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Seoul highlights with a palace - Gyeongbokgung & Food market

Highlights

Seoul

English, Korean (Native)

5 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 7 people

Explore the best of Seoul and taste its food!

Start from Jogyesa Temple in the Insadong, the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.

Continue to Gwanghwamun Square to meet the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main palace in the Joseon Dynasty.

Continue to Bukchon Hanok Village.

Take the subway to Gwangjang market and taste the local food. :-)

Lee C.

5.00 / 5

(7 reviews)

Meeting Point

Anguk (안국) subway station (line 3), Exit 6 (outside)

09:00 AM

Insadong

Visit the most popular area for tourists with lots of traditional goods, restaurants and tea houses

09:10 AM

Jogyesa in Insadong

A head temple of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, originally built in the late 14th century and rebuilt in 1910.

09:30 AM

Gwanghwamun squre

In front of Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung palace

See the statues of King Sejong the Great and Admiral Yi Sun-sin

10:00 AM

Gyeongbokgung palace Gwanghwamun gate

See the interesting guard changing ceremony

* The ceremony doesn't happen when it's rainy

10:20 AM

Gyeongbokgung palace

Established in 1395 as the main palace in the Joseon Dynasty

While learn the history of Joseon Dyansty, take some time to look around the palace and admire the architecture.

11:30 AM

Bukchon village

One of the oldest villages in Seoul with some Korean traditional houses, Hanok, and nice cafes.

12:00 PM

Transportation

We take the subway to Gwangjang market

12:20 PM

Gwangjang market

Seoul's oldest covered market

The busy market offers various kinds of local food

01:20 PM

Cheonggyecheon stream

The stream is about 10km long. It was gradually covered from 1958 to 1977. It was restored in 2003-2005.

01:50 PM

Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun)

First constructed in 1396 as one of the main gates in the Hanyangdoseong Fortress (Seoul city wall) that was built to protect the old Seoul, Hanyang.

Ending Point

Dongdaemun (동대문) subway sation (line 1&4)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Palace ticket

What‘s not included

Hotel pick-up

Public transportation (We use the subway to move to Gwangjang market, one ride is about 1,500KRW, ***Cash only)

Food

Personal travel insurance

All other personal expenses

Important Information

* Please send me a message before booking, if the date is longer than 1 month before.

* I can work any day unless I have another tour.

* I don't offer a driving service. If you rent a car and driver, I will accompany you in the vehicle. If you drive by yourself I will NOT accompany you.

Tickets, Food, Travel insurance, Public transportation and other personal expenses is NOT inclusive in the tour

One group is up to 7 people

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 Reviews

Victoria K.

5 / 5

Nov 23, 2023

“ Excellent tour with Lee! ”

Our family very much enjoyed our 5 hour tour with Lee. She had many interesting facts and stories to share and perfectly filled our five hours with interesting stops. Lee had a few surprises for us along the way, keeping us entertained in unexpected ways. I would highly recommend Lee for your tours!

Lee C.

Hi, thank you so much for coming to the tour. It was very nice to meet you and your family. I had really good time, and I am very glad you liked it too. Hope you can come back to Seoul in the future again! :-)

Matti W.

5 / 5

Oct 24, 2023

“ Hiking and culture in Seoul! ”

this was the 2nd day with Lee. I was really happy that I booked her for 2 days. We started with a small palace and then went to hike .. we were lucky that there were very few people and she knows every inch of these mountains as she is a hike addict .. it was the perfect day, fall colors on the leaves and warm weather for the time .. during the hike, I learned so much about the history and also, Lee's respect for Koreas culture and people .. I felt enriched by the places and stories and of course Lee knows the right places to eat. Again thank you, my second day passed equaly quick but was different all together .. See you very soon Lee and 'tschangmal kamsamnida!' Matti

Lee C.

Thank you so much for coming to the tour. It was fun to hike with you, and I really appreciate your kindness. :-) Have a nice travel in Korea.

Matti W.

5 / 5

Oct 24, 2023

“ Vibrant introduction to beautiful Seoul ”

I'm happy to write about the experience I had with Lee. We met at the exact time and had a charming introduction to each other. - Lee led me to all the places that were planned and adapted to my needs when I wanted either more background info or less .. the day passed in an instant and I felt enriched by her knowledge and her charm. Thank you Lee, will definitely be back and book more tours with you! Matti

Lee C.

It was really nice to meet you. Mattie. I am gald you enjoyed the tour. Thank you very much for coming to my tour. I hope to meet you someday again! :-)

Alain G.

5 / 5

Oct 12, 2023