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The 15 most popular gyeongbokgung palace tours in Seoul. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
See Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul viewpoints, a ginseng stop, and Gwangjang Market on a guide-led tour from $32.
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Seoul in 7.5 hours: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong and Kwangjang Market, N Seoul Tower cable car, plus Cheonggyecheon and hanok villages.
“K was an excellent guide, very accommodating for the weather and my stair limitations. We especially loved the changing of the guard ceremony at the palace.”
Small-group Seoul tour covering two royal palaces, Jogyesa Temple, guard changing, Insadong shopping, and Namdaemun Market with hotel pickup.
“Mr. Young was a phenomenal tour guide! We were very pleased with the tour and we learned so much. Mr. Young is very nice and professional and he is an expert on the history and culture of S. Korea. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting S. Korea!”
A full-day Seoul highlights tour linking Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village with hotel pickup.
“The tour was fun with lots of things to see in the city. AJ was the best tour guide we've had in some time. Funny and knowledgeable of the city and the location we visited. Highly recommend this company, and if you are lucky enough, to get AJ as your guide.”
Seoul in 4 hours for $32: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Pavilion views, ginseng museum, and Gwangjang Market.
“Chloe was exceptional as a guide, it really felt like she went above and beyond to make aure we were all being taken care of. She took great pictures for everyone, made great recommendations, an explained each stop carefully but efficiently. I highly recommend a tour with her!!”
Put on Hanbok, watch the Changing of the Guard at Gyeongbokgung, then stroll Bukchon and Baek In-je’s House in 4 hours.
A guided Seoul highlights day covering Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, and N Seoul Tower with easy logistics and local know-how.
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung, get help choosing the look, then enjoy free palace entry and a Bukchon stroll for about $6.
Morning Seoul coach tour: Jogyesa Temple, Blue House area, Gyeongbokgung changing guard, folk museum, and a quick ginseng stop.
“Judy from VIP Travel absolutely made this experience amazing! Can’t recommend this enough! Everything about this tour was unforgettable!”
Rent a Gigibebe hanbok near Gyeongbokgung, get hair styling, then roam palace grounds with free entry options across Seoul.
Hanbok photoshoot and history tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace with 100+ edited photos, pro posing guidance, and storytelling in Seoul.
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND! James was our tour guide and photographer. He was absolutely the best. Knowledgeable and attentive, friendly and nice with a great personality. It was a super fun experience. Request for James!”
Seoul by moonlight in 4 hours: Changgyeonggung Palace after dark, Gwangjang Market tastings with makgeolli and jeon, then lantern-lit Jogyesa.
“This was excellent. just enough of a palace tour, at night, no crowds, just lovely.”
A full-day Seoul tour pairing UNESCO palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun market shopping, with lunch and hotel pickup.
“The tour was great and very informative. Our guide Felicity is very good and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the trip because of her”
Private Hanbok photo shoot at Gyeongbokgung Palace with photographer Yong Kwon, Polaroids same day, and 10 edited photos after selection.
Morning guided tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Folk Museum, and Bukchon Hanok Village, ending in Insadong with transit guidance.
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