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Capture Your Retro Seoul: Palace & Hanok Photo Walk with a Vintage Camera

me in Gyeongbokgug Palace

Gyeongbokgug Palace

children's grand park in fall

Gyeongbokgug Palace

me in daily life

children's grand park in fall

Gyeongbokgug Palace

me in pohang

fancy cafe

me in mongolia

mongolia

me in mongolia

Seoul station

Pohang

Capture Your Retro Seoul: Palace & Hanok Photo Walk with a Vintage Camera

Unique Experience

Joined 2026

Hayoung Y.

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Seoul

English, Korean (Native)

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Hayoung Y.)

Up to 4 people

If you want to remember your trip to Korea in a trendy, retro, and personal way, this tour is for you. We will explore Seoul’s palace, hanok alley, café, and beautiful local photo spots at a relaxed pace. I will share simple cultural stories and capture your natural travel moments with my vintage digital camera. I'm good at capturing natural and memorable travel moments. Please check my sample photos to see if this style matches what you are looking for.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 4 or Anguk Station Exit 2

- Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 4 if we visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, or Anguk Station Exit 2 if we visit Changdeokgung Palace. The final meeting point will be confirmed depending on the palace schedule and your preference.

09:40 AM

Optional Hanbok Rental

If you want to wear a hanbok, we can stop by a nearby rental shop before entering the palace. Hanbok rental is optional and not included in the tour price. If you prefer not to wear hanbok, we can start the palace visit right away and spend more time inside the palace or nearby photo spots.

10:00 AM

Palace Walk & Cultural Stories

We will explore either Gyeongbokgung Palace or Changdeokgung Palace and learn about Korean royal culture, architecture, history, and palace life in an easy and relaxed way. I will also take casual photos of you with my vintage digital camera at beautiful spots around the palace.

11:30 AM

Bukchon Hanok Village

We will walk through Bukchon Hanok Village, one of Seoul’s most beautiful traditional neighborhoods. I will explain the history of the area, and how traditional houses still exist within modern Seoul.

During this part of the tour, we can also visit small local shops depending on your interests, such as cute souvenir shops, perfume shops, affordable cosmetic shops, or small creative experience spaces like T-shirt making. These activities are optional and may depend on shop availability on the day.

I will also take casual photos of you with my vintage digital camera in the alleys, quiet corners, and photo-friendly spots around Bukchon.

12:30 PM

Local Lunch

We will have lunch at a local restaurant nearby. The restaurant will be chosen based on your taste, budget, dietary needs, and the situation on the day. I can recommend Korean food, casual local restaurants, or lighter options depending on your preference.

01:30 PM

Café Break

After walking, we will take a relaxed break at a café. I can recommend a café based on your style, such as traditional, quiet, trendy, or photo-friendly. This is also a good time to rest and enjoy the local atmosphere.

02:10 PM

Jogyesa Temple & Insadong

We will visit one more beautiful local photo spot. Depending on the weather, crowds, and your interests, we may visit Jogyesa Temple, Insadong (folk street) or a quiet hidden alley nearby. This part of the tour is flexible and will be adjusted to create the best experience and photo moments.

Ending Point

The tour will end at the nearest subway station to the final photo spot. I will help you find the best way to get to your next destination after the tour.

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

-Licensed local guide

-Palace entrance fee

-Guided palace walk with cultural explanations

-Casual photos taken with a vintage digital camera

-Around 20–30 selected original digital photos per group after the tour

-Assistance with optional local shops or small experiences in Bukchon, depending on your interests

-restaurants recommendations

What‘s not included

-Hanbok rental: around 15–30 USD per person, optional

-Lunch: around 10–50 USD per person (depending on your budget)

-Café or drinks: around 5–10 USD per person (depending on your budget)

-Optional shopping or small local experiences in Bukchon: around 5–30 USD per person

-Transportation to and from the meeting point: around 1–3 USD per person by subway or bus, depending on your starting point

-Personal expenses

-Travel insurance

Tour Important Information

-This is not a professional photoshoot, but a guided photo walk.

-Photos are taken casually during the tour with a vintage digital camera.

-No professional editing or retouching is included.

-You will receive around 20–30 selected original digital photos per group after the tour. (within 48hours)

-I can also take smartphone photos or videos for you upon request during the tour.

-Photo quality and quantity may vary depending on weather, light, crowds, and the route.

-Please check my sample photos before booking to see if this natural retro style matches what you are looking for.

-The palace and final photo spot may change depending on closing days, weather, crowds, and your interests.

The palace will be chosen depending on the day of the week, as Gyeongbokgung Palace is usually closed on Tuesdays and Changdeokgung Palace is usually closed on Mondays.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Hayoung Y.

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Hayoung Y.

Hi, I’m Hayoung. You can also call me Iris.

I have always been drawn to things that feel different, so I want to make your trip less typical, more personal, and closer to the local side of Korea.

I’m a licensed local guide based in Seoul, with a young, trendy, and stylish perspective on Korea. I love introducing both the classic side of Seoul, such as palaces, history, and culture, and the modern local side, including fashion, cafés, beauty, food, hidden spots, and current trends.

Before becoming a guide, I worked as a travel blogger and majored in fashion design. This background helps me create tours with a good sense of storytelling, photo spots, style, and practical travel tips. I also have my own curated list of more than 1,000 restaurants & beautiful spots, so I can recommend food & sightseeing spots based on your taste, budget, mood, and travel style.

I can also create custom tours based on your interests, whether you want modern Seoul, palace tours, fashion and shopping, local food, Korean nature, or even remote hidden destinations beyond Seoul. (especially NATURE) More than anything, I truly love travel and meeting people from around the world. My goal is to make you feel comfortable and excited, like exploring Korea with a local friend who also happens to be a professional guide.

Let’s explore Korea together and make your trip unforgettable!