The 15 Best Bukchon & Insadong Walks in Seoul

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village, with photo stops and a reality check

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,321 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $32Our pick

Explore Seoul’s royal palace, hanok lanes, mountain views, ginseng culture, and Gwangjang Market on a flexible half or full-day tour.

“this trip was fantastic value for money. very cheap and the tour went quickly and smooth without issue. Chole was funny too with different age groups laughing at her different jokes so she picks her audience. she was very insightful using a tablet for pictures and microphone. I highly recommend!!!”

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Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

2.Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,647 reviews · from $58Top rated

Review of Seoul’s 7.5-hour city tour with palace visits, Insadong, markets, N Seoul Tower, English or Chinese guides, and central pickup.

“The tour covers many thing, the tour guide Bella speaks very fluent mandarin and working very hard to explain to us and also ensure our safety. Overall is a great fund trip except a little rush, but that’s ok.”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

3.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,044 reviews · from $32

See Seoul’s palace, hanok lanes, mountain views, ginseng culture, and Gwangjang Market in a fast, practical four-hour tour.

“This is a fantastic half day tour! Sunny is a very informative guide and we learned so much! The timing of the stops is great, you pack the perfect amount into the time!”

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Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

4.Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 726 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $26Best value

See Seoul’s palace, markets, hanok village, and N Seoul Tower in one guided half-day or full-day tour for $26 per person.

“The vehicle was comfortable and clean. Our guide Kelley was particularly welcoming and friendly. She's a natural and provided lots of interesting information and a great recommendation for lunch, an inexpensive Michelin star restaurant, that wasn't expensive. Just delicious food and relaxed atmosphere. This tour is great especially if you are short of time. Highly recommended”

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Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

5.Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 174 reviews · from $89

Explore Seoul’s royal palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, Namdaemun Market, and a Korean lunch on this guided full-day tour.

“We took this tour as our first day of our 6-day trip to get to know Seoul, and we are so happy with our tour guide BK! Everything was right on time. BK explained all the historic details of each place we visited. We feel like we know all about the Joseon dynasty in just a 6-hour time spent with BK! Lunch was included and it was very good! BK warned there would be lots of walking to explore temples and palaces, but it was the right amount for a 66-year old like me. Thank you, BK, for a great tour! I highly recommended BK as your tour guide! Catherine”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

6.Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, the royal guard ceremony, Folk Museum, and Bukchon’s steep lanes with an English-speaking guide.

“what a great experience! Joe was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and exciting. he was also very funny. he went above and beyond to explain in detail the history behind certain things and I learned a lot. would definitely recommend”

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Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace Bukchon Hanok Village

7.Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace Bukchon Hanok Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $88

Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, the guard change, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Seoul’s royal past on a small-group walking tour.

“The tour guide Paul was extremely experienced. English was fluent and very knowledgeable. The details about the history and the palace, architecture, and the north villages were amazing. The tour was so rewarding memorable.”

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Carve Your Personal Korean Stone Seal with Jeongju in Insadong

8.Carve Your Personal Korean Stone Seal with Jeongju in Insadong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $42

Carve a Korean stone seal in Insadong with artist Jeongju Kim, learning traditional techniques and taking home a personal handmade signature.

“Helen was a gracious host and has a beautiful studio. Our 12 and 10 year old children were welcomed and both really enjoyed the process and their resulting stamp. We all learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves.”

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Write a Meaningful Korean Calligraphy Scroll in Insadong

9.Write a Meaningful Korean Calligraphy Scroll in Insadong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $42

Create a handmade Korean calligraphy scroll in Insadong with Jeongju, learning Hangul strokes, brush technique, and traditional seals.

“A truly perfect start to my South Korea trip: calm space, and thoughtful learning. Highly recommended.”

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Seoul: UNESCO Sites tour: Palace, Shrine & Bukchon Village

10.UNESCO Sites tour: Palace, Shrine & Bukchon Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · from $36

Tour Seoul’s UNESCO palace and shrine, stroll Bukchon Hanok Village, and add Suwon Fortress with a friendly English-speaking guide.

“Super experience in Seoul with Stella! A perfect english to explain us Korean history and introduce us to the architecture of the sites. Very polite, nice and funny with us. A must do tour during your stay in Seoul, perfect as a first day experience also to have some tips on Korean culture and restaurants in Seoul. Very good transport also. Thank you again! Nino and Arianna”

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Tour Seoul’s oldest district with a storyteller from Bukchon

11.Tour Seoul’s oldest district with a storyteller from Bukchon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $39

Explore Bukchon with local storyteller Dong, tracing royal politics, hanoks, feng shui, and modern Seoul on a thoughtful 2 to 3 hour walk.

“Dong was an amazing guide in Bukchon today. His vast knowledge of the area - he grew up in Bukchon - coupled with his enthusiasm for the culture makes this a must see tour. We toured palaces and listened to not only historical knowledRead more”

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Seoul Royal Palace,Bukchon Hanok Village & Gwangjang Market Feast

12.Seoul Royal Palace,Bukchon Hanok Village & Gwangjang Market Feast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $29

Explore Seoul’s Bukchon Village, royal palaces, the Blue House, Korean ginseng, and Gwangjang Market street food on a 3.5-hour guided tour.

“Nothing in the booked itinerary was executed, they transferred us to another palace bec it was free admission that day on the said palace and made everything that its cost effective for them, the tour guide Moon however was informational about Korean culture. Many tourist traps like the ginseng museum - what a hoax pls dont buy”

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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple and Bukchon village

13.Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple and Bukchon village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $82

Explore Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Bukchon village with a friendly English guide, palace tea, and Korean cultural insight.

“Great 3 hour tour that gives a fairly comprehensive overview of the main cultural sites in Seoul. Our guide Lee was particularly efficient. Very professional and patient, she allowed us to make this visit a very enjoyable time. Thank you.”

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Gwangjang market Netflix Food Walking Tour with Insadong

14.Gwangjang market Netflix Food Walking Tour with Insadong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $48

Walk Seoul’s Insadong, Ikseon-dong, and Gwangjang Market with Korean street food, rice wine, and local history in a small group.

“Alan Han was very personable and knowledgeable. He took his time with us, allowed for many questions. The street food and browsing of the shops was my favorite part. Would recommend!”

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Seoul: Bukchon Village, Gyeongbokgung, Gwangjang Market

15.Bukchon Village, Gyeongbokgung, Gwangjang Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 3h 30m · from $30

Explore Bukchon, Gyeongbokgung, the Blue House, ginseng traditions, and Gwangjang Market on a lively Seoul half-day tour.

“was an amazing tour. Definitely recommend doing this at the start of your trip. During the drive to the destination you see great spot you might want to check out during the remainder of your trip. Thanks to this tour I booked to go to the Korean Folk Art Museum later in my trip.”

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