol Hanok Village is closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, and Myeongdong instead

Depending on which option you chose (half day or full day) tour schcedule will be different

1 of the shopping centers are included (Ginseng Center)

Tuesdays : Gyeongbok Palace is closed so, we will visit to Deoksu Palace

Mondays : Namsan Hanok Village is closed so, we will visit to Bukchon Hangok Village

This tour is group tour

pick up is ONLY available in downtown Seoul.

Tour Schedule can be changed because of local circumstance or weather.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Jogyesa Temple

[Halfday/Fullday] After morning pickup from your hotel, travel by comfortable coach to your first stop of the day, Jogyesa Temple—the chief temple of Korean Buddhism and a peaceful sanctuary in the heart of bustling Seoul. Admire its beautifully decorated main hall, vibrant lanterns, and ancient trees, while learning about Korea’s Buddhist traditions and daily temple life.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

The Blue House

[Halfday/Fullday] Next, drive past the Blue House (Cheongwadae), the presidential residence of South Korea. Nestled at the foot of Mt. Bugaksan, this iconic complex showcases elegant traditional Korean architecture set against a scenic mountain backdrop.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Admission Fee

Professional guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup

Food and drinks

Gratuities

hotel drop off (drop is available myeongdong / city hall / itaewon)

Seoul Tower observatory ticket

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included

Halfday City Tour

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
;: Jogyesa Temple → Blue House (pass by) → Gwanghwamun Gate → Gyeongbokgung Palace → National Folk Museum → Ginseng center
Pickup included

Reviews

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3,192 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Sally is the best guide
brentmL2410FB,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sally was the best guide I have ever had, her knowledge on Korean culture was educational. She was fun, energetic and made the whole experience very enjoyable. I can’t say enough good things about her, she spoke great English and was very funny. If you are looking for guide, she is absolutely the right choice.
Sally was an amazing tour...
Kimberly S,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00
Sally was an amazing tour guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly, energetic and fun! We got to see so many different locations and really enjoyed the experience. I highly recommend taking this tour with Sally.
Great experience
R3561VHgabrielaa,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00
Yeoni was a really good guide! The tour is fast paced but full of information that you would not get otherwise. Great way to visit the most iconic places in Seoul if you have limited time.
Very recommended
EHR 01,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00
Very good tour with Yeoni from Seoul guide tours. Very informative and beautiful places. This tour is a must, definitely ver recommended
Seoul City Tour
Travel52866363352,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00
Yeoni was a great tour guide. Was a good intro to South Korea.
Yeoni
Meander31259235715,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00
Yeoni from Seoul City tour has an exceptional tour guide Her energy and knowledge has been quite insightful
Yeoni city tour
marydaphnem,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00
Yeoni Seoul city tour- great experience.
Yeoni
F4001NTjeank,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00
Yeoni from Seoul city tour is awesome
Fun with Yeoni
Javier G,Apr 15, 2026
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5.00
Yeimi from Seoul city tour Amazing tour with an amazing tour guide. Very helpful whenever needed, and if there was anything she didn’t know she’d make sure to find out for you. She also made sure we were taken care of throughout the tour
Even though I am...
Christine C,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Even though I am Korean-American and have been to Seoul several times, I had never learned about Korean culture and history when sightseeing. I appreciated the background and history that the tourguide taught us. He was also very friendly and knowledgeable. The unfortunate thing was that the weather did not cooperate. It was a rainy and cold day. But I was still glad that I went on this tour.