SOUTH KOREA
The ones worth your time.
The 10 most popular seoul palace & city tours in South Korea. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
A fast, well-guided Seoul sampler: Gyeongbokgung Palace with the guard ceremony, Bukchon hanoks, skyline views, ginseng shopping, and Gwangjang Market.
“Grace is an amazing tour guide with a lot of interesting information. The driver did a great job too and would recommend everyone this tour.”
A packed Seoul highlights day: Gyeongbokgung or Changdeok, Insadong, Kwangjang Market, and Namsan Tower, with pickup and an English/Chinese guide.
“Excellent tour. Extremely enjoyable! Jenny was an attentive and knowledgeable guide. A wonderful day. I recommend it.”
Full-day small-group Seoul tour with hotel pickup. See Jogyesa, Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun.
“Wonderful experience specially because Tour guide Wong was amazing. I was here last year same tour guide and he still the best!”
Seoul highlights in one day: Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village with hotel pickup.
“We really enjoyed the tour. We were able to see many city highlights at a good pace. Our guide BK was friendly and knowledgeable.”
Seoul half-day tour with an own guide: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Pavilion views, Ginseng Museum, and Gwangjang Market end.
“Such a fun day with Shin! He is an amazing storyteller, the tour was filled with detailed narration of history. As a history buffs, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour especially the palace. Shin answered all our questions, was attentive to our…”
See Seoul’s top sights in one day: Jogyesa, Gyeongbokgung, Insadong, Gwangjang, Namsangol, and N Seoul Tower by cable car.
“Seoul was beautiful and guide Kelly is absolutely amazing. Thank you Kelly 🫰🏻”
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Station, get styled, and walk palace grounds free. Choose from 1,500+ looks for about an hour.
“Better than expected. We have fantastic family memory”
Private full-day Seoul tour with hotel pickup, Royal Guard ceremony, palaces, hanok village, temple, Insadong, lunch, and N Seoul Tower optional.
“Brian was an excellent guide. The hike to the tower on the new wood path through the mountain was truely memorable. Highly recommend.”
Half-day Seoul by coach hitting Jogyesa, Cheongwadae exhibits, Gyeongbokgung guard ceremony, plus a museum and a quick shopping stop.
“The guard changing ceremony was a splendid and charming experience, as was the tour around Gyeongbok Palace. Our guide Gabby was extremely kind, knowledgeable and patient and it was a pleasure to spend the few hours in her company. My only reason for deducting a star was the trip to the ginseng museum which just…”
Rent a hanbok at Gigibebe and get free entry to Gyeongbokgung. Hair styling, locker, and photo-ready outfits for a royal day.
“Exceeded my expectations and met some great people!”
