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Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace

Location Seoul, South Korea
$140.00
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Overview

This immersive experience in Seoul will give you an in-depth look at traditional Korean culture. With your knowledgeable guide, wander through grand palaces, learn about the history of Korea – from ancient times to today – and witness age-old customs come to life at a folk village. A Korean lunch and comfortable coach transport is included.
Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

  • Begin your morning with pickup from your Seoul hotel (pass by)
  • Then drive by air-conditioned coach past Blue House, the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state and the President of the Republic of Korea. (pass by)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Your first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, a royal palace constructed in 1395. Because much of it was destroyed during the Japanese occupation, there has been a large effort to restore it to its original condition. With your guide, marvel at the grandeur of the preserved portions and the restorations. (Please note that Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays, in which case you’ll visit Deoksugung Palace instead. This walled compound with traditional palace buildings, forested gardens and a statue of King Sejong the Great is home to the Seoul Museum of History, where you'll discover Seoul's traditional culture as you navigate the exhibits with your guide.)
  • National Folk Museum of Korea
    Visit the National Folklore Museum, which uses replicas to illustrate the history of traditional life of Korean people. Browse the numerous exhibitions’ more than 90,000 artifacts conveying what life has been like for Koreans from ancient times to the 20th century. You’ll also learn about the deep roots of Confucianism in Korean culture.
  • Jogyesa Temple
    , tour Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Outside, admire the lovely locust and baeksong trees lining the entrance. Enter the Daeungjeon, the main temple building dating back 500 years, and see the statue of Seokgamoni, the historic Buddha at the moment of enlightenment.
  • Seoul
    Next, you will stop at a traditional Korean restaurant for lunch.
  • Seoul
    Korea is one of the countries with the biggest Ginseng industry. We will drop by a Ginseng center to learn more about this health care product and you will have the opportunity to purchase some ginseng to take home with you.
  • Korean Folk Village
    You’ll then spend your afternoon exploring the Korean Folk Village, a living museum that displays elements of traditional Korean life and folk culture. You'll get the unique opportunity to watch well-preserved customs such as pottery making, basket weaving and the hand-making of winnows, musical instruments, embroidery and bamboo, wood and brass wares.
  • After this incredible immersive experience, you’ll be taken back to your Seoul hotel. (pass by)

  • 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
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • The tour requires minimum 4 people
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Location Seoul, South Korea
    $140.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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