Seoul Royal Palaces & Market Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace's grandeur
- Visit the serene Changdeokgung Palace
- Stroll through the vibrant Namdaemun Market
- Discover traditional crafts in Insadong
- Experience Seoul's rich cultural heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Admission fees to Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Confirm your hotel pickup location and time upon booking.
- Be prepared for potential crowds at popular sites and markets.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves significant walking.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and vibrant market scenes.
- Carry some cash for personal purchases at the market and shops.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Gyeongbok Palace will be replaced by another tourist attraction when it is closed on Tuesdays.
- The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony will be cancelled when it is rainy.
- You might not be allowed to pass by the Presidential Blue House for the security.
- Changdeok Palace will be replaced to Bukchon Hanok Village on Mondays.
Traveler reviews
Most Enjoyable Tour w/ Chloe!!
We were picked up at our hotel (shown on a list of pick up points), which was one of the reasons I chose this tour. This helped tremendously since we were in Seoul less than 12 hours prior. Chloe was our guide, and was such fun to be with. She's very knowledgeable, experienced and took into account we were oldsters, allowing us to walk downhill when possible. There's not a thing I would change on her itinerary. We enjoyed Bulgogi burgers for lunch and Twisty Donuts for snack. Walked comfortably throughout the tour, not rushing from place to place. At the end we were dropped off at our hotel. Way to go, Chloe!!
Great time!
We had a great time with Joo! She gave us history and she connected with each one of us and made recommendations based on what we like! I recommend wearing comfy shoes as there is a lot of walking and site seeing. They accommodated everyone’s wants and needs in the group. Thank you for the fried chicken recommendation Joo!
Joo is the best for the full day tour in Seoul
Great experience from start to finish with Joo
Joo is the best!
Joo is an amazing guide. She have a good knowledge about the history, the city and also funny stories! We enjoyed the lunch with her too because she recommend typically food and ate with us which was really nice to experience authentic korean food🍀
Very experienced, courteous and informative guide!
We had a lovely full day tour with Jo. She was very flexible because our group was quite small and so we were able to make some changes that suited us even better than the usual itinerary! Highly recommended!