Seoul Palace Tour: Explore Korean Architecture
4.8
139 Ratings
Taepyeongno 2(i)-ga

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Korean palace architecture and explore the charming Bukchon Hanok Village on this exclusive 3-hour walking tour. Discover the secrets of traditional and contemporary Korean design from a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - Royal guard changing ceremony
  • Gwanghwamun Gate - King Sejong Statue
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - Hidden looks
  • Seoul City Hall - The past and the present
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Admission fee included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This semi-private walking tour accommodates up to 8 people and offers a 3-hour exploration of Seoul’s historic palace architecture. The tour includes a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. Led by an experienced local guide, participants will gain insights into both traditional and modern Korean design principles as reflected in architecture, culture, and…

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Location
24-1
City Hall Station Exit #6 outside right next to the hotel THE PLAZA We don't provide pick up and drop off service so all travelers are supposed to get the above meeting point on time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rohan_b
Mar 4, 2026
Great walking tour - Joe was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable and kind! The changing of the guard is a must see. Fantastic way to spend the morning.
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Sandra_w
Oct 25, 2025
Palace and Bukchon - This was an outstanding walking tour! I highly recommend! Wear comfortable shoes and attire! It’s worth the effort.
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Gary_w
Jul 24, 2025
A 3 hrs tour must see in Seoul - Stella is so informative with her excellent English. She take us to see a lot of signature must see and give us a indept historical knowledge. My kid is not bore in such an interesting tour. Thanks for the memorial afternoon
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Ron_s
May 5, 2025
Nice small group tour - Excellent personalized tour. Stella, our guide, was so welcoming and enthusiastic. Got a good feel for the city of Seoul. Stella helped us feel her warmth and oozed pride for her country.
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Matt_l
Mar 18, 2025
Great tour with an amazing tour guide... Stella! - Stella was amazing. Her tour was informative, interesting, and a lot of fun. We saw so many sights and she was able to answer all of our questions. My 20 year old son was equally as impressed with the tour and Stella's knowledge. I highly recommend the tour and Stella!
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Newfie2sevres
Dec 6, 2024
Excellent and interesting historical guide of the Palace and local area. - A wonderful and very interesting tour. Would definitely recommend it. Our Korean english speaking guide was excellent and made you feel very at ease. She provided a lot of interesting historical facts and took lots of photos for us. Thank you Stella!
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Simonasobol
Nov 21, 2024
Memorable tour with Joe - We were very lucky to find ourselves in the company of Joe, the wonderful tour guide of our tour. He was a great storyteller, very knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions we had. The tour was well timed and has a great pace and amount of information we got in 3hrs. Joe was incredibly hospitable and made sure we had a memorable experience in Seoul. I highly recommend this tour!
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Jean
Oct 16, 2024
Interesting and educational walking tour. - Stella was friendly and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the walk. She knew great places to take photos. I highly recommend a walking tour but wear comfortable shoes.
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Adrian632
Nov 22, 2025
Good tour of the palace - We had a great day out with Jay Kim. He was able to provide us with some history of Korea dating back to the Joseon Dynasty and how this related to the palace we were visiting. His knowledge of the palace was fantastic. We then went to Bukchon and he took us through the many alleyways and pointed out some of the changes made recently so that owners could attract tourists, such as turning their houses into cafes. We finished the day at Insadong where he left us and we wandered the streets, checking out some of the shopping on offer.
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Adrian_s
Nov 22, 2025
Great small group tour with good guide. - We had a great day out with Jay Kim. He was able to provide us with some history of Korea dating back to the Joseon Dynasty and how this related to the palace we were visiting. His knowledge of the palace was fantastic. We then went to Bukchon and he took us through the many alleyways and pointed out some of the changes made recently so that owners could attract tourists, such as turning their houses into cafes. We finished the day at Insadong where he left us and we wandered the streets, checking out some of the shopping on offer.
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