Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
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
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
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
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 points
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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Pickup included
Reviews
1,484 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
Deb C,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day visiting some of the key sights in Seoul. Our guide, Sookhe was very informative!
BK's Tour was Amazing!
Mark M,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great City tour today. Our driver was prompt, personal and very professional. BK was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and personal and made our day fun! We learned a lot. He even helped me bargain for some gifts I wanted to purchase. He also stayed with us until our cab picked us up to go back to the motel after our tour was over! Very considerate! Would highly recommend a tour with BK and our driver.
Great tour of Seoul !! Highly recommend
Amy G,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fabulous tour of Seoul. Thanks to young who was friendly , sweet and oh so knowledgeable ! It was very cold and this tour was a lifesaver ! Highly recommend
Fantastic tour guide, Bk.
mariacK2046IZ,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00BK knows about the history of the the places and we learned a lot from him. He is very kind and polite and has a lot of patience. Sometimes, it took time for us to go around and look at the places where he took us and he never told us to hurry up. We would highly recommend him if you are looking for a tour guide. The driver, Kilbert, is a fantastic driver. We felt very safe with him and Bk.
Mr. Young is a phenomenal tour guide
Susan K,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mr. Young was a phenomenal tour guide! We were very pleased with the tour and we learned so much. Mr. Young is very nice and professional and he is an expert on the history and culture of S. Korea. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting S. Korea!
Mr BK is a very nice guy,...
Shiela T,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mr BK is a very nice guy, and freely shares his historical knowledge. Highly recommend his day tour.
Winter trip with Sookee
Debra R,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was at a good pace. We went in the winter and of course being properly dressed is necessary. Sookee did alert us in advance and we were properly planned. We saw multiple sights and the secret garden was impressive.
Excellent small group tour
Glenn F,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very fortunate in that our family were the only people on the tour. Our guide was BK who did an excellent job of showing us round and keeping us relatively warm given the freezing temperatures. The tour hit the high spots of a cultural visit with lunch and some shopping interspersed. BK was very friendly and super knowledgeable so would definitely recommend.
Great way to see Seoul!
I470NRrosel,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing way to see the important places in Seoul all while learning the history of Korea. Sookee was our tour guide and was very friendly and so knowledgeable. We highly recommend taking this tour!
Great Tour Guide
Latsamy Y,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with Mr. Young. He was very informative and gave us an awesome tour of Seoul. We highly recommend him as a tour guide.
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