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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Hanok Village, and Gwangjang Tour

By I LOVE SEOUL TOUR Co., Ltd.
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £24 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • See Gyeongbokgung Palace on a fully narrated tour
  • Shop Korea Ginseng, best ginseng products in the world in Ginseng Museum
  • Enjoy the stunning panoramic views of Seoul from Bugak Palgakjeong
  • Watch Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
  • Explore the hanok village and snap unforgettable photos

Activity location

    • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea | [Half-Day] Small Group Guided Tour: Meeting at Exit #10, Myeong-dong station (Subway-outside) Gyeongbokgung Palace(with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony) - Buckchon Hanok Village -Bugak Skyway - Korean Ginseng Museum - Drop off at Gwangjang Market
    • Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Seoul, South Korea

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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[Half-Day] Guided Small Group Tour(Bukchon Hanok Village)

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

[Half-Day] Small Group Guided Tour:
Gyeongbokgung Palace(with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony) - Bukchon Hanok Village -Bugak Skyway - Korean Ginseng Museum - Drop off at Gwangjang Market

Language options: English
Price details
£30.87 x 1 Adult£30.87
Total
Price is £30.87
Until Fri, 1 May

[Full-Day] Guided Group Tour(Bukchon Hanok Village)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

[Full-Day] Guided Group Tour / Meeting at Exit 10, Myeongdong station.
Half-Day Guided Group Tour → Gwangjang Market: Lunch time(Own expenses) - The War Memorial of Korea(mainly 3rd floor) - Jogye Temple - Tapgol Park - Drop off at Myeongdong Cathedral

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
£50.72 x 1 Adult£50.72
Total
Price is £50.72
Until Fri, 1 May

Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

This option includes hotel pickup from the central area of Seoul.
*Drop-off will be Gwangjang Market.

Language options: English
Price details
£308.70 x 1 Adult£308.70
Total
Price is £308.70
Until Fri, 1 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
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    Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup (if option selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
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    Personal expenses
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    Hanbok rental
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    Hotel Drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel insurance

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

[Half-Day] Small Group Guided Tour(Bukchon Hanok Village):
Gyeongbokgung Palace(with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony) - Bukchon Hanok Village - Bugak Skyway - Korean Ginseng Museum - Drop off at Gwangjang Market

[Half-Day] Guided Group Tour(Namsangol Hanok Village):
Gyeongbokgung Palace(with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony) - Nansangol Hanok Village - Bugak Skyway - Korean Ginseng Museum - Drop off at Gwangjang Market

[Half-Day] N-Tower & Palace Guided Tour(Only Tuesday)
N Seoul Tower (observatory not included) - Bukchon Hanok Village - Deoksugung Palace (with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony) - Korean Ginseng Museum - Gwangjang Market

[Full-Day] Guided Group Tour(Bukchon Hanok Village):
Gyeongbokgung Palace(with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony) - Bukchon Hanok Village - Bugak Skyway - Korean Ginseng Museum - Gwangjang Market: Lunch time(Own expenses) - The War Memorial of Korea, mainly 3rd floor United Nations Memorial Cemetery - Jogye Temple - Tapgol Park - Drop off at Myeongdong Cathedral

[Full-Day] Guided Group Tour(Namsangol Hanok Village):
Gyeongbokgung Palace(with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony) - Nansangol Hanok Village - Bugak Skyway - Korean Ginseng Museum - Gwangjang Market: Lunch time(Own expenses) - The War Memorial of Korea, mainly 3rd floor United Nations Memorial Cemetery - Jogye Temple - Tapgol Park - Drop off at Myeongdong Cathedral

Your day will start with a tour guide to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most beautiful and remains the largest of all five palaces.
Your will watch “Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony”, a unique and special ceremony in the palace.

Then, move to Hanok village where many traditional.

Arriving at Bugak Palgakjeong, also known as the Bugak Pavilion, you'll be captivated by the stunning panoramic views of Seoul. This tranquil pavilion is nestled on the slopes of Bugaksan Mountain, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling city below. Take some time to absorb the beauty of the landscape and capture some incredible photographs.

Also, visit Cheongha Korea Ginseng. Ginseng is first mentioned in “Ji Jiu Zhang” during Han dynasty of China as herb used widely in the orient for so many diseases and ailments. It is a plant which had been regarded as a panacea, a cure all. In the studies, Korean ginseng shows best performances in adaptogenic properties.

Lastly, your trip will end at Gwangjang Market, the nation’s first market. Although the goods are not brand name products, the wide selection of high-quality goods at inexpensive prices will make it an enjoyable shopping experience. The market is famous for the delicious foods so have lunch or some snacks. Don't miss the chance to taste some of the market's famous dishes, such as bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) and mayak gimbap (addictive seaweed rice rolls).

Location

Activity location

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    • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea | [Half-Day] Small Group Guided Tour: Meeting at Exit #10, Myeong-dong station (Subway-outside) Gyeongbokgung Palace(with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony) - Buckchon Hanok Village -Bugak Skyway - Korean Ginseng Museum - Drop off at Gwangjang Market
    • Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Seoul, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea | [Half-Day] Small Group Guided Tour: Meeting at Exit #10, Myeong-dong station (Subway-outside) Gyeongbokgung Palace(with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony) - Buckchon Hanok Village -Bugak Skyway - Korean Ginseng Museum - Drop off at Gwangjang Market
    • Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Seoul, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 대한민국 서울특별시 중구 충무로2가 62-10 | [Half-Day] N-Tower & Palace Guided Tour(Only Tuesday) Meeting at Exit 9, Myeongdong station N Seoul Tower (observatory not included) - Bukchon Hanok Village - Deoksugung Palace(with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony) - Korean Ginseng Museum - Gwangjang Market(Drop-off)
    • Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Seoul, South Korea