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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
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This full-day sightseeing tour of Seoul showcases the best of Korea’s history, culture, and traditions. Led by a guide, see the city’s major landmarks, including Jogyesa Temple and Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village. Watch the changing of the guards during a stop at Gwanghwamun Gate and enjoy a traditional Korean lunch with your fellow travelers in Insadong. Your full-day tour also includes a stop at a traditional ginseng center.
  • Full-day guided tour of Seoul by coach
  • Take in the tranquil interior of Jogyesa Temple
  • Explore the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Learn about Korean culture at the National Folk Museum
  • Get a bird’s-eye view of the city from N Seoul Tower
  • See restored traditional homes at Namsangol Hanok Village
  • Lunch, admission fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included

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This express tour covers all of Seoul’s highlights in just one day and includes all admission tickets.
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9:00 AM
This activity will end right where it started.If you cannot find your hotel on our list, please let us know your hotel/accomodation name (including the address) and we will arrange the closest pickup location for you.
Meet your friendly local guide at your Seoul hotel and travel by comfortable coach through the capital city streets. Pay a visit to Jogyesa Temple, which is widely recognized as the top Buddhist temple in the nation. Once you’ve wandered the grounds head past the Blue House (Cheongwadae), where the current president resides. 

Your knowledgeable guide then takes you to Gyeongbokgung Palace, where the royal family lived during the Joseon Dynasty. Learn how this 14th-century structure was built and gain a deeper understanding of its iconic status as you wander the grounds learning about its architecture and traditions. While at Gyeongbokgung Palace, visit the National Folk Museum and learn about the history and culture of Korean residents. Galleries include information about traditional farming, hunting, royalty, and aristocracy. 

Next, venture to a traditional ginseng center, where you learn about this medicinal staple. Enjoy a traditional Korean lunch in Insadong and relax while you tuck into a bowl of bibimbap (rice, vegetables and meat). Spend some time at your leisure wandering the shops and town streets before making your way to the North Seoul Tower.

Stationed atop Mt. Namsan, this incredible city landmark offers up stunning views from its towering observation deck. Once you’ve snapped some photos, head to Namsangol Hanok Village, where your guide takes you through the model village streets that offer a look at the Joseon Dynasty life. Check out various housing styles and incredible gardens as your guide points out key features and shares a bit of Korean history.

Your tour ends back at your hotel.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Jogyesa Temple
After morning pickup from your hotel, travel by comfortable coach to your first stop of the day, Jogyesa Temple, the chief Buddhist temple in Korea and a calm sanctuary from the busy streets of Seoul.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
The Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae)
Next, drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae), home to the South Korean president. Located at the foot of Mt Bugaksan, the presidential complex exemplifies traditional Korean architecture.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Continue to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the primary residence of the royal family during the Joseon Dynasty. Constructed in the 14th century and the largest of the Five Grand Palaces, Gyeongbokgung is considered the most beautiful palace in Seoul. Walk around the compound with your guide to see traditional Joseon architecture.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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National Folk Museum of Korea
Within the compound, visit the National Folk Museum to learn about how people have lived in Korea from ancient times to today. Your guide shows you displays that demonstrate daily life for members of the aristocracy and ordinary citizens, including traditional farming and hunting techniques, weaving, cooking and other tasks.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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Gwanghwamun Gate
Keep your camera handy for the changing of the guard ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Insadong
Stop at the ginseng center to learn about the reputed medicinal uses of the sought-after plant, and then take a break for lunch in Insadong, a neighborhood known for its traditional tea houses and antique galleries. Relax over a nutritious plate of bibimbap (rice with vegetables and meat) or bulgogi (grilled marinated beef) at a restaurant, and then enjoy some time to shop for authentic Korean souvenirs at the array of small stores.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
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Namsangol Hanok Village
Then visit Namsangol Hanok Village, where your guide leads you on a walk around this model village that features five hanok (traditional Korean homes) from the Joseon Dynasty. The restored houses illustrate various social classes, from peasants to royalty. You can also admire the site's traditional Korean-style garden with an elegant pavilion and stream.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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N Seoul Tower
After lunch, head over to N Seoul Tower, which stands on Mt Namsan in central Seoul, and take the elevator up to the observation deck to enjoy panoramic views over the city.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • 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 and Namsangol Hanok Village may be closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, the History Museum and Myeongdong instead
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Tour Schedule can be changed because of local circumstance or weather.
  • 1 of the shopping centers are included (Ginseng Center)
  • Tuesdays : Gyeongbok Palace is closed so, we will visit to Deoksu Palace
  • Mondays : Namsan Hanok Village is closed so, we will visit to Bukchon Hangok Village
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers
  • OPERATED BY SEOUL CITY TOUR CO. LTD.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village.
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What is the policy on sanitisation during Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village?
A:The policies on sanitisation are:

  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
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What is the social distancing policy during Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village.

