Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace Half Day Tour

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Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace Half Day Tour
Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
107 reviews

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

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Julien – Luxembourg

순지 (I hope I got the name right) comes across as a friendly, warm, smiling, knowledgeable person. She shared the right amount of information at every place we looked at, and she took care that our little group spent a lot of time in the shade, as it was a really warm day. I liked her tour a lot.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Gemma – New Zealand

I really enjoyed this tour. Sally our guide was great, she knew so much information and her message on WhatsApp helped us to find her when our maps took us to the wrong place for the meeting point.

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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

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Local tour guide
  • Entrance ticket
  • Travel insurance

Meeting point

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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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Reservations cannot be confirmed on weekends and holidays.
  • We inform you via email/WhatsApp about meet up place and time, etc…
  • No refund will be issued in case of a no-show or cancellation on the day of the tour.
  • For your information , if the number of participants are under 4, the tour will be canceled. The cancellation notice will sent by WhatsApp.

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4.9 out of 5 stars

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  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Julien – LuxembourgJune 6, 2025 – Verified booking
순지 (I hope I got the name right) comes across as a friendly, warm, smiling, knowledgeable person. She shared the right amount of information at every place we looked at, and she took care that our little group spent a lot of time in the shade, as it was a really warm day. I liked her tour a lot.
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Gemma – New ZealandApril 4, 2025 – Verified booking
I really enjoyed this tour. Sally our guide was great, she knew so much information and her message on WhatsApp helped us to find her when our maps took us to the wrong place for the meeting point.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Marilyn – AustraliaOctober 31, 2024 – Verified booking
Sally was very knowledgeable and gave us a good understanding of the history and functions of the palace.

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Activity provider:
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