Gyeongbok Palace and Korean Folk Village Tour

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About this activity

With this tour, you will visit to Blue house which is the place where South Korea President are staying, Gyeongbok Palace which is the main Palace among 5 ones in Seoul. Inside Gyeongbok Palace, there is museum called National Folk Museum. In there, you will also have time to get knowledge of Korean History that you can tell your friends and family in the future.

After sightseeing in modernized Seoul Area and having delicious and nutritious Korean Traditional dishes, you will go to Korean Folk Village in Yongin to feel exactly the same atmosphere of Korean traditional village.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 99 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: SEOUL CITY TOUR CO. LTD.

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Seoul

Passing by

Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Seoul.
The Blue House

Passing by

You will first pass by the Korean Blue House, which is the executive office and official residence of the Republic of Korea's head of state.
Gyeongbokgung Palace

one hour Admission included

Next, you will visit the main and biggest palace, Gyeongbok Palace, which also houses the National Folk Museum of Korea. Spend some time here learning about Korea's history.
Jogyesa Temple

30 min

After your palace visit, head to Jogyesa Temple, the largest temple in South Korea. Appreciate the calmness and the contrast of having a temple in the middle of a metropolitan city.
Seoul

30 min

Korea has one of the largest ginseng industries in the world. Stop by a ginseng center to learn about its health benefits and you will have the opportunity to purchase if you wish.
Seoul

one hour

Enjoy lunch at a traditional Korean restaurant. Vegan and plant-based Korean dishes will be available as well.
Korean Folk Village

2 hours Admission included

Now we are getting out from hectic Seoul and have some fresh air in Yongin. In Yongin, there is Korean Folk Village where we will spend our afternoon. Experience Korean ancestral life and culture through the numerous activities available here. There are also some parks which are divided in History sections where you can see the replicas of all kinds of Korean History.
Seoul

Passing by

After experiencing this unforgettable tour, now you will be back to our cozy transportation and head back to your hotel in Seoul safely.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Grand Mercure Ambassador Seoul Yongsan
Lotte City Hotel Mapo
Hotel Skypark Myeongdong 3
Hotel Shillastay Gwanghwamun
E7 Place Dongdaemun
D Seven Suites
Hotel Samjung
Shilla Stay Mapo
L7 HONGDAE
Hotel Rian
ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong
California Hotel

and 209 more pickup points

pick up time is all different depengding on the hotel location.

So, please confirm your meeting time with local operator

Using your ticket

Please reconfirm with the local service provider on your exact pickup time prior to travel or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly

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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved; it is recommended that you wear good walking shoes
Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum may be closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, the History Museum instead