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Seoul Palaces & Hanbok Tours

Step into royal Korea at Gyeongbokgung, Seoul’s grandest palace, with its throne hall, gardens and the changing of the guard — and dress in a traditional hanbok to wander the grounds (and enter free). Tours also visit Changdeokgung and its Secret Garden.

48 Touren · prices per person, book with partner

Palaces & Hanbok in Seoul — FAQ

What is Gyeongbokgung Palace?
Gyeongbokgung is Seoul’s largest and most iconic royal palace, built in 1395, with grand throne halls, pavilions, gardens and a colourful changing of the guard ceremony — the centrepiece of royal Seoul.
Can you wear a hanbok at Seoul palaces?
Yes — renting a traditional hanbok is hugely popular, and wearing one lets you enter Gyeongbokgung and other palaces free; it makes for beautiful photos in the historic grounds.
Which palaces should I visit in Seoul?
Gyeongbokgung is the grandest; Changdeokgung with its UNESCO-listed Secret Garden is the most beautiful; and Deoksugung is lovely at night — tours often combine several.