Gyeongbokgung Palace
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The royal palace grounds stretch for 100 acres (40.5 hectares) and offer a number of sights to see, including the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, Hyangwonjeong Pond, and the National Folk Museum of Korea, which features more than 98,000 artifacts that detail Korean history and culture. Other highlights are the Third Inner Gate (Geunjeongmun), the Throne Hall (Geunjeongjeon), the Executive Office (Sajeongjeon), and, of course, the king's and queen's quarters. If you can time your visit right, you'll get to see the twice-daily royal guard-changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, the imposing main gate that separates the palace from one of the busiest parts of the city. Get ready to see full Joseon-era regalia in all its glory.
A stop at Gyeongbokgung Palace is included in most of Seoul city tours and on just about every royalty-themed tour of Seoul. Visit on a bus or walking tour that includes entry and you can explore all parts of the complex while also stopping at other cultural sites such as Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Namsangol Hanok Village.
161 Sajik-ro, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Full-Day Essential Seoul Tour
Experience the best of the South Korean capital and explore with ease on this full-day tour of Seoul. Visit Jogye Temple, The Blue House, Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong, Bugak Skyway, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong. Your tour is limited to just 15 people for a personalized experience. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off is included. If you choose, upgrade to include a second day tour to the DMZ.
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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
This full-day sightseeing tour of Seoul showcases the best of Korea’s history, culture, and traditions. Led by a guide, see the city’s major landmarks, including Jogyesa Temple and Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village. Watch the changing of the guards during a stop at Gwanghwamun Gate and enjoy a traditional Korean lunch with your fellow travelers in Insadong. Your full-day tour also includes a stop at a traditional ginseng center.
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Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul Tour
Explore the highlights of Seoul on a full-day tour with an informative guide. Highlights include Jogyesa Temple, the Blue House, the royal guard changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, and tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in traditional culture at the National Folk Museum, Insadong Antique Street, and at Namdaemun Gate and Namdaemun Market. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Private Seoul City Tour
See the ancient and modern worlds of Korea happily coexist on a private 8-hour tour of Seoul. Round-trip transportation enables you to discover the city efficiently and avoid the confusion of navigating public transit in a foreign country. Join your guide as you travel back in time at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namsangol Hanok Village. Shop for souvenirs at Insadong and Namdaemun Market and see the Korean capital from above at N Seoul Tower.
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Lonely Planet Experience: Highlights & Hidden Gems of Seoul
Meet your host at the heart of Gwanghwamun Square and get the perfect introduction to the tour as you spot the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi.
Enter the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest palace in Seoul, and explore its premises. Explore the Bukchon Hanok Village dating back almost 600 years. Go inside the Jogyesa Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Korea and a symbol of Korean Buddhism, and take a walk through Insadong, a traditional street from the Joseon era that today is home to many lovely hotspots where the locals like to go.
Discover a unique viewpoint at the Bukchon Hanok Village through a secret path that only a few know about. Go to one of the locals’ favorite areas, the Ikseon-dong, where your local host can give you recommendations on where to go.
Every Lonely Planet Experience also comes with six months' free access to Lonely Planet's Guides app, which includes over 8,000 destination guides, and unbeatable discounts in the Lonely Planet store.
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Secret Food Tours Seoul w/ Private Tour Option
Over the years, Seoul has developed into one of the most modern cities in the world. Through this change, Koreans have remained passionate about their work, food, and history. We'll show you some of the most loved foods and beautiful landscapes our city has to offer. We will take you through hidden alleyways and quaint backstreets home to secret foodie gems, and share little tips and tricks along the way that you'll be able to use on the rest of your trip.
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Withlocals Highlights&Hidden Gems: Safe&Private Tour in Seoul w/ a Local Expert
Please be aware that this tour is adapted to the local regulations post Covid-19. Our hosts will deliver this experience with the required equipment always keeping the distance suggested by local authorities. It will be safe and entertaining!
Enjoy the city to the max and hear more about the origin, history, and culture. See and touch Seoul's history at the Gyeongbokgung Palace where you can witness the famous changing of the guard ceremony and spot Mount Bugaksan from afar.
