[Halfday/Fullday] After morning pickup from your hotel, travel by comfortable coach to your first stop of the day, Jogyesa Temple—the chief temple of Korean Buddhism and a peaceful sanctuary in the heart of bustling Seoul. Admire its beautifully decorated main hall, vibrant lanterns, and ancient trees, while learning about Korea’s Buddhist traditions and daily temple life.
[Halfday/Fullday] Next, drive past the Blue House (Cheongwadae), the presidential residence of South Korea. Nestled at the foot of Mt. Bugaksan, this iconic complex showcases elegant traditional Korean architecture set against a scenic mountain backdrop.
[Halfday/Fullday] Keep your camera ready at Gwanghwamun Gate to witness the colorful Changing of the Guard Ceremony, a royal tradition brought back to life with vibrant costumes and performances. As the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun is both a historic landmark and a vibrant cultural space, also known for hosting major events—including notable K-pop performances such as BTS comeback stages. * Please note: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is not held on Tuesdays. Since Gyeongbok Palace is closed every Tuesdays, we will not stop at Gwanghwamun Gate on Tuesdays.
[Halfday/Fullday] Continue to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Built in the 14th century, it is the largest and most iconic of Seoul’s Five Grand Palaces, admired for its elegant architecture and harmonious layout set against the backdrop of surrounding mountains. Walk through the grand courtyards with your guide and discover key sites such as the throne hall and royal residences, while learning about Korea’s royal history and traditions. * Please note: Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays. On this day, the tour will visit Deoksugung Palace instead.
[Halfday/Fullday] Within the palace grounds, visit the National Folk Museum of Korea to discover how people in Korea have lived from ancient times to the present day. Your guide will introduce exhibits showcasing daily life for both the aristocracy and common people, including traditional farming, hunting, weaving, cooking, and other aspects of Korean culture.
[Halfday/Fullday] Discover Korea’s premium ginseng and its health benefits at the Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum. Learn about traditional cultivation methods, explore different types of ginseng, and enjoy a tasting experience of ginseng tea and products. A great place to experience Korean wellness culture.
[Fullday option only] Stroll through Insadong, a vibrant cultural district where traditional Korea meets modern creativity. Wander along its lively streets filled with art galleries, antique shops, and handicraft stores, and discover unique souvenirs that reflect Korea’s heritage. Enjoy the atmosphere of traditional tea houses and street food stalls, making Insadong a perfect place to experience authentic Korean culture.
[Fullday option only] Head over to N Seoul Tower, located atop Mt. Namsan in the heart of Seoul. Take the cable car up the mountain and continue to the tower, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. From here, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Seoul’s skyline and surrounding mountains, and see the famous “love locks” area, a popular spot for visitors. * Please note: The observatory ticket is not included. The cable car ride is included.
[Fullday option only] Then visit Namsangol Hanok Village, where your guide will lead you on a walk through this traditional village featuring five restored hanok (Korean houses) from the Joseon Dynasty. Each home represents different social classes, from commoners to nobility, offering insight into Korea’s past way of life. You can also enjoy the peaceful surroundings of a traditional Korean garden, complete with a graceful pavilion and flowing stream.
[Halfday/Fullday] The tour ends with drop-off in Myeongdong, a vibrant area known for its shopping, street food, and lively atmosphere.
AJ was an excellent guide! She was incredibly helpful and enthusiastic, taking the time to explain everything at every stop until the very end of the tour. She was also happy to answer all of our questions. She is truly a wonderful tour guide, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to take a tour in Korea!
AJ is an awesome tour guide. She is extremely kind, knowledgeable, and energetic. Cannot recommend her enough.
I highly recommend this tour! It was so much fun and a bit of walking which was not too bad. AJ is the best tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly! She also gave us great tips and restaurant recommendations! Wonderful experience!
AJ is the best tour guide I have ever had! She made the day enjoyable, informative and relaxing. And we taught her the word 'hangry'. Thank you Apple Juice!
AJ best tour guide! Love her energy and knowledge and love that she related history to as it applies in current times
Highly recommend!! AJ was informative and really elevated our day tour experience. Love her energy. Thank you AJ!!
Great experience. Well worth the time and money spent. I would recommend this tour to all interested.
Yeoni was an amazing tour guide! This was a perfect tour of Seoul with very diverse stops.
Great tour, thanks Sally! We learned a lot about Korean culture and history! Beautiful sights including the palace and Jogyesa temple
Camila make the trip good fun and kept us informed
Camila was amazing, we had a beautiful Day and a lot of fun.
Camila is FABULOUS! I experienced so much culture and history in one day. I came with my 4 month old baby and Camila always made sure we were doing good. <3
We enjoyed the full-day tour with Camila! She is very friendly and organized. Also the bus driver was kind and helped us to get off the bus every single time.
