Gyeongbokgung Palace: Bloody History of the Palace

1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience tragedy, and mystery, and the lives of kings and queens, in Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Through an audio drama recorded by professional voice actors, we invite you to the very scene of the incident as if you are walking through time.

The beautiful scenery of the main palace of Joseon Dynasty
Historical incidents, legends, and other behind-the-scenes stories of Gyeongbokgung Palace
An audio-drama experience at the very place where a historical event occurred
A guide dressed up as a court figure explaining Gyeongbokgung Palace
Maximized auditory experience through audio dramas recorded by professional voice actors

This tour offers an immersive journey through Gyeongbokgung Palace, blending historical facts with dramatic storytelling. Guided from the perspective of a court lady, visitors experience 500 years of Joseon history.

What's Included

Admission fee
personal audio device
certified tour guide (certication no. 2024-01-0391)
Bottled water
insurance

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Gyeongbokgung main ticket booth behind the Gwanghwamun gate(navigation name: Gyeongbokgung ticket booth)

End point

inside of Gyeongbokgung palace

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Heungnyemun Gate

    Heungnyemun is the second gate of the three gate system of Gyeongbokgung palace.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Geunjeongjeon

    Let's listen to the behind story of Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was built as a legal palace when Joseon was founded, but was not loved by many kings of Joseon Dynasty.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sujeongjeon

    This is the place where Hangul, the only character in the world where the creator and the timing of creation, the purpose of creation, and the principle of creation are known, was made.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Gyeonghoeru

    Let's hear what kind of entertainment the notorious Joseon king enjoyed at this place, known as the venue for banquets.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    This is the living space of King of Joseon, and let's find out what the daily life of a king of Joseon was like from dawn to late at night.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Let's find out what happened in the bedroom and the birth chamber of the queen, who is tasked with succeeding generations of the Joseon royal family.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Hyangwonjeong

    This concludes the story of Gyeongbokgung Palace, which shared the beginning and the end of Joseon, with the introduction of new Western cultures into Hyangwonjeong Pavilion and its nearby buildings, which was built in the late Joseon Dynasty.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Time Crossing

Tags

Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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