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Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace History Walking Tour

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Activity provider:Korea Guide Tour
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Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace History Walking Tour

Activity provider:Korea Guide Tour
4.9  / 5
49 reviews

From US$ 26.20 per person

Discover Gyeongbokgung Palace, the first royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul. Join a guided tour to learn the history of the dynasty's largest palace as you explore every corner of it.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Highlights
  • Gaze at Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most iconic building in the city of Seoul
  • Explore the wonders of this majestic location with a professional guide
  • Immerse yourself in Korean history and hear all about the Joseon Dynasty
  • Admire the imposing architecture as you stroll around every corner of the estate
  • Discover Gyeonghoiru, the largest elevated pavilion with a man-made lake
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Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, established in 1395 as the main palace in the Joseon Dynasty, on a guided tour with tickets included. Stroll around the majestic Seoul landmark and immerse yourself in Korean history with the live commentary of an expert.

Meet your guide at Gyeongbokgung station and head to Gyeongbukgung Palace's main gate. Take some time to look around the palace and admire the architecture. Learn about the history and hear the hidden stories of the largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty.

Take photos of the locations where kings and queens once stood, and discover the influence the dynasty had on Korean society during its five centuries in power. End your tour at the Gyeonghoiru pavilion, the event hall of the palace. Enjoy some time to explore at your own pace after the tour.

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  • Local tour guide
  • Entrance ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Food and drinks

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Meet your guide outside of Gyeongbokgung Station's Exit 5, at the stairs in front of the National Palace Museum of Korea.

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  • No refund will be issued in case of a no-show or cancellation on the day of the tour
  • Reservations cannot be confirmed on weekends and holidays

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Our guide Steven Lee was very knowledgeable and told us a great deal about the history of the palace and even answered some questions about other historic spots in Seoul. He didn't rush the tour and even finished slightly late as we had started slightly late, so we got our full money's worth. I would definitely recommend this tour, it isn't too long and gives you time to have a closer look at other areas in and around the palace once you have finished 👍

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June 29, 2023

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This tour was amazing value for money and really interesting. Our guide Joy was literally a JOY to be around lol. She gave us great background information about this history of the palace and the Joseon dynasty. Joy talked to us about how life must have been for the King and Queen and explained King Sejong's family and how his inventions, intelligence and hard work has impacted Korea even to this day. Joy also made sure everyone got photo opportunities and created a lovely atmosphere for the group. As I am a solo traveler it was enjoyable to be part of the group interactions with Joy, she has a good way with people and I highly recommend this tour.

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Zoe – AustraliaVerified booking

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Sora gave me an amazing tour by explaining the history and answering all the questions. Super kind and knowledgeable! Highly recommended for anyone with little to none background in Korea history and culture. Really made my day and I definitely wanna come back again ;)

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