Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple Tour: Dive into Korean Culture and Heritage
4.1
21 Ratings
Seoul
Immerse yourself in Korean culture and heritage on a tour of Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple. Discover the rich history of the Joseon Dynasty and learn about Buddhist traditions.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Seoul - You’ll be collected from your hotel in Seoul in the morning and transported in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle throughout the city.
- The Blue House - Initially, you will drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae), which serves as the official residence and executive office of the President of the Republic of Korea.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace - Next, you will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal residence during the Joseon Dynasty. Considered the most magnificent of Seoul’s palaces, Gyeongbokgung is the largest and most impressive of the Five Grand Palaces. Accompanied by your guide, you will tour the palace grounds on foot and discover the iconic architecture characteristic of the Joseon era.
- National Folk Museum of Korea - Within the palace grounds, you will explore the National Folk Museum to understand the Korean way of life from ancient times until the present. With your guide, delve into the lifestyles of both commoners and the nobility as you examine exhibits showcasing traditional agriculture, hunting, weaving, cooking, and other domestic activities.
- Jogyesa Temple - Your journey continues to Jogyesa Temple, the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea. During your visit, you will gain insight into the influence of Buddhism in the Joseon Dynasty and see how the temple offers a peaceful retreat for Seoul’s residents amidst the city’s hustle and bustle.
- Seoul - The tour includes a stop at a shopping center specializing in ginseng.
- Seoul City Hall - Following your visit to the Ginseng Center, you will be conveyed to City Hall for drop-off.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- Admission Fee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop-off
Additional Information
Discover the richness of Korean culture and heritage with this exploration of Seoul. Visit the expansive Gyeongbokgung Palace, delve into the past at the National Folk Museum, and immerse yourself in Buddhist rituals and customs at Jogyesa Temple. At each location, your knowledgeable guide will share insightful anecdotes and information, particularly about the famous Joseon Dynasty of Korea.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- This tour included one shopping center (ginseng center)
Location
Seoul
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(21 Ratings)
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Edward_b
Sep 16, 2023
Part of a must see trilogy! - Helpful tour to discover essential Korean Culture and History! Add this tour to a DMZ tour and a tour of the War Memorial of Korea, and you will enjoy history and get a basic understanding of the Land of the Morning Calm.
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Low_t
Jun 10, 2023
Great experience. - Great! We really enjoy the experience. All the places of interest are wonderful. We are glad to be with the tour group. Thank you so much!
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679linb
May 19, 2023
The Korean Palace experience - The tour was very informative and our guide Sunny was an excellent hostess. She was attentive to everyone’s need. Sunny made this tour a very enjoyable experience. Would do it again without hesitation.
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Ceci_d
May 12, 2023
Amazing Experience - Our tour guide Jun was really good. He was polite and spoke English very well. He showed and told us everything we needed to know about the places we went and was very patient. It was great to see some history of this country and I would love to try other tours when I come back.
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Sirterence_h
Jul 28, 2022
Seoul tour - Very fun and so much to learn about the area and the history of Seoul. I highly recommend to go. You would not be disappointed.
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Madd2482
Nov 11, 2019
Fantastic Tour! - Katie was a fantastic tour guide and knew her information. She was always accommodating towards taking pictures for guests and even recommending hidden gems to check out after the tour. We had a blast and got to see/understand a good amount of Korea's culture/historical background!
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Introvert_nomad9
Nov 6, 2019
Highly recommended - The tour was wonderful. It was the very first time that I've visited Korea with my family. I was so surprised that there were huge palaces in the center of Seul, and our tour guide Claire explained everything I was curious about. She was so nice and very knowledgeable.. I wish we had more time to explore Korea... Hope to go back to Korea in near future and learn about the country more!!! The tour was short but excellent!!
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Princessgilda90
Oct 1, 2018
Heritages of Korea History - If you want to step in Korean history, then the palaces visits are the must!!! You can spend all one day at only Gyeongbokgung palace and even have not understand the time passing. The best time to visit is the 10 AM and 2 PM everyday (except Tuesdays), the time of changing guard of Gwanghwamun gate. This is an event which is must to see!!!
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Mandy
Sep 15, 2017
Really enjoyed<br/> Well worth... - <p>Really enjoyed<br/>
Well worth cost<br/>
Best experience entering tunnel and walking 20 stories underground to touch walls dividing North and South<br/>
Very safe no issues</p>
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Thomas
May 5, 2017
Great tour. The tourguide Yeoni was... - <p>Great tour. The tourguide Yeoni was excellent, knowlegeable and fun. I would recomment this tour.</p>
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