Small-Group Seoul Tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace (hotel pick-up)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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On this tour, you will visit the Buddhist temple in the city, the Presidential Blue House Square and Gyeongbokgung Palace for 3.5 hours with a small group. First, you will visit Jogyesa temple that represents Buddhism in Seoul and pass by the Cheongwadae, the Presidential Blue House, that symbol of with blue tiles and move on to Gwanghwamun Gate to see the royal guard changing ceremony. After the ceremony, you will explore Gyeongbokgung Palace that is also referred to as the northern palace. Also you will visit a museum called the National Folk Museum, where you can see how Koreans from a few centuries ago lived.
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
Not recommended for participants with back problems or heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
This tour is proceeding with minimum 4 people and if the participants number is below it, the tour can be cancelled.
Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed and you will go to Changdeokgung & Changdeokgung Rear Garden (Secret Garden) instead in the morning.
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
Professional guide
Hotel pickup in Central Seoul
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Small-Group Seoul Tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace (hotel pick-up)
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Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended tour!
William B,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you do it in winter please dress appropriately. Mr Bk was great! Spoke good English and was very informative and accommodating. We did a morning tour that took 3 hours, 9 to 12. It included a tour of the grand palace and a ginseng factory. At the grand palace we saw a ceremonial changing of the guard.
Loved it!!
mark k,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Hotel pick up. Central drop off. Guides were all polite, friendly. The small vans they drive you in are very clean and comfortable. The palace and temples are stunning. Great value for money
A Great Tour of Korean Culture and History
Ashley M,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was super knowledgeable and kind!!! My friend and I only did the half day tour but we were able to learn a lot.
Great tour
Yvonne R,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is well worth the money. Mr. Young who took care of us was a great guide, knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. Very convenient with the hotel pick up. Even the Ginseng museum was interesting as long as you don’t let them pressure you into buying.
Great tour
rtimleonard,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour showcasing the Temple and Royal Palace. Tour guide “Young” was outstanding. Outgoing and friendly making for a pleasant day.
Great tour recommend it
Chandni P,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very informative we really enjoyed the attractions and the great descriptions by the tour guide
Nice half day tour of Seoul
Casey H,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour with Sookhee was great. She did a great job of explaining Korean culture and history in a short time. She positioned us perfectly for the changing of the guard ceremony. Only complaint: the ginseng stop and sales pitch (which was obviously required by the tour company rather than the guide was too much.
Great morning tour to see main highlights
TAD520,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour with Sookhee who is clearly enthusiastic about showing people around Seoul and is very knowledgeable. She has a great sense of humour and kept our small group on track despite it being a busy day. Really enjoyed the changing of the guard at the palace as well. Could take or leave the ginseng visit, but did not take up too much time so not a major issue.
Very good tour
Edmund C,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour guide Sookhee was very informative. The 3 of the 4 places we visited were very interesting. The visit to the Ginseng Museum was not that interesting
Wonderful Tour!
603priyankar,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mrs Sookhee was a wonderful guide! She picked us up promptly at our hotel and took us on the half day tour of the palaces and museums! She was informative, friendly and passionate! Would highly recommend!
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