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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Seoul, South Korea

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✨Discover Seoul's Cultural Wonders & Authentic Korean Experience with Hanbok✨

This tour enhances the experience for tourists by offering not just a typical visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, but also providing special insights into the Joseon Dynasty and Korean history. Through expertly guided walks and carefully curated exhibits, visitors gain a deeper understanding of Korea's rich heritage, adding significant value to their cultural exploration.

Please note that this tour requires a moderate level of physical fitness due to the considerable amount of walking involved.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

1.
Hanbok is a Korean word that refers to traditional Korean clothing. Hanbok is one of the most beautiful fashion styles in the world and has been beloved for over 2,000 years. You may have seen the hanbok in your favorite Korean drama, or your favorite K-Pop star wearing hanbok and wondered: what are they wearing? What kind of fashion style is hanbok? This is your chance to try it out!
2. Gyeongbokgung Palace
Wearing a beautiful and luxurious hanbok, you enter Gyeongbokgung Palace as a person of the Joseon Dynasty. Become the main character of a K-drama and take photos that will be memories for a lifetime! A historical guide will explain the history of 'Gyeongbokgung Palace' and take a tour around it. Watch Korea's magnificent Gyeongbokgung Palace Changing of the Guard Ceremony! Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.
3. National Palace Museum of Korea
Visit the National Palace Museum of Korea in Seoul for a deep dive into the royal history of the Joseon Dynasty. Located within Gyeongbokgung Palace, the museum showcases a wide array of artifacts from regalia to ceremonial items, offering a unique glimpse into Korea's regal past. Ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural tourists, it's a must-see for anyone interested in the richness of Korean heritage.
4. Baek In-je's House
Baek In-je House in Gahoe-dong, located in Bukchon Hanok Village, is a hanok built during the Japanese administration period that portrays modern hanok features. The structure consists of a main room offering a good view of the whole village, spacious bedrooms, a large garden, and annex buildings. As it withholds the beauty of a traditional hanok while incorporating the modern trend of its time, Baek In-je House is considered to be highly valuable in means of both architecture and history, representing the Bukchon Hanok Village together with Yun Bo-seon House.
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We take a break to eat tteokbokki, or tteok skewers, a Korean delicacy. This restaurant is very old, about 70 years old. You can experience the traditional Korean food. You can also drink bottled water, use the restroom, and take a break during the walking tour.
6. Bukchon Hanok Village
We will visit Hanok Street, which has been used as a filming location for many dramas and movies. A professional photo guide will take beautiful photos for you!

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Posted By : Craig_P
This was a really fun tour on our first day in Seoul. Pearl was a great tour guide. Would highly recommend - especially to those not wanting a long full-day tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 06:29:26

Posted By : Jennifer_S
We enjoyed getting and overview of Seoul with this tour! We especially enjoyed seeing the changing of guards at palace! Gina our guide helped the tour go smoothly! She also took many pictures of us in our Hanbok that we rented! We cherish the pictures we have from the day!
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 21:38:06

Posted By : jennifer_a
We took this tour on our first day in Seoul. It was a great introduction to the city and some of the fascinating history of Korea. Our guide took us to see the major sites and was both informative and friendly. It was a full 1/2 day and the best way to start of our visit to this beautiful city. I’m sorry that I forgot our guides name, but she was so lovely. I remember that she has 3 children just like me!
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 22:04:04

Posted By : Frank_H
Amazing experience and well thought out guide! She gave alot of help with getting the at the store as well! Its very useful to have someone that can speak Korean and english! Highly highly recommend the tour! Lots of fun,
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 16:18:01

Posted By : LeahChristiaC_C
Seoul City Highlights- this tour was very informative, I learned a lot about Korean history. The morning walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace was about 2 hours long with the Hanbok, then everyone goes back to change to their regular clothes. From the palace we walked through the historic Bukchon Hanok Village where you get to see traditional houses. These are residential homes so we were asked to keep the talking to a minimum. We then walked over to Insadong and the tour was done. We parted ways there but we explored the area, and ate delicious food. Our tour guide was wonderful and so sweet! She made sure to accommodate all of us. We were a group of 9. Happy Journeys ✌️
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 00:20:04

Posted By : Jason_K
Our guide Gina was great! She had a great knowledge of Gyoengbokgung Palace, Hanok Cultural Village and Baek In-Je house. I was a little hesitant about dressing up in hanbok at first but my girlfriend was insistent and I’m glad we did it as it turned out to be the highlight of the tour for us as our photos were just amazing. I highly recommend this tour with the hanbok option. Our tour guide Gina was great and I would recommend the tour to everyone visiting Seoul.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 09:18:17

Posted By : cristelacp
This walking tour was a great experience! We opted for wearing beautiful hanbok dresses and accessories. Our tour guide Gina was so nice and knowledgeable. We enjoyed exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village! Thank you for everything, Gina!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 02:32:36

Posted By : StellaMaleen_S
This recent visit to Gyeongbukgung Palace and its surroundings left much to be desired, particularly due to the scorching heat. The experience was marred by uncomfortable walking under the blazing sun, especially while wearing hanbok. While the palace itself is impressive, the extensive renovations have diminished its historical charm. Moreover, the lack of in-depth historical insights during the tour, owing to the large group size and focus on photo opportunities, was disappointing. For those primarily interested in capturing hanbok-clad moments, renting outfits independently from the numerous nearby shops may be more efficient. However, for a deeper immersion into Korean culture and history, alternative tour options may be preferable.
Our guide Janice was nice and helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 00:09:55

Posted By : marmartn
Gina isca super guide! Don’t Miss this wonderful tour! She explains every thing very well and she guides you through the royal palace and old village.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 00:33:38

Posted By : Dave_K
Could have done this on my own. Tour started one hour after scheduled time to accommodate those wishing to rent Hanboks. We had to wait for one hour until these folks rented and got dressed. Complete waste of time. Viator should inform customers of the wait or have those wishing to rent hanboks arrive earlier.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 13:23:14