Suwon Hwaseong: Iconic Korean Fortress Tour

Explore Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a stunning 18th-century architectural marvel. Discover Korea’s history and culture on this immersive tour from Seoul.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hwaseong Fortress - Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The fortress was built as a display of King Jeongjo’s filial piety towards his father.
  • Hwaseong Haenggung Palace - A Hwaseong Haenggung was a temporary palace where the king and royal family retreated to during a war….
What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
  • Admission
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel pick up & Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)
Additional Information

Suwon Hwaseong stands out as a remarkable architectural feat of the 18th century, offering insight into Korea’s scientific, architectural, and artistic heritage. It holds a special place in the annals of construction history.
Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon captivates with its beauty, even for those without a historical background. It’s intriguing to find…

Location
Myeongdong Station Exit 10
Outside of Exit #10, Myeong-dong station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Discover04973624814
Sep 8, 2025
Historical - Interesting, with stories on the fortress and the life of the royals . Guide was knowledgeable. Good coverage within the half day.
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Francis
Sep 8, 2025
Recommended Tour! - Henry was our guide and he is very knowledgeable! Highly recommended and enjoyable! This is most suitable for those wanting to know more about Korean history.
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Trek12112727691
Sep 1, 2025
Suwon - fortress and folk village - Excellent trip! Stella and Sophie were lovely and made it a great day out. Their knowlege was very impressive and they helped us gain great insights into the places and Korean history and culture.
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Nicolas_z
Aug 26, 2025
Well structured and... - Well structured and organized tour. Great variety of things visited and lots learned! Great host who was very friendly and accommodating
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Jessicabatch
Aug 23, 2025
Stella was great! - Stella was a superstar! My travel companion left her phone at our meet up location and Stella helped us get it back! We were so grateful she went above and beyond her tour guide service.
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Giovanni_c
Jul 13, 2025
Great tour with Stella - We had a great time visiting the city with Stella Kim: a knowledgeable and friendly guide who was insightful in her explanations about sights and history! Suwon and this tour are certainly gems not to be missed.
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Dawn_k
Jun 27, 2025
Great day trip to UNESCO site - Great tour of historic places. Stella was a fantastic guide. She catered the tour to what the group would like to do and see. No rushing around. It was amazing to see the fort up close and walk around the area. Temporary Palace had a martial art show that was good. We did the combo tour with the Folk Village which was nice to see the different types of housing and culture in ancient times. Stella was an amazing guide and made the day go by quickly. She had lots of knowledge having been raised in the area.
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353trishaw
Jun 26, 2025
Wonderful Tour - It was a very beautiful place and location with a captivating history. Thank you Stella for the memorable tour and detailed story!
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K6776gwandreww
Jun 15, 2025
Insightful Suwon Tour with Dragon: History, Fortress, and Great Company - Dragon was a fantastic guide on our Suwon tour. He shared rich insights into Korean history and the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO site with impressive walls and watchtowers. The tour moved at a comfortable pace, and his engaging personality made the experience memorable. A must-do for history lovers!
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Chris_s
Jun 13, 2025
Our tour guide Thomas... - Our tour guide Thomas made the tour of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress a pleasant, fun, and memorable experience. He provided a history about the fortress. He kindly offered to take pictures of me and my parents. He was considerate and asked if the pace of walking was comfortable. Thank you Thomas for making this tour a great experience.
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From $48
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).