Top Experiences in Changdeokgung Palace

Spend a full day discovering the beautiful architecture and landscape of Seoul while learning about its history, culture and traditions. With your guide, visit two grand palaces, including UNESCO World Heritage-listed Changdeokgung Palace; learn about traditional lifestyles at a museum; and explore bustling local markets by foot.

Seoul City Tour – Course Overview

Our Seoul Day Tour is a complete experience, guiding you through the most impressive landmarks in town, introducing you to some popular Korean tasty treats and allowing for plenty of shopping time.

Wearing the Hanbok - Changdeok Palace - Bukchon Hanok Village - Insadong (Free time for lunch) - Jogyesa Temple - Kwangjang Market - Drop off City Hall or Myeongdong

Don’t miss the chance to explore Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital on our Seoul City Tour! You will discover a mix of art, delicious cuisine, tradition, natural beauty, and a deeper understanding of culture. This is a wonderful opportunity to create lifetime memories with your loved ones!

Travel back to an age of craftsmanship with one of our local Seoul hosts as you explore the quaint Bukchon Hanok Village. With elegantly tiled roofs and tiny courtyard gardens, you’ll be utterly transported to another time in whimsical alleyways, popping into cafes, art galleries and craft shops as you navigate the crisscrossing lanes. Your host will take you to the oldest market in the city, where you can browse exquisite silks and sample yummy sweet treats and why not visit the nearby Changdeokgung Palace while you are at it?
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Wearing a hanbok and exploring Bukchon Hanok Village allows you to experience Seoul's traditional way of life and its beautiful architecture.
As part of this tour, you can also fully immerse yourself in Korean culture by participating in a free traditional liquor tasting event.
Tickets are limited, so please book in advance and check availability. No shopping obligation, complimentary cultural experience)

This small group journey will start with Jogyesa, the center of Buddhism in Seoul where you can see locust trees and baeksong trees in front of Jogyesa temple. Afterward, you will move to the presidential blue house that symbol of Cheongwadae with blue tiles and the Gwanghwamun Gate to see royal guard changing ceremony. After watching the ceremony, you can explore Gyeongbokgung Palace. Then you will see the National Folk Museum where you can see how people lived a few centuries ago, the Changdeokgung Palace that listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage and Insadong, a famous antique alley that is popular with antique shops, handmade crafts. Finally after a long day, you will see Namdaemun, the main gate of a Seoul. This is a full day packed with a lot of information on Seoul and the Korean traditions.

Discover great things to do in Seoul!
Various activities, tourist attractions, and more at your fingertips!
Would you like to make your own itinerary based on your own style and taste?
Please contact us for your own tour.

Explore some of Seoul's top sights on a single deck bus with this hop-on hop-off tour. With a bus coming every 40 minutes, hop off and check out a location and never have to wait long to head to the next. Included is an international voice guidance system that will provide information about every stop along the way in 12 languages. Buses run starting from 9:30am until 6:20pm with the last bus leaving the departure point at 4:50pm.

This Award-winning E-bike tour will take you along the Cheonggycheon River to the famous Gwangjang Market to meet the vendors for some street food, we stop by a building lost in time: Sewoon Plaza, And we visit a pretty traditional village and popular local hangout along the way. Next, your trusty E-bike will whisk you up the hills in Bukchon hanok village to the harder to reach places for a more private experience in this tourist hotspot! As the sun begins to set we will visit the presidential blue house and end with a city lights ride through the financial district.

There will be lots of photo opportunities, time for food and market shopping. Its the perfect time of day to ride with cooler temperatures, less work traffic and a relaxed atmosphere. At 90% bike lane this course offers the most protected course that we operate.

NB: Participants need to arrive about 20 min before the tour starts to allow for bike&helmet fitting. Our guides will be present 30 min before tour time.

Join us for an incredible 9-day, 8-night journey through Japan and South Korea, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery and rich history of these two Asian countries. We'll take you to all the must-see destinations and give you a taste of the best of Japan and South Korea.

This unforgettable trip will include visits to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Seoul, and Busan, where you'll immerse yourself in the unique cultures and fascinating histories of these two countries. You'll have the chance to explore some of the most famous and iconic landmarks and experience firsthand the hospitality and warmth of the locals.

Get ready to indulge in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Japan and South Korea on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Join us for an unforgettable journey that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime!

Learn more about the top 16 tourist attractions in Seoul. Its history, culture, myths, architecture, and other important facts are in this audio commentary.

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You can rent Hanbok, a traditional Korean costume, at a reasonable price.
You can experience Korean tradition.
You can make memories with your friends or lovers only in Seoul.
You can enter Gyeongbok-palace for free with Hanbok.
You can enjoy Bukchon Hanok Village as well as Gyeongbokgung Palace.

