Seoul Royal Palace,Bukchon Hanok Village & Gwangjang Market Feast

Overview

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover Seoul’s rich history, culture, and flavors on this guided tour. Start at Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional Korean neighborhood known for its scenic alleys and hanok house. Watch the iconic Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace and explore the palace’s stunning grounds, filled with centuries of royal heritage. Pass by the Blue House, Korea’s former Presidential residence, for scenic views and photos. Then visit Cheongha Korean Ginseng Center to learn about Korea’s famous ginseng and its health benefits. End the tour at Gwangjang Market, Seoul’s oldest market, where you can taste local street food like bindaetteok and mayak gimbap.

On Tuesdays, the tour visits Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Insadong, known for traditional crafts, art galleries, and street food, instead of Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Royal Guard Ceremony.

This well-paced tour offers a perfect mix of heritage, cuisine, and local culture—ideal for first-time visitors.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Admission fee

Air-conditioned vehicle

Best Tour Guide (English)

Meals

What To Expect

Myeongdong

Meeting Point 1: Meet your bus and tour guide at Myeongdong Subway Station Exit 8.

Admission Not Applicable

Seoul City Hall

Meeting Point 2: Jump on our tour bus at Seoul City Hall Subway Station Exit 6

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Seoul Royal Palace,Bukchon Hanok Village & Gwangjang Market Feast

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

So Far my Best Tour in South Korea
Andy S,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The best asset to that tour was the tour guide herself, Kelly. She is very informative, communicates well with everyone, flexible, and memorized all of us in the group. Every time she opens her mouth everyone listens as we know that another interesting information is about to be unfolded before our ears. The weather was great that day after 2 days of rain and after that day rain restarted again. If I’ll be back and will need a tour guide I prefer her with no doubt. She mastered her craft. If I’ll be asked if I’ll recommend her for any of my friends, precisely big time yes. Actually, my tour was cancelled a night prior and they offered me this tour just a half day tour. But got confi and extended it to a whole day. Thank you.
Great Tour!
Kimberly G,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was great! We had Eva as our guide & she was wonderful!! We really enjoyed visiting the palace & seeing the changing of the guard, Bukchon & the market.
Old world charm closer to town
Julie G,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We were surprised how close the village was to town. Our guide was very knowledgeable & gave us plenty of time to see everything. The castle was also very interesting as was the market.