Highlights
- Meet your guide at your central Seoul hotel and ride to the palace
- Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and discover the stories of Korea’s royal history
- Watch the colorful Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (morning tour only)
- Make a wish and experience the peaceful atmosphere of Jogyesa Temple
- Enjoy Korea’s highest-grade 1++ Hanwoo beef with traditional Korean side dishes
Description
Begin your private Seoul experience with the convenience of meeting your guide and travel together to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest and most iconic royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
Explore the beautiful palace grounds with your private guide and discover the stories, architecture, and traditions of Korea’s royal history. If you join the morning tour, you’ll also have the chance to watch the colorful Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, subject to the official ceremony schedule.
Continue to Jogyesa Temple, a peaceful Buddhist temple in the heart of Seoul. Take in the colorful surroundings, learn about Korean Buddhist culture, and make a wish during your visit.
Then, experience one of the true highlights of the tour: 1++ Hanwoo, Korea’s highest-grade beef. Discover why Hanwoo is so highly prized in Korea as you enjoy beautifully marbled, tender beef prepared at a local Korean restaurant. Your dining experience includes 150g of 1++ Hanwoo per person, served with traditional Korean side dishes for an authentic Korean meal.
More than just lunch, this is a chance to experience one of Korea’s most celebrated foods as part of your journey through Seoul’s culture and traditions.
After your meal, the tour concludes near Insadong, a lively neighborhood known for traditional culture, cafés, crafts, and shopping, making it a perfect place to continue exploring Seoul at your own pace.
Hotel pickup is available from hotels in central Seoul. If your hotel is outside the central Seoul pickup area, please meet your guide at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Includes
Hotel pickup in central Seoul
Transportation from your hotel to Gyeongbokgung Palace
Palace entrance fee
Korea’s highest-grade 1++ Hanwoo beef dining experience
150g of Hanwoo beef per person with Korean side dishes
Excludes
Personal expenses
Additional food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop-off after the tour
Important Information
- This tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Hotel pickup is available from accommodations in central Seoul only. If you are staying outside the pickup area, please meet your guide at Gyeongbokgung Palace at the designated meeting time.
The tour ends near Insadong after the Hanwoo dining experience.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
