Exclusive Seoul: Royal Palaces & City Immersion Tour
Explore the highlights of Seoul on a full-day tour with an informative guide. Highlights include Jogyesa Temple, the Blue House, the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, and tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in traditional culture at the National Folk Museum of Korea, Insadong Antique Street, Namdaemun Gate, and Namdaemun Market. The tour includes entrance fees and hotel pickup in Central Seoul. * Full-day Seoul tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace * View traditional shops and goods at Insadong Antique Street and Namdaemun Market * Learn about Korean Dynasties when visiting two royal palaces * Includes all Entrance fees, Local English-speaking guide, and Hotel pickup in Central Seoul
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
tiffanywX8248AK, 12/13/2025 1:55:37 AM
I had a wonderful experience with Sokhee, who was a brilliant, funny and energetic storyteller and a great tour guide. Highly recommend!
A5677HOpeggym, 12/13/2025 1:53:37 AM
I had a day tour in Seoul with my friend. It turned out that we have a private tour and Sookee was a wonderful tour guide. She was friendly and kind, helped us took a lot of photos even on a rainy and cold day. She was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of stories in Korean history with us. I would definitely recommend joining this tour!
Thomas_W, 12/10/2025 7:09:45 AM
Our guide Lua was fantastic. Having a small group allowed for a more enjoyable and personal experience. The pace was good, and the places visited gave insight into Korean history. Would recommend this tour for a first-time visitor and very much recommend Lua, a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
Camille_B, 12/8/2025 12:56:27 AM
Did the Seoul City Tour led be Yeoni. Got to see lots of sights in the day, though the itinerary changed a bit from what was booked. I appreciated that Yeoni had an optional arranged lunch during the “free time” in Insadong for those of us who didn’t want the hassle of finding our own lunch spot. I wish we had spent more time at the Folk Museum, that was the one part that felt rushed.
Steven H, 12/7/2025 6:39:42 AM
Fantastic tour worth every penny. Our guide Sokhi was incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the history of South Korea alive, and making me want to go on a deep dive to learn more. Thank you for your wonderful tour!
M373WIjoyc, 12/6/2025 1:08:20 AM
Suki was a wonderful guide today. Very knowledgeable and fun! We were given a wonderful tour of Seoul. We recommend taking this tour.
Bryan_D, 12/3/2025 2:20:22 PM
Great tour of Seoul highlights! Mr Young was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The small group format suited us and there was a good mix of guided and free time.
Catwomanon, 12/3/2025 2:12:22 AM
I had a wonderful experience today with Sookhee who is really nice and knowledgeable! I highly recommend and would do it again with her!
Ron G, 12/3/2025 2:11:51 AM
Suki was a great tour guide she was very informative and patient. She took us to all the temples as well as 2D Jensen museum and did an amazing job explaining everything. The views were amazing, the palaces were beautiful. We had a great experience despite the fact that it was pretty cold outside I would rated a five star and would love to come back another time. I would recommend this for couples, families, and individual travelers away
Elina_A, 12/2/2025 7:43:09 PM
Very nice tour, not rushed, knowledgeable guide (Mr Young) - he gave us a lot of time to take pictures and look around at all the stops.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Royal guard changing ceremony might be cancelled due to weather conditions
- On Mondays, Changdeokgung Palace is closed and you will go to Bukchon traditional Hanok Village instead
- On Tuesdays, the Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Folk Museum of Korea is closed, so you will go to Changdeokgung(including secret garden) and in the afternoon you will visit Bukchon Hanok Village instead.
- This tour is proceeding with minimum 2 people
- Starting from September 1, 2024, lunch will no longer be included. Due to the difficulty in providing a variety of lunch options, we have reluctantly made this change. Please understand that you will have free time for lunch in Insadong, where you can choose your own dining options.
Departure point
If you don't want us to pick you up, you can meet us at 9 am at the front gate of Jogyesa temple where is the first attractive to visit.Return details
Explore the highlights of Seoul on a full-day tour with an informative guide. Highlights include Jogyesa Temple, the Blue House, the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, and tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in traditional culture at the National Folk Museum of Korea, Insadong Antique Street, Namdaemun Gate, and Namdaemun Market. The tour includes entrance fees and hotel pickup in Central Seoul. * Full-day Seoul tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace * View traditional shops and goods at Insadong Antique Street and Namdaemun Market * Learn about Korean Dynasties when visiting two royal palaces * Includes all Entrance fees, Local English-speaking guide, and Hotel pickup in Central SeoulRedemption
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund