South Korea · City Tours

8-Hour Seoul City Tour with Palaces, Hanok Village and Myeongdong

8 Hours Round trip from 161 Sajik-ro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace or the UNESCO-listed Changdeok Palace
  • 02 Explore Bukchon Traditional Village and its preserved 600-year-old way of life
  • 03 Discover Insa-dong's traditional art and antique street, with time for lunch and Hanbok experience
  • 04 See Jogyesa, the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
  • 05 Enjoy Myeongdong's trendy shopping streets, street food, and Korean beauty scene

Explore Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea and the country's economic, political, and cultural hub, on this 8-hour tour. Admire royal palaces, traditional villages, Buddhist heritage, and lively shopping districts while experiencing authentic Korean food along the way. From historic landmarks such as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village, Insa-dong, and Myeongdong, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to the city's old and modern character.

Bukchon Traditional Village - a traditional village that has preserved its 600-year-old way of life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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

Seoul's Palaces, Traditions, and Shopping Districts

Meet your tour guide and visit the following highlights of Seoul.

  • Gyeongbok Palace (the main royal palace) or Changdeok Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
  • Bukchon Traditional Village - a traditional village that has preserved its 600-year-old way of life.
  • Insa-dong Traditional Art Street - have lunch and enjoy the experience of wearing a traditional costume called "Hanbok".
  • Jogyesa Buddhist Temple - the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
  • Myeongdong - a trendy shopping area packed with street food and Korean beauty.

In addition, the following spots can be added to or substituted into the above itinerary:

  • Gwangjang or Namdaemun traditional market
  • N Seoul Tower
  • Bugaksan Mountain (behind the Blue House)
Gyeongbokgung Palace courtyards, Bukchon Hanok Village alleyways, Myeong-dong street food

Where this trip takes you

Gyeongbokgung Palace courtyards, Bukchon Hanok Village alleyways, Myeong-dong street food

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • Vehicle-related costs (gas, tolls, parking, etc.)
  • English-speaking Seoul tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Admission fees and lunch
  • Drinks and snacks

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Tour start
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in 161 Sajik-ro.

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