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‘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
Options
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Pickup included
Reviews
1,081 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
See Seoul Stress Free
Russell B,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00I highly recommend this tour; it’s a great way to see a crowded, busy city without the stress of navigation. Lua was a fantastic guide providing tons of insight along the way! 5 stars!
Outstanding intro tour of Seoul!
Dewey W,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Outstanding tour with Mr Young. Shared lots of history on the Korean kingdoms during the Palace tours as well as the history of how the two current Korean nations came to be. Very personable and took great care of our small group!
A Great Day
DavidGail K,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00A Great Day Royal Palace and Seoul City This tour was well organized with a Knowledgable guide. She made sure we had a good viewing spot for the changing of the guards at the palace. It is important to note the rooms in both palaces are empty. We got to see many things on this tour. The grounds of the temple had many interesting cartoon figures which we had never seen before at a temple or shrine. The gingshing stop was interesting although no photos allowed. The Folk Museum was also worth a visit. Actually the guide should have shortened her explanations so we could have had more time on our own. Maybe the lunch stop. could have been shorter so more time could have been in the museum. When we booked lunch was included but has since been eliminated. The guide did give us some money back. Lunch is on your own. We certainly would recommend this chock full tour.
Seoul guided Tour
Michelle R,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour was amazing! Junie our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable about the area and learned so much about Korean culture and history and saw amazing landmarks! She also gave great recommendations on food and other areas to check out. Highly recommend!
Fantastic!
Maria C,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Junie was terrific! So informative and knowledgeable about history and politics that applied to the tour and shared some fascinating stories about Kings and emperors living at the palaces. Also saw the Buddhist temple and learned about Korean foods. The ginseng tour was very interesting and should be on a must see list for everyone visiting Seoul!! Thank you Junie (and driver).
Related Experiences
DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel, Option(Suspension Bridge, Boat) from Seoul
4.97
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Red Suspension Bridge Optional)
4.93
Korea DMZ Tour from Seoul with Hotel Pickup (Suspension Bridge)
4.92
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
4.87
Small Group Tour to DMZ & Suspension Bridge with Hotel Pickup
4.88
Small Group Seoul Highlight Tour opt. Hanbok & Tea Ceremony
4.89
Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
4.81
Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight Tour
4.95
Korean Cooking at Seoul Cooking Club
5.00
Private Airport Transfer : Incheon to/from Seoul (up to 7 pax)
4.93
Flexible Private Guided Tour in Seoul (Optional Layover)
5.00
Private DMZ Peace Tour: 3rd Invasion Tunnel and Suspension Bridge
4.95
Operated by Seoul N Tour