South Korea · City Tours

8-Hour Seoul City Tour with Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok

8 Hours Round trip from Seoul Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Gyeongbok Palace and witness the Changing Guard Ceremony
02 Visit Jogyesa Buddhist Temple and discover Insa-dong's cultural treasures
03 Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a preserved Korean traditional house area
04 Enjoy window shopping at Namdaemun Market and scenic sights at Han River

Discover Seoul's royal heritage, traditional neighborhoods, and lively local markets on this private 8-hour city tour. Visit Gyeongbok Palace and watch the Changing Guard Ceremony, or explore Changdeok Palace on Tuesdays, then continue to Jogyesa Buddhist Temple and Insa-dong's cultural street. Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, browse Namdaemun Market, and enjoy fresh air by the Han River, Banpo Bridge, and Seom Sevit.

First, visit Gyeongbok Palace, the main and biggest palace of the Joseon dynasty, dating back to the 14th century, and watch the Changing Guard Ceremony.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Seoul Palaces, Traditions, and Market Sights

Pick-up from your hotel. First, visit Gyeongbok Palace, the main and biggest palace of the Joseon dynasty, dating back to the 14th century, and watch the Changing Guard Ceremony. On Tuesdays, visit Changdeok Palace instead, without the Changing Guard Ceremony. It is the most well-preserved palace and looks the most naturally deployed.
Then continue to Bukchon Hanok Village, the Korean traditional house conservation area.
Visit Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, the headquarters of the Jogye sect. In Korea, a temple is like a park.
Walk through Insa-dong culture street to understand Korean life.
Enjoy window shopping at Namdaemun Market.
Head to the Han River, Banpo Bridge, and Seom Sevit to get some fresh air.
Drop-off at your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Han River

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional English-speaking Seoul tour guide

What's Not Included

All entrance tickets
Meals and drinks

What to bring

Passport

Know before you go

No smoking.
Dress code: casual.
Gyeongbok Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
The Changing Guard Ceremony is subject to change or cancellation due to bad weather or special occasions.

Logistics