Seoul Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot & Korean History Tour

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About this activity

Feel like a K-drama star!

Join our Hanbok Photoshoot & History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace – walk through royal halls just like in Korean dramas.

Capture stunning moments with over 100 edited photos by a 20-year pro photographer, even at secret no-crowd spots.

Led by a passionate local guide & trained historian (aka a great storyteller) who brings Korea’s past to life with exciting stories, hidden palace secrets, and drama-like storytelling.

You're not just wearing Hanbok – you become the main character of a Joseon story.

On Tuesdays, we tour Changdeokgung instead (Gyeongbokgung is closed on Tuesday).

Perfect for couples, families & friends.

※ Reminder

A baby stroller is prohibited
If you would like to proceed with a Family tour with infants, please contact us in advance. (This is a group tour)

Hanbok rental fee is optional not included (around 35,000 KRW).

★ This is a group tour. Guests arriving more than 15 minutes late cannot join the tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Nerdso

Ages: Youth (5–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ticket
Included: Professional English speaking historian and photographer
Included: +50 edited photos - Microsoft One drive Link (One month available)

Not included

Not included: Hanbok Rental

Itinerary

1
Stop 1

30 min
★ Visit Hanbok rental store (2mins away from the exit 4 by walk)
- Pick Hanbok, dress up, get hairstyling (30 mins)
The rental fee(around 45,000won) is paid separately
Gwanghwamun Gate

30 min

Travelers will see Gwanghwamun Gate. They will do

[1] Photoshoot with Gwanghwamun Gate background

A professional photographer will capture your beauituful Hanbok photograghs by instructing you various poses

[2] Historical & Cultural Explanations

Your guide will give you brief historical explanations about Joseon Dynasty and basic things that you need to know for Gyeongbokgung Palace
3
Gyeongbokgung Palace

50 min
Travelers will go inside Gyeongbokgung Palace. They will do
- Photoshoots with pavilions, palaces, corridors, Hanoks, inside Gyeongbokgung Palace background
- Historical & Cultural Explanations
Your guide will give you brief historical explanations about ideology of Joseon Dynasty, differences between modern Korea and Joseon Dynasty, Ancestral & royal lifestyles, customs and some cultural factors for some reasons of modern Korea.
4
Gyeonghoeru

30 min
Travelers will move to Gyeonghoeru Pavilion. They will do
- Photoshoots with marvelous Nature background; which has a pond, mountains and beautiful trees
- Historical & Cultural Explanations
Your guide will give you brief historical explanations about details for pavilion including the shape of rooftop, dragon, design with similar patterns, symbols, figurines and etc.