Explore the Gyeongbok Palace & Temple with a knowledge guide. Get a taste of Korean heritage in this morning tour as you discover these beautiful, historic buildings.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- You will be picked up from your hotel within Seoul area. Please advise the name of your hotel and address.
Experience
Highlights
- Feel the history of Korea by visiting the oldest palace in Seoul
- Travel by comfortable coach with a knowledgeable local guide
- Enjoy a free pick-up service from most hotels in Seoul area
- Visit Jogyesa, a quiet Buddhist temple in central Seoul with more than 600 years of history
Full description
Begin your tour from the hotel in Seoul between 8:00AM and 9:20AM. Stop first at the Jogyesa buddhist temple. Notice the locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, a truly beautiful sight. Gaze in wonder at the Daeungjeon and the main temple building which are about 500 years old.
Continue on to the Gyeongbok palace where you'll first observe the changing of the guard ceremony. Then, explore Gyeongbok Palace, built in 1395 and is arguably the most beautiful palace in Korea and remains the grandest of all the five main palaces in Seoul.
Next visit Cheongwadae, the presidential blue house, known for its beautiful, blue tiles. These tiles and the smooth roof are in beautiful harmony with Mount Bugaksan behind it. Discover how the blue house with its blue tiles and the smooth curve of the roof represents the beauty of Korea. Here you'll have the chance to visit Cheongwadae Sarangchae, a history center that gives visitors a chance to follow in the footsteps of the presidents of Korea and learn about the fascinating history of Seoul before the tour ends at around 12:30PM.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up (Seoul area only)
- English speaking tour guide
- Transportation
- Entrance fees
- Hotel drop off
- Meals
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
Know before you go
- Gyeongbok Palace will be replaced to Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays only
- Cheongwadae Sarangchae is closed every Monday
- Pick-up times depends on hotel location, but will take place between 8:00 AM – 9:20 AM
- You can choose to be dropped off at City Hall (near The Plaza hotel) or Itaewon (near the Hamilton hotel)
