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Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple
2 Adults x $40.00
$80.00
Approx Total
$80.00
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup
Admission Fee
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel drop-off
Overview
Get a glimpse of Korean culture and heritage on this tour of Seoul. Explore vast Gyeongbokgung Palace, learn about Korean history at the National Folk Museum, and discover Buddhist practices and traditions at Jogyesa Temple. At each place, your expert guide will tell you interesting facts and stories, especially about Korea’s notable Joseon Dynasty.
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2U Motel1, Wangsimni-ro 26-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, KR, 04707
AMASS Hotel11 Yukgok-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, KR, 03134
Ac Hotel Seoul Gangnam10 Teheran-ro 25 Gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, KR, 06132
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Itinerary
Seoul (Pass By)
You’ll be picked up at your Seoul hotel in the morning and driven by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle around the city.
The Blue House (Pass By)
First, pass the Blue House (Cheongwadae), the executive office and residence of the South Korean head of state and president of the Republic of Korea.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Continue to Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was the primary residence of the royal family in the Joseon Dynasty. Arguably as the most beautiful palace in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung remains the largest and grandest of the Five Grand Palaces. With your guide, explore the palace compound on foot and learn about the traditional architecture typical of the Joseon Dynasty.
1 hour
National Folk Museum of Korea
Inside the compound, visit the National Folk Museum to gain an understanding of how Koreans have lived from ancient times to today. Following your guide through the museum, learn about the customs of both the ordinary citizens and members of the aristocracy as you browse displays of traditional farming methods, hunting, weaving, cooking and other housekeeping chores.
20 minutes
Jogyesa Temple
Finally, head to Jogyesa Temple, the leading temple for Zen Buddhism in Korea. On your visit, you’ll get an authentic sense of Buddhism’s role during the Joseon Dynasty, and witness first-hand how this place provides a calm sanctuary for locals from the busy streets of Seoul.
20 minutes
Seoul
We will visit one shopping center. (ginseng center)
30 minutes
Seoul City Hall
After your time here, you'll be taken to the Ginseng Center before being dropped off at City Hall.
30 minutes
Sample Menu
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 moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This tour included one shopping center (ginseng center)
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Published on Jul, 2024
The tour was very informative and exciting. We explored many aspects of the places we visited. My tour guide Charles was very nice and helpful. This tour is worth booking.
A great tour with a great instructor
Published on Apr, 2024
Our instructor Katie was wonderful, full of knowledge and good vibes. We had the half day and it was well organized and took us to the very best in Seoul in the short time we had
Part of a must see trilogy!
Published on Sep, 2023
Helpful tour to discover essential Korean Culture and History! Add this tour to a DMZ tour and a tour of the War Memorial of Korea, and you will enjoy history and get a basic understanding of the Land of the Morning Calm.
Great experience.
Published on Jun, 2023
Great! We really enjoy the experience. All the places of interest are wonderful. We are glad to be with the tour group. Thank you so much!
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Published on May, 2023
The tour was very informative and our guide Sunny was an excellent hostess. She was attentive to everyone’s need. Sunny made this tour a very enjoyable experience. Would do it again without hesitation.
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