Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle
Description
Our purpose is to give you an unforgettable local experience, ensuring safety and comfort as you explore Seoul’s most iconic night attractions in one seamless journey. Begin your evening with a peaceful stroll through Changgyeonggung Palace, where royal stories come alive under the stars and hidden corners invite perfect photo moments. Then, feel the vibrant energy of Gwangjang Market. Taste over 11 authentic Korean dishes in generous portions, from beloved classics to adventurous specialties like locals! Between tastings, your guide shares insights into Korean drinking culture. Raise a glass like a local, share laughter, and connect through tradition. As night deepens, the lanterns of Jogyesa Temple cast a gentle glow over the city, offering a serene contrast to the lively market. This journey blends history, flavors, and night scenery into one unforgettable memory. Please inform us of any allergies in advance.
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Changgyeonggung Palace has the most beautiful night view among Korean palaces. And why does Changgyeonggung have the saddest story of all palaces in Korea? Listen to the hidden stories with the wonderful night view!
From sipping on the iconic Makgeolli (Korean rice wine) to savoring the delightful Jeon (savory pancakes), every moment spent here offers an extraordinary gastronomic adventure. If you're a daring foodie, try the live octopus, a standout dish famously featured in the movie "Old Boy". Its unique texture and fresh taste create a culinary experience that is both exciting and memorable. Tasting the live octopus offered at the market is a personal choice. And there's more. Get ready to taste four special types of traditional Korean street food, each one a crowd-pleaser at Gwangjang Market. These are not your typical fast food; each dish has a story, every bite is a piece of Korean culture. No visit to Gwangjang Market is complete without trying the popular Kkwabaegi (twisted Korean donuts). These sweet treats are so popular that people line up to get their hands on them. But with our insider tips, you can skip the line and dive straight into this sweet indulgence.
How did Korean people come to believe in Buddhism? Enjoy the story of Korean Buddhism and beautifully shining lanterns!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guide contact details will be sent at least 10 hours before the tour via platform message or email. Please check them before the meeting.
- This tour operates as scheduled even in case of rain or snow. We will only contact you separately if the weather makes it completely impossible to proceed.
- A vegan option is available: if you’d like to change to a vegan meal, please pay $10 USD (14,000 KRW) in cash to the guide before the tour starts. (A separate vegetable bibimbap will be provided for each person.)
- In Korea, during the summer months (Jun-Aug), the sun sets later, so between 6:00~8:00PM, it may still be bright, unlike what is shown in some photos.
- The tour starts with a walk from Hyehwa Station to Changgyeonggung Palace, then continues by vehicle.
- Vehicle transportation is provided only for transfers between each attractions.
Reviews(435)
We had a wonderful time with our guide Ron! He was very charismatic and funny and did a good job of engaging everybody with questions and stories! 10/10 experience and would definitely recommend to people traveling to Seoul!
Thank you so much! Ron's charisma and storytelling really do make every tour feel lively and engaging. We're so glad you had a 10/10 experience and we'd love to welcome you back to Seoul!
Tourguide Ron was the king!!!
Thank you! Ron will be absolutely thrilled to hear that! He truly gives his all on every tour. Hope to welcome you back to Seoul!
Ron was fantastic and very knowledgeable! Showed us a great time even the rain was crazy! ;). Enjoyed all the places he took us too. The food was delicious!
Thank you, Christine! Ron is a pro at making every tour memorable rain or shine - we're so glad he kept the energy up despite the weather! We'll pass your kind words along to him. Hope to welcome you back!
10/10 would definitely recommend. Ron, our guide, was kind enough to wait for me when my flight got delayed so I wouldn't miss the tour, despite the pouring rain. Everything we tasted was delicious and the tour was overall a great intro to Seoul for my first day in Korea!
Thank you so much! Ron waiting through a delayed flight and pouring rain is exactly the kind of dedication our guides bring to every tour. We're so happy it made your first day in Korea a great one. Hope to welcome you back!
This tour was a great opportunity to discover Seoul’s best street food while visiting key attractions like temples and parks. The fact of using a private transport helped us to avoid the summer heat. Our guide, Ron Lee, was really helpful and knowledgeable to give us a bit of Seoul’s history through food and details (pretty funny and passionate person as well)!
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad Ron made the night tour both informative and fun. The combination of history, street food, and private transport is exactly what we aim for - especially in the summer heat! We'll make sure Ron hears your kind words. Hope to see you back in Seoul!
We started the tour in a location easily accessible by metro. After that everything went smoothly: the entrance to the palace, the food stands and restaurant (no waiting queues) and also the transportation (with AC to avoid suffering the summer heat). Our guide Ron Lee guide us with his historic, cultural and social knowledge. He was really skilled at keeping the right level between information and side jokes to keep the group invested. 10/10 recommended
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the night tour - from the easy metro start to the palace, street food, and the private transport keeping you cool from the summer heat. Hope to welcome you back to Seoul again!
Excellent tour included temples, street food, and we finished with a beautiful Buddhist shrine!
Thank you, Den! We're so glad Wany made your night tour so memorable - temples, street food, and finishing at a beautiful Buddhist shrine is the perfect Seoul evening. We'll make sure Wany hears your wonderful words. Hope to see you back in Seoul!
Amazing guide and experience
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed the guiding throughout the night tour. Hope to welcome you back to Seoul for more adventures!
We had an amazing evening tour with Sheen! He was so friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel very welcome. This tour was exactly what we were looking for since we didn’t have much time in Korea and wanted to avoid the crowded tourist spots. Sheen showed us a different side of Korea—its history, delicious local food, and a Buddhist temple. Unfortunately, when we visited the temple, there was a prayer ceremony taking place, so we didn’t get to see much of it and it was quite noisy. That was just bad timing I guess. Since it was a short evening tour, it was very relaxed and not hectic at all. The biggest surprise was that both of my kids loved it especially the dessert :) Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a more authentic side of Korea beyond the usual tourist attractions.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled Sheen could show you a more authentic side of Seoul, away from the crowded tourist spots. It sounds like the temple timing wasn't perfect, but we're so glad the kids especially loved the dessert! We hope to welcome your family back to Seoul soon!
What a great night! Wany is an amazing guide! He knows so much history and is funny and charming. The pace of the tour is perfect, seeing the palace at night was great as it was much cooler and provided us a terrific introduction to Korean street food. I felt much more confident ordering afterwards. The visit to the temple was a true highlight for me. Wany set the tone and guided all of us in respectful etiquette. We enjoyed meeting the other travelers who had booked for the evening, too. Wany also shared photos with us. It was a great night!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad Wany made your Night Palace evening so fun and memorable - his history knowledge and humor are exactly what make this tour special. We hope to welcome you back to Seoul for more adventures soon!
