Half-Day Guided Walking Tour with Palace Entry

Hyoja-dong, Seoul



Discover Seoul's history and culture on a guided walking tour. Visit the Old & New City Halls, the Main Plaza, Gyeongbok-gung Main Royal Palace, and explore the restored Cheonggye-cheon Stream.

Highlights

  • Discover Seoul's history and culture on a guided walking tour
  • Visit the Gyeongbok-gung Main Royal Palace or Deoksu-gung Palace
  • Admire the British Anglican Cathedral and view photos of the Korean War
  • Explore the restored Cheonggye-cheon Stream and Seoul Plaza
  • Learn about the scale and feng-shui of old Hanyang from your guide

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 either the Gyeongbok-gung Main Royal Palace and see folklore and shamanism artifacts at the palace's rear exit, or the Deoksu-gung 1900 Palace. Listen to colorful tales of both old Korea and 20th-21st-century Korea along the way. Other options are possible if desired, such as Bukchon Hanok Village, Jogye-sa Buddhist Temple and Museum, Insa-dong traditional-culture street, or Tap-gol Pagoda Park.

Includes

Walking tour of Seoul Visit to Old and New City Hall View of British Anglican Cathedral Photos of the Korean War Visit to Cheonggye-cheon Stream Explore Seoul Plaza Visit to Gyeongbok-gung Main Royal Palace or Deoksu-gung 1900 Palace Folklore and shamanism artifacts Colorful tales of Korea Optional visit to Bukchon Hanok Village Optional visit to Jogye-sa Buddhist Temple and Museum Optional visit to Insa-dong traditional-culture street Optional visit to Tap-gol Pagoda Park

Excludes

Transportation to the starting point Meals and drinks Entrance fees to optional sites

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking Check weather conditions and dress appropriately Bring a camera for photos Be prepared for a mix of historical and modern sites

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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