Seoul Royal Palace & City Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace's grandeur
- Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village
- Witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
- Visit the National Folk Museum of Korea
- Discover the vibrant Insadong Alley
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Admission fees to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language for a full experience.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as the tour is conducted outdoors.
- Be prepared for a full day of walking; the tour covers several kilometers on foot.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the day's exploration.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and vibrant street scenes.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Most of the important sights of Seoul in one day
Covered most of the importance sights of Seoul in one day. There was a lot of walking, but most of it was flat. One annoying stop at a ginseng “museum”, which was a little more than an effort to sell ginseng. But the guide was good and the group was small only 11 people. Whole lot was packed in.
A Marvelous Day
We had a marvelous day with Heesoo. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and always on time. It was really worth the money joining the tour. Highly recommended.
It was great. Bus driver...
It was great. Bus driver and guides where amazing. Would book another tour with Eddie and his team if I could.
Hee-soo
Our guide Hee-soo was great. Very friendly and informative!
Excellent tour.
The tour was very well organized . Pick up at our hotel was on time. The tour had texted us previously about picking us up a little earlier than originally planned and that was good. Eddie, our tour guide was excellent. He was fun, but also had a lot of information. The palaces are beautiful. I highly recommend this tour. And he guided us through the extremely busy palaces with many many visitors, but it didn’t feel like we were overcrowded or rushed for time. I would definitely recommend this tour.