4.8(88 reviews)
Seoul Royal Palaces Morning Tour
From$39.73
4 hours
Seoul, South Korea
About this activity
Discover Seoul's royal heritage with a guided morning tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum, including hotel pickup and drop-off.
Highlights
- Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace's grandeur
- Witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
- Visit the National Folk Museum's exhibits
- Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off services
- Learn about Korea's royal history
Full description
Step into the rich tapestry of Seoul's royal history with this engaging morning tour. Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup, then journey to the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of Korea's Five Grand Palaces. Here, you'll witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, a vibrant display of traditional Korean military customs. Next, delve into the nation's cultural heritage at the National Folk Museum, where diverse exhibits showcase Korea's traditional lifestyle. This tour offers a seamless blend of history, culture, and convenience, ensuring a memorable start to your day in Seoul.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Visit to the National Folk Museum
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Hotel pickup is available from select Seoul hotels; confirm your pickup location.
- The tour may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen events.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the palace grounds.
- Bring a camera to capture the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony.
- Ensure your camera has sufficient battery life for the tour.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
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
- Not recommended for participants with back problems or heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- This tour is proceeding with minimum 2 people and if the participants number is below it, the tour can be cancelled.
- 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.
Traveler reviews
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Excellent
The tour was perfect. Sook-hee was very knowledgeable and provided an excellent experience.
terrybI8732MESep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great tour. Our guide...
Great tour. Our guide Sook-hee was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this tour for others.
Frank_MSep 11, 2026VIATOR
Palace trip
Great experience. Hee Soo was very helpful.gave lot of information and patient. She even helped me with a vegetarian meal selection
meena_hSep 10, 2026VIATOR
Recommend
Hee-soo was our tour guide and she was great! Very energetic and made sure that everyone is taken care of.
862catherinezSep 9, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Awesome tour
Mrs. Hee Soo was great! She explained everything to the group. Communicates great in English. Made parts of it relatable and personable.
Katrina_TSep 5, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
Not recommended for participants with back problems or heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
This tour is proceeding with minimum 4 people and if the participants number is below it, the tour can be cancelled.
Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed and you will go to Changdeokgung & Changdeokgung Rear Garden (Secret Garden) instead in the morning.