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
Sookhee is the best ♥️
Sookhee showed us around Seoul, and she is genuinely one of the sweetest and kindest people we have ever met! ❤️ She has such incredible knowledge about the history of South Korea and made the entire day so interesting by sharing fascinating stories, trivia, and historical details along the way. We learned so much while having such a wonderful time! What touched us the most was how she went above and beyond even after the tour was over. She helped us get a taxi, waited with us, and made sure we got home safely. Her kindness and thoughtfulness were truly exceptional. 🥹❤️ It was an absolutely wonderful day, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. If I could, I would give her 100/5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fabulous day, wonderful guide, and an even more wonderful person. Highly recommended! ❤️
A great full-day tour!
We really enjoyed this tour with Sook-hee as our guide. She provided a lot of great information regarding all the sites we visited, plus fascinating stories about historical figures, the culture, offered great lunch suggestions, and made sure the group was all together, and always on time. This was our first glimpse and introduction to the city, and it’s such a great comfort knowing that both our guide, and our driver, is taking good care of us. I highly recommend this tour!
Pleasant
Pleasant overview of main historical sites and markets, but could have used more background info on the features of Seoul.
Superb story telling!
Our guide Sookee was lovely! She spent a lot of effort telling us all the drama stories behind each palace we visited. Group was about 16pax so it was cozy and friendly. For it being my first day tour experience here in Korea it was very pleasant. Oh and I appreciate how she made sure she brought us early to get the best view of the royal guard changing parade without having to face the sun — says a lot about her experience.
Seoul City Tour
Sook Hee was our guide and she gave us excellent information at all the sites . We got to see many of the sites of Seoul that we wanted to visit and had a good amount of time to explore each one. Had a great lunch of Korean BBQ as well. Would highly recommend especially if you have only 1 or 2 days in Seoul.