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Seoul City Tour: Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

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650 Ratings

Seoul

Experience the best of Seoul on this full-day city tour. Visit iconic landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower, explore traditional hanok villages, and immerse yourself in Korean culture and history.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Jogyesa Temple - After morning pickup from your hotel, travel by comfortable coach to your first stop of the day, Jogyesa Temple, the chief Buddhist temple in Korea and a calm sanctuary from the busy streets of Seoul.
The Blue House - Next, drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae), home to the South Korean president. Located at the foot of Mt Bugaksan, the presidential complex exemplifies traditional Korean architecture.
Gyeongbokgung Palace - Continue to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the primary residence of the royal family during the Joseon Dynasty. Constructed in the 14th century and the largest of the Five Grand Palaces, Gyeongbokgung is considered the most beautiful palace in Seoul. Walk around the compound with your guide to see traditional Joseon architecture.
National Folk Museum of Korea - Within the compound, visit the National Folk Museum to learn about how people have lived in Korea from ancient times to today. Your guide shows you displays that demonstrate daily life for members of the aristocracy and ordinary citizens, including traditional farming and hunting techniques, weaving, cooking and other tasks.
Gwanghwamun Gate - Keep your camera handy for the changing of the guard ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate.
Insadong - Stop at the ginseng center to learn about the reputed medicinal uses of the sought-after plant, and then take a break for lunch in Insadong, a neighborhood known for its traditional tea houses and antique galleries. Relax over a nutritious plate of bibimbap (rice with vegetables and meat) or bulgogi (grilled marinated beef) at a restaurant, and then enjoy some time to shop for authentic Korean souvenirs at the array of small stores.
Namsangol Hanok Village - Then visit Namsangol Hanok Village, where your guide leads you on a walk around this model village that features five hanok (traditional Korean homes) from the Joseon Dynasty. The restored houses illustrate various social classes, from peasants to royalty. You can also admire the site’s traditional Korean-style garden with an elegant pavilion and stream.
N Seoul Tower - After lunch, head over to N Seoul Tower, which stands on Mt Namsan in central Seoul, and take the elevator up to the observation deck to enjoy panoramic views over the city.

What's Included

Admission Fee
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
hotel drop off (drop is available myeongdong / city hall / itaewon)

Additional Information

Get an excellent overview of Seoul on this full-day sightseeing tour of the city’s top attractions. With a guide, you’ll visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, N Seoul Tower and Namsangol Hanok Village; watch the changing of the guard at Gwanghwamun Gate; and drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae). Enjoy a Korean lunch in Insadong, and stop at a ginseng center and amethyst factory. You’ll gain an understanding of Korea’s culture and history as you explore the highlights of this bustling capital city.

A moderate amount of walking is involved; it is recommended that you wear good walking shoes
Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum and Namsangol Hanok Village may be closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, the History Museum and Myeongdong instead
Tour Schedule can be changed because of local circumstance or weather.
1 of the shopping centers are included (Ginseng Center)
Tuesdays : Gyeongbok Palace is closed so, we will visit to Deoksu Palace
Mondays : Namsan Hanok Village is closed so, we will visit to Bukchon Hangok Village

Location

Seoul

Jogyesa Buddhist Temple at AM 09:05

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jean_a

Jun 16, 2024

Nice - We went to multiple locations. Overall it’s a very exhausting tour for the whole day. Be prepared to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

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David_l

Jun 16, 2024

Great tour - Tour guide, Yeoni is well-organized and helpful. Comprehensive tour, involved some walking but visited the most important sites in Seoul.

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Reila_d

Jun 16, 2024

Great experience - Lizzy was an amazing tour guide! Would definitely recommend this tour and Lizzy as your guide. She said she’s new but seemed like she was doing this for years!

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Venture04910912607

Jun 16, 2024

Soulful, Serene and Super Tour of Seoul, Korea - My tour guide, Lizzie, was extremely fantastic, very knowledgeable about the exciting places we visited on the tour. She was very patient and her English was very good. I highly recommend this tour of the beautiful Seoul, Korea, but more importantly, I definitely recommend Lizzie who represented her country as a great ambassador.