Two-day's tour for comprehensive highlight of Korean traditional culture & customs
Joined 2023
Exploring for Korea’s unique cultural identity!
Package tour of 2 days to experience the highlight of Korean traditional culture and history through Gyeongbokgung Palace -Bukchong Neigbohood - Gwangjangmarket - N Seoul Tower for day one and Korea Folk Village in Yongin of Gyeonggi province for day two.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
guest hotel
- Greeting and sharing information at guest's accommodation
Day 01: Gyeongbokgung Palace - Bukchon Hanok Village - N Seoul Tower - Namsan Hanok Village
Greetings and general information about itinerary.
Share history and culture about Confucianism of Joseon Dynasty.
The center of culture and center of tour is architecture. Culture is based on spirit of times. Architectural style represents the spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about the spirit of times.
Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese, Japanese and European culture. Tourist information is based on Confucianism. Guide is the only tour guide in Korea, who introduce Korean culture based on Confucianism.
Through the information of Confucianism, you can fully appreciate authentic beauty & value of Korean culture and architecture.
Day 01: End of the tour
Hotel
Day 02: Pick-up at hotel
Greetings and pick-up at guest's hotel.
Guide provide passenger vehicle for whole tour
Day 02: Tour to Korea Folk Village
2nd day tour is a journey back in time to the Joseon Dynasty to Korea Folk village. At around 14:00, we come back to guest hotel.
Day 02: End of the tour
Hotel drop off
Ending Point
guest hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
1. guide fee,
2. car fee, gasoline fee and toll fees for tour to Korea Folk Village - 2nd day tour by passenger vehicle
meal/lunch, entrance (N Seoul Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Korea Folk Village), drinks, transportation for 1st day tour in Seoul
Tour Important Information
Exploring for Korea’s unique cultural identity for 2 days.
1. Day one:
Guide is the only tour guide in Korea, who introduce Korean culture based on Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Guide's information help guest understand and fully appreciate the beauty and value of Korean traditional culture and architecture.
The center of culture and center of tour is architecture. Culture is based on spirit of times. Architectural style represents the spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about the spirit of times.
Gyeongbokgung is the most beautiful place and must-see architectures that represent Korea's traditional culture. Gyeongbokgung is the first palace of the Joseon Dynasty, built in 1395. As main palace, Gyeongbokgung is largest and grandest palace, and also the only palace built on flat land and on geographical location of traditional palace.
Bukchon Hanok Maeul is hanok(traditional Korean house) village with long history, largest cluster of about 1,000 hanoks. Buckon village shows beautiful scenery that blends the traditional landscape with metropolitan skyscrapers and N Seoul tower in the background.
Gwangjang market where guest can enjoy Korean street food.
Mung bean pan cake, Tkeobokki, Gimbap, Raw otopus and marinated raw beef slice.
N Seoul Tower:
Namsan mountain is situated in the center of Seoul, and N Seoul Tower, which seats on the top of
Namsan mt., provides panoramic view of Seoul. Visitors can see the beautiful scenery of Seoul at the observation deck of 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.
2. Day 2:
Tour to Korea Folk Village
Korea Folk Village is the place where you can experience a journey/travel back in time to the Joseon Dynasty.
Here, we can explore and experience Korean traditional folk culture and seasonal customs in action, that permeates every aspect of contemporary Korean people's daily life.
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 state-licensed English tour guide in Seoul. I am professional tour docent with proven record track of over 200 tours for international tourists.
Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern.
My tour is 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, but are just fascinated by its superficial beauty.
Confucianism is the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity, that is basis for Korean traditional architecture.
Based on understanding of Confucianism, your appreciation will create intense impression and long-lasting memory of your tour in Korea. I am the only tour docent-guide in Korea who introduces Korean traditional culture based on Confucianism.
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, other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hongdae street, and COEX-Starfield library & Bongeunsa Buddhist temple & Sunjeongneung Royal Tomb in Gangnam area, 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
Albertus S.
“Full day tour with Paul”
Paul is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of his country and he gave us a profound introduction of Confucianism.
Paul K.
Appreciation of traditional architecture, works of art and crafts require background knowledge. Based on the background knowledge of Korean traditional culture, your appreciation can create an intense impression and long-lasting memory of tour. I introduced core ideas of Confucianism and the Confucian principles that are the basis of Gyeongbokgung architecture. I am only tour docent in Korea who introduce Korean history and culture based on Confucianism.
Josh W.
“Paul was an outstanding guide!”
When Paul started put with a lesson in Confucianism and the history of Korea, my wife and I didn't quite know what to think. When we got to the first palace, everything came together and made great sense. Our day with Paul was educational (a tenant of Confucianism), fun, and delicious. It was a great way to start our journey.
Paul K.
The center of culture and center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese, Japanese and European culture. Tourist information is based on Confucianism for your full appreciating of entire Korean architecture and cultural places.
Sandra M.
“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
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
$550/ per group
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