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Overview
Explore the World Heritage–listed Changdeokgung Palace Complex and Jongmyo Shrine on a historical journey through Seoul. This full-day tour takes you to Bukchon Hanok Village in the morning, with a visit to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress after lunch. With a knowledgeable guide, see Hwaseong Haenggung Palace as you learn the history of Korea’s royalty. Includes minivan transport from centrally located hotels.
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Terrific full day tour
ANDREW_T, Apr 2025
We did the full day tour with Leo and would recommend this tour. The day flowed really well and Leo kept us on track so we had enough time in each location. We found him to be very knowledgeable about the areas we visited and he made our group feel very welcome and provided a lot of insight about Seoul. Our transport for the day was very comfortable and we will have a lot of happy memories from our tour today. Thanks for a terrific day.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for leaving such a great review. Also, we are happy to see how wonderful your tour was. We are pleased with your recommendation and will do our best.
My best ever experience in Korea
DrA333, Mar 2025
Fantastic. It literally could not have been better. They sent two guides and a like new van. Driver was very careful too. They showed up right on time. They spoke excellent English and demonstrated a thorough in depth knowledge of each site and history. Compounding the above excellence was they were just wonderfull, and thoughtfull. I really enjoyed spending the day with them.. It was truly a great educational and intracultural experience. I would do it again, and highly, highly recommend them. To me it was worth many times the price.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for leaving such a great review. Also, we are happy to see how wonderful your tour was. We are pleased that your recommendation and will do our best.
Full-day tour.
gavinwQ9881FF, Feb 2025
A great day tour around Seoul. Our tour guide was so knowledgable and attentive and recommended a delicious restaurant for lunch. Even in the cold weather they made sure we were comfortable and enjoying the tour! I highly recommend this tour :)
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for such a good review. We are happy that you had an impressed time with our tour. We will do our best for all the time. Thank you again for your recommendation and sweet review.
excellent tour
Q6486QYmihaelam, Jan 2025
The tour is well organised and offers a good overview of some of the most important UNESCO sites arround Seoul. Our guide Park Kyung Ah was very competent and had a deep knowledge of Korean history. With her polite and very pleasant attitude she made for us a very enjoyable and informative day.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you so much for leaving such a great review. Also, we are happy to see how wonderful your tour was. We are pleased with your recommendation and will do our best.
Itinerary
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses called 'hanok' that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name, 'Bukchon,' which literally translates to 'northern village,' came about as the neighborhoods that the village covers lie to the north of the two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon
40 minutesChangdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace means 'to brighten virtue,' and is the name of Korea's most successfully preserved palace. Changdeokgung was designated as UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage in February 1997. It is one of the historic attractions that represent the beauty of Korea. (We will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace on Monday)
1 hourAdmission IncludedJongmyo Shrine
Jongmyo Shrine, built by Lee Seong Gye (1335-1408), was a primary place of worship for kings throughout the Joseon Dynasty and has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (We will visit Insa-dong street on Tuesday)
40 minutesAdmission IncludedCheongha Korea Ginseng Museum
you will visit Cheongha Korea Ginseng. Ginseng is first mentioned in “Ji Jiu Zhang” during Han dynasty of China as herb used widely in the orient for so many diseases and ailments. It is a plant which had been regarded as a panacea, a cure all. In the studies, Korean ginseng shows best performances in adaptogenic properties.
30 minutesHwaseong Haenggung Palace
Hwaseong Hanengung Palace is the biggest shelter; Kings used them since the Jeongjo King period. This is the temporary palace where King Jeongjo stayed at the time of Wonhaeng (long journey) and also where he held a splendid feast on Hyegyeonggung Hong, his mother's 60th birthday and other events.
40 minutesAdmission IncludedHwaseong Fortress
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a show of the King’s filial piety towards his father Jangheonseja and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power. The fortress was designated as Historical Monument No. 3 in January 1963, and in December 1997, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
40 minutesAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
- Beverages
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Hotel pickup is only available for centrally-located Seoul hotels. If your hotel/guesthouse is behind alleys, our English speaking guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
- This tour does not stop at any shopping centers
Guide Languages
English
Japanese
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.