Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace
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This group tour in Seoul lasts about 2 to 3 hours and includes a guided history walk and photoshoot at Gyeongbokgung Palace. The tour starts with a 30-minute visit to a nearby hanbok rental shop where participants select traditional clothing, get dressed, and have hairstyling done. The hanbok rental fee is not included and is paid separately. Afterward, the group moves to Gwanghwamun Gate for a photoshoot with the gate as a backdrop, guided by a professional photographer who helps with posing. The guide provides historical explanations about the Joseon Dynasty and relevant background for Gyeongbokgung Palace. Next, the tour continues inside Gyeongbokgung Palace for about 50 minutes, featuring photoshoots in various palace locations such as pavilions, corridors, and traditional hanoks. The guide explains Joseon Dynasty ideology, contrasts between historical and modern Korea, and discusses royal customs and cultural factors influencing today’s Korea. The final stop is Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, where participants have another photoshoot set against natural scenery including a pond, mountains, and trees. The guide describes details of the pavilion’s architecture, rooftop design, and symbolic decorations. The tour is led by a professional English-speaking historian and photographer who provides over 50 edited photos via a Microsoft OneDrive link available for one month. On Tuesdays, the tour visits Changdeokgung Palace instead, as Gyeongbokgung is closed. Late arrivals more than 15 minutes after the start cannot join. Baby strollers are not allowed, and families with infants should contact the operator in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hanbok Rental Store
Participants visit a hanbok rental shop located about 2 minutes on foot from exit 4. They choose their hanbok, get dressed, and receive hairstyling during a 30-minute session. The hanbok rental fee, approximately 45,000 won, is paid separately.
30 min
Gwanghwamun Gate
The group arrives at Gwanghwamun Gate for a photoshoot session with the gate as the background. A professional photographer directs posing to capture hanbok portraits. The guide offers brief historical and cultural explanations about the Joseon Dynasty and provides context relevant to Gyeongbokgung Palace.
30 min
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, participants spend about 50 minutes taking photos at various locations including pavilions, palace buildings, corridors, and traditional hanoks. The guide explains the ideological background of the Joseon Dynasty, differences between modern and Joseon-era Korea, royal and ancestral lifestyles, customs, and cultural influences on present-day Korea.
50 min
Gyeonghoeru
The last stop is Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, where photoshoots take place against a natural setting featuring a pond, mountains, and trees. The guide describes architectural details such as the rooftop shape, dragon motifs, pattern designs, symbols, and figurines.
30 min
Meeting point
Gyeongbokgung Station exit 4 (Outside)
End point
Gyeongbokgung Station exit 4 (Outside)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace
by Nerdso
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.$112Overview
This group tour in Seoul lasts about 2 to 3 hours and includes a guided history walk and photoshoot at Gyeongbokgung Palace. The tour starts with a 30-minute visit to a nearby hanbok rental shop where participants select traditional clothing, get dressed, and have hairstyling done. The hanbok rental fee is not included and is paid separately. Afterward, the group moves to Gwanghwamun Gate for a photoshoot with the gate as a backdrop, guided by a professional photographer who helps with posing. The guide provides historical explanations about the Joseon Dynasty and relevant background for Gyeongbokgung Palace. Next, the tour continues inside Gyeongbokgung Palace for about 50 minutes, featuring photoshoots in various palace locations such as pavilions, corridors, and traditional hanoks. The guide explains Joseon Dynasty ideology, contrasts between historical and modern Korea, and discusses royal customs and cultural factors influencing today’s Korea. The final stop is Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, where participants have another photoshoot set against natural scenery including a pond, mountains, and trees. The guide describes details of the pavilion’s architecture, rooftop design, and symbolic decorations. The tour is led by a professional English-speaking historian and photographer who provides over 50 edited photos via a Microsoft OneDrive link available for one month. On Tuesdays, the tour visits Changdeokgung Palace instead, as Gyeongbokgung is closed. Late arrivals more than 15 minutes after the start cannot join. Baby strollers are not allowed, and families with infants should contact the operator in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hanbok Rental Store
Participants visit a hanbok rental shop located about 2 minutes on foot from exit 4. They choose their hanbok, get dressed, and receive hairstyling during a 30-minute session. The hanbok rental fee, approximately 45,000 won, is paid separately.
30 min
Gwanghwamun Gate
The group arrives at Gwanghwamun Gate for a photoshoot session with the gate as the background. A professional photographer directs posing to capture hanbok portraits. The guide offers brief historical and cultural explanations about the Joseon Dynasty and provides context relevant to Gyeongbokgung Palace.
30 min
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, participants spend about 50 minutes taking photos at various locations including pavilions, palace buildings, corridors, and traditional hanoks. The guide explains the ideological background of the Joseon Dynasty, differences between modern and Joseon-era Korea, royal and ancestral lifestyles, customs, and cultural influences on present-day Korea.
50 min
Gyeonghoeru
The last stop is Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, where photoshoots take place against a natural setting featuring a pond, mountains, and trees. The guide describes architectural details such as the rooftop shape, dragon motifs, pattern designs, symbols, and figurines.
30 min
Meeting point
Gyeongbokgung Station exit 4 (Outside)
End point
Gyeongbokgung Station exit 4 (Outside)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.