Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

By Seoul City Tour
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Ages 0-99, max of 40 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Hotel pickup
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission Fee
  • Entry/Admission - Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Entry/Admission - National Folk Museum of Korea
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • hotel drop off (drop is available myeongdong / city hall / itaewon)
  • Entry/Admission - N Seoul Tower


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Seoul, South Korea
    Jogyesa Buddhist Temple at AM 09:05
Pickup details
  • 9am is not the pick up time. Pick up time is different depending on the pick up location. Tour operator will contact you to give the exact meeting place and time. If you cannot find your hotel on our list, please let us know your hotel/accomodation name (including the address) and we will suggest pickup location for you. Hotel pick up is available only in Seoul Downtown hotel where we can park the bus. In case of guest house, airbnb, hostel and private address, we will suggest some place for pick up. Incheon / Gyeonggi area is not available for pick up.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:
    • Option 1
      Myeongdong, Seoul, South Korea
    • Option 2
      Seoul City Hall, 110 Sejong-daero, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
    • Option 3
      Itaewon-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6780CITY_FULLDAY

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • A moderate amount of walking is involved; it is recommended that you wear good walking shoes
    • Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum and Namsangol Hanok Village may be closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, the History Museum and Myeongdong instead
    • Tour Schedule can be changed because of local circumstance or weather.
    • 1 of the shopping centers are included (Ginseng Center)
    • Tuesdays : Gyeongbok Palace is closed so, we will visit to Deoksu Palace
    • Mondays : Namsan Hanok Village is closed so, we will visit to Bukchon Hangok Village
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6780CITY_FULLDAY

