Highlights
- Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in central Seoul
- Watch the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Experience a tea ceremony in a traditional hanok with a tea master
- Experience traditional Korean food at Gwangjang Market
- Visit must-see sites in Seoul: Bukchon, Insadong, Namsan Cable Car, and more
Description
It's the mix of cultural experience and highlight of Seoul including the palace of Joseon dynasty, local food market, iconic landmark, N Seoul Tower for the panoramic view, etc, you will experience Seoul in just one single day with us! Don't visit but experience them with us!
Start your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in central Seoul. Head to Jogyesa Temple, a serene Buddhist temple known for its beautiful architecture and peaceful atmosphere.
Next, visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. You will explore the palace with your guide, who will share stories about the Joseon dynasty, royal life, and history while you enjoy Korea’s beautiful architecture. The palace was also a filming location for many Korean movies, dramas, and even a BTS music video.
FYI, before getting in, you can choose to rent a hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) for an authentic experience, which is optional before we get in , if you don't want the rest of them can visit Gwanghwamun square and Gyeongbokgung is closed on Tue then we visit Changdeokgung palace
Continue to cable car station, take a cable car ride to the top of Mt. Namsan for panoramic views of Seoul and see the N Seoul Tower from the outside. Visit the love padlock zone, where couples leave locks as a symbol of their love.
Head to Gwangjang Market, one of Seoul’s oldest and largest traditional markets, to sample delicious Korean street food.
A local tour guide will show you around as you experience various Korean foods at the market, including rice cakes, mung bean pancakes with rice wine, and Korean doughnuts.
Explore Bukchon Hanok Village, a charming area filled with traditional Korean houses. Visit the village’s most beautiful alley, take photos, and enjoy its beauty.
You will participate in a traditional Korean tea ceremony in an old, cozy hanok dating from the Joseon dynasty. A tea master will demonstrate the traditional ceremony and give you a chance to try it yourself.
Traditional tea biscuit is provided to all participants!
Stroll through Insadong, a street known for its art galleries and antique shops. Your tour guide will take you to a small performance venue to see how Gguktarae, a royal dessert, is made by creating 160,000 strings in one minute. The master will give you some samples to try! and then you will have some free time for your shopping - art crafts, hand crafts, souvenirs, gifts, etc !
If you are interested in art, this is a place where you can see many galleries. Admission is free, so take your time.
Finally, enjoy a convenient drop-off at your hotel in Central Seoul Area or you can ask to get off at Myeongdong Night Market! Strongly recommend to visit!
Includes
Hotel pickup in Central Seoul
AC vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Visit to Jogyesa temple
Visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace (every day except Tuesday)
Visit to Changdeokgung palace(on Tue)
Change of guard ceremony
Namsan cable car ride
Panoramic view of Seoul
Visit to N Seoul Tower (outside)
Visit to love padlock zone
Visit to Gwangjang food market
Visit to Bukchon hanok village
Visit to Insadong art and antique street
Korean tea ceremony in a traditional hanok
Hotel drop-off in Central Seoul
Excludes
Hanbok rental
Lunch
Important Information
- Gyeongbokgung palace is closed on Tuesdays
Hotel drop-off in Central Seoul
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
