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Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony
4.6
289 Ratings
City Hall Station
Immerse yourself in Seoul’s rich history on a half-day tour. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple, learn about the royal and religious heritage, and experience the cultural traditions of Korea. Hotel pickup included.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace - Gyeongbok Palace is arguably the most beautiful and remains the grandest of all the five palaces.
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The Blue House - (Photo Time) The Blue House is the residence of the Korean President and the most beautiful government building in the Jongno District of Seoul. In fact, the Blue House is a collection of buildings that are designed according to a traditional Korean fashion with some modern elements added.
The mountain background is simply stunning, as the structure sits upon the royal garden of the Joseon Dynasty! On our Seoul City Tour, you will have the opportunity to walk around its perimeter and take beautiful iconic photos. (We will have photo time in front of The Blue House, We will not go inside.) - 청하고려인삼 - Shopping Center
What's Included
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Inclusive of all taxes and fees
- Convenient hotel pickup
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Hotel drop-off (dropped off at City Hall or Myeongdong)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover Seoul’s royal and religious heritage with an expert local guide. Journey by coach to some of the capital’s most breathtaking sites, such as Jogyesa Temple and the pavilions of Gyeongbokgung Palace. On this 3.5-hour morning tour, marvel at the magnificent architecture from the Joseon Dynasty, witness a Changing of the Guard ceremony, and delve into Korean cultural traditions at Cheongwadae Sarangchae. The tour includes hotel pickup and concludes at City Hall, giving you the afternoon to continue exploring independently.
Location
City Hall Station
Exit 6
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(289 Ratings)
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Adventure49861810277
Jul 7, 2024
Half-Day Historical Tour - Kelly is a real professional guide. Very knowledgeable and very personable. She keeps things organized and moving. Highly recommend this tour.
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Maryau9782gj
May 25, 2024
Must do! - Our tour guide Yuna was amazing!!
Very knowledgeable and kind. It was a great experience that you must do while in Korea!
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Vedal2024
May 22, 2024
Awesome tour - We really enjoyed the half day tour with Emily! She was really patient and informative with the group, taking pockets of time to further share the history with us of the different places.
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X54hbfrancisp
May 22, 2024
Gyeongbok Palace tour - I enjoyed the trip and Emily our tour guide was very accommodating and helpful. I learned a lot of cultural relevant knowledge during the tour
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894shantellh
May 12, 2024
Felt Like A VIP with YUNA - YUNA ... Was awesome 👌 it was my the puck up was on time, very comfortable transportation and very knowledge regarding the history and locations of the Palace. We went the day before and was sad we had booked twice but the information given was worth it! Thanks for taking pics and videos for Sam and I. Also the Ginseng Tour as apart of our Half Day experience was very insightful.
Thanks Yuna
Shantell and Sam (Jamaica)
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Z4wu3l
May 12, 2024
Korean tourism - Yuna was amazing, she explained very well the history behind Korean culture. It is Highly recommended to book a tour with her.
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V8897uscoryb
May 12, 2024
Highlights of Seoul - Yuna did a great job showing all the main landmarks of Seoul! This and/or DMZ Zone tour are good introductions to the city (probably DMZ first)
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Watkinsmd
May 10, 2024
Changing of the guards - The changing of the guard was awesome to watch. Our guide positioned us on the front row so we could see everything.
Great guide!
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312lanan
May 9, 2024
Lana - Very good half-day tour. When you don’t have much time like me, it’s perfect. Also, I hope you could spend the tour with Yuna who was an amazing guide and made an enjoyable trip for everybody. Thank you, Yuna!
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Ryanl579
May 9, 2024
Great Seoul tour with Yuna! - This was a great way to see the sites in Seoul. Yuna did a fantastic job guiding us and had vast knowledge of all of the sites. Definitely recommend this tour.
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