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Gyeongbokgung,Bukchon,Gwangjang,N-SeoulTower,Hongdae
Joined 2023
Exploring for Korea’s unique cultural identity!
Tour features Gyeongbokgung palace - the most beautiful place and best architecture, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwangjang market, N Seoul Tower, Hongdae street.
Guide share information of Korean culture that helps guest fully appreciate beauty and value of Gyeongbokgung but entire Korean traditional culture.
Gyeongbokgung is the most beautiful place and must-see architecuture that represent Korea's traditional culture.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Gwanghwamun square
- Meeting and greeting and sharing of brief context about Korean traditional culture & history.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Geyongbokgung is highlight and essence to showcase the authentic palace architecture of Confucianism.
National Folk Museum
Folk Museum features Korean Folk culture of four seasonal customs and traditional life passsge.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village is unique and attractive destination that shows traditional landscape in the middle of highly urbanized metropolitan environment.
Gwangjang market
Gwangjang market is the oldest traditional Korean market, where we can experience traditional Korean food at food stands.
N-Seoul Tower or National Museum of Korea
N Seoul Tower, which seats on the top of Namsan mt., provides panoramic view of Seoul. Fortress wall from N Seoul Tower to South Gate can be included as an option.
National Museum of Korea is largest and most prestigious museum with attractive huge outdoor garden, exhibiting about 10,000 pieces on display.
Hongdae steet
Hongdae is vibrant and trendy area featuring young & modern culture & atmosphere of Korea
End of tour
Tour ends at Hongdae street
Ending Point
Hongdae
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
meal/lunch, entrance fee for N Seoul Tower, transportation.
* Entrance fee for palace is 3,000Kor.Won. It will be bought at palace.
Tour Important Information
Gyeongbokgung is the most beautiful place and must-see architectures that represent Korea's traditional culture. Gyeongbokgung is 1st, largest & grandest palace of Joseon Dynasty, built in 1395 as main palace. Gyeongbokgung is the most beautiful architecture and place in whole Korea.
Bukchon Hanok Village is Korea's traditional house village with long history. It is unique and attractive destination that seamlessly blends traditional landscape with highly urbanized metropolitan environment.
Gwangjang market is the oldest traditional Korean market, where we can experience traditional Korean food at food stands.
Namsan mountain is situated in the center of Seoul, and N Seoul Tower, with panoramic view of Seoul. Visitors can see the beautiful scenery of Seoul at N-Seoul Tower. N Seoul Tower was selected as one of the world's top 500 tourist destinations in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List.
National Museum of Korea is the largest and most prestigious museum in Korea.
Hongdae is vibrant and trendy area featuring young & modern culture & atmosphere of Korea, offering performance & singers, showing K-Pop culture and full of boutique shops, trendy cafes and restaurants.
Tuesday is closed at Gyeongbok Palace
Important message from the supplier
My primary tourist destination is Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National Museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea and other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hondae street, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Paul K.
Hello everyone, I am Paul, a tour guide in Seoul.
Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the old with the new. I'm excited to show you some of the best things to make your trip fun and excited, through my deep knowledge about culture and history of Korea and exuberant experiences as tour guide.
My primary tourist destination is Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea and other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hondae street, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour.
Center of culture and tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about spirit of times. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung represents Confucianism. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese, Japanese and European culture. Hence, my tourist information is based on Confucianism.
Thank you for your interest!
As your guide, I hope to see you soon in Seoul.
Reviews
Pamela D.
2 days walking tour to highligh of Korean traditional culture in Seoul
Customized
“Historical Seoul - 2 day itinerary ”
Very good two-day tour of major Seoul sites to illuminate Korean history and culture, also with enjoyable stops for Korean food. A knowledgeable guide and well prepared Al &Pam
Paul K.
(15 reviews)Thank you for your good review! Guest’s good review is the best reward and encouragement for my commitment to tour! Exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. Eventually, we can understand the beauty and value of traditional architecture consist of architectural feature, its historical significance and spirit of times. But without the basic information, tourists are just fascinated by superficial beauty of the buildings and places. Through tour, we explored Korea's unique cultural identity, focusing on architectural feature, historical significance and Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty.
Vicky D.
2 days walking tour to highligh of Korean traditional culture in Seoul
Customized
“Full 2 Days”
Paul planned two full days to show us around Seoul. He was very helpful in teaching us how to use public transportation, eat cultural foods, and learning about Korean culture.
Paul K.
(15 reviews)Guest’s good review is the best reward and encouragement for my commitment to tour! Exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. Eventually, we can understand the beauty and value of traditional architecture consist of architectural feature, its historical significance and spirit of times. But without the basic information, tourists are just fascinated by superficial beauty of the buildings and places. Through tour, we explored Korea's unique cultural identity, focusing on architectural feature, historical significance and Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty.
Matthew A.
Gyeongbokgung,Bukchon,Gwangjang,N-SeoulTower,Hongdae
“A great introduction to Seoul & Korean History!”
Paul was excellent! Not only did we spend 8 hours touring multiple points of interest in Seoul, but he had an extensive knowledge of Korean history related to the sites we were visiting and explained everything in detail. In Gyeongbokgung Palace, for example, he really added to the experience by going through the history of the Josun Dynasty and the Confucian principles that the governed with - which lent itself to the whole aesthetic of the palace. You won't get that just wandering the grounds on your own. We went from place to place by Subway and Bus, which added to the authentic Seoul experience. Paul was happy to answer all of my questions (and I had a lot!) and was even kind enough to give me some pointers for my subsequent days in Seoul that I would be on my own without a guide. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guide!
Paul K.
(15 reviews)Thank you for your good review! Guest’s good review is the best reward and encouragement for my commitment to tour! Exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. Eventually, we can understand the beauty and value of traditional architecture consist of architectural feature, its historical significance and spirit of times. But without the basic information, tourists are just fascinated by superficial beauty of the buildings and places. Through tour, we explored Korea's unique cultural identity, focusing on architectural feature, historical significance and Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Paul K.
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