Seoul City Tour: Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
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496 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
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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
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 minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(496 Ratings)
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Rossa_w
Apr 17, 2024
Awesome tour, you should go - I had a really good time, learned a great deal, enjoyed a good lunch and met a fantastic group of humans from all over the world.
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Sven_k
Apr 17, 2024
Superb tour - We totally enjoyed every aspect of this tour and recommend it for an early tour of Seoul. It visits 6 significant places and provides relevant and interesting commentary on them. The pace and time spent on was spot on. The tour guide Katie was superb, providing excellent commentary, often from her own family. Also Charlie assisting was excellent. Lunch was really good. Also our hotel was further away and they still picked us up.
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Cynthia_s
Apr 16, 2024
City Tour Sampler - Katie was amazing! She was well informed on Korean history and was very organized. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Seoul.
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Megan513
Apr 15, 2024
Excellent tour for first-time visitor - The tour was great. I had a wonderful time experiencing the city, the culture and the food. Grateful to have Eden as our tour guide. She was knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. The bus was comfortable. The tour description was very clear. We knew ahead of time that ginseng center is part of the itinerary. The product introduction didn't come as a surprise.
I highly recommend this tour to people who only have limited time in Seoul. It covers major sightseeing spots in 8 hours. Ample time was given at each stop for pictures and shopping.
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Lily_b
Apr 15, 2024
Very well organized tour... - Very well organized tour . Guide was great. Yoon was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend this tour .
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Gordana_p
Apr 14, 2024
Great tour - Great tour guide ! She explains everything nicely , very professional but friendly at same time. Answered any question we had
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Rossana_m
Apr 13, 2024
Highly recommend Team Grace - It was tiring but worth it. Team Grace was an awesome tour guide. Very responsible about our team. Thank you Team Grace.
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David_l
Apr 13, 2024
Highly recommend - Our guide was named Spring. She was amazing! We met fellow travelers from around the world that joined the tour. Great way to start our week in Seoul.
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Madhu_s
Apr 14, 2024
Amazing - Fantastic place with a great tour guide. She made it very interesting. Her name is Yujeong , lively girl with lots of energy.
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Tejas_h
Apr 14, 2024
Great Experience - Our guide Yoon was really superb. Very promptly did her job , explained and showed us every place though it was very fast as we had to cover as per itinerary. Cable car had a long line but stil she planned well and took us as early as possible
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