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Seoul: City Highlights and Historic Palace Tour
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Seoul: City Hightlights, Palace Tour, and Optional Hanbok

By TRIPPER
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Free cancellation available
Price is $43 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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Overview
  • Discover Korea's authentic side with a Hanbok experience at Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Admire the traditional beauty and architecture of the Bukchon Hanok Village
  • National Museum: History & Artifacts - Learn about history and view artifacts
  • Local Snacks: Refreshing Break - Enjoy local snacks suited for the day's rest
  • Experience the vibrant Changing of the Guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung

Activity location

    • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Meet in front of the bench at exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung station. Your guide will be waiting for you, holding a TRIPPER SIGH.
    • Sajik-ro, Seoul, South Korea

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Without Hanbok (Korean Traditional Clothing) Rental
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

This option does not include a hanbok. You may have to wait for other guests to change into a hanbok (about 10 minutes).

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$43.35 x 1 Adult$43.35

Total
Price is $43.35
Until Fri, May 31
With Hanbok (Traditional Korean Clothing) Rental
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

This option includes a Hanbok rental service.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$53.55 x 1 Adult$53.55

Total
Price is $53.55
Until Fri, May 31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHistorical guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedPremium Hanbok rental (depending on option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTteokbokki or rice cake skewer snack
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMakeup service
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedShopping

What you can expect

Start your enchanting Seoul adventure by donning traditional Hanbok at a quaint local rental shop, perfectly setting the tone for a day steeped in history and culture. Step into the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace, where the vivid Changing of the Guard ceremony awaits. This spectacular event features elaborate costumes and precise choreography that echo the grandeur of the Joseon Dynasty, offering a plethora of photo opportunities to capture your Hanbok-clad silhouette against a backdrop of ancient splendor.

Next, meander through the charming, narrow lanes of Bukchon Hanok Village. As you traverse this scenic neighborhood, you'll be transported back in time by the traditional Korean houses that line the paths, each telling a story of a bygone era. This picturesque setting offers a profound insight into Korea’s enduring cultural heritage.

Continue your journey at the National Palace Museum of Korea, where the rich tapestry of the Joseon Dynasty unfolds through an extensive array of royal artifacts. Each piece showcases the intricate craftsmanship and artistic heritage of ancient Korea, providing a deeper understanding of the country’s regal past.

Allow yourself a moment of relaxation with some local Korean snacks, a perfect interlude to reflect and indulge in the savory and sweet tastes of traditional cuisine. Your cultural exploration culminates at Baek In-je's House, where you’ll step into the world of Korea's early 20th-century elite. This historic home, preserved in all its opulent glory, offers a rare glimpse into the luxurious lifestyles once led by Korea's upper class.

This detailed itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration into Seoul's royal history and cultural richness, ensuring an unforgettable experience of the city’s most iconic and picturesque sites.

Location

Activity location

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    • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Meet in front of the bench at exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung station. Your guide will be waiting for you, holding a TRIPPER SIGH.
    • Sajik-ro, Seoul, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Meet in front of the bench at exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung station. Your guide will be waiting for you, holding a TRIPPER SIGH.
    • Sajik-ro, Seoul, South Korea