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    • Seoul City Tour
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      Sadie, our tour guide was exceptionally personable and interactive with group. She answered many questions from all participants with grace and kindness. Her knowledge base was evident and her English mastery made the history and stories easy to understand. It was a great and relaxing day except for the gym workout in the tunnel. Now I have earned my treats, DMZ Korean premium black bean chocolate and ginseng root will revive me. The
      Written 20 March 2025
    • Pasi H
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Full-day trip to the DMZ
      We took a full-day trip from Seoul to the DMZ, and it was a great experience. Our guide, Charles, was awesome —knowledgeable and friendly. He kept the schedule running smoothly, ensuring we maximized our time at the most interesting locations, such as 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory while minimizing time spent in less engaging stops, like shopping.
      Written 20 March 2025
    • Sandra9111
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent 5 stars!
      Sadie was our tour guide and she was excellently prepared!! DMZ tour. Very sweet and very kind!! Very knowledgeable!! Very excellent English!
      Written 20 March 2025
    • mimimG834DH
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must-do in Travel List
      Sadie is a great tour guide. She helped us going through all spots with comprehensive explanation. It is very informative and eye open experience. Highly recommend.
      Written 20 March 2025
    • Cejiniale
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing guide tour Chloe
      Very good guide Chloe for the tour, she is amazing and speaks very good English. Everything was smooth and clear ! Thank you Chloe !
      Written 20 March 2025
    • Lewis_Scott94
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sadie is amazing
      Sadie was an amazing guide, she went above and beyond to help me when I initially booked the wrong day. She was full of energy and helped skip some of the crowds that formed
      Written 20 March 2025
    • T A
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A memorable experience to learn more about Korean history
      Great tour to learn more about the history of Korea! Our guide Chloe was very knowledgeable and friendly. What stood out was the observation deck where you have a great view of the DMZ and of North Korea itself. The suspension bridge is nice to walk on but can be skipped.
      Written 20 March 2025
    • teddyfevers
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very good visit and guide
      Chloé was amazing guide , very professional and gentle.She knows SO MANY THINGS ! She has a very good spirit. We can feel that she loves her job. . Congratulations !!!!
      Written 20 March 2025
    • Joshua R
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      DMZ Tour w/Chloe
      The tour was orchestra well , in a timely and friendly way. Chloé was a wonderful guide, making us feel comfortable, always offering to take photos and incredibly informative with the history of the DMZ
      Written 20 March 2025
    • Mario Z
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great journey to the DMZ
      Chloe was a great guide, very knowledgeable and witty. Would recommend anytime! 🙂 (The tunnel was quite exhausting, so be prepared haha)
      Written 20 March 2025
    • H8746BUdamiens
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      DMZ tour
      We had a really great time on the trip with our tour guide Laura. She was super knowledgeable and friendly. We would definitely go with her again.
      Written 20 March 2025
    • BatCom97
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good, professional tour
      This is a good tour. Our guide (Charles) was knowledgeable and professional. I was worried the tour guide might be overly excited (trying to make a serious historical trip a “fun, exciting adventure!” etc) but I was glad that was not the case. Charles was polite and pleasant while still treating the subject matter appropriately. I also appreciated that they made the effort to pick me up from my hotel. Unfortunately there is some forced gift store shopping at the end of the trip however it only lasts about 15-20 mins.
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    • Oscar B
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great DMZ trip.
      Great trip. Lots of memories from my prior service. Laura our tour guide was great. She had lots of knowledge. This is worth going.
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      Visit of the DMZ with Laura
      Thanks to Laura we learned a lot about the DMZ. The visit was very interesting. Being able to see such infrastructures was very impressive.
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    • Discover34206201801
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      Visit with friends
      Really interesting tour. It took a few hours but the itinerary was pretty good. Maybe have a bit more time on the first stop because there is a lot of things to do. Thanks Laura for the guidance !
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    Madhur S
    Bengaluru, India5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2025 • Solo
    My one-day trip to Seoul was an incredible experience. Fellicity, our guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and had a warm, soft-spoken demeanor that made the journey even more enjoyable. She shared fascinating insights about the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems, making every stop more meaningful. From exploring historic palaces to recommending delicious Indian restaurant, the day was filled with unforgettable moments. Her well-planned itinerary ensured we experienced the best of Seoul without feeling rushed. The combination of her expertise and the city’s charm made this trip truly special. I would highly recommend Fellicity as a guide.
    Written 2 March 2025
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    Hello, this is Sarah from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for leaving such a nice review! It's great to hear that you found the tour so informative. Our priority is to give the most memorable experience, so we are very satisfied to see that you appreciated our efforts :) Hope to see you again in Seoul City Tour
    Written 4 March 2025
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    Mina H
    7 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    My mother and I were in Seoul together for roughly 2 weeks, and we really wanted to find a tour that covered a lot of ground in one day. This was my first time to Korea ( I'm half Korean), and my mother hadn't traveled back for roughly 35 years (she was born here but her family came to the US when she was about 10). South Korea is essentially foreign to both of us, even though we are culturally and genetically tied to it. Knowing this, we wanted to soak up all the rich history here in Seoul so that we could appreciate our heritage.

    This tour allows you to specify which hotel you're staying at so that they can come and pick you up straight from your hotel. This feature is SO great. We met our tour guide, BK, in the lobby and he informed us that our group would be very small that day. Usually, there are more than 20-25 people in these groups, so he was very pleased with our size of 6. BK made sure everyone knew what was going on, where we were going, what we'd be doing, etc. at all times, and this was great. He was very informative and made sure there was a balance between giving small lectures and letting us explore on our own. BK admitted that his English isn't perfect and that he's still learning how to speak it by watching YouTube videos. I must say, he's doing a wonderful job! He is able to project his voice and articulate everything he wants to say in English, so don't worry too much about language barriers.

    We saw the changing of the guards at Gyeongbokgung Palace, explored the palace afterwards, headed to the folk museum, the ginseng museum/center then over to Insadong for lunch and a stroll through some shops, Seoul Tower, and finally Hanok Village. The itinerary listed online perfectly matched the sequence of events during our tour, and this was great. It can be quite difficult to find a tour that matches every aspect of its listed itinerary, so we were very pleased. Additionally, the van we were being transported in was very clean, so that was another bonus.

