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Gyeongbok Palace Tour: Exclusive Insight into Korean Palace Architecture and Bukchon Hanok Village
4.8
128 Ratings
Taepyeongno 2(i)-ga
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Korean palace architecture and explore the charming Bukchon Hanok Village on this exclusive 3-hour walking tour. Discover the secrets of traditional and contemporary Korean design from a knowledgeable local guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gyeongbokgung Palace - Royal guard changing ceremony
- Gwanghwamun Gate - King Sejong Statue
- Bukchon Hanok Village - Hidden looks
- Seoul City Hall - The past and the present
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Admission fee included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore the ancient palace structures of Korea in this semi-private walking tour accommodating up to 5 individuals. During this 3-hour expedition around Seoul, we’ll also visit the Bukchon Hanok Village. Our well-informed local guide will offer insights into both ancient and modern Korean architectural principles, as well as their application in art and culture. Discover how these aesthetic values are integrated into both regal Korean palace constructions and ordinary residential structures.
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulty on steps and uphills
Location
24-1
City Hall Station Exit #6 outside right next to the hotel THE PLAZA
We don't provide pick up and drop off service so all travelers are supposed to get the above meeting point on time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(128 Ratings)
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Sarah_e
Jul 26, 2024
Extra mile and excellent history - Joe was a fantastic guide, he picked us up as it was raining and drove us to a couple of places that were not on the tour. He was very knowledgeable and I learnt a lot about Korean history. My son loved all the 'heads chopped' stories. The sun did end up coming out for us so we were able to walk around and look at the palace and the village.
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Anastasia_l
Jul 14, 2024
Great memories - I loved the "Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon with Expert." The guide (Kang Hyun Soo (sorry for any misspelling) / Stella) was super knowledgeable and made the history of the palace and Bukchon Hanok Village really interesting. After the tour, we visited a local cosmetics brand, and the guide even bought some Korean snacks for us, which was very nice of her. Highly recommend it!
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Kevin_m
Jun 26, 2024
Joe was the best. - This was a great tour. Joe was very knowledgeable about not only the history of the palace but also how the palace’s story tells Korea’s story from its beginning until today. He was excellent at sharing this with both historical and personal stories.
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W5113fqmariar
May 24, 2024
Wonderful - Stella was a wonderful guide with great knowledge and so easy to talk to. She took me to some beautiful places where I was able to find the perfect gifts for loved ones. I am so glad I did this tour. It made me appreciate the history and the beauty of Seoul more.
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Marcia_b
Mar 8, 2024
An Experience Not To Be Missed - Our guide, Jay Kim, was waiting for us at the appointed time and place. He had even sent message of what he was wearing to find him easily. Very knowledgeable of the history and details of the city Seoul and the Palace. He was friendly and responsive to all our questions.
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Wallaceignacio_t
Feb 8, 2024
Excellent immersion in Korean history - Great tour and very detailed. Excellent stories about the palace, the history of the country and day to day living facts. Mr. Cho (Joseph) provided details to our questions with pictures and facts. Great communication and very knowledgeable. We ended the trip in a great restaurant with typical Korean dishes. Highly recommended.
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Connector658426
Nov 17, 2023
This tour is a great way to learn Korea’s history and get some tips and insights. - Jack was a great tour guide. I learned a lot and was grateful for his insights. Even with freezing rain and cold wind, it was worthwhile.
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Maria_a
Nov 12, 2023
A beautiful Seoul city and it’s traditions! - A wonderful city immersed in combination of traditional and modern architecture. Learned this from a very clear and concise tour information from the Seoul tour guide himself, Mr. Jay Kim. Thank You, Jay! Keep up the great work!
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Kellie_d
Apr 2, 2024
Seoul city tour - Our guide, Jack was very personable and knowledgeable . The day was hectic and loud with the going’s on in Seoul, but Jack made us feel at ease as we navigated the city.
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Diane_b
May 1, 2024
Listless, Unimaginative and Ignorant - None. The problem wasn't the sites as they were wonderful. It was the tour guide, Jack. He was too quick to refer us to Google or Youtube whenever we asked a question and the questions we asked were pretty generic--ones that a prepared guide could have answered.
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