Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
by Seoul City Tour
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This full-day bus tour covers Seoul’s main historic and cultural sites, offering a structured look at the city’s heritage through its landmarks and traditions. The day begins with a visit to Jogyesa Temple, the principal temple of Korean Buddhism, where visitors see the main hall, lanterns, and ancient trees while learning about temple life. Next, the coach passes the Blue House, the presidential residence located at the base of Mt. Bugaksan, admired for its traditional architecture. A stop at Gwanghwamun Gate allows guests to watch the colorful Changing of the Guard ceremony, held daily except Tuesdays. The tour then continues to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, where the guide points out the throne hall, royal residences, and palace grounds. Inside the palace complex, there is also a visit to the National Folk Museum of Korea which displays exhibits on Korean daily life, farming, hunting, weaving, and cooking from past to present. On Tuesdays, when Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed, the tour visits Deoksugung Palace instead. The itinerary includes a stop at the Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum to learn about ginseng cultivation and enjoy a tasting of ginseng tea and products. Guests have a Korean lunch in Insadong, a neighborhood with art galleries, antique shops, traditional tea houses, and street food stalls. The tour proceeds to N Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan, reached by cable car included in the price. Visitors can view the city from the tower’s base area, although the observatory ticket is not included. Finally, the tour visits Namsangol Hanok Village, a collection of five restored traditional houses from the Joseon period representing various social classes, including a garden with a pavilion and stream. The day concludes with drop-off in Myeongdong, a busy shopping and street food district. The tour lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup in downtown Seoul, admission fees, a professional guide, and air-conditioned transport. Food and drinks, gratuities, the Seoul Tower observatory ticket, and hotel drop-off are not included. The route and stops vary on Tuesdays and Mondays due to site closures, and the group tour involves moderate walking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jogyesa Temple
After pickup, travel by coach to Jogyesa Temple, the main temple of Korean Buddhism in Seoul. Visitors see the decorated main hall, colorful lanterns, and old trees while receiving information about Korean Buddhist practices and daily temple life. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
The Blue House
The bus drives past the Blue House (Cheongwadae), the presidential residence of South Korea located beneath Mt. Bugaksan. This complex features traditional Korean architecture in a mountainous setting and is viewed from the outside.
Gwanghwamun Gate
At Gwanghwamun Gate, the main entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace, guests watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which features performers in traditional costumes reenacting a royal ritual. This event lasts about 10 minutes and does not occur on Tuesdays. The gate is also a site for cultural events and performances.
10 min
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Next is a one-hour visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in the 14th century as the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. The guide leads through courtyards, the throne hall, and royal residences, explaining the palace’s history and architecture. On Tuesdays, when it is closed, the tour substitutes a visit to Deoksugung Palace.
60 min
National Folk Museum of Korea
Within the palace grounds, spend about 20 minutes at the National Folk Museum of Korea, which displays exhibits on everyday life in Korea from ancient times to today. The guide explains displays on farming, hunting, weaving, cooking, and cultural artifacts of both aristocrats and common people.
20 min
Ginseng Center
Visit the Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum for 20 minutes to learn about ginseng cultivation, types, and health benefits. Guests can taste ginseng tea and products during this stop.
20 min
Insadong
The tour makes a one-hour stop in Insadong, a cultural district with art galleries, antique shops, handicraft stores, traditional tea houses, and street food vendors. Visitors can walk the streets and browse shops to see Korean crafts and souvenirs.
60 min
N Seoul Tower
Travel by cable car up Mt. Namsan to N Seoul Tower, one of Seoul’s landmarks. The visit lasts about one hour, with views of the city skyline and mountains from the tower area. The ticket to access the observatory is not included.
60 min
Namsangol Hanok Village
Spend 40 minutes walking through Namsangol Hanok Village, which features five restored traditional houses from the Joseon Dynasty representing different social classes. The village includes a Korean garden with a pavilion and stream.
40 min
Myeongdong
The tour ends with drop-off in Myeongdong, a lively district known for shopping, street food, and its bustling atmosphere.
