Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Hanok Village, and Gwangjang Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Explore Highlights of Seoul
Discover the beauty of Seoul with a professional guide. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and catch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony.
Walk through Hanok Village(Bukchon or Namsangol) 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) ▶ War Memorial of Korea ▶ Jogyesa Temple ▶ Tapgol Park ▶ Myeongdong Cathedral(Drop-off)
**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 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.
Namsangol Hanok Village
Namsangol Hanok Village and Bukchon Hanok Village, where you can see traditional Korean houses called hanok. These villages are popular spots for taking beautiful photos of hanok architecture. You will visit one of these villages based on the option you selected.
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
Travel insurance
Options
Full-Day, Group(Namsangol)
Full-day Tour Course: ▶ Lunch time(Own expenses) ▶ The War Memorial of Korea ▶ Jogyesa Temple ▶ Tapgol Park
Namsangol Hanok Village: This option includes Namsangol Hanok Village
Lottery: Lottery will be offered on Tapgol Park(Squid Game Season 2, Episode 1 filmed)
Tour Ends at Myeongdong Cathedral
Half-Day, Group(Namsangol)
Namsangol Hanok Village: Includes Bukchon Hanok Village
Full-Day, Small-Group(Bukchon)
Full-day Tour Course: ▶ Lunch time(Own expenses) ▶ The War Memorial of Korea ▶ Jogyesa Temple ▶ Tapgol Park
Bukchon Hanok Village: This option includes Bukchon Hanok Village
Lottery: Lottery will be offered on Tapgol Park(Squid Game Season 2, Episode 1 filmed)
Tour Ends at Myeongdong Cathedral
Half-Day, Small-Group(Bukchon)
Bukchon Hanok Village: Includes Bukchon Hanok Village
Reviews
1,124 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our first tour in korea
212romyr,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had learned so much of korean history... our tour guide miss grace has done it so excellently... it's very entertaining...
It was fun! Chloe is a...
Joshua K,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was fun! Chloe is a great guide. Got an amazing view of Seoul I would not have gotten solo. It was a great tour
Loved it!
sdjennyftb,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was informative and enjoyable! Henry was a great tour guide. He suggested many photo spots and offered to take the pictures!
Excellent
alanzom2026,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Henry gave us an amazing tour of the city. I would definitely recommend to anyone coming here who needs a tour
Great Tour of Seoul
RomkaS r,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! Great guide Henry!
Fun experience
Paradise39752826936,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Henry is great! Nice trip! Fun and informative! A relaxing walk and cover the places we want to go! Definitely will recommended to others.
Very good tour to get to know Seaul
totann2026,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with very energetic and informative tour guid called Shin. Highly recommended
Amazing Seoul
editdalmd,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable tourist guide (Grace). We had a lot of fun learning about the history of the places we visited. And Grace even offered to take our photos. Grace made the tour amazing!
Grace was extremely...
Lauren L,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Grace was extremely knowledgeable, professional & gave handy reminders before and after. The ginseng portion detracted from the tour for me personally, and I wish we had spent more time at the village, but overall gets lots of the must do sight seeing done in an afternoon.
Top Tour Guide
Felino L,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sophie was our quide and knows well about the place where she is taking us.History as well as present situation was brought up.So I would like to say that Sophie is a top choice to be a great guide.
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