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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.
Most Popular“Sunny is a wonderful person, she did everything to present us with all the places we saw, she fulfilled all our wishes and she is so kind and nice.”
A full-day Seoul highlights tour bundling palaces, temples, Insadong, markets, and Namsan Tower views, with hotel pickup and an English/Chinese guide.
“Tour was fantastic. I debated on whether to do this with my family on day 2 of our family trip with our 4 young adult college children and so glad we did. Gave us a great overview of the city and knocked out a few things and places we wRead more”
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.
“Nice tour with Yeoni. Very knowledgeable of all the places, patient with us seniors, explains everything, entertains questions, and make us feel safe”
Half-day guided Seoul route: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway views, ginseng museum stop, and Gwangjang Market food.
“Good variety of things to see on a short tour. Sophie, our guide, was the best. Very engaging, kept everyone involved and always seemed to know everyone’s needs at all times.”
Wear hanbok at Gyeongbokgung, watch the Changing of the Guard, stroll Bukchon Hanok Village, plus palace museum stops in 4 hours.
“We had a wonderful time on this tour! Our guide, Enoch, was excellent, he explained many interesting historical details and was also incredibly kind throughout the day. He even took many photos for us, which we really appreciated. The Hanbok rental experience was also great. The staff there were very friendly and helpful, making the…”
Seoul’s royal palaces, Insadong tea breaks, and N Seoul Tower views in one guided day, with smooth pickup and included cable car.
“The vehicle was comfortable and clean. Our guide Kelley was particularly welcoming and friendly. She's a natural and provided lots of interesting information and a great recommendation for lunch, an inexpensive Michelin star restaurant, that wasn't expensive. Just delicious food and relaxed atmosphere. This tour is great especially if you are short of time. Highly…”
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung, get help dressing, then enjoy free palace entry and a Bukchon stroll for about $6.
“Beautiful range of hanboks to choose from which the assistants helps with changing into. Handbag, headband and lockers were also included.”
Seoul half-day tour blending Jogyesa Temple, Cheongwadae exhibits, and Gyeongbokgung’s Guard Changing Ceremony, plus a culture stop.
“We highly recommend this tour. Ray,our tour guide hes very knowledgeable and he even know the exactly where the best spot to stand for the best views and picture. He took care of our group to have a best tour ever. Thank you Ray.”
Small-group Seoul highlights: Bukchon, Gyeongbokgung, Namsan Tower, Gwangjang Market, optional hanbok and tea ceremony with pickup.
“Customised, one of a kind, unrushed, known and hidden gems with a very friendly guide who dropped us all to the closest metro, an ideal experience.”
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.
“The staff member who helped us was very kind and efficient. Everything went smoothly, and our clothes were perfectly clean.”
Hanbok photoshoot and Joseon history tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace with a pro photographer and local historian, plus 100 edited photos.
“It was fun dressing up. The dresses were very nice quality and they did such a good job in my hair. I paid 40,000w for the rental and hair do. We did have to pay for bus and subway since the first palace is closed on Tuesdays. So the cost of tour is just for…”
A guided Seoul day of UNESCO palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun market, with hotel pickup and lunch included.
“Our tour guide was Lizzy who was knowledgeable by explaining the history of each of the places we visited. We weren't prepared for the walk especially being the hottest day of the tour. She made sure to give people breaks in a timely manner. Communication with Lizzy was clear and direct. English is her second…”
Pro Hanbok photos at Gyeongbokgung Palace with award-winning photographer guidance, 10 edited shots, and same-day Polaroids in Seoul.
“Yong made the experience very fun! He had great recommendations for poses and the pictures turned out amazing. Strongly recommend!”
A 3-hour morning walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok, with an English guide, museum time, and Insadong finish in Seoul.
“My walking tour with Stella was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of very interesting information along the way. Being able to see the changing of the palace guards was really great. She also recommended Korean street foods for me (I’m vegetarian). Overall it was an amazing experience and I will definitely…”
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