    Now, after reading how amazing this tour is, you may be wondering why I'm not giving a 5 star review. The one aspect that was a complete tourist trap/scam was the Ginseng center. A woman rushed us through most of the center (very robotic and scripted) and then led us to a room where a lengthy sales pitch took place. The whole experience there was quite odd and underwhelming. When we entered the "sales pitch room", they closed the doors behind us and made it seem like a "private viewing". My advice is... if you want to buy Ginseng, just go to a street market, not a center like this. In the grand scheme of the tour, this portion only lasted about 25-30 minutes, so don't let it stop you from booking the entire tour...just be mindful that it's just a sales pitch.

    Overall, the tour was fulfilling , fun and informative! I've never left a review on a tour before, so leaving one for this tour must mean something, eh? You definitely get what you paid for and more. Thank you, BK!
    Written 10 May 2024
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    Hello, this is Michael from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for leaving such a nice review! It's great to hear that you found the tour so informative. Our priority is to give the most memorable experience, so we are very satisfied to see that you appreciated our efforts :) I'll share your comment with BK, Hope to see you again in Seoul City Tour
    Written 20 May 2024
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    Rosie5306
    Singapore, Singapore7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Friends
    Our tour guide Julie was both funny & entertaining. We were called the ‘Julie Group’ & you could hear her calling out loud the rest of the group to gather just like a mother hen. The tour is pretty interesting but I won’t recommend it to the elderly & to those who need a wheelchair to get around cos some part of the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It’s pretty hectic climbing the hill to Buchon village as well as the steps leading to the top of Namsan Tower. Overall an interesting experience.
    Written 26 February 2024
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    Hello, this is Jessie from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and let us know how we are doing. It is good to know that our team matched your expectations, and made your experience memorable. It was a pleasure to serve you. Also your comment would be great encouragement for Julie. Please come back again soon!
    Written 26 February 2024
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    Albert D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    There are certainly many places to visit in Seoul, but this tour shows you the essence of the main places that you absolutely must visit.
    This tour takes you from the ancient history of Korea to the present day. But surely this transition from the past to the present would not be possible without the magic of our guide Lizzy who, with perfect English, explains the places visited as well as their history to the smallest detail. I warmly recommend this tour, even though on March 1 it was very cold with a temperature of -6 degrees but felt at -13. Even in these conditions, Lizzy took care of the whole group and literally warmed us all by giving us some portable heaters that made our tour more bearable. Pure magic once again. Thank you Lizzy.

    Daniel Albert Romania
    Written 6 March 2024
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    Hello, this is Paula from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and let us know how we are doing. It is good to know that our team matched your expectations, and made your experience memorable. It was a pleasure to serve you. Also, your comment would be great encouragement for our guide Lizzy. Please come back again soon!
    Written 6 March 2024
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    HSNaughton
    Mesquite, NV16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Couples
    This tour covers many different places. This tour is well worth the cost. Special thanks to our tour guide, Lizzy (Ji Young Lee). She was excellent at her job. She suggest where to stay to take a good photos/videos. She explain in details for the particular places that we were touring. Also, she is very organized and quick at making last-minute decisions and finding solutions. For example, the cable car up to Namsan Tower had a waiting time of at least 45 minutes. She took all of us on the city bus to the top of the tower to save time. We did take the cable car down, but there was no wait for the ride back. She also made a time to help taking photo of each families together. She also makes sure to set aside a few minutes at a different location and offers her service to take photos of each family, so they can all take pictures together. She communicated through WhatsApp and was very prompt in replying. The bus came to the hotel, and she entered the lobby to fetch us while the driver parked the bus away from the hotel, as large buses are not allowed to park in front. Even though these details may not seem important, small things like this help the day go smoothly. This was our first group tour scheduled in Seoul and surely it was the best tour and tour guide we had.
    Written 12 November 2024
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    Gol-off
    Moscow, Russia3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Solo
    This is a great tour for those with limited time in Seoul, as it packs a lot into one day. However, be prepared – it’s quite intensive. The pace is fast, with a lot of movement, including climbing stairs, and considering Seoul’s hot and humid weather, it can be physically challenging.

