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
Half-day Tour
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
Full-day tour
Full day tour: ▶Lunch time(Own expenses) ▶ Changdeokgung Palace(Mon: Jongmyo) ▶ Namsangol Hanok Village(Sun: Ikseondong) ▶ Insadong ▶ Namdae
Sundays Exception: All the tourists are prohibited to visit the village on Sundays and you visit Namsangol Hanok village instead
Reviews
457 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
9/10/25 half day tour w/Thomas
Bliss A,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Thomas is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, kind, approachable & very accommodating, extending extra attention to his customers even when tour is done, he made sure he got us taxi back to our hotel.
I Love Seoul (and Chloe too)
Allen C,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazingly mix of cultural sites in only half a day. Special call out to our wonderful guide Chloe who was knowledgeable, funny and just brought a beautiful energy. She Thank you so much!
Chloe was wonderful and...
Ivy M,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Chloe was wonderful and so sweet! The bus was super comfortable with some of the best A/C we’ve had all trip. We booked this a little later in our trip so it was nice to relax and see a bunch of places in a short amount of time and rest our legs a little.
Mostly good
Roxanne Z,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
4.00Well rounded experience. Guide was well informed. Cut the Ginseng sales pitch. Allow others to wNder the museum or grab a coffe
Great overview for first time visitors
Danica R,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00A good snapshot of Seoul history, culture and food. The tour packs in quite a lot in a short time frame. Our tour guide Grace had a ton of information and answered all my questions.
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