Deoksugung Palace Guided Heritage Walking Tour in Seoul
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Deoksugung Palace
Visit a Joseon Dynasty palace from the late 14th century that became a main palace during the 1592 Japanese invasion. Learn about 500 years of Joseon history from the guide.
Jeongdong-gil
Walk along Jeongdong-gil, where early foreign missionary institutions and embassies helped shape modern Korea. See Paichai Academy, Chungdong First Methodist Church, the former Russian Embassy site, and Gyeonggyojang.
Gyeonggyojang house
Visiting the historic residence tied to Korea's independence movement.
Donuimun Museum Village
See an outdoor village with Seoul-style homes from the 1900s to the 1980s. The village preserves 40 of 63 houses in Saemunan and was founded in 2017.
Gyeonghuigung Palace
Discover Gyeonghuigung Palace, one of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces and a peaceful royal residence from the Joseon Dynasty.
Cheonggyecheon
Walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream, renovated from a drainage ditch into a walking path with sculptures, restaurants, cafes, and seasonal festivals.
Additional Info
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This walking tour requires a minimum number of 4 travelers. If the minimum group size is not met, you will be notified by email 3 days prior for a full refund. For specific departure date requirements, we recommend confirming group status with customer service in advance.If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
What To Expect
Deoksugung
Deoksugung Palace, also known as Gyeongun-gung, is a beautiful and historically significant palace located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. It was built during the Joseon Dynasty and served as the residence of various members of the royal family throughout its history. Deoksugung Palace is unique in that it has a mix of traditional Korean architecture and Western-style buildings, which were added during the Japanese occupation of Korea. The palace is also known for its beautiful gardens, including a stone-wall road lined with pine trees and a lotus pond. Today, Deoksugung Palace is open to the public as a museum and cultural site, with various exhibitions and cultural events held throughout the year. Visitors can explore the palace grounds, learn about its history and significance, and experience traditional Korean culture.
Jungmyeongjeon Hall
Built in 1899 as the imperial library of the Korean Empire. After Deoksugung Palace caught on fire in 1904, the place became the temporary residence of Emperor Gojong. It was also where the infamous Eulsa Treaty (Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty)was signed in 1905. Its exhibition hall serves as a place for historical education.
Options
Departure at 9:30AM
Depart fr City Hall Station: In front of Deoksugung Palace Ticket office, Exit 2 of City Hall Station and walk straight about 2 mins
What‘s Included
Donuimun Museum Village
Deoksugung Palace
Profession English Tour Guide
Meals & Beverages
Other personal consumption
Transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful introduction to Seoul
Karen C,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Sam was a wonderful tour guide. He provided a fun and informative tour. This walking tour gave us a sense of Seoul’s history and was a good introduction to Seoul.
Excellent walking tour with Henry.
Roam651907,Dec 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour today. Despite rain throughout, We found this to be an enjoyable and interesting tour due to our excellent guide Henry. Henry is so knowledgable providing us with history, meanings and interesting tidbits at every site we visited. This tour takes in Deoksugung Palace, several museums and historically significant landmarks and buildings in 3 hours. The pace is unhurried and the walking is easy. This tour is worth doing.
Seoul Walking Tour
151sophiao,Sep 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Seoul Walking Tour was a very interesting experience! Our guide, Henry had a good command of english and shared alot of interesting anecdotes. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed it as we got to walk some areas not usually patronised by tourists. We trawled quite a number of Museums as well such as the Seoul Museum of Art (previously the Supreme Court), the Modern Education Museum, saw the old newpaper printing press building & saw mock ups of life in the 1960s/70s. Would definitely recommend if walking is your thing and you want a different view of an otherwise typical Asian city.
Understanding Seoul History
829andryp,Sep 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Henry Park, was very warm and welcoming. He started his tour drom Deoksugung Palace, then walked around the city, visiting various historical landmark. Through his explanation, we could appreciate Seoul more..where old and new co-exist together. He has very good command of english. I recommend him if you would like to have this tour for your trip.
Great
315mmjj123,May 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to know more about Korean history, I very much recommend this tour to you~~ Please don't miss it!!
Good experence~
joyceyanpk,Apr 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It really was a good time for me~~ guides are very professional and taught me so much about Korean culture. Also learned a lot about Korean history!! Good experience for me on this Korea trip, worth to join it.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Great Experience and learn a lot of Korean culture
celineelynn,Apr 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was very friendly and shared a lot of Korean culture, politics and some culture that most people might not even know about it. If you want to experience real Korean culture and know more about this country and local people, please do not hesitate to join this tour.
Just only one world! Amazing!!!
Inspire34855538156,Apr 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the first time for me to travel Korea!!! If you’re just like me is first visiting Korea, please that me suggest you to join this trip!! Only 3hr you can not only travel around almost famous palace in Seoul but also you can have some local and interesting knowledge of Korean’s lifestyle knowledge! If you’re also loving this kind of travel, must join this tour!!!
Excellent Tour!
miriamchan1122,Apr 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Tour with good arrangement, profession guide who told us many interesting story about Korea culture, history and foods!! This is really what I want to know when I doing a trip! Super suggest to join and really worth to spend 3 hours with this tour. :)
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