Highlights
- Explore the Palace with an expert guide at a leisurely pace
- Dressed up in Hanbok to walk in Gyeongbok Palace
- Visit the residence of the royal family in Joseon Dynasty - Seochon
- Savor a selection of mouthwatering Korean dishes with a Yeojeon coin lunch box
- Explore the storied lanes of Seochon Hanok Village with an expert guide
Description
All season itinerary:
9:30 Meeting at Gyeongbok-gung Station, exit 4
9:35 Hanbok rental shop Handpick your Hanbok or let the skilled staff assist in finding the perfect fit.
10:00 – Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace in Hanbok
11:30 – Return Hanbok & Walk to Seochon
11:45 – Seochon Village
12:30 – Tongin Market Lunch Experience
13:30 – Tour Ends
Explore Korean history and local culture on this guided walking tour through Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seochon, and Tongin Market.
Start by wearing a traditional Korean hanbok before visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty built in 1395. Walk through the palace grounds with your guide and learn about Korea’s royal history, architecture, and daily life during the Joseon era.
After returning the hanbok, continue to Seochon, one of Seoul’s oldest residential areas. Walk through hanok-lined streets and learn about the neighborhood’s history as a former residential area for royal family members, officials, and scholars.
The tour ends at Tongin Market, a traditional market opened in 1941. Use Yeopjeon brass coins to purchase and sample Korean foods including tteokbokki, gimbap, fish cakes, pancakes, and noodles.
This tour is suitable for travelers interested in Korean history, traditional culture, and local food experiences in central Seoul.
Includes
Licensed professional English / Chinese speaking tour guide
Admission to: Gyeongbok-gung
Admission to: Seochon Hanok Village,
Admission to: Yaopjeon Coin Lunch box
Admission to: Hanbok rental service (Basic style)
Excludes
Other catering consumption
Personal expenses
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional admission fees not listed in the inclusions
Important Information
- This walking tour requires a minimum number of 8 travelers. If the minimum group size is not met, you will be notified by email 3 days prior for a full refund. For specific departure date requirements, we recommend confirming group status with customer service in advance.If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
If you miss the tour (NO SHOW) on the day one reschedule is allowed. Contact customer service immediately on the NO SHOW day. The tour can be rescheduled to the same itinerary within 7 days of the original date (limited to confirmed departure dates). A rescheduling fee of KRW 20,000 per person is payable directly to the guide on the new departure day.
The tour is suitable for all ages with no age restrictions. Infants under 3 years old join free of charge (without a seat). For elderly travelers or those with mobility needs, please note this in the booking remarks and we will arrange front-row seating.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
