Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch

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About this activity

The country of the morning calm is full of history, and its capital, Seoul, abounds with authentic treasures. Join this 8-hour private tour to discover some of the most renowned gems of South Korean culture. From the great palaces to the N Tower, this tour will lead you through the ages to discover the old & the brand new capital.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: OnedayKorea

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

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch (Korean food)
Included: Private transport with hotel pick up & drop off
Included: English speaking driver guide

Not included

Not included: Fee for observatory of N Seoul tower (optional)
Not included: Cable car for N Seoul tower (optional)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Gwanghwamun Gate

Passing by

The southern gate of Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace

1 h 30 min Admission included

See the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and then visit the palace, this palace is filled with the smell of spring flowers, fresh phytoncide of green trees, yellow and orange autumn foliage and white snow depending on the season.

(On Tuesday, we visit Changdeokgung Palace instead.)
Bukchon Hanok Village

45 min

Walk down following Korean traditional architecture and the curves and straight lines of the roofs and walls from shuffled houses.
Insadong

one hour

After lunch, free time in Insadong, the art valley of Seoul
Jogyesa Temple

30 min

A small temple located at the central of Seoul city. This is the headquarter of over 2000 local temples in Korea.
N Seoul Tower

45 min Admission not included

Standing 479.7m high, at the top of the Namsan mountain, you will be able to enjoy a fantastic panorama of Seoul.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Grand Mercure Ambassador Seoul Yongsan
Sheel Hotel
Lotte City Hotel Mapo
Hotel At Home
Hotel Skypark Myeongdong 3
Euljiro CO-OP Residence
Hotel Shillastay Gwanghwamun
E7 Place Dongdaemun
D Seven Suites
Hotel Samjung
Yoido Hotel
Shilla Stay Mapo

and 247 more pickup points

We pick up from any hotel/Airbnb in Seoul. If you request pick up from Incheon airport, there will be an additional cost.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional costs may apply for gluten-free, vegan, or halal food requests.
Pick-up is only available in central Seoul, and additional charges may apply for distant areas such as Gangnam.
The tour is conducted by a driver-guide and requires a certain level of physical fitness due to extensive walking.
For groups of 8 or more, if a larger vehicle is needed, a dedicated driver will be assigned, which may result in an increase in the price. Please contact us for more details.
If you require VIP options, need a larger vehicle for groups of 5 or more, or prefer minimal walking, please contact us to discuss an upgrade. Please note that these options may incur additional costs.
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is closed on every Tuesday. Instead, you will visit Changdeokgung Palace
Royal Guard Changing Ceremony may not available during rainy days or typhoons (Bad weather)
Tour duration can be adjust depends on weather, traffic or personal reasons