Essence of Seoul, Full Day City tour
Seoul, South Korea
8 hours
Art & Culture
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History
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City Highlights
What You Will Do
Seoul has been the capital of Korea for over 600 years since the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
It was called as "Hanyang" during Joseon Dynasty, but after liberation from Japan in 1945, World war II, it has been called "Seoul".
Seoul, the capital of Republic of Korea, is the most popular tourist attraction throughout Korea.
With countless sights to see and places to go, such as royal palaces, traditional markets, and high-end shopping districts, Seoul is a city with so much to offer that you might not know where to start first.
The best tour for foreigners to learn about culture and life of Seoul and Seoulites. All in one, Awesome full day city tour enjoying Past, Present and Future of Seoull.
In short, recommended for the first time visitors and it is the orientation tour for them.
What's Included?
- Private transportation
What's Not Included?
- All fees and/or taxes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
1 hour 30 minutes
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces. The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasions, 1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong (1852-1919). Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond have remained relatively intact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculptures of contemporary art. The National Palace Museum of Korea is located south of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located on the eastern side within Hyangwonjeong.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Chris Hyosang Lee
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
Superb City tour with a great knowledgeable guide
2023-07-07
Chris H. was our tour guide and also our driver. I believe he is an independent tour operator and has been doing these Seoul city tours for many years. He was totally professional and super knowledgeable. He arrived at our hotel early and picked us up in his large air conditioned van. He was an excellent driver and gave us all sorts of information about Seoul, S. Korea, and every one of the sites we visited. He had a lot of knowledge and adapted the itinerary based on time and traffic and our preferences. I felt like he just really knew what he was doing and enjoyed his job. I liked that he addressed both my husband and I and our two young adult (collegiate) daughters and our teen son, even though they are all young enough to still be called "kids". He engaged our entire group. He also knew how to take good pictures! I am surprised that so many tour guides have not mastered the art of taking pictures for their clients. Doing a private tour is the way to go! We got so much done in one day and hit all the "must sees". Possibly this pace is too fast for some who prefer to linger at each spot, but we prefer to get a good overview of the city and then choose later if we want to return anywhere. We would never have been able to see all of this and get all of this information on our own or with a large bus group tour. And with a group of at least 4 or 5, the price per person is nearly the same as with a group tour, so it is totally worth the money. 5/5 stars, I would totally recommend this tour to anyone coming to Seoul for the first or tenth time!
Great full service tour!!
2023-06-22
This was a great tour! Chris communicated with us 2 days prior to our tour and then again on route to pick us up. He picked us up promptly at our hotel and drove us to various landmark tourist spots. It was great to be able to just relax on the first day of our Seoul trip and get a good layout of the city and see a lot of the "must see" spots. Especially cool was all the information he provided as he led us around Gyeongbokgung Palace. No way would we have been able to appreciate all the buildings there, as it is a massive complex. Bukchon Hanok Village was also cool, and then he took us to Insadong for lunch at a dumpling place. We got to walk around Insadong as well and then we went to N Seoul Tower and got to see great views of the city. The car was clean and comfortable and the pace of the tour was good. Highly recommend, especially if you have a family or big group. Thumbs up to Chris!Thank you!!!