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A traditional Korean palace with a multi-tiered roof and red walls. 1
A busy market with people shopping and vendors selling goods. 2
A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with a clear blue sky in the background. 3
A bustling indoor market with multiple levels, stalls, and a variety of goods on display. 4
A traditional Korean palace with a multi-tiered roof and red and green walls. 5
By Seoul N Tour

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$95 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Activity location

  • Jogyesa Temple
    • 45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu,
    • 110-170, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Myeongdong Station Exit 10
    • 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga
    • Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Seoul, South Korea

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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$95.49 x 1 AdultAU$95.49
Total
Price is AU$95.49
Until Mon, 21 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup in Central Seoul (Meeting time can be changed depends on each locations)
  • Inclusions
    Local guide(English speaking)
  • Inclusions
    Driver/Guide
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Hotel drop-off (Drop-off at the Insadong only)
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Royal guard changing ceremony might be cancelled due to weather conditions
    • Please be advised that Changdeokgung Palace is closed every Monday. Accordingly, the tour will visit Bukchon Hanok Village or Namsangol Hanok Village instead. In the event of inclement weather, the itinerary may change to the National Museum of Korea to ensure a comfortable indoor experience.
    • Please note that Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays or during special events. In such cases, the itinerary will change to Deoksugung Palace without prior notice.
    • This tour is proceeding with minimum 2 people
    • Lunch (Not included): We provide free time for lunch in Insadong, allowing you the flexibility to explore and enjoy a variety of local restaurants of your choice.

What you can expect

  • Explore the highlights of Seoul on a full-day tour with an informative guide. Highlights include Jogyesa Temple, the Blue House, the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, and tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in traditional culture at the National Folk Museum of Korea, Insadong Antique Street, Namdaemun Gate, and Namdaemun Market. The tour includes entrance fees and hotel pickup in Central Seoul.
    Please note that Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays or during special events. In such cases, the itinerary will change to Deoksugung Palace without prior notice.

    • Full-day Seoul tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace
    • View traditional shops and goods at Insadong Antique Street and Namdaemun Market
    • Learn about Korean Dynasties when visiting two royal palaces
    • Includes all Entrance fees, Local English-speaking guide, and Hotel pickup in Central Seoul

Activity itinerary

Jogyesa Temple

  • 30m
Jogyesa Buddhist Temple is the centre 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. The first things you will notice at the temple are the lovely trees. These locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old.

Gwanghwamun Gate

  • 20m
Keep your camera handy for the changing of the guard ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After visiting Jogyesa Temple, you will move on to the next place called Gwanghwamun to watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. It is a ceremony to announce the changing of the royal guards, as well as to clarify the guards' identities. Then, you will head towards Gyeongbokgung, which was the main palace and the most beautiful palace during the Joseon Dynasty. Please note that Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays or during special events. In such cases, the itinerary will change to Deoksugung Palace without prior notice.

National Folk Museum of Korea

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae) (Pass by)

The Blue House (Cheongwadae) was built on the grounds of the royal garden from the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910) using traditional Korean architectural styles. Constructed on the grounds of a Joseon Dynasty royal garden, the Blue House features traditional Korean architecture. On our tour today, we will take a drive-pass to see its main buildings and exterior.

Ginworldart Korean Ginseng Museum

  • 30m
Before reaching Insadong, you will have the opportunity to visit the Government-Approved Korean Ginseng Centre, where you can taste Korean ginseng tea and a variety of products. You will also learn about the benefits of Korean ginseng and gain valuable information about its qualities. Korean ginseng is globally recognised for its exceptional quality, particularly for its effectiveness in boosting immunity, combating fatigue, and preventing ageing. Extracted from roots that are over six years old, it contains a high concentration of saponins, offering various health benefits. In Korea, it is a highly popular gift exchanged to improve health. A visit to the Korean Ginseng Centre is included in the itinerary, providing a chance to explore and purchase ginseng products. Discover one of nature’s finest plants and find a special, precious traditional Korean gift.

Insadong

  • 1h 20m
Insadong is a place of traditional culture near Gyeongbok palace. Insadong was famous since the Joseon dynasty for having lots of antique shops. Today Insadong is popular among tourists for having lots of traditional tea houses, antique shops, traditional handcraft shops, and lots of other shops. Insa-dong is especially popular with foreign tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art. On the street you can see many foreigners lost in all the joyous festivities of the street. Insadong is a place of traditional culture. We will provide time for lunch there.

Changdeokgung Palace

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many of the Joseon kings and is the best-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. It is recorded as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1997 for having its beautiful appearance of that time. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. - On Mondays, Changdeokgung Palace is closed, so we will visit Bukchon Hanok Village instead.

Namdaemun Market

  • 30m
Soongryemun (Namdaemun) is a main gate of former Seoul fortress in Joseon dynasty. It is commonly called as Namdaemun. The gate was built in 1396, in King Taejo's reign. And it was reconstructed in 1447 by king Sejong and in 1479 by king Seongjong. In 2006 the Seoul city opened the passage to the gate to public. The gate is now listed as Korea's national treasure #1. But in February 10th 2008, the gate was all burnt away by arsonist and the wooden gate was all burnt away by that accident. The Cultural Heritage Administration has announced to rebuild the gate similarly to its original appearance. The rebuilding was done by early in 2013.

Location

Activity location

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    Jogyesa Temple
    • 45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu,
    • 110-170, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Myeongdong Station Exit 10
    • 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga
    • Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Seoul, South Korea
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    City Hall Station
    • 04519, Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
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    Jogyesa Temple
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    City Hall Station
    • 04519, Seoul, Seoul, South Korea