Small-Group Seoul Morning Royal Palaces Tour | 3 hours 30 minutes

39 Reviews | Seoul
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup in Central Seoul
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Food
  • Hotel drop-off

Overview

On this tour, you will visit the Buddhist temple in the city, the Presidential Blue House Square and Gyeongbokgung Palace for 3.5 hours with a small group. First, you will visit Jogyesa temple that represents Buddhism in Seoul and pass by the Cheongwadae, the Presidential Blue House, that symbol of with blue tiles and move on to Gwanghwamun Gate to see the royal guard changing ceremony. After the ceremony, you will explore Gyeongbokgung Palace that is also referred to as the northern palace. Also you will visit a museum called the National Folk Museum, where you can see how Koreans from a few centuries ago lived.

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If you don't want us to pick you up, you can meet us at 9 am at the front gate of Jogyesa temple where is the first attractive to visit.

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After the tour, we will drop all customers off at the Insadong.

Itinerary

  • Jogyesa Temple

    Jogyesa Buddhist Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy streets of Jongno, follow the road towards Anguk Subway Station, and you will see Jogyesa Temple. The first things you will notice at the temple are the lovely trees. These locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old.

    30 minutes

  • Gwanghwamun Gate

    Keep your camera handy for the changing of the guard ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate.

    20 minutes

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace

    After visiting Jogyesa Temple, you will move on to the next place called Gwanghwamun to watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. It is a ceremony to announce the changing of the royal guards, as well as to clarify the guards' identities. Then, you will head toward Gyeongbokgung, which was the main palace and the most beautiful palace during the Joseon Dynasty. Please note: - On Tuesdays, the Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed, so you will go to Changdeokgung(including secret garden) instead.

    1 hour

  • National Folk Museum of Korea

    Within the compound, visit the National Folk Museum to learn about how people have lived in Korea from ancient times to today. Your guide shows you displays that demonstrate daily life for members of the aristocracy and ordinary citizens, including traditional farming and hunting techniques, weaving, cooking and other tasks.

    20 minutes

  • The Blue House (Pass By)

    Cheong Wa Dae is the Presidential House of Korea where has the Presidential office and residence. We called it Blue House as the roof is covered blue tiles. We can't visit inside but will pass through the front road.

  • Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum

    Korean Ginseng Center

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems or heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
  • This tour is proceeding with minimum 4 people and if the participants number is below it, the tour can be cancelled.
  • Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed and you will go to Changdeokgung & Changdeokgung Rear Garden (Secret Garden) instead in the morning.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.7

39 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 32 reviews with 5 stars

Great half day tour of seoul

Published on Jan, 2025

This was essentially a private tour for our family (maybe there were no other bookings that day) of Seoul. Our guide Young was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw the main Buddhist temple, a palace, and a ginseng center.

Great tour!

Published on Nov, 2024

I booked the half day tour with hotel pick up. Mr. Kim was waiting at our hotel right on time for our short drive to the first stop. We met Junie at the Jogyesa Temple and had a great tour from there! Thanks Junie!

Back to history

Published on Oct, 2024

Amazing palace The replacement of the guard at 10 a.m. is really not to be missed. Our guide (Shookhee) took us into the history of the palace and the life of its inhabitants. It was really fantastic to understand these places

Great small group palace tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Mr Young was great tour guide as he gave us good insight into Korean history & culture. Lunch recommendation in Insadong for Korean noodles & dumplings was great.

A great way to learn

Published on Aug, 2024

Was very well done. Our tour guide provided us with a great understanding of the history of the places we visited. He was very affable and fun to be with. Highly recommended

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