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15 Best Historical Tours In Seoul

Seoul’s best days out.

Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 historical tours travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.

15 Best Historical Tours In Seoul

Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour - The route: palace ghosts, independence history, and alley legends
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Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour

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1.Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour

Seoul evening ghost walking tour with dark folklore, Gyeonghuigung Palace tales, hidden alleys, and map link. 2–3 hours.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Shawn was our guide. He was an excellent story teller who was able to engage our group. He blended folklore and urban legends well and keep us all interested to the end. The walk was well-paced and Shawn was attentive to those amongst Read more”

593 reviewsFrom $42.90by ZenKimchi Experiences

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Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace - The hanbok rental shop stop: dressing, hairstyling, and what costs extra
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Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

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2.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

Hanbok photoshoot and Joseon history tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace with a pro photographer and local historian, plus 100 edited photos.

★ 5.0

“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…”

276 reviewsFrom $60.41by Nerdso

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From Seoul: Dae Jang Geum Park Historic K-Drama Set Tour - MBC Dae Jang Geum Park: where sets look and feel real
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From Seoul: Dae Jang Geum Park Historic K-Drama Set Tour

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3.From Seoul: Dae Jang Geum Park Historic K-Drama Set Tour

Visit MBC Dae Jang Geum Park from Seoul for K-drama filming sets, Joseon-to-modern streets, and a BTS Suga Daechwita photo spot.

★ 4.9

“The trip was really great! Even though the weather was a little challenging because of the rain, we still managed to see all the locations and we even got very lucky to be alone in most of them. Our guide Stella was super nice and knowledgeable, thank you for the great conversations about Korean history,…”

143 reviews5 - 11 hoursFrom $55by I LOVE SEOUL TOUR Co., Ltd.

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Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping - Where you start and why the route ends in Insadong
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Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping

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4.Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping

Half-day small-group walk through Seoul’s royal sights and hanok streets, with hanbok dress-up, included palace entry, and a finish in Insadong.

★ 5.0

“The Hanbok experience was wonderful. Seeing the changing of the guard was also ba colorful experience. Our guide kept a brisk pace, but we were able to see all the main highlights as promised.”

74 reviewsFrom $49.00by TRIPPER KOREA

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Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour - Cheonggyecheon: The Stream Walk That Feels Like a Secret
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Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour

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Discover Seoul: Local Life and History - Gyeongbokgung Palace: Joseon power center and the guard change moment
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Discover Seoul: Local Life and History

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6.Discover Seoul: Local Life and History

Walk Gwanghwamun to Bukchon on a 3.5-hour Seoul culture circuit with palace history, tea lanes, and Joseon-era sights.

★ 4.5

“We have a layover in Incheon airport and decided to take advantage of it. We were so impressed with Seoul and our tour guide that we will come back and make a trip just to there. The tea house he took us to was the best experience.”

53 reviewsFrom $96.75by MORTOUR GUIDED TOURS

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Korean History & Heritage Tour - National Folk Museum of Korea: Birth, Life, Death, and the Afterlife
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Korean History & Heritage Tour

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7.Korean History & Heritage Tour

Private Gangbuk day in Seoul: palace guard change, temples, Folk Museum, Kwangjang Market, plus hotel pickup and car comfort.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful day tour of Seoul. From palaces, temples to the Market. Our tour guide, Michael gave such a good view into the life of South Koreans and their history and culture. He took us to his favorite restaurant for Ginseng Black Chicken anRead more”

51 reviewsFrom $475.00by KoreanTourGuide

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Namhansanseong UNESCO Historical Sites and Korean Folk Village-Private Tour - Korean Folk Village: Joseon houses, daily life, and performances
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Namhansanseong UNESCO Historical Sites and Korean Folk Village-Private Tour

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Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour - Starfield Suwon Library: a stylish reset in the middle of culture day
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Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

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Seoul Cultural Tour - Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok - Kimchi making in 30 minutes: What you’re really learning
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Seoul Cultural Tour – Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok

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10.Seoul Cultural Tour – Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok

Hanbok photo at Gyeongbokgung, tea and folk games, plus a hands-on 30-minute kimchi class with hotel pickup in Seoul for $99.

★ 5.0

“This experience was such a lovely surprise! I went together with my husband and our tour guide Mi So who was fantastic. The best parts of this experience were probably trying on the hanbok and playing Yut-Nori. The tour hosts were friendly and welcoming and gave us an experience we will never forget!”

25 reviewsFrom $99.00by VIP TRAVEL Co.Ltd

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Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace - Jogyesa Temple: a 500-year calm pause
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Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Seoul: Street Photoshoot and Hidden Gem History Walking Tour - Meeting at Jongno 3-ga and how the 2-hour flow actually feels
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Seoul: Street Photoshoot and Hidden Gem History Walking Tour

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12.Seoul: Street Photoshoot and Hidden Gem History Walking Tour

A small-group Seoul photo walk with historian storytelling and a pro photographer across Jongno, Ikseon-dong, Jongmyo, Sewoon Arcade, and Cheonggyecheon.

★ 5.0

“It was a great experience! We explored places that you normally wouldn't pass by and gettitng the history behind it was a nice added touch. James and Jacob also made sure you were comfortable while taking pictures. Would highly recommend!”

25 reviews2 hoursFrom $44by Nerdso

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Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour - Meeting Point at Le Meiller Jongno Town (and Why Location Matters)
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Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour

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13.Morning Pedicab Heritage Tour

Morning pedicab tour of Seoul’s Jongno: Cheonggyecheon, Gyeongbokgung, Tongin Market, Bukchon, Jogyesa. Snacks and photo stops.

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent experience with this agency. Our tour guide was the absolute best. Lots of interesting facts about the city of Seoul and extensive history. We highly recommend!”

24 reviewsFrom $220.00by We Ride Korea Bicycle Tours

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Buam dong Walking Tour Art, History and Parasite in Seoul - Cheongun Literature Library: Seoul’s first hanok library stop
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Buam dong Walking Tour Art, History and Parasite in Seoul

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Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour - Starfield Suwon Library: a stylish reset in the middle of culture day
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Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

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15.Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong & Waujeongsa & Starfield Heritage Tour

UNESCO Suwon Hwaseong walls, Starfield Library, and Waujeongsa’s Golden Buddha. Full-day Seoul-area culture tour for $48.84.

★ 5.0

“great experience! knowledgeable and entertaining host. trip lasted most of the day, but just a warning, the trip started at 8:30 when it was listed at 8 here and the location on the map was slightly off from myeongdong station exit 2. if you choose that as your pickup, stand near the northface store near…”

23 reviewsFrom $48.84by K ONE TOUR Travel Agency

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