Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
Overview
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8 hours
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Get an excellent overview of Seoul on this full-day sightseeing tour of the city's top attractions. With a guide, you'll visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, N Seoul Tower and Namsangol Hanok Village; watch the changing of the guard at Gwanghwamun Gate; and drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae). Enjoy a Korean lunch in Insadong, and stop at a ginseng center and amethyst factory. You'll gain an understanding of Korea’s culture and history as you explore the highlights of this bustling capital city.
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, the National Folk Museum and Namsangol Hanok Village is closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, the History Museum and Myeongdong instead
Tour Schedule can be changed because of local circumstance or weather.
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 Seoul.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Jogyesa Temple
After morning pickup from your hotel, travel by comfortable coach to your first stop of the day, Jogyesa Temple, the chief Buddhist temple in Korea and a calm sanctuary from the busy streets of Seoul.
The Blue House
Next, drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae), home to the South Korean president. Located at the foot of Mt Bugaksan, the presidential complex exemplifies traditional Korean architecture.
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)
Pickup points
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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
Pickup included
Reviews
2,560 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Know top attractions of Seoul in one day.
Yury B,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In spite of being very cold, we enjoy our Seoul city tour very much with Camila. Great knowledge of Seoul history and South Korea history make this tour very interesting. Her English was very good. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
Amazing tour in Seoul with Sally
cristinasA9701UQ,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am here on business and only have a short period of free time and decided ton this tour. What a wonderful tour!!! I had a great group of people and an amazing tour guide Sally! She spoke about the history of all the sites and included some personal information that really made the tour exceptional. I would recommend this tour for anyone who visits Seoul. Hopefully you will also get Sally as your guide!
Highly Recommend—Especially with Sally!
jackiecY2638XF,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful city tour and an excellent guide! Sally was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the city’s history and culture. She made each stop interesting and engaging, answered all our questions, and shared great local tips along the way. I learned so much and truly enjoyed the experience—highly recommend this tour, especially with Sally!
Sally is great and talkative and knowledgeable!
1fly,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was great and our tour guide Sally was wonderful, knowledgeable and organized. She had everyone’s WhatsApp and contacted everyone in case anyone got lost in the tour, lol. She was good and the tour was of all the main tourist things. Sally is great.
Amazing One Day Seoul Tour
Thomas S,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour. Was able to see all the best sites in Seoul in one day. Not rushed. Sally the tour guide was amazing and helpful.
Sally Made This One-Day Tour Truly Exceptional
ocrichie,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We cannot say enough good things about Sally — she completely made our one-day tour an unforgettable experience. From the very beginning, Sally was professional, kind, and incredibly attentive. Her knowledge was impressive, but what really stood out was how much she genuinely cared about us having an amazing day. She anticipated our needs, adjusted the pace perfectly, and made everything feel effortless and relaxed. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, and Sally shared insights and stories that brought each place to life. This was not a rushed or cookie-cutter tour — it felt personal, exclusive, and expertly curated. The logistics were seamless, the timing was spot-on, and we always felt comfortable and well taken care of. What sets Sally apart is her heart. She treated us like friends rather than tourists, and that made all the difference. By the end of the day, we didn’t just feel like we had seen amazing places — we felt like we had shared a truly special experience. If you are considering this tour, ask for Sally. She is outstanding, and we would book another tour with her without hesitation. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you, Sally, for such a wonderful and memorable day!
Great tour
Swapna A,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00L.Shin from SoulCityTour was our guide. He was very knowledgeable about the different sites and we had lots of time to take pictures and visit each site. Would recommend this tour.
Great tour of Seoul
W2666FXgeraldb,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour of the main sights of the city! From the tower to the palace, there was plenty of things to see! Shin was a great tour guide and had plenty of knowledge on all of the buildings and stops. It was also a great way to learn more about the Korean culture and history! Would definitely recommend this tour to first time visitors to Seoul! Perfect for solo travelers as well, can meet friends along the way! This is a must do tour!
Very good tour!
jarrodmichaelb,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Seoul tour! This tour was absolutely amazing and a perfect way to experience Seoul. Everything was well organised, informative, and fun. Our tour guide, Felicity, was fantastic — super knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, and she made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seoul!
It was really nice
lunao515,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited many beautiful places and the tour guide Jun was very kind and funny. We had a lot of fun!
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