Intro Downtown Walking Tour with Optional Lunch
Hyoja-dong, Seoul
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Discover Seoul's core on a guided walking tour of the city's downtown. Visit the Gyeongbok-gung Main Royal Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and the Jogye-sa Buddhist Temple, with much more.
Highlights
- Discover Seoul's core on a guided walking tour of the city's downtown
- Learn about the Joseon Dynasty and modern Korea from your guide
- Visit the Gyeongbokgung Main Royal Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
- See the Jogyesa Buddhist Temple and the restored Cheonggyecheon Stream
- Enjoy an optional lunch at a local restaurant and explore Insa-dong Street
Description
Begin your walking tour of Seoul at the Old and New City Hall, where you'll learn about the scale and feng-shui (geomancy) of old Hanyang. Admire the British Anglican Cathedral and view photos of the Korean War. Continue to the restored Cheonggye-cheon Stream and explore the historical monuments at Seoul Plaza. Next, visit the Gyeongbok-gung Main Royal Palace and see folklore and shamanism artifacts at the palace's rear exit. Enjoy a Korean lunch (optional, at your own expense) before heading to Bukchon Hanok Village. Wander through the traditional alleyways and visit the inside of an old mansion. Next, visit the Jogye-sa Buddhist Temple and Museum, the national headquarters of Korean Buddhism. Stop at the TempleStay Center before heading to Insa-dong, a traditional-culture street. Enjoy some souvenir shopping or tea-drinking if desired. End your tour at Tap-gol Park, home to 20th-century Independence Movement shrines and a pagoda.Includes
Walking tour of Seoul's downtown Visit to Old & New City Hall View of the British Anglican Cathedral Display of Photos about the Korean War Visit to Restored Cheonggye-cheon Stream Seoul Plaza historical monument sights Visit to Gyeongbok-gung Main Royal Palace Folklore & Shamanism artifacts at palace rear-exit Visit to Bukchon Hanok Village traditional-houses alleyways Visit to Jogye-sa Buddhist Temple and Museum, TempleStay Center Visit to Insa-dong traditional-culture street Visit to Tap-gol ParkExcludes
Lunch (optional, you pay for whatever you order)Important Information
- The tour involves a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. Lunch is optional and not included in the tour price.