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Seoul Half Day Tour: Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace & Jogyesa Temple
4.6
287 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.
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 the royal and religious heritage of Seoul on an informative sightseeing tour with an expert local guide. You’ll be commuting by coach to various remarkable sites in the capital, among them the Jogyesa Temple and the pavilions of Gyeongbokgung Palace. In your 3.5-hour morning excursion, marvel at the impressive architecture of the Joseon Dynasty, witness a Changing of the Guard ceremony, and delve into Korean cultural customs at Cheongwadae Sarangchae. The tour includes pickup from your hotel, and concludes with a drop-off at City Hall or Itaewon, leaving you with a free afternoon to continue your exploration 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
(287 Ratings)
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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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Patti_g
May 5, 2024
Great time - I did the half day trip and really enjoyed it. The guide Kelly was excellent!! Definite 5 star experience!!
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Jacob
Apr 28, 2024
Very good trip and a great experience - Really really good trip with the family, we had a sweet and eloquent young guide named Kelly.
The trip was quiet and calm.
Kelly was a really committed and sweet and good guide and I got a lot out of the trip
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Mosmim2023
Apr 19, 2024
Seoul city half-day your - Will recommend the tour if you are on a time crunch and would like to see key historical sites. Tour guide was very friendly and kept it on schedule.
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873aarthiv
Apr 19, 2024
Great tour guide! - The temple & palace were really beautiful sights! Emily is a great and engaging tour guide, and answered my many questions. The ginseng museum felt a bit superfluous and not super insightful, hence 4 stars, but besides that it was a great trip.
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