Private Seoul City Tour Palace, village, temple, market

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Jogyesa Temple

  Jogyesa Temple is the representative temple of Korean Buddhism and it is the chief temple of the largest denomination in Korean Buddhism, the Jogye Order.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Gyeongbokgung Palace

  Watch the changing of the guard ceremony at the entrace of the palace. Gyeongbokgung palace was built in 1395 and continued to serve as the main palace of the Joseon dynasty for about 200 years until the premises were destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592–1598) and abandoned for two centuries. However, in the 19th century, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored during the reign of King Gojong to strengthen the royal authority. In the early 20th century, much of the palace was systematically destroyed by Imperial Japan.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Bukchon Hanok Village

  We will wear Korean traditional 'Hanbok' and walk like 'yangban'(royal family of joseon dynasty). Bukchon village was traditionally a residential area of the nobility during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) located in between Gyeongbokgung palace and Changdeokgun Palace. The village is still an actual residential area and was featured in television programmes such as 1 Night 2 Days and Personal Taste.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• The Blue House (Pass by)

  Blue house is presidentail area located behind the gyeongbok gung palace of joseon dynasty.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Ikseon-dong Hanok Street

  Ikseon-dong is a Place Where the visitors can feel the coexistance of Korea's Tradition and Modernity. And the traditional houses are lined up in a narrow street. The street is full of unique restaurants and coffee shops,.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Insadong

  One of the most popular spot to observe the Korea’s handy craft, traditional paintings, art galleries, antique, traditional stationary shops. Queen Elizabeth visited this street in 1999.

  1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Namsan Park

  Take a cable car and reach the top of Namsan Mountain where You can have a beautiful view of Seoul City along with cherry blossom trees in Spring. Get to know the history of Capital city of Josen dynasty (it was called hanyang back then, present name Seoul) Namsan Beacon Mound was established during the Joseon Dynasty period. To protect the city from invasions, castle walls were built on the four major mountains located within the city. One beacon was lit at normal times, two when an enemy appeared, three when an enemy approached the border, four when an enemy invaded the border and five beacons were lit when a battle with an enemy had begun at the border.

  1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  N Seoul Tower

  Take cable car to the top of Namsan Moutain and Take a look at the world's the most densest and beautiful city. Seoul tower is Symbol of Seoul, located at the highest point, Namsan Mountain.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Gwangjang Market

  The most famous street food market! Gwangjang market is a traditional street market, one of the oldest and largest with more than 5000 shops. The market has approximately 1500-2000 vendors selling fruits, Korean silk, textiles, vegetables, meat, fish, etc., and also many restaurants and food stalls selling traditional cuisine, the most famous and guests must try is mung bean pancakes and mayak gimbap.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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