Meeting point
Jogyesa Buddhist Temple at AM 09:05
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
by Seoul City Tour
Choose from 2 available options
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.$64Overview
This full-day bus tour covers Seoul’s main historic and cultural sites, offering a structured look at the city’s heritage through its landmarks and traditions. The day begins with a visit to Jogyesa Temple, the principal temple of Korean Buddhism, where visitors see the main hall, lanterns, and ancient trees while learning about temple life. Next, the coach passes the Blue House, the presidential residence located at the base of Mt. Bugaksan, admired for its traditional architecture. A stop at Gwanghwamun Gate allows guests to watch the colorful Changing of the Guard ceremony, held daily except Tuesdays. The tour then continues to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, where the guide points out the throne hall, royal residences, and palace grounds. Inside the palace complex, there is also a visit to the National Folk Museum of Korea which displays exhibits on Korean daily life, farming, hunting, weaving, and cooking from past to present. On Tuesdays, when Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed, the tour visits Deoksugung Palace instead. The itinerary includes a stop at the Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum to learn about ginseng cultivation and enjoy a tasting of ginseng tea and products. Guests have a Korean lunch in Insadong, a neighborhood with art galleries, antique shops, traditional tea houses, and street food stalls. The tour proceeds to N Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan, reached by cable car included in the price. Visitors can view the city from the tower’s base area, although the observatory ticket is not included. Finally, the tour visits Namsangol Hanok Village, a collection of five restored traditional houses from the Joseon period representing various social classes, including a garden with a pavilion and stream. The day concludes with drop-off in Myeongdong, a busy shopping and street food district. The tour lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup in downtown Seoul, admission fees, a professional guide, and air-conditioned transport. Food and drinks, gratuities, the Seoul Tower observatory ticket, and hotel drop-off are not included. The route and stops vary on Tuesdays and Mondays due to site closures, and the group tour involves moderate walking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jogyesa Temple
After pickup, travel by coach to Jogyesa Temple, the main temple of Korean Buddhism in Seoul. Visitors see the decorated main hall, colorful lanterns, and old trees while receiving information about Korean Buddhist practices and daily temple life. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
The Blue House
The bus drives past the Blue House (Cheongwadae), the presidential residence of South Korea located beneath Mt. Bugaksan. This complex features traditional Korean architecture in a mountainous setting and is viewed from the outside.
Gwanghwamun Gate
At Gwanghwamun Gate, the main entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace, guests watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which features performers in traditional costumes reenacting a royal ritual. This event lasts about 10 minutes and does not occur on Tuesdays. The gate is also a site for cultural events and performances.
10 min
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Next is a one-hour visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in the 14th century as the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. The guide leads through courtyards, the throne hall, and royal residences, explaining the palace’s history and architecture. On Tuesdays, when it is closed, the tour substitutes a visit to Deoksugung Palace.
60 min
National Folk Museum of Korea
Within the palace grounds, spend about 20 minutes at the National Folk Museum of Korea, which displays exhibits on everyday life in Korea from ancient times to today. The guide explains displays on farming, hunting, weaving, cooking, and cultural artifacts of both aristocrats and common people.
20 min
Ginseng Center
Visit the Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum for 20 minutes to learn about ginseng cultivation, types, and health benefits. Guests can taste ginseng tea and products during this stop.
20 min
Insadong
The tour makes a one-hour stop in Insadong, a cultural district with art galleries, antique shops, handicraft stores, traditional tea houses, and street food vendors. Visitors can walk the streets and browse shops to see Korean crafts and souvenirs.
60 min
N Seoul Tower
Travel by cable car up Mt. Namsan to N Seoul Tower, one of Seoul’s landmarks. The visit lasts about one hour, with views of the city skyline and mountains from the tower area. The ticket to access the observatory is not included.
60 min
Namsangol Hanok Village
Spend 40 minutes walking through Namsangol Hanok Village, which features five restored traditional houses from the Joseon Dynasty representing different social classes. The village includes a Korean garden with a pavilion and stream.
40 min
Myeongdong
The tour ends with drop-off in Myeongdong, a lively district known for shopping, street food, and its bustling atmosphere.
Meeting point
Jogyesa Buddhist Temple at AM 09:05
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.