Full-Day Seoul Highlights Private Guided Tour
Seoul, South Korea
9 hours 30 minutes
Date
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What You Will Do
Discover the vibrant heart of South Korea with our Seoul City Highlights Tour. Start at the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace, home to the Joseon Dynasty, and witness the mesmerizing Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Wander through the traditional 'Hanok' houses of Bukchon Village, before exploring the artful alleys of Insadong Street, brimming with tea houses and galleries. Immerse in the culinary delights of Gwangjang Market, sampling local flavors. Conclude with a panoramic night view of Seoul from Namsan Tower—an unforgettable encounter with Seoul's cultural tapestry.
What's Included?
- Private transportation
- Entrance Fee (Gyeongbokgung Palace)
- Licensed Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included?
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Insurance
- Gratuities
- Namsan Tower cable car (optional 16,000KRW)
- Namsan Tower observatory (optional 21,000KRW)
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Gyeongbokgung Palace
1 hour 30 minutes
Known as the "Palace of Shining Happiness," Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest and most iconic of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can marvel at its intricate architecture, colorful murals, and beautiful gardens. Don't miss the changing of the Royal Guard ceremony, which takes place multiple times a day. You can also explore the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum, both located within the palace grounds. Expect to spend around 1.5 hours here depending on how in depth of a tour you want.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Korea Tour Company
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The listed amount of time that will be spent at each site is an estimation. You can adjust as you like, as long as the touring day ends within the 9.5 hours listed.
- During your day, you will spend about 1 hour moving from location to location. You will also have about 1 to 1.5 hours for a stop for lunch. All told, everything will add up to 9.5 hours total.
- If there happens to be time leftover after visiting all the attractions, your guide will be happy to take you to an additional location(s) in central Seoul. Any subsequent entrance fees or parking are not included and paid by you on the spot.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays. It will be replaced by Changdeokgung Palace on Tuesdays.
- The shops at Gwangjang Market is closed on Sundays. The food stalls and restaurants will be open.
- The cable car and observatory are optional at Namsan Tower and not included. If not taking the cable car, you can either walk or take a bus to the base of the tower.
- Infant seats for children 3 and under are available on request, but subject to availability. Please contact us to make sure we have one available on your tour date.
Guide Options
- Guide - Mandarin
- Guide - Cantonese
- Guide - English