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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour
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9.6 out of 10Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h+
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Overview
- See Gyeongbokgung Palace on a fully narrated tour
- Try delicious foods or local snacks at Gwangjang Market
- Walk around Bukchon for its lovely traditional Korean houses(X Sundays)
- Enjoy the stunning panoramic views of Seoul from Bugak Palgakjeong
- Watch Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
Activity location
- Seoul
- Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea | A guide will meet you at Exit #10, Myeong-dong station (Subway-outside).
- Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Seoul, South Korea
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
Check availability
Sorry this activity isn't available on Sat, 1 Mar
What's included, what's not
- Entrance fees
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (only Private tour)
- Personal expenses
- Hanbok rental
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Your day will start with a tour guide to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most beautiful and remains the largest of all five palaces (Tuesday: visit Changdeokgung place).
Your will watch “Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony”, a unique and special ceremony in the palace.
Then, move to Bukchon Hanok village which literally translates to “northern village,” where many traditional houses operate as cultural centers, guesthouses and restaurants. From 2024 November 1st, all the tourists are prohibited to visit the village on Sundays and you visit Namsangol Hanok village on Sundays.
After exploring the Hanok Village, we'll board a comfortable vehicle for a scenic drive to Bugak Skyway. During the vehicle you will pass by Cheongwadae, the blue house where previous presidents of South Korea worked until 2022.
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.
In addition, you will 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
- Seoul
- Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea | A guide will meet you at Exit #10, Myeong-dong station (Subway-outside).
- Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Seoul, South Korea
- 61-7 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea | A guide will meet you at Exit #10, Myeong-dong station (Subway-outside).
- Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Seoul, South Korea