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Seoul Private Tour - Gyeongbokgung - Geunjeonjeon & Inwang mt.
Gyeongbokgung - Geunjeonjeon & Inwang mt.
Seoul Private Tour - Gyeongbokgung Palace - Gyeonghoeru
Gyeongbokgung Palace - Gyeonghoeru
Seoul Private Tour - National Folk Museum
National Folk Museum
Seoul Private Tour - Bukchon traditional village
Bukchon traditional village
Seoul Private Tour - Bukchon
Bukchon
Seoul Private Tour - Gwangjang market food stand
Gwangjang market food stand
Seoul Private Tour - Raw Octopus and beef slice
Raw Octopus and beef slice
Seoul Private Tour - Folk Museum
Folk Museum

Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Village, Gwangjang market, Folk Museum

Art, Culture, & Historical
Seoul Tour Guide - Paul K.

Joined 2023

Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(21 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Seoul
English, Japanese, Korean (Native)
6 hours
Private tour (only you and Paul K.)
Up to 10 people

Tour of 6 hours to explore essence and highlight of traditional Korean culture from best of best palace, traditional Korean house village, traditional Korean food. Tour features Gyeongbokgung - main palace of Joseon Dynasty & the most beautiful place and architecture in Korea, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwangjang market. Guide share information of Korean culture that help guest fully enjoy and appreciate the authentic beauty and value of traditional Korean culture as well as palace architecture.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Gwanghwamun Square

- In front of admiral Lee Sun Sin statue

09:30 AM

Context about culture and history of Joseon Dynasty

Sharing of cultural context about history, culture and Confucianism, that Gyeongbokgung reflects.

11:30 AM

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Tour to Gyeongbokgung Palace.


12:10 AM

National Folk Museum

Tour to National Folk Museum.

12:50 PM

Bukchon Hanok Village

Tour to Bukchong Hanok Village.

01:20 PM

Arrival at Gwangjang market by bus

Transportation is one of best tour to experience local culture and people.

02:00 PM

Gwangjang market

Guest experience marinated beef slice, live octopus, mung bean pancake and Ttokbokgi, glass noodles, etc

03:00 PM

End of tour

Moving to Insadong and visit Jogyesa Buddhist temple

Tour ends at Insadong street

Ending Point

Insadong street

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

meal

drink

transportation cost

* Entrance fee for palace is 3,000Kor.Won. Ticket can be bought at palace.

Tour Important Information

tour to explore Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty!


Center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.


Confucianism is the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity, that is reflected on palaces and traditional architecture.


I am the only Confucian culture tour docent guide in Korea who introduces Korean traditional Confucian culture. Tour and information based on Korea's unique Confucian culture will help you discover joy and wonder of unique Korean culture.


Gyeongbokgung is the most beautiful place and 1st must-see architecture in Korea. Gyeongbokgung represents Korea's cultural identity. Gyeongbokgung was built in 1395 as main palace and monumental architecture that represents Confucianism, and it is largest palace and the only palace built on flat land and according to traditional palace structure.


National Folk Museum of Gyeongbokgung shows the inside life of people, living customs & activities and major ceremonies & conventions for general people of Joseon Dynasty. Bukchon and Folk Museum is one pair to appreciate folk culture of Joseon Dynasty.


Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history. Bukchon Hanok Village is unique and attractive destination that shows traditional landscape in the middle of highly urbanized metropolitan environment.


Gwangjang market is the oldest traditional Korean market, where we can experience traditional Korean food at food stands, such as marinated beef slice, live octopus, mung bean pancake and Ttokbokgi, glass noodles, etc.


Insadong is attractive touristy with the mixture of traditional and modern atmosphere, traditional tea house & restaurant, etc.

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
Seoul Tour Guide - Paul K.

Joined 2023

Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(21 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Paul K.

Hello everyone, I am Paul, a English tour guide in Seoul. I am proven & professional tour docent with hosting of over 200 tours for international tourists and with state license as a guide.


Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern.


Our tour to explore Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty!


Center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.


Confucianism is the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity, that is reflected on palaces and traditional architecture.


I am the only Confucian culture tour curator and docent guide in Korea who introduces Korean traditional Confucian culture. Tour and information based on Korea's unique Confucian culture will help you discover joy and wonder of unique Korean culture.


My primary tourist destinations are focusing on 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 & Hongdae street, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour in neighboring cities.


Alongside, I am specialist for hiking to Bukhansan Mt. and Inwangsan Mt. that are located in downtown Seoul, where you can enjoy beautiful natural sceneries and stunning view of Seoul.


With my hands-on experiences and deep knowledge of Korea's culture & history, you can discover true discoveries in Korea.

Thank you for your interest!

As your guide, I hope to see you soon in Seoul!

Reviews

2 day Tour of Korean culture Highlights

My husband and i had a short visit to Korea at the end of a cruise and booked Paul to show us the highlights of the city in 2 days. Paul was very knowledgeable about the Korean culture and history with regard to confucius culture. This information gave us a better understanding of the sights that we visited. Paul was very punctual and got us around the city with confidence. We visited two places, the secret gardens, two museums, Seoul Tower and experienced tradition Korean street food as well as a restaurant. Our tour was busy and we did a lot of walking as well as using the train system, which is amazing, and we also used the bus. Overall we got a great taste of Seoul in a short time. There is so much more to see and do, perhaps on our next visit. Thank you Paul

Sandra M.

Paul K.

Guest's good review is great rewarding to my dedication to tour and my study. Appreciation of architecture, art and craft requires background knowledge. We can see as much as we know about background knowledget. Confucianism is Korea's culturual identity. Korean traditional culture as well as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces represent Confucianism. I appreciate Sandra's full appreciation of Korean traditional culture. Paul

A day of education

Paul was an amazing and very knowledgeable guide. He not only took us for a day tour of the Temples, Palaces and Shrines but he also provided great context by giving us a historical insight in Confucianism with its social and moral framework and how it has had a profound impact on the modern South Korea. Many thanks Paul. Much appreciated and will definitely recommend you to our friends if they come to Seoul for a tour. Cheers, Angelo

Angelo M.

Paul K.

It's gratitude to meet good guests, and even grateful for good will and sharing humor with guests! Center of tour is architecture! Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty, which was last dynasty just before current Korea. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity. Appreciation of Korea's tradition architecture, art and cragts require knowledge of Confucianism. Without knowledge of Confucianism, appreciation cannot create intense memory, but we are just fascinated by their superficial beauty that cannot last long.

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