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Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Hanok Village Private Tour

5.0 (4 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Hanok Village Private Tour

About this activity

This 9-hour Private tour with your group only will provide a memorable day as wearing premium Hanbok (Korean traditional clothes).

You will be picked up and dropped off at your place in Seoul by private vehicle and tour guide.

Also included all fees for sightseeing places and lunch as well as premium Hanbok rental.

Visiting Gyeongbokgung, the main Royal Palace and watching the Royal Guard changing ceremony which you can take pictures with them.

In Bukchon Hanok Village, you can look into Korean traditional houses and unique architecture that was built in Joseon dynasty.

After enjoying a lunch with Korean foods in Seoul, go to the biggest Korean Folk Village via highway.

Experience of Joseon dynasty culture in the village will give you a special memory with your family, friends or partner.

Then back to Seoul and ended the full day tour at your place in Seoul.

  • Visit traditional places in Seoul wearing premium Hanbok
  • Enjoy Full day tour with your group only
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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
Seoul N Tour

Ages: Adults (11–79 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Korean foods (avaliable for vegetarian) for Lunch at the Insadong
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Seoul
  • Included: Private Tour guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Gyeongbokgung Palace

    2 hours Admission included

    Pick-up at your place with your group only then enjoy wearing premium Hanbok (Korean traditional clothes), rent (4 hours) and experience it with happy memory at Royal Palace and Bukchon traditional village.

    After Hanbok rental, you will move onto the place called Gwanghwamun to watch the royal guard changing ceremony. It is a ceremony to announce changing of the royal guards, as well as to clarify the guards' identities.

    Then, you will head toward Gyeongbokgung where was a main palace and the most beautiful palace during the Joseon dynasty.

  2. Bukchon Hanok Village

    2 hours

    Bukchon Hanok Village is a traditional Korean village in Seoul, that is known for its beautiful hanok (traditional Korean houses), cultural landmarks, and stunning views.

    You can take some pictures with wearing hanbok at the beautiful spots in the village.

    After Bukchon village, return to the hanbok then go to Insadong to have a Korean style lunch.

  3. Korean Folk Village

    5 hours Admission included

    After lunch in the Insadong Seoul, go to the Korean Folk Village via highway.

    The Korean Folk Village is a living museum located in Yongin where takes about 1 hour from Seoul. It is a popular tourist destination that showcases traditional Korean culture and way of life from the late Joseon Dynasty period (1392-1910).

    You can experience various aspects of traditional Korean life so you can appreciate the traditional Korean life and culture. And there are several performances here including traditional dance and music.

    The village is organized in order to help visitors to understand and experience people’s life in the past with different types of houses, market, governmental office etc. and includes over 260 traditional houses, various workshops, and historical landmarks.

    There are also numerous cultural performances and events that take place throughout the day.

    Back to Seoul via highway then drop your group off at your place.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Grand Mercure Ambassador Seoul Yongsan
  • Dormy Inn Seoul Gangnam
  • Klaven Hotel Myeongdong City Hall
  • Shilla Stay Seodaemun
  • Lotte City Hotel Mapo
  • Crown Park Hotel Seoul
  • Hotel Skypark Myeongdong 3
  • Hotel Gracery Seoul
  • Fairfield by Marriott Seoul
  • Hotel Shillastay Gwanghwamun
  • JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
  • ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Gangnam

and 82 more pickup points

The time on your voucher is not your pick-up time.

The pick-up place and time will be delivered by e-mail 1 day before.

We provide pick-up from most hotels in Seoul.

If your hotel is not in the list, please describe it when you booked so that we give you a pick-up place and time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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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.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems

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