South Korea · GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE
Good gyeongbokgung palace tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
English-led Seoul tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon hanoks, Bugak views, Korean ginseng museum, and Gwangjang Market with royal guard ceremony.
“Tour was very informative and we visited a lot of great spots. Chloe was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable.”
One day in Seoul hitting Gyeongbokgung (or Changdeok Tuesday), Insadong markets, and Namsan Tower by cable car, with hotel pickup.
“Amazing trip with sunny, she is very knowledgeable and helpful, alway happy, brings great energy as a tour guide! High recommend!! The famous hand cut noodles soup and Donut at the end was soo good”
One day in Seoul with hotel pickup, Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower views, and Namsangol Hanok Village, plus Insadong lunch.
“Everything was well organized and on time and the city is big and beautiful + the food really good and we lucky with the weather too”
See Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway, and Gwangjang Market in one guided 4-hour Seoul loop with tickets and transport.
“We had a very fun and exciting tour with Sophie, she is very friendly, kind, knowledgeble being our tour guide,,she really explains well about the culture and history of Korea.,We would highly recommend her for future travellers!!Thanks so much Sophie,👏🏻”
See Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, and N Seoul Tower in one guided loop with cable car views and lunch time.
“Our guide, Moon, made it a great trip. She made sure we received some history, and helped us all take the best photos before the large crowds gathered. She also made sure to answer any questions we may have had.”
Rent a Hanbok by Gyeongbokgung, get styled fast, then walk multiple royal palaces for free. One hour, 1500+ looks, optional hair.
“Great choice of hanbok and accessories, helpful staff. This made the visit of the palace all the more memorable, and I love having amazing family photos to look back on. If you can, splurge for the hair and makeup, well worth the few extra bucks.”
Half-day coach tour of Seoul with Jogyesa Temple, Cheongwadae exhibits, and Gyeongbokgung Changing of the Guard at Gwanghwamun. From $38.
“The guard changing ceremony was a splendid and charming experience, as was the tour around Gyeongbok Palace. Our guide Gabby was extremely kind, knowledgeable and patient and it was a pleasure to spend the few hours in her company. My only reason for deducting a star was the trip to the ginseng museum which just was too heavy on sales for my liking though other members on the tour did enjoy it. Overall, a lovely experience.”
Rent a hanbok at Gigibebe, get hair styling and a locker, and enjoy free palace entry at Gyeongbokgung and more for up to a full day.
“they did your hair. helped with your dressing, had a free purse, and a locker for you to use. many choices for all ages”
Hanbok photoshoot and history tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, with 100+ edited photos and K-drama storytelling, from $60.41.
“The whole experience was awesome from start to finish! My very picky mother joined us on the tour. First of all, The ladies at the hanbok store were great helping us pick out the clothing and doing our hair. And making my mom happy with how we looked. James and Jacob were so friendly. They really helped my mom enjoy her experience. They were friendly and knowledgeable about the palace. They helped us pose and took amazing pictures of us. They kept my mom laughing which is no small feat. We highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to not just take pictures but learn some of the history behind…”
Guided Seoul palace and market tour with Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Jogyesa, Insadong and Namdaemun, plus lunch and pickup.
“Really good small group tour. A J was a great guide., friendly with good English. The minibus was comfortable”
Morning Seoul walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village with a small-group guide, museum stop, and Insadong finish.
“This was one of the best city and cultural tours I have ever done. Jay Kim was amazing and so knowledgeable we discussed everything from history to politics to food to the different rights movements currently active in Korea. It's a fair bit of walking and standing so bring comfortable shoes. Highly recommend this tour and Jay Kim.”
3-hour small-group walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village with a friendly guide, guard ceremony, and included entry.
“The tour was thorough and she knew all the tips to make a touristy spot seem personalized. Highly recommend!”
2-hour English guided tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace with tickets included, expert stories, photo stops, and a finale at Gyeonghoiru.
“Joy is amazing and so knowledgeable about the palace and Korean history. We were freezing cold and she even brought us hand warmers to help heat up!”
Skip the line at Gyeongbokgung Palace with a hanbok rental in Seoul. Pick 1.5 to 4 hours and get free hair styling.
“too many people, poor organization and service, better choose nearby store, do not need any booking as nearby there are lots of other hanbok stores”
Seoul in one day with a licensed guide: Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbok Palace guard ceremony, N Tower cable car, and Insadong and Namdaemun markets.
“Our guide Grace was so nice and informative. The heated coach was nice too. We did the full day tour with lunch, and loved it all.”
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