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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
Pickup included
1,129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Oliver H,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
Great way to spend our first day in Seoul. It gave us the opportunity to experience a few palaces and market shopping which will help guide the rest of our trip. Soochie was a great guide and very informative. There is a lot of global political history here that is not common knowledge outside of Korea.
Shannon D,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
Young and the driver were very friendly. He showed us all the sites and gave us some history lessons in between.
Erica V,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
This was a fabulous tour. Well worth the money as every minute of the almost 8 hours was well planned out. Also Junie was an amazing tour guide and gave insider information (and 2 reasons) for all the significant and historical events she talked about.
kartika w,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
Junie the guide is very nice and informative she knows history of Korea and can recommend places. Fun time to spend in seoul
Judy W,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
Very enjoyable city tour Mr Young was our guide who was excellent The right amount of information with a bit of humour It’s a busy schedule to take in everything I enjoyed being with a smaller tour group and learnt heaps about Korean history and culture
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