Lonely Planet Experience: Highlights & Hidden Gems of Seoul

Meet your host at the heart of Gwanghwamun Square and get the perfect introduction to the tour as you spot the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi. Enter the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest palace in Seoul, and explore its premises. Explore the Bukchon Hanok Village dating back almost 600 years. Go inside the Jogyesa Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Korea and a symbol of Korean Buddhism, and take a walk through Insadong, a traditional street from the Joseon era that today is home to many lovely hotspots where the locals like to go. Discover a unique viewpoint at the Bukchon Hanok Village through a secret path that only a few know about. Go to one of the locals’ favorite areas, the Ikseon-dong, where your local host can give you recommendations on where to go. Every Lonely Planet Experience also comes with six months' free access to Lonely Planet's Guides app, which includes over 8,000 destination guides, and unbeatable discounts in the Lonely Planet store.