SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
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.
Most Popular
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.
“The tour was at a good pace. We went in the winter and of course being properly dressed is necessary. Sookee did alert us in advance and we were properly planned. We saw multiple sights and the secret garden was impressive.”
A full-day Seoul highlights tour linking Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village with hotel pickup.
“The tour was great. The tour guide AJ was leading the group. AJ was excellent in her communication and gave us sufficient time to explore the places.”
Seoul in 4 hours for $32: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Pavilion views, ginseng museum, and Gwangjang Market.
“Great tour, but felt rushed. need some more time as lots of stops, great scenery. Also, the Ginseng museum was cool, but you spend almost the same time on tour and in the sales room, where they try to sell you their products.”
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.
“Nice TOUR and overview of some of Seoul highlights. LIZZY was the best. Friendly, knowledgeable, organized and efficient. Lucky to spend the day with her on this tour.”
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.
Every corner of the city, and every road out of it.
