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Unlike Seoul's other royal palaces, Deoksugung offers a unique blend of traditional Korean architecture and European neoclassical design. Book a 2-hour tour with a Rosotravel Private Licensed Guide—tickets included—and step inside one of Korea’s most historically layered sites.
Discover how Emperor Gojong fought to hold his empire together during a turbulent era, and stand where the pivotal 1905 Eulsa Treaty was signed. Your guide brings history to life as you tour Junghwajeon Hall's throne room and visit Seokjojeon Hall—Korea's first Western-style stone building, completed in 1910 by a British architect, looking straight out of London or Paris.
Finish with a stroll along the famous 900-meter Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway, lined with lantern-lit trees and centuries-old stone. Book today to uncover the palace that tells Korea's most bittersweet royal story.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Made in Chicago Pizza; South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, Deoksugung-gil, 5 2층. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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1Deoksugung Palace
the only royal palace in Seoul that blends traditional Korean architecture with European neoclassical design. It is a combination that feels unexpected — and your Private Licensed Guide explains exactly why it happened
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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the grand throne room at the heart of the complex, and pass Junghwamun Gate before reaching the palace's most surprising structure — Seokjojeon Hall. Built in 1910 by an English architect, it stands as Korea's first Western-style stone building, with classical columns and a formal garden. It feels like it belongs in London or Paris, not Seoul. That contrast is precisely the point — and your guide uses it to explain the story of a dynasty caught between two worlds.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details
- The Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony takes place at the main gate at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM daily. If you wish to catch the ceremony, we recommend planning your visit time accordingly.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details
- The Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony takes place at the main gate at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM daily. If you wish to catch the ceremony, we recommend planning your visit time accordingly.
- For the best experience, we limit our group size to 1–25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions, and hear commentary clearly. Additional guides will be arranged for larger groups.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance — we're happy to help!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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