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‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Hotel pickup in Central Seoul
All Fees and Taxes
Food
Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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.
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Small-Group Seoul Tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace (hotel pick-up)
Pickup included
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour recommend it
Chandni P,
Oct 7, 2025
- 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
- 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.
Very good tour
Edmund C,
Sep 24, 2025
- 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
Suki is amazing....
Lori K,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Suki is amazing. Extremely knowledgeable (like a history book). She had good communication prior to the tour, and was prompt to pick up our large family group at the hotel. She also was excellent at taking many family photos for us. Her English language skill was very good.
Great tour and guide!
Bruce S,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00My San and I had a great time on the tour. Ms. Sookhee was a great guide who provided lots of helpful information. The only negative was the ginseng “museum” - which was really nothing more than a glorified sales pitch.
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