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 : asoons
good tour. informative. helpfull tour guide. nice lunch as well unfortunate weather up the top of tower. Lizzy........
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 16:56:53

Posted By : 518dzungd
I had an excellent trip with the amazing tour guide Katie! She was so good with her guests in the way she cared for everyone! She also had great people skills and very friendly!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 23:13:07

Posted By : J2200MXals
Enjoyed it. Katie was terrific and knowledgeable. Didn’t like the ginseng factory visit but understand why it’s there.
All and all totally will use the service again
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 20:43:34

Posted By : Vasily_K
In general we love our bus tour around Seoul. Our guide Chloe (I don’t remember her Korean name sorry) was informative and funny. She kept all 28 tourists group together and no one got lost 🤣 We liked Chloe very much!!!
We strongly recommend Viator for tours and excursions!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 20:40:50

Posted By : martinahonegger
Katie was a very accurate and professional guide. She did a fabulous job. Always caring for our best. Moreover, she’s very efficient. Great person!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 09:11:36

Posted By : yafen4
It was a nice content of the tour,
But the guide did her best to explánalo the sites, her English still needs some improvement.
I suggest the bus need to provide a bottle of water and trash bag/can.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 08:28:49

Posted By : G_Woolf
Katie did an awesome job sharing her knowledge of Korean culture! She was enthusiastic and super friendly! The tour stops were interesting and we learned so much. Lunch was delish! Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 04:31:55

Posted By : Kehaulani_S
Chloe was a great host and she answered any questions we had. We were able to visit quite a few areas that day.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 04:18:52

Posted By : AcostaRS
Awesome tour from Katie!!! So friendly and knowledgeable. Very personal and went above and beyond her service to make everyone comfortable.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 03:59:30

Posted By : I5812BQmattr
It was heaps of fun and Yeoni was amazing! She kept the tour knowledgeable and light. The highlight was the cable car to the mountain.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 03:49:01