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star-5
Great tour
Sonya_I
, Nov. 2019
Our tour guide was so great. She gave us a lot of insight on the places we went to and then had time to look around ourselves.
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star-3
Good tour but not enough time for the visits.
tristan_s
, Nov. 2019
Good punctuality. The guide was friendly but we went most of the time alone on the areas to visit. Beautiful touristic attractions but not enough time to visit and I think we have lost to much time in shops. Good lunch but no dessert. It should be better to have more time at the top of N Seoul tower because it is very beautiful.
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Not worth the money
Dorte_w
, Oct. 2019
We only saw 3 things (Temple: 10 minutes visit; Palace and Old Korean street) + 2 time +45 minutes visit to tourist traps. So it was not worth the money! Our pick up at the hotel was 50 minutes late so we only had 10 minutes to see the temple before leaving. The visit to the Palace and old Korean street was ok. The whehter was cloudy so we didnt get to go up in the tower. But was dropped of 2 times for a +40 minutes sales pitch from sales people trying to sell you products (Ginsing and oil) is not worth the time and definetly not was I expected when I paid 90 USD for a whole day trip. The guide was nicce but tired all day and she explained she usally do the DMZ tour so she she only the the basic stuff about the places we visited. I would have been great hearing more about the history of Korea, culture, everyday life ect.
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icon Response from Host , Oct. 2019
Thank you for your review . We are sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the tour well. To double check that you joined our tour, may i check your booking number ? I will wait for your reply thanks
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star-4
Great
Nomad38757511859
, Dec. 2018
The tour guide chloe was very patient with my family especially my father who cant walk very fast. She also helped us took many photos and acceded to our request for hanbok rental at namsan tower. Overall a satisfactory tour on very cold days in December!
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star-4
Great tour except our day the fog...
Paul B
, Oct. 2018
Great tour except our day the fog prevented us from much of a view of the city.
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star-5
Yoon is a great tour guide same as the...
pdcemtbh
, Sep. 2018
Yoon is a great tour guide same as the first tour guide that we had. We visited different places and had time to take some photos and check the different places. They explained everything clearly and Yoon even snapped some photos for us as well as explaining everything in detail. It is a highly recommended tour.
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star-4
Our guide Sonia did a very good job...
John_M
, Mar. 2018
Our guide Sonia did a very good job familiarizing us with Se
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star-5
It was a great tour. Sonya our tour...
Calvin F
, Mar. 2018
It was a great tour. Sonya our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history and current events of Korea. I enjoyed her fun personality and she does a great job with keeping her guests engaged and interactive. She even offered to help take photos which was very nice. The palace and changing guards ceremony was good to see, although would be better in warmer months of blooming season for better photo opportunities. Seoul Tower offered amazing in the sky views of the city and a martial arts performance show. Was lucky enough that the weather was clear. The Buddhist temple was our first stop, but unfortunately you cannot take photos inside out of respect as it is an active place of worship. You will like to walk around the village and folk museum to see how they lived in the past. And of course the food and lunch at Insadong was another highlight of the tour. So much to see and do, I ended up with a colored caricature portrait from a sweet street artist that cost about 18 USD. I think Insadong tends to be one of the more expensive markets, but that's not complaining. Enjoy the moment and make the most of your trip with this great sightseeing tour.
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star-4
Overall this is a really good tour...
Gina_B
, Feb. 2018
Overall this is a really good tour for people who want the highlights of Seoul in a short period of time. Rebecca speaks really good English and does a great job of explaining. She's also great at taking pictures for you. We had a nice balance of activities. The only thing I didn't like was the promotional activities. The one on ginseng was OK and we did feel like we learned a bit from that. However, we ended with a red pine oil sales pitch was seemed very gimmicky and scammy. It wasn't a great way to end what was otherwise a great day.
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star-1
There was a lot of wasted time on...
Marnie_A
, Feb. 2018
There was a lot of wasted time on this tour. They could have shown us all of the sights in less than 4 hours but stretched it out until 4:30. At each stop, they would give us 30-45 minutes of free time. However, there wasn't anything to do other than a quick photo opportunity and it was FREEZING. They took us to this Ginseng high pressured sales talk. It wasn't on the schedule and I don't like feeling pressured to buy things. DO NOT USE SEOUL CITY TOURS.
