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8 hours
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Explore the highlights of Seoul on a full-day tour with an informative guide. Highlights include Jogyesa Temple, the Blue House, the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, and tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in traditional culture at the National Folk Museum of Korea, Insadong Antique Street, Namdaemun Gate, and Namdaemun Market. The tour includes entrance fees and hotel pickup in Central Seoul.
* Full-day Seoul tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace
* View traditional shops and goods at Insadong Antique Street and Namdaemun Market
* Learn about Korean Dynasties when visiting two royal palaces
* Includes all Entrance fees, Local English-speaking guide, and Hotel pickup in Central Seoul
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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Royal guard changing ceremony might be cancelled due to weather conditions
On Mondays, Changdeokgung Palace is closed and you will go to Bukchon traditional Hanok Village instead
On Tuesdays, the Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Folk Museum of Korea is closed, so you will go to Changdeokgung(including secret garden) and in the afternoon you will visit Bukchon Hanok Village instead.
This tour is proceeding with minimum 2 people
Starting from September 1, 2024, lunch will no longer be included. Due to the difficulty in providing a variety of lunch options, we have reluctantly made this change. Please understand that you will have free time for lunch in Insadong, where you can choose your own dining options.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bottled water
Hotel pickup in Central Seoul (Meeting time can be changed depends on each locations)
Local guide(English speaking)
Driver/Guide
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off (drop-off at the City Hall or Myeongdong only)
Lunch
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Jogyesa Temple
Jogyesa Buddhist Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy streets of Jongno, follow the road towards Anguk Subway Station, and you will see Jogyesa Temple. The first things you will notice at the temple are the lovely trees. These locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old.
Gwanghwamun Gate
Keep your camera handy for the changing of the guard ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate.
Pickup included
1,403 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Phyllis R,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
The highlight was the changing of the Guards Royal palace.Wasted alot of time at courtyard of house in Seoul talking about history of this residence. The trip to the market was very brief so could not get into shopping. In conclusion,not worth the money. Usually I am impressed with Viator but this trip to Korea & Japan their guides & tours were sub par.
Maria F,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
I was looking forward to the experience, but I was very disappointed. The guide did not provide any context about the places before we arrived, and he explained almost nothing about the history of Seoul or the palace. At each stop, he gave a brief explanation and then allowed 20 to 30 minutes of free time, which was barely enough to use the restroom. The weather was cold, which didn’t help either, but I was expecting much more from this tour. I’m planning to revisit these places with a better guide.
Kee T,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
Our Guide Young was fantastic in organizing and timing during the tour. He gave us brief history and was humorous on tour introduction.
Thasanai M,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
It was a good long tour. We get to see a lot but on the end they drop us off at the shopping mall we have to find a way to get back ourself.
Marlee W,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
Our guide Mr Young was very knowledgeable and funny. I had a great day exploring Seoul and learning about the history. We had plenty of free time to wander and explore as well.
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