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Great Tour, Amazing Tour Guide
The tour was incredible, mainly thanks to our tour guide AJ. She was incredible very knowledgeable, entertaining, and made the whole experience so much better. I would do this trip again mainly because of her.
Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $79 / person
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 259 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- SEOUL CITY TOUR CO. LTD.
Description
In the middle heart inside of Seoul, you will experience the harmony between Tradition and Modern with us. The most essential place you must visit in Korea is the main Palace 'Gyeongbok Palace'. Let's explore the inside of Gyeongbok Palace and National Folk Museum where you can get lots of history facts. As you are visiting Asia, you shouldn't miss the chance of experiencing Temple. You will notice Korean own culture melted in Jogyesa temple. After having delicious and traditional lunch, we will visit to Changdeok Palace which was added to UNESCO World Heritage in 1997. After all of these amazing exploring of History of Korea, now is the time of having fun for shopping. You can find lots of souvenirs in Insadong and you will visit to the biggest street shopping in Namdaemun.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 10+)
- $79
- Child (ages 3–9)
- $65
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Seoul
With our comfortable transportation and friendly driver, you will start this full day tour of the beautiful, Seoul.
The Blue House
As Korea is one of the countries divided by 2 countries, you must be curious of our Government. To satisfy your curiosity we will first pass by the Blue House, which is the official residence of the Republic of Korea's head of state.
With informative explanations of Korea from our professional tour guide, now you are heading to the main Palace, Gyeongbok Palace. Gyeongbok Palace is the biggest and the most important Palace among others.
National Folk Museum of Korea
Inside of Gyeongbok Palace, you will visit National Folk Museum of Korea as well where you can appreciate a lot of cultural aspects of Korea.
Jogyesa Temple
Now is the time to visit Temple. You might be surprised that you can have a chance to experience to visit to Temple in the center of Seoul. Jogyesa Temple is the biggest one in South Korea. Even though a lot of Asian countries cultures are based on Buddhism, there are slightly differences among all those countries.
Seoul
Korea is one of the countries with the biggest Ginseng industry. We will drop by a Ginseng center to learn more about this health care product and you will have the opportunity to purchase some ginseng to take home with you.
Seoul
Next, you will stop at a traditional Korean restaurant for lunch.
Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeok Palace was added to UNESCO Heritage in 1997. This is the most preserved and beautiful palaces in South Korea.
Insadong
Now is time for shopping. Insadong is well known for tourists to experience various Korean traditional activities and shop for souvenirs. You will see lots of Korean tea places and traditional Korean street food. You can enjoy snacks while strolling down the various souvenir shops.
Namdaemun Market
Afterwards, head to Namdaemun Market, the biggest and the oldest Market in Seoul. Experience a traditional style market and buy products at cheap prices. There are clothing stores, gadgets, electronics, food and more.
Seoul
After a full day of exploring, you will be dropped back off to your hotel in Seoul.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide hotel pick up only in Seoul area. If you put your hotel information, the tour operator will give the pick up time with exact meeting time. You MUST get the meeting time from the tour operator
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
259 reviews
How it compares in Seoul
- Starting price $79 is 28% below the typical $110 for tours of similar length in Seoul
Excurgo comparison of 1,466 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important 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 Mondays, Changdeokgung Palace may be closed; if this is the case, you will visit Bukchon Hanok Village instead
- 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
- This tour include 1 shopping center (Ginseng center)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul take?
Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 11 stops.
How much does Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul cost?
Prices start at $79 per person for this Seoul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul cost for children?
Children aged 3–9 pay from $65, adults from $79. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We provide hotel pick up only in Seoul area. If you put your hotel information, the tour operator will give the pick up time with exact meeting time. You MUST get the meeting time from the tour operator Pickup points include Grand Mercure Ambassador Hotel and Residences Seoul Yongsan, Sheel Hotel.
What languages is Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 99 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 259 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by SEOUL CITY TOUR CO. LTD..
Reviews(259)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Sadie was informative and...
Sadie was informative and enthusiastic the whole day. Great guide. Super attentive and very helpful as well
Operator response
Hello! This is Jenny from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted you chose our tour. We look forward to welcoming you again!
M
Very good
Yeoni Seoul City tour was very comfortable and very kind
Operator response
Hello! This is Leon from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're grateful you chose our tour. We hope you'll join us again in the future!
A
Everything was perfect 🤩
YEONI, SPECTACULAR EVERYTHING, VERY KIND TREATMENT
Operator response
Hello! This is Jane from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for your wonderful review. We're pleased to hear you had a memorable day. We hope to welcome you back whenever you're in Korea!
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Great Palace Tour
Lizzy did a great job during the all day tour. I really enjoyed her!! Olivia R
Operator response
Hello! This is Polly from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted that our tour left you with great memories. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure!
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Wonderful day
Lizzy was a very experienced tour guide. She’s wonderful person and a very good tour guide.
Operator response
Hello! This is Leon from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for your kind review. We're truly happy that our team could make your trip more enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back!
C
Lizzy was amazing!!!!
Lizzy was an amazing guide . She was so knowledgeable and patient. We had a fabulous time with her !
Operator response
Hello! This is Joy from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for your wonderful comments. We're pleased that you had such a positive experience with us. We hope you'll visit Korea again and join us once more!
K
Great experience with Sally
We had a great experience with Sally as our guide! She was very informative and helpful. She went above and beyond to help answer our questions, take pictures for us and make sure the experience went as smoothly as possible. We were able to see many places in just one day because she was so efficient and organized!
Operator response
Hello! This is Polly from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted that our tour left you with great memories. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure!
B
Sally’s amazing Tour
I had a great time! Sally was a big help, very friendly, and knowledgeable. Would do again.
Operator response
Hello! This is Jane from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. It was our pleasure to show you around Korea. We sincerely hope to see you again on your next visit!
A
Wonderful experience
Sally is the best guide we worked it and she made the whole trip special for us.
Operator response
Hello! This is Joy from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for your wonderful comments. We're pleased that you had such a positive experience with us. We hope you'll visit Korea again and join us once more!
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