Grace was fabulous. Friendly, informative, and cheerful. Woukd recommend to anyone.
Grace ( our tour guide) was amazing, had a qreat time.
Excellent experience, very recommended.❤️🙂
Camila was extremely nice and informative. This is a perfect non-strenuous first day excursion.
Camila was wonderful and informative and we had a great time.
I truly enjoyed this city tour today. It is a good value for the money. Our tour guide Sally provided great information about the culture and history of Korea. Highly recommend this tour!
Sally was an amazing guide and I know so much more about Seoul now! She communicated well with me through WhatsApp beginning the day before, the morning of the tour, and throughout the tour. Sally shared recommendations for meals and I am particularly thankful to her for suggesting the NAVER Maps app to get around Seoul easily on my own.
This was a great tour and Yeoni, our tour guide, had a great attitude, gave us a lot of information and made it very enjoyable!
This experience is like an appetizer of main Seoul locations to check out. You will only get a limited time in each place before moving to the next. This worked out for most places, but just know you won’t get to see the full event of the change of guard at the palace. That being said the tour is a lot of fun. Our guide Sally was amazing. She is super knowledgeable about all the places you go and does a great job at providing more background for what you are experiencing. I learned a lot from her and it helped me appreciate the locations even more. I definitely recommend taking the tour because we got to do and see a lot in one day. I think most people will enjoy the experience as well as the insight into the Korean culture.
Our guide Sally was very nice, kind and supportive. Full of energy and positive. She explained many curiosities about korean culture and made the whole experience very pleasant. I recommend this tour with Sally.
Sally is a great tour guide! She is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Great positive attitude! Highly recommend her. You will enjoy your time in the tour.
Sally was amazing! She was very on schedule, kind and a book of knowledge! One thing I especially appreciated was that she had contacts at the gondola ride and had an idea of how long the wait would be. We got up the mountain with hardly any wait.
Sally was a great and engaging tour guide. I’ve been to Seoul five times and had never visited the sites on this tour before. She was very patient and personable and treated everyone the same. I felt safe and cared for under her guidance.
This tour was amazing!! Beautiful tour and Sally was the very best!!! She was extremely knowledgeable, fun and very kind. This was truly an experience of a lifetime! Thank you so much! Phenomenal tour!
Had a great time. And we had a great guide Yeoni. Knowledgeable. Accommodating. Fun.
Yeoni from Seoul City Tour is very knowledgeable and had made our tour fun. Highly recommended !!!
Hezel was our guide. She was very pleasant and thorough. Explained everything in great detail. It was a fun trip.
Sally was friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable of each of the itinerary’s stops.
Great way to see the main sights and good use of time with coach to drive you around, Shine was a very informative & fun guide
Sally was amazing with great energy and knowledge of S Korea! We covered a lot of ground and each each other in the group and had a quick authentic lunch if we wanted! Highly recommend this highlights of Seoul tour includes so much!
A very enjoyable experience Sally was very informative and passionate about the cultural experience.
Weather was good. Our tour guide Shelly was beautiful as a person n helpful and well communicated.
Beautiful venues. Sally did a great job
Tour was great. Sally was a good tour guide who was super knowledgeable about everything. Huge props to her for keeping us all together and taking us through the various places!
Great time! Did a lot in one day and Sally was the best at explaining the history with a lot of passion!
Sally packed so much into the day! Great job and tour.
Souel City Tour was a lot of exercise but it was a great tour. I learned so much. The views are amazing. OG Chloe was a great tour guide.
Thank you for the morning tour.. appreciate that the guide Sally watching out for my family.
Leo, our tour guide was very informative and kept everything very entertaining. Highly recommend this tour and Leo!
Hazel is amazing very thorough, pleasant and detailed orientation. Enjoyed it very much.
Hazel was a great guide showing us through different parts of the city. Very informative and friendly. Great experience
Hazel was absolutely amazing truly one of the best tour guides I've ever experienced. The entire trip flowed so wel from every stop to the bus driver being on point. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
An excellent tour for seeing some of Seouls main sites. A great way to get an overview of the city. Our guide was excellent
Ginseng museum was a high-pressure sales pitch with no redeeming value. Otherwise, Katy did a great job and the sights were interesting. Annoyed at having wasted so much time at ginseng museum as opposed to the other interesting sights on the tour.
I booked the seoul city tour and our guide sadie was such a great guide to have on tour. She was giving so much information about the city and also the palaces. Also she recommended really nice restaurants tk enjoy korean food during the tour. Also helps to click your pictures if you are solo traveller. Cheers to sadie looking forward to see you soon.
Sally was a friendly and informative guide . Our first time in Seoul and a great introduction to the city
Great tour! Great explanation of everything. Perfect timing and schedule
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