Seoul: Deoksugung Palace Walking Tour

Spend a lovely time at Deoksugung Palace, which served as a royal palace for years during the Korean Empire. Discover the tragic history of the first and last Empiror Gojong, the last king of Joseon.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

morning/evening walk at Deoksugung Palace and enjoy a unique view
Walk through the historic places that symbolize the sad but impactful story of the Daehan Empire under Japanese Colonialism
Learn about Korean-style architecture where it meets Western influence

Full description

this unique opportunity to take a walk inside a historical palace at morning/night and learn the history of the Daehan Korean Empire. The palace served as the royal quarters for 13 years, until the first and last Emperor Gojong struggled to get back sovereignty over the palace under the Japanese Occupation. Explore the important milestones of modern Korean history in the middle of a beautiful sightseeing, surrounded by an architectural mix of Oriental and Western styles. Meet your guide at City Hall station and go through the main gate of the palace, Daehanmun Gate. Follow your guide through Junghwajeon, the main throne hall, Seokeodang, the most beloved building of King Gojong, Hamnyeongjeon, the King's bed chamber, and Jungkwanheon Hall, the cafeteria where the emperor enjoyed his coffees. Feel free to stay behind after the tour to explore at your own pace and take some photos.

Includes

Local Tour Guide
An Enterance Fee

Traveler's insurance
Transportation
Food and drinks

Meeting point

Outside of exit 3 of City Hall station

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Important information

Know before you go

It's a walking tour.
3 days ago: Refundable
2 days ago : Date change only
No show or cancellation on the day : No refund
The child and adult fare is the same.

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Deoksugung Palace Tour! an unforgettable moment of my stay in Seoul thanks to the guide Sally, very professional, who puts you at ease, friendly and passionate about her job and so we can only have a good time. Thanks to Sally. Do not hesitate to discover this palace with her

May 31, 2023

The guide, Sally Sung, was outstanding. You could really feel her passion for this place steeped in history. I loved her historical and cultural comments about the palace. She even personalized the tour by referring to some places I told her I had already visited. Thank you for this special moment, one of the best tours I have ever done.

November 1, 2022

Seoul: Deoksugung Palace Walking Tour

Seoul: Deoksugung Palace Walking Tour

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