Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

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Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Location: Seoul, South Korea

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Get an excellent overview of Seoul on this full-day sightseeing tour of the city's top attractions. With a guide, you'll visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, N Seoul Tower and Namsangol Hanok Village; watch the changing of the guard at Gwanghwamun Gate; and drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae). Enjoy a Korean lunch in Insadong, and stop at a ginseng center and amethyst factory. You'll gain an understanding of Korea’s culture and history as you explore the highlights of this bustling capital city.

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1. Jogyesa Temple
After morning pickup from your hotel, travel by comfortable coach to your first stop of the day, Jogyesa Temple, the chief Buddhist temple in Korea and a calm sanctuary from the busy streets of Seoul.
2. The Blue House
Next, drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae), home to the South Korean president. Located at the foot of Mt Bugaksan, the presidential complex exemplifies traditional Korean architecture.
3. Gyeongbokgung Palace
Continue to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the primary residence of the royal family during the Joseon Dynasty. Constructed in the 14th century and the largest of the Five Grand Palaces, Gyeongbokgung is considered the most beautiful palace in Seoul. Walk around the compound with your guide to see traditional Joseon architecture.
4. National Folk Museum of Korea
Within the compound, visit the National Folk Museum to learn about how people have lived in Korea from ancient times to today. Your guide shows you displays that demonstrate daily life for members of the aristocracy and ordinary citizens, including traditional farming and hunting techniques, weaving, cooking and other tasks.
5. Gwanghwamun Gate
Keep your camera handy for the changing of the guard ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate.
6. Insadong
Stop at the ginseng center to learn about the reputed medicinal uses of the sought-after plant, and then take a break for lunch in Insadong, a neighborhood known for its traditional tea houses and antique galleries. Relax over a nutritious plate of bibimbap (rice with vegetables and meat) or bulgogi (grilled marinated beef) at a restaurant, and then enjoy some time to shop for authentic Korean souvenirs at the array of small stores.
7. Namsangol Hanok Village
Then visit Namsangol Hanok Village, where your guide leads you on a walk around this model village that features five hanok (traditional Korean homes) from the Joseon Dynasty. The restored houses illustrate various social classes, from peasants to royalty. You can also admire the site's traditional Korean-style garden with an elegant pavilion and stream.
8. N Seoul Tower
After lunch, head over to N Seoul Tower, which stands on Mt Namsan in central Seoul, and take the elevator up to the observation deck to enjoy panoramic views over the city.

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Posted By : 775mjh
Daria was amazing! She was so patient and accommodating and she explained the cultural background information very well for each location we had visited. We truly enjoyed our trip with Daria as our guide!
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 20:10:47

Posted By : love2travel3
Tour was a great way to see many top tourist destination in Seoul. Changing of the guards was great and the included lunch was delicious. Yeoni was our tour guide for our Seoul tour and she was extremely nice and took great care of us during the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 03:53:05

Posted By : michaelcE9024VX
Great tour !!! Really good value for whole day ... took a lot of photos and the guide was great. Would recommend to Ll ......
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 03:44:58

Posted By : J6421UOpatrickc
It was really fun and the tour was awesome would recommend. I had great time shopping in insadong, seeing and learning about the gyeongbokgung palace
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 03:29:36

Posted By : chungkayk2024
Enjoyed our time with BK. He’s very friendly and organized. His English was very good. He is very personable. Would highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 03:25:11

Posted By : Ann_S
I was picked up and dropped off at my hotel, which I greatly appreciated. Our tour guide, Spring, was knowledgeable, upbeat, and patient. I’m in Seoul for only four days, so this was a good way to see some of the city’s highlights.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 12:05:27

Posted By : G8354VIkarenc
Lizzy was a great tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and accommodating! You definitely need to take her tour!!! You will not regret it!
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 05:26:36

Posted By : ryanwP3193ER
Well worth the cost. The price of lunch and the entry fees into the attractions and cable car rides for Seoul Tower were probably half of the cost of the entire tour. Great value to spend all day with a knowledgeable guide around the city. I had PK as my guide and he was extremely helpful. Not only did he explain Korean history and culture well but also was very helpful for providing recommendations about where to go and what to see based on each person's personal plans after the tour. I only had 1 full day to spend in Seoul so this was easily the best way to explore the highlights of the city in a limited time period.
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 21:16:30

Posted By : Maria_M
Lizzy our tour is very accomodating and very understanding and patience. This was a great but long tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 17:14:34

Posted By : valentinabS2920MA
Lizzy was absolutely wonderful. She was very friendly and had so much knowledge. She was full of energy and was helpful in every way. Request Lizzy!
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 07:24:29