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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
1,233 reviews
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Stephanie R,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
Mr. Young gave a great tour. I would highly recommend this tour. It was a great way to see the City.
Katherine K,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
This was a great way to get a little bit of insights into Seoul and Korean history. So much we didn’t know. It was nice to have a small group to be able to have some flexibility on what we saw….the traditional streets were a highlight of the visit. Junie was great and you can really see she loves showing visitors her city.
Daniel A,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
It was a very good tour to understand the basics of the city and a little of the Korean culture, Juni was very nice
Arnel U,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
Ms Lou is a great guide. She was on time. She provided enough information about each site to keep us interested. We had enough time in each site. She was flexible with the schedule. She brought us to an out of the way korean restaurant to get a taste of a real korean meal. Highly recommended.
Kristiina S,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
The guide, Junie, was really kind, prepared and very helpful. Great experience thanks to his professionalism.
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