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Experience traditional Seoul instead of simply looking at it.
Start by wearing a Korean hanbok and watch the colorful Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Walk through the palace with your Seoul-born local guide, hear easy-to-understand stories about royal life, and capture memorable photos in your hanbok.
Continue to Bukchon Hanok Village, where traditional houses and narrow alleys create some of Seoul’s most beautiful photo spots. Take time to explore the neighborhood and capture photos surrounded by traditional Korean architecture.
Finish in Insadong, one of Seoul’s best-known traditional streets, where you can browse local shops, crafts, souvenirs, and everyday Korean culture. Your guide can also recommend a good place for lunch after the tour.
This private walking experience is designed to be relaxed and personal, with plenty of time for photos, questions, and conversation with your local guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of hanbok rental shop near the East Parking Lot of Gyeongbokgung Palace. (Exact location details will be provided after booking.)
After finishing the Insadong tour, we will freely disperse within Insadong.
Itinerary
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1Gyeongbokgung Palace
Meet your guide near the east entrance of Gyeongbokgung Palace, across from a hanbok rental shop. Guests may rent traditional hanbok before the tour. Start at Gwanghwamun Gate and learn about Korea’s royal history. Watch the famous Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, one of the palace’s must-see highlights. Enter through Heungnyemun Gate to visit Geunjeongjeon Hall, where kings held ceremonies. Your guide will help take great photos throughout the tour. Continue to Sujeongjeon Hall and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, then explore the royal living area including Gangnyeongjeon Hall, Gyotaejeon Hall, and Amisan Garden. Finish at Hyangwonjeong Pavilion. A perfect tour for travelers who want history, culture, and unforgettable palace photos.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Bukchon Hanok Village
After exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace, enjoy a pleasant 10 to 15-minute walk to Bukchon Hanok Village, one of Seoul’s most famous cultural neighborhoods. Bukchon is home to beautifully preserved traditional Korean houses called hanok, showcasing elegant architecture from Korea’s past. As you walk through the charming alleys, your guide will share stories about local history and daily life. Reach the hilltop viewpoint for one of the best photo spots in Seoul, where traditional rooftops blend beautifully with the modern city skyline. This unique contrast of old and new makes Bukchon a must-visit destination for travelers from around the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Insadong
After visiting Bukchon Hanok Village, continue with a pleasant 15-minute walk to Insadong, one of Seoul’s most popular cultural streets. Insadong is well known for traditional Korean crafts, handmade souvenirs, calligraphy shops, art galleries, and tea houses. Guests can explore the lively streets at a relaxed pace, browse unique local shops, and discover authentic Korean gifts to take home. Around lunchtime, visitors may also enjoy a variety of Korean meals, street snacks, or traditional desserts at many nearby restaurants and cafés. This final stop offers the perfect mix of culture, shopping, and local food, allowing travelers to enjoy Seoul freely before the tour ends.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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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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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