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

8 Hours Round trip from Your hotel in Seoul Easy pace

Browse through the Myeongdong shopping area

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.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Seoul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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: