Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Explore Northern Seoul
Discover the beauty of northern Seoul with a professional guide. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and catch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony.
Walk through Bukchon Hanok Village and snap photos of traditional Korean houses.
Enjoy panoramic city views from Bugak Skyway, surrounded by mountains.
Wrap up the tour with local flavors at Gwangjang Market, one of Seoul’s oldest and most popular markets.
If you choose Full-day Tour, the tour Includes lunch time(own expenses) ▶ Changdeokgung Palace(Mon: Jongmyo) ▶ Insadong ▶ Namdaemun Markget ▶ Myeongdong
**All the participants should be at the designated departure point, Myeongdong Station #10
**To avoid traffic jam in the morning, we recommend using metro(subway) for transportation to the meeting point
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour requires 2 people minimum to book
Private tour is not managed for now
This tour will take place rain or shine.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Hanbok rental time is not offered
Meeting at Gyeongbokgung Palace, joining the tour after it has started, or contacting the guide once the tour is in progress is NOT permitted
We recommend using the subway (metro) for convenient access
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Admission fees
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
Food and drinks
Hotel Pick up & Drop off (Dismissed at Gwangjang Market)
Personal Expenses
What To Expect
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the most beautiful and largest palace in Seoul. You can also enjoy The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village where you can see a Korean traditional house called Hanok. This village is popular for taking beautiful pictures of Hanok.
Options
Full-day tour
Full-day Tour Course: ▶Lunch time(Own expenses)▶The War Memorial of Korea▶National Museum of Korean Contemporary History▶Jogyesa Temple▶Tapgol Park
Lottery: Lottery will be offered on Tapgol Park(Squid Game Season 2, Episode 1 filmed)
Tour Ends at Myeongdong Cathedral
Half-day Tour
Reviews
633 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with 5 star guide
GERARD B,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour with excellent guide Leo who was knowledgeable friendly and very engaging with everyone.Would thoroughly recommend this tour if you want to see some great sites of Seoul in a short half day tour.
Chloe was a great guide...
Rebecca S,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Chloe was a great guide for this tour. She has a great sense of humor and told us many interesting historical facts.
Informative and Relaxing
Clive C,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guide, Sunny Y, was a wealth of knowledge shared with the tour group, politely and with a keen sense of humour. Would thoroughy recommend
Very nice guided tour
SigridForsberg N,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very nice guide that knew a lot of history and facts - could answer all the questions. Also very nice program
A Great Tour with Grace!
Man L,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Grace was our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable! We had a great time and everything was very organized. She was approachable and friendly and educated us on Korean culture at the different locations that we stopped at! We felt very comfortable with her and would book another tour with her! Thank you Grace!
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