Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Korean National Folk Village Tour
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EUR 112.00

8 hours


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English

Overview

Home to the National Folk Museum, Gyeongbok Palace ranks among Seoul’s top city attractions—with a history dating back to the 14th-century Joseon Dynasty. On this full day tour, visit both sites of interest alongside other attractions including the Blue House, Jogyesa Temple, and the Korean Folk Village in Yongin. With all entrance fees, lunch, plus pickup and drop-off at your Seoul hotel included, delve into thousands of years of Korean culture and history.

Operated by

SEOUL CITY TOUR CO. LTD.

Ratings & Reviews

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Amazing Day

Louise_W, Jul 2023

Our guide for the morning was extremely friendly and knowledgable, we had ample time in each location and were told everything that we wanted to know about Korean heritage and the places we visited. The afternoon in the folk village was just superb. As were we the only ones heading on this part of the tour, we had lots of time to get answers to all of our questions and Brian, our guide, was very knowledgeable and very friendly and answered everything that we wanted to know. We couldn't fault the tours or the Korean meal we had, everything was excellent. The only fault we had was the time was the ginseng centre as the high pressure selling and high security made us feel very uncomfortable.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello this is Peter from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for sharing such an amazing experience with us. It`s really encouraging us. I`m really sorry about ginseng ceter. Next time we will try to make it with no pressure. We hope tos see you some other time soon again. Thank you:)

Good exposure to Korean culture but guide could have been more informative

ChrisV3606, Jun 2019

Along with my wife and daughter, I had a good time visiting the Jyeongsoo Temple, the Gyeongbok Palace and attached museum and the Korean folk village. The last of these was the best, such a wonderful place! The sad thing however is that our guide did not take us around the folk village. If there were explanations of the objects and exhibits we saw, that would have been OK, but that facility was not available - surprising because so many foreign tourists come there. We had so many cultural questions, but our guide was not around to ask for information. So much to see there, but she gave us only 80 minutes to go around. Instead of leaving at 3:20, we could have easily left at 4 pm. After all we paid for a full day tour.

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Eva M, May 2018

The tour was great! Our tour guide, Yeoni, was super friendly and knowledgeable. We saw the Buddhist temple, one palace, ginseng center, insadong, red pine oil, namdaemun, and we were provided lunch. Yeoni helped us take some good pictures and she was very personable. 100% recommended! -Eva from Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Itinerary

  • Seoul

    Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Seoul.

  • The Blue House

    You will first pass by the Korean Blue House, which is the executive office and official residence of the Republic of Korea's head of state.

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Next, you will visit the main and biggest palace, Gyeongbok Palace, which also houses the National Folk Museum of Korea. Spend some time here learning about Korea's history.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
  • Jogyesa Temple

    After your palace visit, head to Jogyesa Temple, the largest temple in South Korea. Appreciate the calmness and the contrast of having a temple in the middle of a metropolitan city.

    30 minutes
  • Seoul

    Korea has one of the largest ginseng industries in the world. Stop by a ginseng center to learn about its health benefits and you will have the opportunity to purchase if you wish.

    30 minutes
  • Seoul

    Enjoy lunch at a traditional Korean restaurant. Vegan and plant-based Korean dishes will be available as well.

    1 hour
  • Korean Folk Village

    Now we are getting out from hectic Seoul and have some fresh air in Yongin. In Yongin, there is Korean Folk Village where we will spend our afternoon. Experience Korean ancestral life and culture through the numerous activities available here. There are also some parks which are divided in History sections where you can see the replicas of all kinds of Korean History.

    2 hours
    Admission Included
  • Seoul

    After experiencing this unforgettable tour, now you will be back to our cozy transportation and head back to your hotel in Seoul safely.

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Location

Address

Seoul, South Korea

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Experience

Highlights

  • Explore Gyeongbok Palace and the National Folk Museum with your guide
  • Visit key sites including the Blue House and Jogyesa Temple
  • Gain insight into South Korea’s colorful traditions, culture, and history
  • Entry fees, lunch, plus round-trip travel from your Seoul hotel included
  • Inclusions

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Professional guide
    • Lunch
    • In-vehicle air conditioning

    Exclusions

    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Gratuities

    Additional Information

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • A moderate amount of walking is involved; it is recommended that you wear good walking shoes
    • Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum may be closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, the History Museum instead

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    EUR 112.00