Seoul: Deoksugung Palace Night Tour

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About this activity

Enjoy the Deoksugung Palace tour in the morning or at night.

One hundred years ago, Korea was called "Korean Empire," not Joseon nor South Korea. Deoksugung Palace, which served as the main palace instead of Gyeongbokgung Palace, is the only palace with traditional and western-style buildings put together. Because it was at the center of the period during the first tempt of modernize in 600 years, it preserves different beauty, history, and the pain of Japanese invasion. The tour will proceed as a night tour because of it's greater beauty and peace during the the night. As the location is near the City Hall and Gwanghwamun Station, you will be able to enjoy the tour without any pressure. The stone wall next to Deoksugung Palace is also famous for its beauty, so don't miss it!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: koreaguidetour

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: licensed local tour guide

Itinerary

Deoksugung

2 hours

1. 6:20pm Meet in front of Exit 1 of City Hall station(Line 1,2)

2. Junghwajeon : The main throne hall

3. Seokjojeon : Western-style building

4. Seokeodang : The most beloved building by King Gojong

5. Hamnyeongjeon : King's bed-chamber

6. Jungkwanhun : Cafeteria

Highlights:

1. It's a night tour of Deoksugung Palace, which offers explanations in English and Chinese.

2. You can hear the stories of the Korean Empire that existed from 100 years ago and the architecture of Deoksugung Palace.

3. You can ask all questions to the professional guide of Deoksugung Palace. Recommended to those who has interest in the history and architecture of the Korean dynasty.

4. The tour lasts about two hours, and you can learn about the history of Korea and old architecture buildings.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

09:30am/06:30pm

Outside Exit 1 of City Hall Station

End point

정관헌에서 투어 종료

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On Mondays, Deoksugung Palace is closed and you can book our Gyeongbok Palace tour.
We inform you via email/WhatsApp about meet up place and time, etc…
Please leave your name and contact number(or Messenger such as Wechat and Line) which is available in Korea(We are not responsible for absence of the tour in cases that you do not leave your contact number or leave an wrong number or the one which is not available in Korea. Cancellation, Refund and Changing schedule are not allowed for those cases)
Joining after a tour begins is not allowed for other participants of the group.
Please the estimate of the private tour should require via e-mail.
Recording or filming the tour is not allowed.
Pets are not allowed. (No particular place to look after them)
For your information , if the number of participants are under 4, the tour will be canceled. The cancellation notice will sent by whatsapp.