South Korea · GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE TOURS
The palace is cheap to enter and free in hanbok, so what you are paying for is the explanation and the timing. These 15 compare guided climbs, the guard change, the Bukchon add-on and the combined tickets, with a note on the Tuesday closure.
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.”
See Seoul’s palace, temples, hanok homes, and N Seoul Tower in one guided day, with hotel pickup, transport, cable car, and flexible stops.
“Our tour guide Charles Park was excellent. Very informative and accommodating to match various abilities of our group. Highly recommend Charles”
Rent a beautiful hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Palace, enter five Seoul palaces free, and explore Bukchon in traditional Korean dress.
“The staff was helpful and the experience was lovely! Had a great time here.”
Dress in hanbok, explore Gyeongbokgung with guides James and Jacob, and receive 100-plus edited photos alongside lively Joseon history.
“Awsome , really cool , james and jacob were really great!! Every place was fantastic ! We did enjoy it”
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”
Explore Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace with an English-speaking guide, royal history, grand architecture, and Gyeonghoeru pavilion in two hours.
“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 👍”
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Palace, enjoy free hair styling, skip the entry queue, and explore Seoul in Joseon-era dress.
“If you're into Joseon period drama, this is a must. There were so many clothing pieces from which you can choose. The mistake I made was signing up for a 1.5 hour duration. I wish I had signed up for more than 1.5 hours. It would have been nice to have worn the hanbok longer for more picture taking opportunities. 1.5 hours was not enough.”
See Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, royal guard ceremony, Blue House, and Folk Museum on a 3.5-hour tour.
“The tour with Sookhee was great. She did a great job of explaining Korean culture and history in a short time. She positioned us perfectly for the changing of the guard ceremony. Only complaint: the ginseng stop and sales pitch (which was obviously required by the tour company rather than the guide was too much.”
Review of Seoul’s private night tour with Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, Insadong, Nodeul Island, and a Han River cruise.
“Joe was an amazing guide for our last day in Seoul. Since we had already stayed in various parts of the city and explored some things before this day he was great at suggesting some different places we hadn't been to yet. He was really knoRead more”
Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and Jogyesa Temple on a guided half-day tour with Seoul hotel pickup.
“Really enjoyed Well worth cost Best experience entering tunnel and walking 20 stories underground to touch walls dividing North and South Very safe no issues”
Visit the DMZ, Third Tunnel, North Korea observatory, and Gyeongbokgung Palace on a guided 10-hour Seoul day tour.
“SP was lovely, he not only knew about the DMZ but we were the only ones booked for the palace so we basically had a private tour with him! He explained everything so well, took our photos, answered questions about anything and everything! The DMZ tour was so informative and interesting especially seeing into North Korea!”
Dress in hanbok, explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, and receive 100+ professional photos in a private one-hour Seoul session.
“Our photographer was amazing! He did a great job taking us through he palace grounds and getting some fantastic shots. Don't hesitate - book this one!”
Explore Seoul’s palaces, temple, museum, Korean Folk Village, and traditional lunch on an 8.5-hour guided heritage tour with hotel pickup.
“The first guide was soft and couldn't hear. She needed that speaker thing on their neck. The 2nd one was good. Rushed us but stayed at a Ginseng place for 45 minutes. Wasted our time.”
Make kimchi with Chef Hakyung in a private Seoul studio near Gyeongbokgung Palace, with tea, a cooked meal, and hands-on Korean cooking.
“I loved this class. The Chef made me tteokbokki, that was not spicy. The food was amazing 👏. I learned a lot for the chef. She was very informative and educational. Can't wait to make Kimchi at home now.”
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Palace, choose from 1,000 styles, enjoy free hairstyling and explore Seoul in traditional dress.
“Muy buena atención, el proceso es rápido y tiene mucho surtido Me gusto mucho la experiencia de recorrer el palacio y las calles con ropa tradicional”
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