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4-Hour Seoul History and Culture Tour with Palace and Temple

4 Hours Round trip from 대한민국 서울특별시 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the stunning Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • 02 Pay a respectful visit to Jogyesa Temple
  • 03 Stroll through Insadong Antique and Culture Street
  • 04 Learn about Seoul's history, culture, and religion in one half-day tour

Explore the history, religion, and culture of Seoul on this half-day tour featuring Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, Jogyesa Temple, the main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, and Insadong Antique and Culture Street. Discover celebrated palace architecture, learn about Korea's heritage, and experience the city's unique culture first-hand.

Explore the history, religion, and culture of Seoul on this half-day tour featuring Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, Jogyesa Temple, the main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, and Insadong Antique and Culture Street.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, and Insadong

  • 9.00: We pick you up at your hotel and head to Gyeongbokgung Palace.
  • 9.30: Begin the palace tour of Gyeongbokgung, built in 1395 and the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty.
  • 11.30: Visit Jogyesa Temple, the main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
  • 12.30: Begin your tour of Insadong Antique and Culture Street.
  • 13.00: Drive back to your hotel.
  • 13.30: The tour ends after drop-off.
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong Antique and Culture Street

Where this trip takes you

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong Antique and Culture Street

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local Seoulite guide
  • On-ground transport services

What's Not Included

  • Meals and drinks
  • Entrance fees ($3 per person, where applicable)
  • Insurance services
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes.

Know before you go

  • The palace is closed on Tuesdays, so for Tuesday tours, we visit an alternative palace such as Changdeokgung Palace.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Visitor's Hotel in downtown Seoul
Tour start
대한민국 서울특별시
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in 대한민국 서울특별시.

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