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.

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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
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Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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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.

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
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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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)

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 80 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
4.4/5

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It was a well timed punctual tour. Enough time at every place. The local tour guide, Grace, has clear spoken English and knows a lot about the history. The taxi driver was also very welcoming, and was downstairs in my hotel ready to open the hotel door for me at pickup time.

January 28, 2020

Great Guide and Most Stops were excellent

Gabby was an excellent guide and really good with the group. She kept us together and shared insightful information. My only complaint was one of the stops was a sales stops. The Korean Ginsing Factory where supposedly we were going to learn about the farming and harvesting of Ginsing but was a front to sell Ginsing products. The Palace, Temple and Blue House stops were great.

October 28, 2018

Everything was amazing

I really appreciate how they communicated with us to confirm the details, pick up service from the hotel, amazing and friendly staff and our guidance gave a lot of historical information.. she know how to control a large group of people all and all love the experience and would highly recommend it to my friends and family.. thank you

October 14, 2018

Morning 3-Hour Intro to Seoul Tour (Palace, Temple & More)

Morning 3-Hour Intro to Seoul Tour (Palace, Temple & More)

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Great Guide and Most Stops were excellent

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