Discovery of Old and Modern Seoul with Stories and Music

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7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Do you want to see things more than Gyeongbokgung and Hanok village in Seoul?
Throughout our tour, we'll encounter a lot of old and modern aspects of Seoul. After enjoying beautiful view of old Seoul in Naksan park, we go through Sewoon building which has modern history of Seoul and have some good traditional Korean meal in Gwangjang market. stories of Joseon Dynasty will also come along at Gyeongbokgung, Gwanghwamun and Insadong. Cheonggyecheon and Jogyesa have their own stories too.
Moreover, Being only maximum 10people, we can communicate more often. Don't hesitate to ask questions and talk together about some topics.
At Gwanghwamun square, in the middle of the tour, I'll give you a small piano performance of the most famous Korean folk song and some K-pop songs so we can chill together. Do you also want to give us one? Please do. Songs from your countries are especially welcome.

What's Included

unlimited traditional Korean snack(as long as your guide doesn't run out of it)
Admission fee of Gyeongbokgung
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Find me at Dongmyo subway station Exit 7, I'll be wearing my name tag around my neck.

End point

After Insadong, we finish our tour near Naminsa Madang and it's near Jongno3ga subway station and Ikseondong which is famous for having a lot of traditional Korean houses(Hanok) those have fancy restaurants and cafes inside.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Naksan Park

    Here's one of the best view points of Seoul!

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    A representative case of the urban regeneration project. Being located at the center of Hanseong(old name of Seoul), this area has been through extreme ups and downs.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cheonggyecheon Stream

    Streams with such a dynamic history! Those streams were covered for 30-50years and then restored in 2005. The restoration took more than 2years and don't you want to know how it went?

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gwangjang Market

    Lunch time at the most popular outside market for traditional Korean food!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Gwanghwamun Square

    Walk along the most important road of Joseon! Now, this place became a symbol of democracy in Korea. Bonus! We'll enjoy the view on a rooftop and piano busking of the most famous Korean folk song. You can also participate in the busking!(when the public piano's unoccupied)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Gyeongbokgung Palace

    The oldest and biggest royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty containing a lot of traditional asian philosophies and concepts architecturewise. Stories of early and late Joseon also come along. At the entrance, we see the ceremony of royal guard changing at 10AM and you can take pictures with them after the event. Participation with your Hanbok on is possible if you're already dressed by the time we meet. For returning it back to the rental shop, you'll get some time after lunch. Shops at Seochon area are recommended cause we eat there.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Jogyesa Temple

    One of the important temples in Korea. Their pagada, trees, and the main building Daewoongjeon... each of them has interesting stories.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Insadong

    First we're eating traditional Korean meal at a local restaurant in Insadong. With galleries of traditional arts, shops of Korean antique items and stationaries for calligraphy, Insadong street does have its unique atmosphere. Malls with their distinctive designs like Ssamjigil and Annyeong Insadong are always vibrant. You're going to get some free time here.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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