Seoul Highlights Seoul Must-go {100% private tour - no shopping}

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Changing Guards Ceremony — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Seoul Highlights Seoul Must-go {100% private tour - no shopping}, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Seoul has been the capital of the dynasties(Baekje, Joseon) and South Korea. It has been called as "Hanseong", "Hanyang", "Seoul" as time goes by. With dynamics of modern life and traditional places to see, such as royal palaces, traditional markets, N Seoul Tower and local places, Seoul is a city with so much to offer that you might not know where to start.

"I will show you around best part of Seoul, let's kick it off Seoul Tour with Kevin H. "

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Kevin Hwang, Private Guide

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: free of charge private transportation
Included: English speaking guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul

Not included

Not included: Lunch: meals, beverages and water
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Admission fees

Itinerary

Gyeongbokgung Palace

one hour Admission not included

○ Gyeongbokgung : royal palace with 'Guards Changing Ceremony'

- closed on Tuesdays

- Guards Changing Ceremony will be cancelled due to bad weather

○ Folk Museum

○ Pass by blue house
National Folk Museum of Korea

40 min

Step into everyday Korea at the National Folk Museum of Korea, located within the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Discover how Koreans lived, celebrated, worked, married, and raised their families through fascinating objects, traditional homes, and vivid stories. From ancient customs to everyday life, this is the perfect place to understand the culture behind modern Korea. Join us and discover the Korea you won’t see in the guidebooks!
Bukchon Hanok Village

20 min

○ Bukchon : Hanok Village of Korean traditional houses

- closed on weekends n holidays
4
Insadong

30 min
○ Insadong : traditional street full of antiques, souvenirs, Korean food, small galleries

○ Jogyesa : headquarter of Zen Buddhism in Korea

○ Bukchon : Hanok Village of Korean traditional houses
- closed on weekends n holidays
○ Gwangjang Market : traditional market packed with interesting vendors of locals foods, daily necessities and traditional costumes(Hanbok).
Stop 5

15 min

○ Jogyesa : headquarter of Zen Buddhism in Korea
Namdaemun Market

30 min

○ Namdaemun Market : traditional market packed with interesting vendors of locals foods, daily necessities and traditional costumes.
Hangang Park

20 min

You can see Some Sevit(Floating Island), Banpo Hanggang River Park. You can say goodbye here to see Rainbow Fountain Show after finishing tour with guide.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of Information/Tick Office

(=Behind of Gwanghwamun = North of Gwanghwamun)

(= 200meters to the East from the Gyeongbokgung subway station Exit #5)

End point

In front of Information/Tick Office

(=Behind of Gwanghwamun = North of Gwanghwamun)

(= 200meters to the East from the Gyeongbokgung subway station Exit #5)

Pickup points

Hoegi Motel
Kakao Motel Yeongdeungpo
Hwagok EG Hotel
Uh Suite Seoul Deoksugung
Golden Seoul Hotel
Hwagok August
AC Hotel Seoul Gangnam
The Designers
Vatica Hotel Dongdaemun
Dynasty
Gs Hotel Jongno
Wangsipri Mir

and 857 more pickup points

We pick you up every where in Seoul where mini van go.

Using your ticket

The listed price does not include a $X parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
The listed price does not include a $X per person fuel surcharge, payable at the time of tour check-in. The fuel surcharge is required by our local supplier and is not within our control.
Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Not recommended for pregnant women

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.