Small-Group Full-Day Royal Palace & Seoul City Tour (Pick-up)
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the highlights of Seoul on a full-day tour with an informative guide. Highlights include Jogyesa Temple, the Blue House, the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, and tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in traditional culture at the National Folk Museum of Korea, Insadong Antique Street, Namdaemun Gate, and Namdaemun Market. The tour includes entrance fees and hotel pickup in Central Seoul.
Please note that Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays or during special events. In such cases, the itinerary will change to Deoksugung Palace without prior notice.
* Full-day Seoul tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace
* View traditional shops and goods at Insadong Antique Street and Namdaemun Market
* Learn about Korean Dynasties when visiting two royal palaces
* Includes all Entrance fees, Local English-speaking guide, and Hotel pickup in Central Seoul
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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Royal guard changing ceremony might be cancelled due to weather conditions
Please be advised that Changdeokgung Palace is closed every Monday. Accordingly, the tour will visit Bukchon Hanok Village or Namsangol Hanok Village instead. In the event of inclement weather, the itinerary may change to the National Museum of Korea to ensure a comfortable indoor experience.
Please note that Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays or during special events. In such cases, the itinerary will change to Deoksugung Palace without prior notice.
This tour is proceeding with minimum 2 people
Lunch (Not included): We provide free time for lunch in Insadong, allowing you the flexibility to explore and enjoy a variety of local restaurants of your choice.
What To Expect
Jogyesa Temple
Jogyesa Buddhist Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy streets of Jongno, follow the road towards Anguk Subway Station, and you will see Jogyesa Temple. The first things you will notice at the temple are the lovely trees. These locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old.
Gwanghwamun Gate
Keep your camera handy for the changing of the guard ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate.
Options
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup in Central Seoul (Meeting time can be changed depends on each locations)
Local guide(English speaking)
Driver/Guide
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off (Drop-off at the Insadong only)
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,674 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great choice if time is Seoul is limited
Amanda D,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide for the day was Eddie and he was brilliant. Very knowledgeable and really helpful. It is a long day and quite a lot of walking but well worth the effort, especially if like us, you have limited time in Seoul. The only area that could have been trimmed down was the Ginseng experience, although this is not 'hard sell' like most other tours, and it was very interesting. It was a great experience and I would recommend.
Don’t bother
Jane B,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00A bit boring tbh, I couldn’t understand the tour guide, understandable . The heat was relentless and if you have mobility issues, really don’t go
Wonderful tour
LenNole,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Evan was an excellent guide. It was an incredible day with great company. Thank you!!!
Best Tour!
Jacqui Z,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing tour with Evan, he was thoughtful, kind and super informative. Highly recommend!
A Fun Time
Katie W,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So many fabulous Korean foods to try, and Yoon knows them all! It was a great experience to wander around the market and try things I would never have been brave enough to sample without a local. Yoon lived in the U.S. for 8 years so he was able to explain everything perfectly.
Great day out in Seoul
Sam N,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very worthwhile day tour. Thank you Hee-soo for an action packed and informative day tour. We had a great time and you made the tour very enjoyable with your excellent knowledge of history and jolly sense of humour!. I highly recommend this small group day tour. Great value for money.
Good experience city tour in Seoul.
C7650BRbobbyh,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experiences. Hee-soo provided all information we needed and she is very informative. Would recommend.
Great tour in Seoul
baongoch272,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hee-Soo is very nice. She went above and beyond to give us a tour in Seoul unforgettable. Would definitely recommend.
Time travel to the famous South Korean Palaces
kaycelinemd,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very informative guided tour of the famous Korean Palaces and a very interesting museum tour accompanied by the warm and friendly tour guide Sook Hee
Temple /Palace history
rhodoram920,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with our tour guide Soo-Khe. She is very well versed and we learned a lot of korean/palace history
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