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Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple

Location Seoul, South Korea
$40.00
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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.
Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

  • Admission Fee
  • Hotel pickup
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

  • You’ll be picked up at your Seoul hotel in the morning and driven by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle around the city. (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. (pass by)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Seoul
    We will visit one shopping center. (ginseng center)
  • Seoul City Hall
    After your time here, you'll be taken to the Ginseng Center before being dropped off at City Hall.

  • 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)
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple

    Location Seoul, South Korea
    $40.00
    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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