Follow your local host through Seoul’s districts and neighborhoods. Explore the historic Bukchon Hanok Village with its array of traditionally designed hanok buildings. Stroll through the cool Ikseon-dong district and get lost in its charming narrow alleys. And step into the beautiful Jogyesa Temple to soak in its zen Buddhist ambiance.
The local hosts are natural storytellers, with different backgrounds ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their stories and personal anecdotes with you!
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Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner)
This full-day tour offers a comprehensive overview of Seoul and is an excellent choice for first-time visitors. Highlights include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Tongin Market, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, and Cheonggyecheon, a man-made eco-waterway built on the site of a former stream. You won’t go hungry on this tour—lunch and dinner are included.
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Seoul City Private Full-Day Tour Including Lunch
Join this privately led tour of Seoul and discover some of South Korea's renowned cultural gems. See the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and tour Gyeongbokgung Palace; stroll around Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong; and visit Jogyesa Temple and N Seoul Tower. The full-day itinerary will lead you through the ages, from ancient city to modern-day capital.
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Small-Group Seoul Morning Royal Palaces Tour
Spend a morning in Seoul visiting highlights including Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the National Folk Museum. You'll also stop for photo ops outside the Presindential Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae) and Gwanghwamun Gate during the changing of the guards. Your 3.5-hour tour includes transportation, entrance fees, guide, and hotel pickup. You will be dropped off at either City Hall or Insadong.
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Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace
Discover the history and cultural traditions of Korea on this full-day tour of Seoul’s palaces and markets. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace including its National Folklore Museum, and see Jogyesa Buddhist Temple and Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your informative guide accompanies you to Insadong and Namdaemun to explore these bustling local markets on foot. Enjoy a Korean lunch and convenient round-trip coach transport from your hotel.
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Must See Seoul With A Local: Private & Personalized
Get the inside scoop on the cosmopolitan capital of South Korea during a private tour with a local guide. Exploring with a local means that you’ll get off the beaten path and visit places that many first-time visitors miss. Plus, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to customize your sightseeing schedule according to your interests, whether they lie in fashion and food or history and culture.
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Full Day Private Seoul Highlights Driving Tour with Kris Lim
Seoul is a beautiful city where old and new things coexist with a long history. Public transportation in Seoul is convenient, but there is still a limit to visiting various places in Seoul one day. My tour through many tour experiences can show you various cultures of Seoul in a day. I will show you the past, present, and future of Seoul in a day with my comfortable van. And some places can be changed flexibly by customer request.
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Evening Ghost Walking Tour in Seoul
See a spirited side of the South Korean capital you won’t find in the tourism brochures on this evening ghost tour in Seoul. Follow your guide on a meandering walk through Seoul’s hidden alleyways and hear tales to send shivers down your spine! Visit Gyeonghuigung Palace, the most haunted place in South Korea, discover hidden secrets in Pimatgol Alley, explore the birthplace of Korean independence at Tapgol Park and more.
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Morning Walking Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
Admire South Korea’s palace architecture and learn of life in the country’s capital on this 3-hour Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village walking tour. Stroll to Gwanghwamun Gate and visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. Listen as your guide details Joseon Dynasty history and admire traditional construction techniques. Visit the National Folk Museum of Korea and discover over 98,000 artifacts detailing South Korea’s history. Head between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village. Peer inside traditional houses and learn about Korean lifestyles from the past to the prefect day.
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Hanbok Studio Photo Shooting (Hanbok Rental 4 hrs & Photo Shoot & Make-up)
MAKE YOUR BEST MEMORABLE PHOTOS IN KOREA!
● Flowery Hanbok Studio provides All-in-one Professional photo-shooting service and Professional K-beauty make-up service including Hanbok rental. We provide high-quality make-up and photography package for a reasonable price.
● Photographer will lead you with guiding posture for good photos. You will get wonderful photos of you wearing Hanbok and make the best memory in Seoul.
● It provides One-stop total service where you can do Hanbok rental(4 hours) with Hanbok styling + Make-up + Photo shooting at indoor studio spots.
● Flowery Hanbok Studio is one of the largest Hanbok studio in Seoul where it has more than 400 diverse Hanbok. It has many FREE indoor-photo zones inside the shop where you can enjoy photo-taking even with bad weather.
