Korean Palace and Market Day Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace
by KOREA TOUR DMZ TOUR
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This full-day bus tour in Seoul lasts about 8 and a half hours and covers several important palaces and local markets with a professional guide. The tour begins with a visit to Jogyesa Temple, where visitors see trees lining the entrance and the main temple housing the statue of Seokgamoni, the Buddha at enlightenment. Next is a drive-by of the Blue House, the residence of South Korea's president. The tour continues with an hour at Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, where the guide explains its history and ongoing restoration efforts. Afterward, the group visits the National Folk Museum of Korea for 15 minutes to view historical replicas and artifacts illustrating traditional Korean life and Confucian influences. Then there is a stop at a Ginseng Center shopping location. In central Seoul, the tour includes 30 minutes walking through Insadong Antique Alley to see traditional restaurants, teahouses, galleries, and local artwork. Next is a 40-minute visit to Changdeokgung Palace, a well-preserved Joseon Dynasty palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors explore grand pavilions, gates, halls, and the Geumcheongyo Bridge. Before the final stop, the group briefly visits a duty-free shop. The last location is Namdaemun Market, where guests spend 30 minutes browsing Korea’s largest traditional market, which has been open since 1964 and offers a wide variety of goods and souvenirs. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, in-vehicle air conditioning, and guidance from a professional. Gratuities are not included. The walking involved is moderate, so comfortable shoes are advised, and any dietary requirements should be shared at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jogyesa Temple
Visit Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, the main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. See the locust and baeksong trees at the entrance and enter the 500-year-old main temple to view the statue of Seokgamoni, the historic Buddha at enlightenment.
20 min
The Blue House
Drive past the Blue House, which serves as the official residence of the South Korean head of state and the President of the Republic of Korea.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Spend about one hour at Gyeongbokgung Palace, originally built in 1395. Learn about its history and ongoing restoration after damage during the Japanese occupation. See both original and rebuilt sections with the guide’s commentary.
60 min
National Folk Museum of Korea
Visit the National Folk Museum for 15 minutes to view historical replicas and artifacts that show traditional Korean life from ancient times through the 20th century. Learn about Confucianism’s role in Korean culture. Afterwards, stop at the nearby Ginseng Center shopping location.
15 min
Seoul
Stop at a ginseng shopping center in Seoul for approximately 30 minutes.
30 min
Insadong
Walk through Insadong Antique Alley in central Seoul for 30 minutes. Browse traditional Korean restaurants, teahouses, galleries, and shops selling antique artifacts and local artwork.
30 min
Changdeokgung Palace
Explore Changdeokgung Palace, a well-preserved palace from the Joseon Dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit grand pavilions, the large gate, several halls, and the Geumcheongyo Bridge during a 40-minute tour. A stop at a duty-free shop follows before the next destination.
40 min
Namdaemun Market
Spend 30 minutes at Namdaemun Market, Korea’s largest traditional market since 1964. Browse a wide variety of goods and find souvenirs to take home from this bustling market.
30 min
Meeting point
The first attraction we will visit is Jogyesa Buddhist Temple
End point
The first attraction we will visit is Jogyesa Buddhist Temple
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Korean Palace and Market Day Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace
by KOREA TOUR DMZ 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.$178Overview
This full-day bus tour in Seoul lasts about 8 and a half hours and covers several important palaces and local markets with a professional guide. The tour begins with a visit to Jogyesa Temple, where visitors see trees lining the entrance and the main temple housing the statue of Seokgamoni, the Buddha at enlightenment. Next is a drive-by of the Blue House, the residence of South Korea's president. The tour continues with an hour at Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, where the guide explains its history and ongoing restoration efforts. Afterward, the group visits the National Folk Museum of Korea for 15 minutes to view historical replicas and artifacts illustrating traditional Korean life and Confucian influences. Then there is a stop at a Ginseng Center shopping location. In central Seoul, the tour includes 30 minutes walking through Insadong Antique Alley to see traditional restaurants, teahouses, galleries, and local artwork. Next is a 40-minute visit to Changdeokgung Palace, a well-preserved Joseon Dynasty palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where visitors explore grand pavilions, gates, halls, and the Geumcheongyo Bridge. Before the final stop, the group briefly visits a duty-free shop. The last location is Namdaemun Market, where guests spend 30 minutes browsing Korea’s largest traditional market, which has been open since 1964 and offers a wide variety of goods and souvenirs. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, in-vehicle air conditioning, and guidance from a professional. Gratuities are not included. The walking involved is moderate, so comfortable shoes are advised, and any dietary requirements should be shared at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jogyesa Temple
Visit Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, the main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. See the locust and baeksong trees at the entrance and enter the 500-year-old main temple to view the statue of Seokgamoni, the historic Buddha at enlightenment.
20 min
The Blue House
Drive past the Blue House, which serves as the official residence of the South Korean head of state and the President of the Republic of Korea.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Spend about one hour at Gyeongbokgung Palace, originally built in 1395. Learn about its history and ongoing restoration after damage during the Japanese occupation. See both original and rebuilt sections with the guide’s commentary.
60 min
National Folk Museum of Korea
Visit the National Folk Museum for 15 minutes to view historical replicas and artifacts that show traditional Korean life from ancient times through the 20th century. Learn about Confucianism’s role in Korean culture. Afterwards, stop at the nearby Ginseng Center shopping location.
15 min
Seoul
Stop at a ginseng shopping center in Seoul for approximately 30 minutes.
30 min
Insadong
Walk through Insadong Antique Alley in central Seoul for 30 minutes. Browse traditional Korean restaurants, teahouses, galleries, and shops selling antique artifacts and local artwork.
30 min
Changdeokgung Palace
Explore Changdeokgung Palace, a well-preserved palace from the Joseon Dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit grand pavilions, the large gate, several halls, and the Geumcheongyo Bridge during a 40-minute tour. A stop at a duty-free shop follows before the next destination.
40 min
Namdaemun Market
Spend 30 minutes at Namdaemun Market, Korea’s largest traditional market since 1964. Browse a wide variety of goods and find souvenirs to take home from this bustling market.
30 min
Meeting point
The first attraction we will visit is Jogyesa Buddhist Temple
End point
The first attraction we will visit is Jogyesa Buddhist Temple
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.