Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Seoul, South Korea

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1. Admire the illuminated Changgyeonggung Palace under the starry sky.
2. Explore the grandeur and history of this Joseon Dynasty gem.
3. Enjoy unique Korean traditional food at a special Night Market.
4. Try live octopus, 4 types of street food with traditional pancakes.
5. Experience Buddhist serenity in Jogyesa Temple's tranquil ambiance.
6. Uncover artistic riches: Dive into the treasure trove of culture and art in Insadong.

Experience the enchanting night view of Changgyeonggung Palace, with its stunning architecture and illuminated gardens. Feel the serenity of Jogyesa Temple as vibrant lanterns light up the sacred grounds. Indulge in the delicious flavors of traditional Korean street food at Gwangjang Market's lively food section.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Daehakno
Daehakro is a major “arts & culture street” of Korea with some 150 theaters clustered in the area. Stretching for about 1.6km from Jongno 5-ga in Jongno-gu to the Hyehwa-dong Rotary, Daehakro was designated a “cultural zone” operated as a “no cars zone” on weekends. You can visit many historically and culturally popular sites such as Marronnier Park and Naksan Park, or see and taste the latest trends at the various eateries and shopping facilities. Walk toward Changgyeonggung Palace while feeling the youthful energy of Daehakro, which is lively even late at night.
2. Changgyeonggung Palace
Changgyeonggung Palace has the most beautiful night view among Korean palaces. And why does Changgyeonggung have the saddest story of all palaces in Korea? Listen to the hidden stories with the wonderful night view!
3. Kwangjang Market
From sipping on the iconic Makgeolli (Korean rice wine) to savoring the delightful Jeon (savory pancakes), every moment spent here offers an extraordinary gastronomic adventure. If you're a daring foodie, try the live octopus, a standout dish famously featured in the movie "Old Boy". Its unique texture and fresh taste create a culinary experience that is both exciting and memorable. And there's more. Get ready to taste four special types of traditional Korean street food, each one a crowd-pleaser at Gwangjang Market. These are not your typical fast food; each dish has a story, every bite is a piece of Korean culture. No visit to Gwangjang Market is complete without trying the popular Kkwabaegi (twisted Korean donuts). These sweet treats are so popular that people line up to get their hands on them. But with our insider tips, you can skip the line and dive straight into this sweet indulgence.
4. Jonglo3ga Pojangmacha Geoli
Korea's cart bar, pojangmacha! That scene that must appear in Korean dramas! Become the main character of a Korean drama as you pass through Pojangmacha Street!
5. Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
Ikseon-dong was a place where Korean artists gathered to escape discrimination of goverment and other people. Nowadays it has developed a lot,but you can see a place where the pain and memories of sexual minorities who were discriminated against in the past and many unfortunate artists are preserved!
6. Insadong
Did you know there are not many English signs in Insadong? Even Starbucks written in Korean! Listen to the development process of old merchants in Insa-dong as you walk along the beautiful night streets!
7. Jogyesa Temple
How did Korean people come to believe in Buddhism? Enjoy the story of Korean Buddhism and beautifully shining lanterns!

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Posted By : 915akanes
This was definitely a walking tour, with some food. Heavier on the culture than on food. But we had picked it for that reason, and we enjoyed it. Just know that there is a lot of walking involved. Wear comfortable shoes. We had gone to the adjacent palace earlier in the day, and it was quite crowded. The palace at night is empty and quiet and pretty. The food at the market was all yummy, and the temple after that was serene and beautiful. We enjoy talking to other travelers on group tours like this. We are glad we did this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 00:10:55

Posted By : Linda F
This tour was so much fun. The guide had lots on interesting historical stories about the palace. And the palace is beautiful at night!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 11:35:30

Posted By : Tanja_K
A good tour to join even as a solo traveler. We got to the Changgyeonggung palace in the evening, but it was still bright sky. So the lighting at palace wasn't that clear. It went dark when we left the area. The foods were delicious, even provided vegi options for me. Unfortunately we didn't have time to see more of the Gwangjang Market, just the beginning. The Jogyesa Temple was magical due to decorations for Buddhas upcoming birthday. For a groupsize like this I would recommend a microphone or something like this. I couldn't get everything from our lovely tourguide.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 07:13:08

Posted By : Jeanine H
I enjoyed all the activities and the guide was lively. I think we spent too much time at the palace. As a result, our time at the market was very rushed. Overall, a very good tour. I would recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 05:08:38

Posted By : ameliateresita_c
I like the history if the place and the beauty of the places were enhanced by the lights. The guide is very informative.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 06:18:15

Posted By : 447paigef
Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. The market experience was my favorite portion. She encouraged everyone to try but was not pushy. I really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 20:09:03

Posted By : Fernanda_G
I had a nice evening, Janice, my tour guide, was lovely, pleasant and funny, such a good experience Gwangjang at the market, food delicious
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 00:27:07

Posted By : Erin_B
Ms J was a great tour guide! We enjoyed the stops on this tour, as well as seeing the city in between the stops. We sat down to enjoy several street food dishes family style. The food was delicious and it was plenty for a dinner.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25 03:44:20

Posted By : Sue_G
Gina was such a great guide, informative and made sure everyone had a good evening. The Palace was magical in the evening & food tasting was interesting [I skipped the live octopus]. The walk around the various neighbourhoods showed different sides of Seoul & the temple was very peaceful at night
Overall, highly recommended tour! Thank you Gina for sharing photos too!
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 10:21:51

Posted By : Rania_S
It was a great idea to do an evening tour. The choice of places we visited was impressive. The food was simple but good. Our guide Helena made sure everyone was fine, shared good information and nice stories. We had a very good time. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 22:55:44