Deoksugung Palace: Unique Mixture of Traditional and Western Architecture in Seoul
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Experience the unique blend of traditional and western architecture at Deoksugung Palace in Seoul. Join a captivating night tour to witness its beauty and learn about its historical significance.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Deoksugung - 1. 6:20pm Assemble at City Hall station’s Exit 3\n2. Junghwajeon: The principal ceremonial hall\n3. Seokjojeon: A structure with Western architectural influence\n4. Seokeodang: King Gojong’s favored edifice\n5. Hamnyeongjeon: The royal sleeping quarters\n6. Jungkwanhun: Dining facility\n\nKey Points:\n1. This evening’s guided excursion of Deoksugung Palace includes commentary in both English and Mandarin.\n2. Discover the tales of the Korean Empire from a century ago and the distinctive designs of Deoksugung Palace.\n3. Engage with the expert Deoksugung Palace guide to satisfy any curiosities regarding the history and architectural heritage of the Korean monarchy.\n4. Spanning approximately two hours, the tour provides insights into Korea’s past and its ancient architectural marvels.
What's Included
  • Licensed local tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal audio earphones
Additional Information

Experience the marvels of Deoksugung Palace either in the quiet hours of the morning or under the enchanting night sky.

A century prior, the nation we now know as South Korea was referred to as the ‘Korean Empire.’ Deoksugung Palace, having served as the primary royal establishment in place of Gyeongbokgung Palace, is unique in its blend of traditional and western architectural elements. This fascinating site stands as a symbol of the country’s first modernizing attempts after 600 years of history, eloquently reflecting the distinct charm, historical essence, and traces of Japanese invasions. Optimally, the tour is organized post-sundown, as the palace unveils a whole new spectrum of beauty and tranquility in the night light. Proximity to the City Hall and Gwanghwamun Station allows for a relaxed, stress-free excursion. Also worth noting is the stunning stone wall adjoining Deoksugung Palace – an unmissable sight!

  • On Mondays, Deoksugung Palace is closed and you can book our Gyeongbok Palace tour.
  • We inform you via email/WhatsApp about meet up place and time, etc…
  • lease leave your name, ID and contact number correctly, in case of the cancellation notice it will sent via WhatsApp
  • For yours personal hygiene, we recommend bringing personal earphones(or headset) for receiver. 3.5mm (Available to provide used earphones)
  • For your information , if the number of participants are under 4, the tour will be canceled. The cancellation notice will sent by whatsapp.
  • Please the estimate of the private tour should require via e-mail.
  • Recording or filming the tour is not allowed.
  • Pets are not allowed. (No particular place to look after them)
Location
362-1
09:30am/06:30pm Outside Exit 1 of City Hall Station
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nielu_s
Oct 31, 2023
Excellent Night time tour - I was the only person who had booked the tour so the tour guide Alan Han gave me a great tour around Deoksugung Palace. He explained the history and the end of the Joseon dynasty. He gave a great insight in to the architecture of the palace, which was very useful when I visited the other palaces like Gyeongbukgung and Chandeokgung palace. The palace was beautifully lit and Alan recommended some K-dramas to watch on Joseon history. All in all an excellent tour.
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Claire_f
Jul 22, 2023
Highly recommend this tour, and our guide, Alan! - I highly recommend this tour! The buildings are lit at dusk and evening, in a way that brings out a different kind of beauty. We have done self-guided tours of other palaces, but having a tour guide is so worth it. We arrived a little early, so our tour guide Alan started our tour right away. He was so knowledgeable and patient (our kid asked a million questions) but I came away with new appreciation for Korean history and architecture that I would not have gotten if we did a self-guided tour. Alan also knew the best spots and angles for family photos. Thank you so much, Alan, for a memorable experience of our time in Seoul!
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