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Morning 3-Hour Intro to Seoul Tour (Palace, Temple & More)

4.4 / 5

213 reviews

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Morning 3-Hour Intro to Seoul Tour (Palace, Temple & More)

Activity provider:VIP Travel

4.4

213 reviews

From US$ 32 per person

Explore the Gyeongbok Palace & Temple with a knowledge guide. Get a taste of Korean heritage in this morning tour as you discover these beautiful, historic buildings.

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Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Korean
Pickup included
You will be picked up from your hotel in the Seoul area. Please be ready 5 minutes before your pickup time.
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Feel the history of Korea by visiting the oldest palace in Seoul
  • Travel by comfortable coach with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Enjoy a free pick-up service from most hotels in Seoul area
  • Visit Jogyesa, a quiet Buddhist temple in central Seoul with more than 600 years of history
Full description
Begin your tour from the hotel in Seoul between 8:00AM and 9:20AM. Stop first at the Jogyesa buddhist temple. Notice the locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, a truly beautiful sight. Gaze in wonder at the Daeungjeon and the main temple building which are about 500 years old. Continue on to the Gyeongbok palace where you'll first observe the changing of the guard ceremony. Then, explore Gyeongbok Palace, built in 1395 and is arguably the most beautiful palace in Korea and remains the grandest of all the five main palaces in Seoul. Next visit Cheongwadae, the presidential blue house, known for its beautiful, blue tiles. These tiles and the smooth roof are in beautiful harmony with Mount Bugaksan behind it. Discover how the blue house with its blue tiles and the smooth curve of the roof represents the beauty of Korea. Here you'll have the chance to visit Cheongwadae Sarangchae, a history center that gives visitors a chance to follow in the footsteps of the presidents of Korea and learn about the fascinating history of Seoul before the tour ends at around 12:30PM.
Includes
  • Hotel pick-up (Seoul area only)
  • Hotel drop-off (only for private option)
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals

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  • Gyeongbok Palace will be replaced to Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays only
  • Cheongwadae Sarangchae is closed every Monday
  • Meals are not included

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4.4 /5

based on 213 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Unfortunately, I booked it for a time when a lot of the places were busy and unavailable to really look around. Over all I think it was good, but do know that it is a larger group, so the guide has less time to talk to you personally. For the price you get your value.

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May 27, 2023

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I really enjoyed my tour with Moon. This worked out perfectly for me so I had time to catch an afternoon flight. Mom was extremely knowledgeable and shared a great deal of history with the group. I certainly could not have learned so much on my own. The pace was just right, and we got to see several highlights in a short amount of time. I highly recommend taking this tour with Moon!

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May 21, 2023

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Jenny Chun was an excellent guide through this morning tour. Her historical knowledge was impressive and really made the tour worthwhile. She was warm, funny and very accomodating to all the questions asked to her. I would truly recommend this tour and Jenny.

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