This is Seoul ultimate tour covering 4 must-visit places in Seoul! Please choose 4 places in the list and inform us in advance. *Other places are available after consultation

[Hippest Road]
-Itaewon-dong
-Seongsudong Cafe Street

[Royal Palace]
-Gyeongbokgung Palace (Tue-Closed)
-Changdeokgung Palace (Mon-Closed)
-Changgyeonggung Palace (Mon-Closed)

[Frequently visited park by locals]
-Yeouido Hangang Park (*Other Han-river park can be replaced depending on your schedule)
-Seoul Forest
-Seoul Botanical Garden (Mon-Closed)
-Cheonggyecheon Stream

[Hanok Village]
-Bukchon Hanok Village
-Ikseon-dong Hanok Street

[Shopping]
-Insadong(Antique shop alley)
-Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
-Starfield COEX Mall
-The Hyundai Seoul
-Myeongdong Shopping Street

[Art Gallery Museum]
-Seoul Museum of Art(Monday x)

[Museum]
-National Folk Museum
-The War Memorial of Korea (Mon-Closed)
-National Museum of Korea

[Korea Buddhist Temple]
-Jogyesa

[Traditional Local Market]
-Gwangjang Market

Make your own customized private tour in Luxury Van like Staria Mini Van or Bents Sprinter, Van and use your time efficiently in limited time in Seoul! Our Seoul local tour guide will take you to some places that you want to visit! There are many places though, you can discuss where to go and how much you want to spend time at the site! Itinerary is flexible!
For Food, tour guide will introduce good local restaurants !
Wherever you want to visit, ask us! we will do our best for your memorable trip in Seoul!

On our Secret Food Tour: Seoul, we'll show you some of the most loved foods and beautiful landscapes our city has to offer. We' ll take you through hidden alleyways and quaint backstreets home to secret foodie gems, and share little tips and tricks along the way that you'll be able to use on the rest of your trip.

Enjoy freshly made dishes, tasty tteokkbokki(the local kind of gnocchi!), smoky rice cakes and mini rice rolls, interesting snacks, dumplings and much more. And don't forget our delicious Secret Dish!

• Secure one-to-one transport for work and leisure service throughout stay avoiding public transport
** Better time to visit Korean countryside, fresh food and lower chance of contamination

• Total Private Tour : We take our customers where they want to go (Seoul and Near Seoul ; Ex) Palace, DMZ, Nami island, Everland, Strawberry Farm, Folk village, Market place, Shopping mall, N-Tower, Hiking and K-Drama place and so on)

• Customers will be picked up at the hotel and sent to the hotel in Seoul and near Seoul area

• We can pick up and drop customers at the Incheon Ferry Terminal

• We can pick up and send tourist to Incheon airport, If tourist pay extra fees

• Best Driving guide with fluent English will drive for you

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Enjoy this afternoon tour of Seoul, which will introduce you to Changdeokgung Palace, Insadong Alley, Namsangol Hanok Village, and Namdaemun Market.

Changdeokgung Palace is famous and popular for its majestic architecture and featured in many Korean dramas and movies. Not only tourists but also local Koreans love to visit this palace.

Insadong is famous for the traditional mood. Take looks of stores selling traditional or old things. Also, there are charming shops in Ssamji-gil and great place to take pictures.

At the Namsangol Hanok Village, take a walk surrounded by Hanok, Korean traditional houses.

You also visit Cheongha Korea Ginseng. Get some healthy plant, ginseng for your health. Korean ginseng has been known as best ginseng in the world.

Namdaemun Market is the largest market in Seoul. Many Korean says "They have everything except nothing" as a joke. But they have many products.

This tour ends at Myeongdong area.

Experience both historic and modern aspects of Seoul in one day!

Enjoy the royal guard changing ceremony at the Gyeongbokgung Palace, take a picture at the main entrance of prestigious Cheongwadae(also known as The Blue House).
Have Dolsot Bibimbap for lunch and visit Changdeokgung Palace and stop at the heart of downtown Seoul for some amazing shopping, Namdaemun Market.

This tour ends at Myeongdong

Accommodation: Best selected 4star hotels located in the heart of downtown.

Tour Guide: Best selected Licensed English speaking guides, who are passionate, well-trained, and knowledgeable to create a truly unforgettable experience.

Tour condition: Premium quality Service, Comfort, Hassle-free Travel, Not too rushed.

Gain a true appreciation for Korea’s history and UNESCO world heritage sites on this package of 9days 8nights UNESCO Cities Suwon, Busan, Gyeongju, Andong, Mt. Seoraksan and Seoul , this historical tour allows you to understand Korea’s most important ruling dynasties, sample each regions’ culinary specialties, and compare city to rural life. With your dedicated English-speaking guide and private minivan, sit back and enjoy Korea’s most spectacular sights.

