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Seoul: Royal palace Afternoon Tour including Changdeokgung

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Seoul: Royal palace Afternoon Tour including Changdeokgung

Activity provider:I LOVE SEOUL TOUR Lctd
4.9  / 5
14 reviews

From US$ 60 per person

Enjoy this half-day, afternoon tour of Seoul, which will introduce you to Changdeokgung Palace and the Namsangol Hanok Village, before stopping at the Insadong shopping area and Namdaemnun Market.

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Duration 4 hours
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  • Enjoy a fully-narrated tour from a friendly and professional guide
  • Discover the city's fascinating history, dating back to the Joseon Dynasty
  • Explore Changdeokgung Palace's impressive architecture and stunning surrounding landscapes
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To start your adventure, a guide will meet you in front of the front desk (1 Floor) of Lotte Hotel Seoul. First, you will head to the Changdeokgung palace; the name itself meaning "to brighten virtue." Changdeokgung is Korea's most successfully preserved palace and a UNESCO world heritage site. Explore the Insadong antique shop alley, to experience the traditional culture of Korea in the heart of the city. With art galleries, traditional craft stores, antique art dealers, traditional tea houses and restaurants, this street cannot be missed. Then make your way to Namsangol Hanok village located between the tall buildings in the middle of a normal city scene. This village has 5 restored traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, a pond and a time capsule as well, making it a perfect spot to take a leisure walk. On the grounds you can try traditional games such as: neolttwigi (seesaw jumping), tuhonori (arrow throwing) and yutnori (traditional board game).  Afterwards you will visit Namdaemun gate (Sungnyemun or South gate) and walk in and admire the gate. Next, visit Namdaemun market, which dates back to the Joseon Dynasty. This open-air market is just a few minutes from Seoul’s ancient Namdaemun gate (Sungnyemun or South gate). It is close to the downtown area and a number of deluxe hotels, and boasts an impressive selection of merchandise.  At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at Myeongdong or City hall subway station Itinerary: • 13:00 in front of the front desk (1 Floor) of Lotte Hotel Seoul (30 eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul) • [UNESCO] Changdeokgung Palace (Jongmyo Royal Shrine on Mondays) • Insadong antique shop alley • Namsangol hanok village (Monday: Bukchon hanok village) • Sungnyemun gate (outside of the Sungnyemun gate on Mondays) • Namdaemun market • 17:00 Drop off at Myeongdong or City hall subway station
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  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up
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A guide will meet you in front of the front desk (1 Floor) of Lotte Hotel Seoul (30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul) Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the activity starts.

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  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Unaccompanied minors

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  • This tour will take place rain or shine.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • This tour does not stop at any shopping centers

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We enjoyed our tour with tour guide, Leo. He was very informative and even shared notes and pictures of areas that we would not be able to see on the tour to provide better understanding and a more full background to the history of these sites. Leo was friendly and kind and answered all our questions, including random ones we had regarding Seoul in general! Totally recommend!

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We went on the tour on a monday, which includes the Jongmyo Shrine instead of the palace. The tour of the shrine was very interesting. The other spots on the tour were great as well. Our guide Park was very nice and attentive and was able to tell lots of stories and facts about everything we saw. I will absolutely recommend this tour and our guide Park!

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