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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.
“The tour covers many thing, the tour guide Bella speaks very fluent mandarin and working very hard to explain to us and also ensure our safety. Overall is a great fund trip except a little rush, but that’s ok.”
Small-group Seoul day tour with hotel pickup: Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, Namdaemun.
“I had a great day with Lua and a small group yesterday. The sites are gorgeous and Lua was lovely - very informative super accommodating and thoughtful about how she ran the day. She even went out of her way to help translate for me when I was looking for a specific gift for my…”
See Seoul’s top palace, temple, views, and hanok village in one day with hotel pickup, key admissions, and a great guide.
“We have done many food tours around the world, this one in Seoul is a must to do. Jenny was an excellent guide who told us the stories around the food we were eating. Two things stood out for us (1) seeing the guy hand making mandu dumplings for us to eat and (2) enjoying…”
Half-day guided Seoul route: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway views, ginseng museum stop, and Gwangjang Market food.
“Our guide Sophie had such good energy and she was so sweet and funny, couldn’t ask for a better guide! She was really attentive and tried to learn everyone’s names and made sure we were all feeling okay and that nobody was left behind. I also think we got a good amount of time and…”
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.
“Crystal was super knowledgeable about history and gave a very well guided tour.”
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung, get help dressing, then enjoy free palace entry and a Bukchon stroll for about $6.
“They were very helpful in the fitting and totally worth doing the extra hair! Had a great day expo the place.”
Seoul half-day tour blending Jogyesa Temple, Cheongwadae exhibits, and Gyeongbokgung’s Guard Changing Ceremony, plus a culture stop.
“Well organised tour and a nice introduction into Korean history and culture. Our tour guide, Lynn, was very friendly and helpful.”
Small-group Seoul highlights: Bukchon, Gyeongbokgung, Namsan Tower, Gwangjang Market, optional hanbok and tea ceremony with pickup.
“We have the most pleasant experience from the moment Jiwon picked us up from the hotel until the end of the day. He was so knowledgeable and took us to all the sights that were provided in the tour. He was so attentive to all our needs and questions. If you want to get a…”
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 ladies at the hanbok rental place were great!!! The place was easy to find and close to the imperial palace, which allowed us to ise our time perfectly. Took a lot of pictures and walked the royal grounds before returning our rentals.”
Hanbok photoshoot and Joseon history tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace with a pro photographer and local historian, plus 100 edited photos.
“I had such a wonderful time on my Palace tour of Gyeongbokgung with James and Jacob. The whole experience was very enjoyable, and they shared so much interesting information throughout the visit. Both were incredibly knowledgeable, which made the history and culture of the palace come alive. On top of that, they were also a…”
A guided Seoul day of UNESCO palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun market, with hotel pickup and lunch included.
“AJ was an excellent guide, she was very efficient. The tour gave insight to many cultural views and past history of Korea.”
Pro Hanbok photos at Gyeongbokgung Palace with award-winning photographer guidance, 10 edited shots, and same-day Polaroids in Seoul.
“We had the best time with Yong, and the photos turned out amazing!! We couldn't be happier with them!😊 Yong knew all the best photo spots and gave us guidance on which poses looked good. This was very helpful for us since we did not have much experience with photo shoots before this. He was…”
A 3-hour morning walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok, with an English guide, museum time, and Insadong finish in Seoul.
“My guide was Kay he was amazing!! I had the pleasure of him all by myself and I had a good time with him telling me so much information about Seoul and the culture. He also took me to a high building view point which was nice of him and the views were fantastic! Overall…”
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