Highlights
- Choose Half-Day or Full-Day options to fit your Seoul travel schedule.
- Explore Seoul’s royal history and traditions with a knowledgeable local guide.
- Visit iconic landmarks including Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong and N Seoul Tower.
- Enjoy comfortable transportation and a planned Seoul sightseeing experience.
- Choose Full-Day to discover Namsan Cable Car and vibrant Gwangjang Market.
Description
Choose a Half-Day or Full-Day option and discover Seoul’s history, culture, and local life with a professional English-speaking guide. Meet your guide at City Hall Station and travel comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle.
Begin at Jogyesa Temple, one of Seoul’s most important Buddhist temples, and learn about Korean Buddhist traditions. Continue to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the grandest royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Explore the palace grounds and hear stories of Korea’s royal history. When conditions allow, you may also see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony.
Visit the National Folk Museum of Korea to discover traditional Korean customs and everyday life.
Continue to Insadong, a traditional neighborhood known for galleries, traditional shops, tea houses, and its blend of old and modern Seoul. You may also visit a Korean ginseng museum and learn about this famous Korean product.
**Half-Day Option:**
The tour ends with drop-off in Insadong. Please note that there is no guided sightseeing in Insadong after arrival.
**Full-Day Option:**
Continue to Namsangol Hanok Village to see traditional Korean houses and learn about life during the Joseon era. Then ride the Namsan Cable Car toward N Seoul Tower and enjoy panoramic views of Seoul.
Continue to Gwangjang Market, one of Seoul’s most famous traditional markets. Explore its lively atmosphere, Korean foods, local specialties, and everyday culture before returning to City Hall Station.
Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will share insights into Korean history, traditions, culture, and modern Seoul. Transportation and key admission fees are included.
**Important:** Gyeongbokgung Palace is a key attraction included in this tour. If the palace must be replaced due to closure or unforeseen circumstances, travelers will be offered the option of a full refund. The National Folk Museum visit may also be replaced if unavailable.
**Please note:** The itinerary may vary depending on weather, traffic, attraction operating schedules, and local conditions. Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum are closed on Tuesdays, and the palace visit will be replaced with another attraction on those days. The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony may be cancelled in rainy weather.
**Cancellation Policy**
**Customer cancellation:**
* Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.
* Full refund if cancellation is due to force majeure.
* If itinerary changes are required, travelers may accept the change, reschedule to another date, or receive a full refund.
**Supply partner cancellation:**
* A full refund will be provided if the activity is cancelled by the supplier for any reason.
* A full refund will be offered if the customer does not accept proposed itinerary changes.
* In case of bad weather, rescheduling may be offered, but a full refund must also be available.
Includes
Entrance fees to included attractions
Professional English-speaking local guide
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or coach
Namsan Cable Car ticket (Full-Day option only)
Excludes
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
N Seoul Tower Observatory admission fee
Hotel drop-off
Travel insurance
Important Information
- Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum of Korea are closed on Tuesdays, and the palace visit will be replaced with another attraction.
The itinerary may change due to weather, traffic, attraction operating schedules, or local conditions.
The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is subject to availability and may be cancelled due to rainy weather.
N Seoul Tower Observatory admission is not included.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
