Gyeongbok Palace & Korean Folk Village Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Gyeongbok Palace's grandeur
- Discover traditional Korean architecture
- Experience cultural performances
- Stroll through scenic folk village
- Learn about Joseon dynasty history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Gyeongbok Palace
- Visit to the Korean Folk Village
- Transportation between sites
- Meals and personal expenses
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour schedule and availability
- Be aware of any local holidays affecting operations
- Understand the cancellation policy before booking
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic beauty
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; it is recommended that you wear good walking shoes
- Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum may be closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, the History Museum instead
Traveler reviews
Amazing Day
Our guide for the morning was extremely friendly and knowledgable, we had ample time in each location and were told everything that we wanted to know about Korean heritage and the places we visited. The afternoon in the folk village was just superb. As were we the only ones heading on this part of the tour, we had lots of time to get answers to all of our questions and Brian, our guide, was very knowledgeable and very friendly and answered everything that we wanted to know. We couldn't fault the tours or the Korean meal we had, everything was excellent. The only fault we had was the time was the ginseng centre as the high pressure selling and high security made us feel very uncomfortable.
Good exposure to Korean culture but guide could have been more informative
Along with my wife and daughter, I had a good time visiting the Jyeongsoo Temple, the Gyeongbok Palace and attached museum and the Korean folk village. The last of these was the best, such a wonderful place! The sad thing however is that our guide did not take us around the folk village. If there were explanations of the objects and exhibits we saw, that would have been OK, but that facility was not available - surprising because so many foreign tourists come there. We had so many cultural questions, but our guide was not around to ask for information. So much to see there, but she gave us only 80 minutes to go around. Instead of leaving at 3:20, we could have easily left at 4 pm. After all we paid for a full day tour.
Seoul Tour
The tour was great! Our tour guide, Yeoni, was super friendly and knowledgeable. We saw the Buddhist temple, one palace, ginseng center, insadong, red pine oil, namdaemun, and we were provided lunch. Yeoni helped us take some good pictures and she was very personable. 100% recommended! -Eva from Kansas City, Missouri, USA