● Flowery Hanbok Studio Hanbok is located at the best location, where you can easily access to Bukchon Hanok village and Gyeongbokgung palace within 5 minutes.
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Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple
Explore top Seoul attractions including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple on this 3.5-hour Korean palace and temple tour in Seoul. Travel through Seoul by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with your guide. Gain insight into Joseon-era history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, once home to the Korean royal family, and explore the palace compound on foot. Visit the National Folk Museum and learn how life used to be before Korea’s rapid modernization. Then, visit the Jogyesa Temple and enjoy an authentic insight into life as a Zen Buddhist in South Korea’s bustling capital.
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Morning E-bike Tour & Korean Lunch
Let our E-bike whisk you up into the hills to visit the Ancient Seoul city wall and enjoy awesome views of the city, And then down into the heart of Ancient Seoul for a home cooked local lunch and a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village. See a side of Seoul that many don't get to experience and hit the top tourist spots too!
So, what are the top attractions in Ancient Seoul? The fresh Cheonggyecheon river that flows through time, the majestic Gyungbok Palaces’ grand entrance Gwanghwamun and Gwanghwamun square, the Presidential Blue house, the traditional architecture of the Bukchon village area, and the tranquil Jogeysa Temple. The course is recommended for those who wish to visit many landmarks in Seoul in a short time yet still experience an intimate connection and understanding in context.
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2 Days Seoul Tour: DMZ and Essential Seoul Tour (Small Group and No Shopping)
DMZ and Seoul City tour is 2 must-do tours when you visit Korea. With this tour, you can do both of the tours with one booking.
On the 1st day, learn about the history of the must-see sites in Seoul with a professional guide. This Full-Day Essential Seoul Tour covers must-visit places you should not miss in Seoul.
and on the 2nd day, Immerse yourself into the history of the Korean War and Learn about the extraordinary Korean Demilitarized Zone, which serves as a buffer zone between the two Koreas, slashing across the Korean Peninsula. This tour is small-group and no shopping tour. so unlike a group tour of 45 travelers, you can feel intimacy during this tour.
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The Best of Seoul - Private City Tour Including Nanta Show
Discover the top attractions and hidden history of Seoul, and take in a performance of ‘Nanta’ — the play taking the city by storm — on this private 7-hour tour. Explore Seoul by private vehicle, beginning with lunch at the Gwangjang Market. Afterward, take in other sites of interest, including the Blue House and Bukchon Hanok Village. Watch the changing of the guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace, and listen as your private guide shines a light on the powerful Joseon dynasty. Then take your seat for a showing of ‘Nanta’.
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Morning Seoul Tour: Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong w Hanbok
Visit some of the popular attractions in Seoul on this 3.5-hour guided tour. Explore sites like Jogye Temple with its giant Buddha statue and Gyeongbok Palace, the largest royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, as well as the artistic and historic neighborhood of Insadong. Pickup from your Seoul hotel and transportation to all the attractions is included.
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Private And Personalized Experience: See Seoul With A Local
Seoul is considered among South Korea’s must-see cities, but beating the language barrier to explore solo can be a challenge. On this tour, leave the guidebook at home and explore South Korea’s bustling capital through the eyes of a local. Customize your itinerary to hit top attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace or the N-Seoul Tower, or step off the beaten trail to corners of the city many visitors miss.
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Korea Blissful Spring
Our tour is about the famous place in Seoul Korea and will make sure that you will may enjoy it. In our tour include some famous place like Nami Island, Myeongdong and N Seoul Tower.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace is widely considered among the finest royal palaces in Seoul, with a history dating back to the 14th-century Joseon dynasty. With this hanbok (traditional Korean attire) rental service, skip the entry queues to the palace and enjoy the chance to dress up like Joseon-era royalty. Choose the rental duration to suit your schedule, and explore Gyeongbokgung Palace in the fashions of a bygone era.
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What's the best way to experience Gyeongbokgung Palace?
The best ways to experience Gyeongbokgung Palace are:
- Full-Day Essential Seoul Tour
- Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
- Full Day Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul Tour
- Private Seoul City Tour
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