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Seoul Old Meets New: Palace, Bukchon & Gwangjang Market 20% OFF

Location Seoul, South Korea
$200
$250
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Overview

The Private Tour with Local Guides in Seoul offers a unique perspective on the city through the eyes of a professional local guide. This fully customized 4.5-hour experience is tailored to your interests, ensuring a deeper connection with the culture and daily life of Seoul.

  • 🏰 Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the heart of the Joseon Dynasty, and uncover over 500 years of history with fascinating stories and secrets.
  • 🏡 Explore Bukchon Hanok Village, a preserved traditional area where you can admire the unique atmosphere of historic hanok houses.
  • 🎨 Stroll through Insadong, a vibrant cultural street filled with traditional tea houses, artisan shops, and galleries, perfect for finding unique souvenirs.
  • ☕ Experience the charming Ikseon-dong Hanok Street, where traditional houses have been transformed into stylish cafés, boutiques, and restaurants.
  • 👗 Enjoy wearing a beautiful hanbok during the tour for a truly immersive experience and elegant photo opportunities.
  • 🗺️ Benefit from a flexible itinerary that allows for a personalized pace and focus on your interests.
  • 👥 Relish in a fully private tour with no other participants, ensuring personalized attention and a relaxed atmosphere.
  • 🚖 Utilize public transportation, such as taxis, during the walking tour for added convenience.
  • 💳 Café expenses for experiencing Korean coffee and dessert culture are not included and may apply.
  • 💼 Gratuities are included, enhancing your comfort throughout the tour.

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Seoul Old Meets New: Palace, Bukchon & Gwangjang Market
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • Personalized pace and focus
  • Flexible itinerary
  • Licensed local guide
  • Fully private tour (no other participants)
  • Tip for a dedicated guide
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace entrance fee
  • Hanbok wearing if you want
  • Public transportation (taxi) may be used during the walking tour.

Meeting point
Meeting Point: Meet your guide in front of Starbucks Gwanghwamun, next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Please exit Gwanghwamun Station through Exit 9.
Return details
The tour concludes at Gwangjang Market, where you're welcome to stay and explore at your own pace. Take your time sampling delicious Korean street food, browsing the traditional market stalls, or simply soaking up the lively local atmosphere before making your way back at your convenience.

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Step into the heart of the Joseon Dynasty by visiting the main building of its royal palace, a place that has preserved over 500 years of history. Discover the fascinating stories and hidden secrets woven into its past.
  • Bukchon Hanok Village
    This traditional residential area was once home to the noble families of the Joseon Dynasty. Today, it is surrounded by modern concrete buildings, yet within it you can still find a preserved hanok village where ancestors once lived. As it remains a residential neighborhood, visitors are asked to keep noise to a minimum while enjoying the unique atmosphere of these traditional Korean houses.
  • Insadong
    Insadong is a vibrant cultural street where Korea’s traditions meet modern life. Enjoy a leisurely walk past traditional tea houses, artisan shops, and galleries, and discover unique souvenirs in an atmosphere rich with Korean heritage.
  • Gwangjang Market
    The market is especially famous for its incredible selection of Korean street food. Visitors can watch skilled vendors prepare dishes right in front of them before enjoying freshly made local specialties at communal counters. Popular foods include: Bindaetteok (crispy mung bean pancakes) Mayak Gimbap ("addictive" mini seaweed rice rolls) Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) Kalguksu (hand-cut noodle soup) Bibimbap Fresh seafood Korean dumplings (Mandu)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Seoul Old Meets New: Palace, Bukchon & Gwangjang Market 20% OFF

    Location Seoul, South Korea
    $200
    $250
    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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