    The group size was a bit too large (around 20-25 people), which led to some issues with people getting lost or separated. Our guide, Yoon, was amazing at managing multiple tasks at once—constantly guiding the group, keeping us informed, and often having to track down missing people without losing her cool.

    There were also a few older, retired people who seemed to struggle with the physical demands, and some had to leave halfway through. But that might have been a personal issue.

    Overall, it’s a well-organized tour for those up for the challenge. Just be prepared for the heat, humidity, and the brisk pace!
    Written 7 September 2024
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    Hello, this is John from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for choosing "Seoul City Tour" in Korea :) We are glad to see that you enjoyed your day with us! And our guides always do their best to ensure that guests have a really enjoyable time. We hope to see you for another great time! Best,
    Written 8 September 2024
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    David W
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We made last a minute reservation for an all day tour when we didn’t have advance plans.

    Our adventure started bright and early, a bit after 8am the next day.

    Yujeong was very thorough and upbeat while paying attention to details such as accounting for wandering tour members and time management of each attraction stop. Yujeong whisked us past long lines, got us the best perspectives for photos, and did it all very humorous stories, jokes, and history sprinkled throughout.

    The tour itself brought us from Gyeongbokgung Palace to North Seoul Tower to Namsangol Hanok Village. The details are more than I can rightfully explain in this review. But I’ll say that it was very well worth the cost and filled our day with fond memories!
    Written 20 March 2024
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    Hello, this is Jade from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for leaving such a nice review! It's great to hear that you found the tour so informative. Our priority is to give the most memorable experience, so we are very satisfied to see that you appreciated our efforts :) I will share to Yujeong with this review Thank you :) Hope to see you again in Seoul City Tour
    Written 20 March 2024
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    Ryan W
    Canton, MI2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth the cost. The price of lunch and the entry fees into the attractions and cable car rides for Seoul Tower were probably half of the cost of the entire tour. Great value to spend all day with a knowledgeable guide around the city. I had PK as my guide and he was extremely helpful. Not only did he explain Korean history and culture well but also was very helpful for providing recommendations about where to go and what to see based on each person's personal plans after the tour. I only had 1 full day to spend in Seoul so this was easily the best way to explore the highlights of the city in a limited time period.
    Written 8 June 2024
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    Hello, this is Sam from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for leaving such a nice review! It's great to hear that you found the tour so informative. Our priority is to give the most memorable experience, so we are very satisfied to see that you appreciated our efforts :) Hope to see you again in Seoul City Tour
    Written 10 June 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Paradise680642
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    As a first time visitor of South Korea, and Seoul, this is a must. It will give you a glimpse of the city’s beautiful landscape, its culture, traditions and a brief history.

    Katie, our guide was the best! She made the tour exquisite, it felt as if we’re friends travelling together and just having a good time. She is very friendly and easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable of their history, customs and traditions, even the current events and trends. Our group was a mix of multi nationals, young and old, yet nobody felt left out. Time flew by so fast, a sign that we did enjoy today’s events. Thank you again Katie!!! Saranghae!!! Hope to join your tours again on our next visit.
    Written 24 January 2025
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    Sherrie C
    New York City, NY32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Family
    What a great excursion! Seoul is a fascinating city, and this tour helped us gain many insights into the history and culture. In particular, we want to single out the terrific job done by our tour leader Eden. She did an excellent job managing the group dynamics, providing us with great commentary, mitigating the very hot weather on the day we went, and accommodating many individual needs and requests.

    We highly recommend!
    Written 13 September 2024
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    Hello, this is Alex from Seoul City Tour. Thank you for leaving such a nice review! It's great to hear that you found the tour so informative. Our priority is to give the most memorable experience, so we are very satisfied to see that you appreciated our efforts :) Hope to see you again in Seoul City Tour
    Written 19 September 2024
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