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Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 gyeongbokgung palace & hanbok tours travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.
Narrated Gyeongbokgung Palace and Royal Guard ceremony, Bukchon and Bugak views, ginseng shopping, then Gwangjang Market bites.
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A full-day Seoul highlights tour bundling palaces, temples, Insadong, markets, and Namsan Tower views, with hotel pickup and an English/Chinese guide.
“Gabby was super nice. I booked the whole day tour since I only have 3 days in Korea. I felt like I saw most of Seoul. I highly recommend doing this tour if you’re crunch for time.”
Small-group Seoul day tour with hotel pickup: Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, Namdaemun.
“Mr. Young was a phenomenal tour guide! We were very pleased with the tour and we learned so much. Mr. Young is very nice and professional and he is an expert on the history and culture of S. Korea. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting S. Korea!”
See Seoul’s top palace, temple, views, and hanok village in one day with hotel pickup, key admissions, and a great guide.
“The tour was great. The tour guide AJ was leading the group. AJ was excellent in her communication and gave us sufficient time to explore the places.”
Half-day guided Seoul route: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway views, ginseng museum stop, and Gwangjang Market food.
“Chloe was exceptional as a guide, it really felt like she went above and beyond to make aure we were all being taken care of. She took great pictures for everyone, made great recommendations, an explained each stop carefully but efficiently. I highly recommend a tour with her!!”
Wear hanbok at Gyeongbokgung, watch the Changing of the Guard, stroll Bukchon Hanok Village, plus palace museum stops in 4 hours.
Seoul’s royal palaces, Insadong tea breaks, and N Seoul Tower views in one guided day, with smooth pickup and included cable car.
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung, get help dressing, then enjoy free palace entry and a Bukchon stroll for about $6.
Seoul half-day tour blending Jogyesa Temple, Cheongwadae exhibits, and Gyeongbokgung’s Guard Changing Ceremony, plus a culture stop.
“The guide was excellent!!!!”
Small-group Seoul highlights: Bukchon, Gyeongbokgung, Namsan Tower, Gwangjang Market, optional hanbok and tea ceremony with pickup.
“If you get Jones as the tour guide, then you're going to have an amazing time with a bottomless pit of knowledge and patience for random questions. Our itinerary was slightly different in order, but we were able to beat the regular tourism tRead more”
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung, get hair styling and a locker, then enjoy free palace entry and photo time in a flexible 2- to full-day window.
Hanbok photoshoot and Joseon history tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace with a pro photographer and local historian, plus 100 edited photos.
“Very professional and friendly service. The guides were amazing.”
A guided Seoul day of UNESCO palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun market, with hotel pickup and lunch included.
“Nice TOUR and overview of some of Seoul highlights. LIZZY was the best. Friendly, knowledgeable, organized and efficient. Lucky to spend the day with her on this tour.”
Pro Hanbok photos at Gyeongbokgung Palace with award-winning photographer guidance, 10 edited shots, and same-day Polaroids in Seoul.
A 3-hour morning walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok, with an English guide, museum time, and Insadong finish in Seoul.
The palaces and markets, the day trips out to the border and the island, and every way to spend a day in the city.
