Small-Group Seoul Morning Royal Palaces Tour
On this tour, you will visit the Buddhist temple in the city, the Presidential Blue House Square and Gyeongbokgung Palace for 3.5 hours with a small group. First, you will visit Jogyesa temple that represents Buddhism in Seoul and pass by the Cheongwadae, the Presidential Blue House, that symbol of with blue tiles and move on to Gwanghwamun Gate to see the royal guard changing ceremony. After the ceremony, you will explore Gyeongbokgung Palace that is also referred to as the northern palace. Also you will visit a museum called the National Folk Museum, where you can see how Koreans from a few centuries ago lived.
per adult from
$42
AUDDuration
3 hours 30 minutes
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup
- Entry/Admission - Gyeongbokgung Palace
What's excluded :
- Food
- Hotel drop-off
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
You will be picked up from your centrally located hotel in Seoul and move toward the Jogyesa to experience the Zen Buddhism of Korea.
Next, you pass by the Presidential Blue House. Although you can't go into the area due to a security issue, you will be able to take a photo at the Blue House Square and enjoy the harmonic beauty of Mt Bukak showing its face behind the blue-tiled house.
Next, move to the Gwanghwamun Gate to see royal guard changing ceremony that starts with an announcement that the gate guards are changing.
When ceremony is finished, you will explore the Gyeongbokgung Palace to learn how the royal families and court attendants lived and worked in the palace.
In National Folk Museum, you can explore how Koreans lived from the Goryeo dynasty (918AD to 1392AD) to the Joseon dynasty (1392AD to 1910AD).
After the palace tour, you will stop by the Korean Ginseng center.
Then, the tour will conclude at the drop-off location (either at the City Hall or at Insadong).
Please note:
1. On Mondays, Changdeokgung Palace is closed, and you will go to Bukchon traditional Hanok Village instead.
2. On Tuesdays, the Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Folklore museum are closed, and you will go to Deoksugung Palace and The Presidential Blue House Museum instead.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up is provided at most hotels in Central Seoul or subway stations.Please provide us with the name & full address of your accommodation in Seoul.Departure Time :
9:00 AMReturn Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for participants with back problems or heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Please note: On Mondays, Changdeokgung Palace is closed, and you will go to Bukchon traditional Hanok Village instead. On Tuesdays, the Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Folklore museum are closed, and you will go to Deoksugung Palace and The Presidential Blue House Museum instead.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by Seoul N Tour
Activity ID: V-30023P9
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