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star-5
We very much enjoyed this tour of...
Mike D
, Dec. 2017
We very much enjoyed this tour of the Deoksugung Palace as well as the N Seoul Tower. The village was great too. David was a great host. In spite of the cold, he made it interesting and covered a lot of ground.
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star-2
time spent at hot springs a total...
Frederick B
, Dec. 2017
time spent at hot springs a total waste Should have spent more time at national museum, Need to eliminate hot springs visit.
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star-2
The sights were beautiful and the...
Michael P
, Nov. 2017
The sights were beautiful and the guides were skilled and friendly, but our overall feeling was one of disappointment since a lot of time was spent on things that didn't had our interest and weren't mentioned up front: The tour was splitted in a morning and afternoon part, since the rest of our groups had booked different excursions which could be combined with ours. But both parts weren't connected that well, so after lunch we had more than an hour waiting/ free time until the afternoon tour started. And both, the morning and afternoon tour, had an additional stop planned to the tourist shops of the ginseng shop and the red pine shop. Those stops weren't mentioned up front and resulted in a little hurry at the highlight spots to fit into the program. To our opinion those shops are considered as tourist traps and since both stops took about an hour, for us it gave the feeling of some more wasted time. It should have been better if we knew about these additional stops in front, so we could have booked somewhere else. Btw: we'd booked another tour DMZ by the same agency and also this tour had an unmentioned long additional stop at the ginseng shop.
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star-4
The tour is divided into 2 parts...
Irving A H
, Nov. 2017
The tour is divided into 2 parts, morning and afternoon. During the morning tour, our guide as Daria, and she is very nice. We went to Jogyesa Temple and took a lot of pictures. And then we went to Gyeongbokgung Palace including the National Folk Museum and Ghwanghamun Gate. The palace is good, but not great, maybe I was expecting something a bit more exotic. And then we have lunch at Insadong, which is a great place for pictures and traditional arts and crafts shopping. During lunch, we were transferred to a new guide, Katie, who took us to North Seoul Tower and the traditional village. The tower is just another tower, a so so experience. While the traditional village is a good place to take a few pictures. Unfortunately, we were not given the time to rent a traditional clothing to maximize the picture taking. All in all, the tour is fine, but not great. I also realized during the tour that there is another full day tour but replaces the Tower with a visit to another palace. Maybe that will give a better experience. Note: if you take the tour in November like us, wear warm clothing, because it is very cold.
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star-5
A MUST visit when is Seoul. Lovely...
Shital_G
, Oct. 2017
A MUST visit when is Seoul. Lovely guided and well explained.
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star-3
Great tour, great guide, great...
LUISGUILLERMO_G
, Oct. 2017
Great tour, great guide, great attraction selection. However, too much time spent in a Gingko shop and a Red Pine Oil shop, while some sightseeing was extremely rushed. The tour suffers from the need to take the tourist to these shopping facilities, where sales representatives are very pushy.
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star-5
Had an amazing time! This was my...
Yung P
, Sep. 2017
Had an amazing time! This was my first time back to Seoul since I was 8 years old. Our pretty tour guide Sonia, was friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. She spoke freely about any subject regarding Korea with surprisingly good English. Some may not like visiting any shops during the tour, but that's all part of the cultural experience. Learned a lot and so glad to have experienced it.
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star-5
Our guide was very kind, friendly...
Jovana_M
, Sep. 2017
Our guide was very kind, friendly, and knowledgeable, we very much enjoyed the overall experience and would certainly strongly recommend it!
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star-2
Our tour guide was not very...
Doris U
, Sep. 2017
Our tour guide was not very informative. He talked about how he's an undercover military employee. If you were you definitely would not share that with others. He was not informative of the sites. At the end, we had to wait for a van to be transported to our hotel. Didn't like this tour guide.
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star-1
Bad Guide..........little...
Veronica S
, Aug. 2017
Bad Guide..........little information........I learnt more from my research than the little info he gave
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