Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Korean Folk Village Day Tour from Seoul
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Join in this tour to experience Korea’s traditional constructions and living culture at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and the Korean Folk Village. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was constructed to perform commercial and military functions during the Joseon Dynasty. In the Korean Folk Village, you can experience numerous collections of Korean cultural artifacts.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 4 adults per booking is required. If we don't meet minimum pax, tour will be cancelled.
Infant meals not included
What To Expect
After pickup at your Seoul hotel in the morning, continue on to Suwon, located in Gyeonggi-do province. The first stop will be the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress which was constructed to perform the commercial and military function during the Joseon Dynasty. This construction was built using advanced technology such as a crane in 1796. Now, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is designated as a UNESCO World heritage site. Your guide will share expert commentary about this construction. After having lunch, head to the Korean folk village and explore many of the traditional Korean customs. Enjoy some leisure time and explore places such as the Joseon Period Houses. In addition, see traditional workshops and enjoy the beautiful houses set in a natural environment. Continue by coach towards the Ginseng center. Ginseng is good for tiredness, loss of appetite, sickness and many other illnesses. Enjoy a ginseng tasting and buy some ginseng products if you like. Conclude your tour back at your centrally located hotel in Seoul.
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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Korean Folk Village Day Tour from Seoul
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks (unless specified)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day with Saly in Suwon and folk village
Susmitha T,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide was awesome but the tour itself was bit long , expect lot of walking. Weather was extremely hot the day we went. As part of the tour package our tour guide took us to a local restaurant and food was delicious. Tour guide was from this area so she was so knowledgeable about the area . Driver was extremely patient Overall it was a good experience.
Korean History Day
jessicatJ1510WV,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Sally was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable in Korean history and gave us great context and information for all the places we visited. It was beautiful to see Korean culture and restored architecture and was a calm escape from the bustle of Seoul.
Excellent
F8684HSshirleyt,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgable guide. Explained history in detail .
Interesting experience!
shoalie5,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sally was great! Very informative and catered to our group!
Korean Folk Village Tour
goongdang,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful immersive and educational experience. It’s like a Time Machine to Joseon dynasty. Lizzy was a great guide super friendly and knowledgeable.
Great tour for all!
narib329,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! Lloyd Shin was a great guide- he was kind, informative and gave us a very memorable experience!
Great tour
Rosie P,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Joon was very interesting and his passion for history is evident, you can't help but be engaged in his stories. He mixed in overall history, the politics of the time and even a bit of BTS 😀. Really enjoyed this tour and felt like I learnt something. I would recommend.
Great tour of Suwon.
Waynette M,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun tour. We saw the fortress, learned some history and then visited the Korean Folk Village for lunch and a bit more interactive history. Our tour guide Yeomi was amazing. She was full of inspiration and knowledge and was very friendly.
Amazing Experience
jorgerN2244IY,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daria was our tour guide and was awesome. Great experience visiting the fortress and knowing the history behind it. The folk village was also great to experience the Korean culture.
Great guide.
Jennifer L,Apr 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was great! It was great to have my kids learn about Korean past and customs. I wish we had more time at the Korean vollage.
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