Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul with Gyeongbok Palace, Jogyesa Temple, Changdeokgung Palace, Insadong and Namdaemun Market
by Seoul City Tour
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This full-day bus tour in Seoul lasts about eight hours and includes visits to several key cultural and historical sites. The day begins with a hotel pickup followed by a drive past the Blue House, the official residence of South Korea's head of state. The main stop is Gyeongbok Palace, the largest palace in Korea, where the tour guide provides detailed information during a 45-minute visit. Inside the palace grounds, there is also a 15-minute visit to the National Folk Museum of Korea, which displays many cultural artifacts. Next, the tour stops at Jogyesa Temple for 30 minutes to see the largest Buddhist temple in South Korea. Afterward, there is a 30-minute visit to a Ginseng center where guests can learn about Korea’s ginseng industry and purchase products. Lunch is served at a traditional Korean restaurant with a 60-minute meal break. The afternoon includes a one-hour visit to Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997 and one of the best-preserved palaces in the country. Then the group spends 30 minutes in Insadong, a neighborhood known for traditional Korean crafts and souvenirs, followed by an hour at Namdaemun Market, Seoul’s oldest and largest market offering a wide range of goods from clothing to electronics. The tour ends with transportation back to the hotel. Included in the tour are hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, lunch, and air conditioning on the vehicle. Food and drinks other than lunch and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seoul
The tour starts in Seoul with comfortable transportation and a friendly driver providing hotel pickup.
The Blue House
The tour passes by the Blue House, the official residence of South Korea's president, providing a view of the government’s seat.
Gyeongbok Palace
The group visits Gyeongbok Palace for about 45 minutes. It is the largest and most historically significant palace in South Korea, with a professional guide explaining its background.
45 min
National Folk Museum of Korea
Located within Gyeongbok Palace, the National Folk Museum is visited for 15 minutes to see exhibits of Korean cultural history.
15 min
Jogyesa Temple
The largest Buddhist temple in South Korea, Jogyesa Temple, is visited for 30 minutes. The site shows how Korean Buddhism has differences from other Asian traditions.
30 min
Seoul
A 30-minute stop is made at a Ginseng center to learn about Korea’s ginseng industry and to purchase related products.
30 min
Seoul
Lunch is served at a traditional Korean restaurant with a one-hour break for the meal.
60 min
Changdeokgung Palace
The tour visits Changdeokgung Palace for one hour. This palace was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 and is known for its well-preserved condition.
60 min
Insadong
The group spends 30 minutes in Insadong, a popular area for Korean traditional crafts, souvenirs, tea houses, and street food.
30 min
Namdaemun Market
A one-hour stop is made at Namdaemun Market, the oldest and largest market in Seoul, where visitors can shop for clothing, electronics, food, and other goods at affordable prices.
60 min
Seoul
The tour concludes with transportation returning guests to their hotel in Seoul.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul with Gyeongbok Palace, Jogyesa Temple, Changdeokgung Palace, Insadong and Namdaemun Market
by Seoul City Tour
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158Overview
This full-day bus tour in Seoul lasts about eight hours and includes visits to several key cultural and historical sites. The day begins with a hotel pickup followed by a drive past the Blue House, the official residence of South Korea's head of state. The main stop is Gyeongbok Palace, the largest palace in Korea, where the tour guide provides detailed information during a 45-minute visit. Inside the palace grounds, there is also a 15-minute visit to the National Folk Museum of Korea, which displays many cultural artifacts. Next, the tour stops at Jogyesa Temple for 30 minutes to see the largest Buddhist temple in South Korea. Afterward, there is a 30-minute visit to a Ginseng center where guests can learn about Korea’s ginseng industry and purchase products. Lunch is served at a traditional Korean restaurant with a 60-minute meal break. The afternoon includes a one-hour visit to Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997 and one of the best-preserved palaces in the country. Then the group spends 30 minutes in Insadong, a neighborhood known for traditional Korean crafts and souvenirs, followed by an hour at Namdaemun Market, Seoul’s oldest and largest market offering a wide range of goods from clothing to electronics. The tour ends with transportation back to the hotel. Included in the tour are hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, lunch, and air conditioning on the vehicle. Food and drinks other than lunch and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seoul
The tour starts in Seoul with comfortable transportation and a friendly driver providing hotel pickup.
The Blue House
The tour passes by the Blue House, the official residence of South Korea's president, providing a view of the government’s seat.
Gyeongbok Palace
The group visits Gyeongbok Palace for about 45 minutes. It is the largest and most historically significant palace in South Korea, with a professional guide explaining its background.
45 min
National Folk Museum of Korea
Located within Gyeongbok Palace, the National Folk Museum is visited for 15 minutes to see exhibits of Korean cultural history.
15 min
Jogyesa Temple
The largest Buddhist temple in South Korea, Jogyesa Temple, is visited for 30 minutes. The site shows how Korean Buddhism has differences from other Asian traditions.
30 min
Seoul
A 30-minute stop is made at a Ginseng center to learn about Korea’s ginseng industry and to purchase related products.
30 min
Seoul
Lunch is served at a traditional Korean restaurant with a one-hour break for the meal.
60 min
Changdeokgung Palace
The tour visits Changdeokgung Palace for one hour. This palace was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 and is known for its well-preserved condition.
60 min
Insadong
The group spends 30 minutes in Insadong, a popular area for Korean traditional crafts, souvenirs, tea houses, and street food.
30 min
Namdaemun Market
A one-hour stop is made at Namdaemun Market, the oldest and largest market in Seoul, where visitors can shop for clothing, electronics, food, and other goods at affordable prices.
60 min
Seoul
The tour concludes with transportation returning guests to their hotel in Seoul.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.