Enjoy this morning half-day tour that will introduce you to the historical heritage of Seoul.
Visit the famous Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace (or Gyeongbokgung Palace on Monday) and Jongmyo Royal Shrine(or Insadong on Tuesday). Then make your way to Cheongha Jinseng Museum where the heaven of Jinseng for shopping.
This tour concludes at the Myeongdong area.

In the middle heart inside of Seoul, you will experience the harmony between Tradition and Modern with us. The most essential place you must visit in Korea is the main Palace 'Gyeongbok Palace'. Let's explore the inside of Gyeongbok Palace and National Folk Museum where you can get lots of history facts. As you are visiting Asia, you shouldn't miss the chance of experiencing Temple. You will notice Korean own culture melted in Jogyesa temple. After having delicious and traditional lunch, we will visit to Changdeok Palace which was added to UNESCO World Heritage in 1997. After all of these amazing exploring of History of Korea, now is the time of having fun for shopping.

You can find lots of souvenirs in Insadong and you will visit to the biggest street shopping in Namdaemun.

If you are a fan of KPop and often fangirling on Twitter, some of you might know someone named Kejut Bahu? With the username @Kejut_Bahu, the owner of this account often posts funny and interesting things about his favorite KPop groups. In addition, the owner of this account whose name is Mirah also often shares her stories about living in South Korea. Follow her account and get stories about interesting things about Korea from her. If you are planning a vacation to Seoul. There is an opportunity for a vacation accompanied by Mirah as your tour guide. Plan your own trip and go to many places that previously only become your dreams. You can go to idol agencies, to historical sites, to cute cafes, wherever places as long as it is still in Seoul! Go order this tour in Seoul right now!

Have you ever visited any world cultural heritage before? Luckily, there are lots of world cultural heritage places here in Korea.

Visit Bukchon Hanok Village where you can see the Korean traditional Housing. This village is famous for its beautiful scenery for both locals and travelers. Take pictures at the photo spots!

Jongmyo Royal Shrine is where the ancestral tablets of the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty are enshrined.

Changdeokgung Palace is designated as a UNESCO cultural heritage. Explore the beauty of the palace.

Then make your way to Cheongha Korea Ginseng museum where you can shop ginseng for health.

Lunch is included, which will be a Bulgogi (which can be changed due to any unexpected events)

Move to Suwon, Gyeonggi-do and you will visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace.

After the tour, you will be back in Seoul, Myeongdong.

Our Korean Wave History Tour will make you entertained while learning and experiencing Korea's long history from the Joseon Dynasty to the present rather than general tourism. By joining this lively tour, you will be able to better understand how things have changed over time.

You will feel as if we can draw a detailed picture of where we stand today based on the rich history of the world. A deeper understanding of differences can also be gained through history. It motivates you a lot to learn about the inspiring events that shaped our world.

Have you taken a ride on a Pedal Tram before? Seoul’s new Pedal Tram tour opened last year and starting this year has opened an English tour specially curated for foreigners!
Although it is thrilling to ride in the open air with 360 views, it is also a leisurely tour that allows passengers time to connect with Seoul, appreciate the sites and share the moment with each other. This is not a zoom by bus tour!! Nor is it hard-work! Our secret is the tram has an electric assist!
So relax and enjoy the ride with a knowledgeable and entertaining guide to introduce you to Koreas most historic district. From the big streets to the hidden gems in the back alleys, lets explore it all!
Now you can relive the historic electric tram route (1899~1968) on our 2023 Seoul Tram!
Seoul Tram is a special experience where the past and the present coexist and will be an unforgettable memory in Seoul.

Seoul Tram basically has a English/Korean bilingual guides, Dutch may possible. Contact us for more info!

This expedition offers 9attractive strengths.
1. Seoul highlights with Native local Korean.
2.★This tour is a 100% private personalized tour for you.
3. Suggesting the best courses for you according to your booking time and your interests.
4. If there is a specific place you want visit, all plans are open. You can agree or modify the course I suggested.
5. This tour is a walking tour and uses public transportation. you can feel a vivid local atmosphere and get more comfort.
6. You can return to your hotel when your tour finish.
7. I will give you enough tips and advices so that you can have a happy time your own after this tour.
8. You can ask me to shoot TikTok or a Short videos during the tour.

9. ★★ It is hosted by gjwon_kr only. I am a professional tour guide who runs my tour.
All questions and conversations are welcome. Most of the guests say I'm energetic, funny, caring, and generous.