Seoul UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour

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Enjoy this morning half-day tour that will introduce you to the historical heritage of Seoul. Visit the famous Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace (or Gyeongbokgung Palace on Monday) and Jongmyo Royal Shrine(or Insadong on Tuesday). Then make your way to Cheongha Jinseng Museum where the heaven of Jinseng for shopping. This tour concludes at the Myeongdong area.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)
  • Meals or drinks
  • Hotel Pickup
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Hotel pickup is only available for centrally-located Seoul hotels. If your hotel/guesthouse is behind alleys, our English guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
  • This tour does not stop at any shopping centers

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Bukchon Cultural Center

Bukchon as known as "the street museum in the urban core," this Hanok Village dates back to the 14th Century. Enjoy traditional house of Korea.

Admission Ticket Included

Jongmyo Shrine

Jongmyo Shrine is where the ancestral tablets of the kings and queens of the joseon Dynasty are enshrined. The Jongmyo Memorial Service has been held since the establishment of the Dynasty 600years ago commemorating the monarchs of the Dynasty. **As Jongmyo Royal Shrine is closed on Tuesday, you will visit Insadong Antique shop alley instead.

Admission Ticket Included

Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion. **As Changdeokgung Palace is closed on Monday, you will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace on Monday.

Admission Ticket Included

Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum

you will visit Cheongha Korea Ginseng. Ginseng is first mentioned in “Ji Jiu Zhang” during Han dynasty of China as herb used widely in the orient for so many diseases and ailments. It is a plant which had been regarded as a panacea, a cure all. In the studies, Korean ginseng shows best performances in adaptogenic properties.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Meet outside exit #10 of Myeong-dong subway station at 08:30 am.
  • Meet at the lobby of the Koreana Hotel's office building. It is between the convenience store (CU) and the cafe (Paul Basset) at 08:40 am.

End Points

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.3
Based on 8 reviews

What do other 8 guests say about Seoul UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour

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503murielc
5
Dec 2023
Magnifique ,il faut visiter au moment de la relève de la garde et si vous le souhaitez louer des habits traditionnels .attention bien prendre une journée pour visiter l’ensemble du palais et jardin
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Melissa_Y
5
Aug 2023
Our guide Sam was incredibly enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable about Korean history. He shared interesting anecdotes about Jongmyo shrine, the kings and their histories, and answered our numerous questions. Sam also took great photos and made sure we documented the day. We would highly r...
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Linda_K
4
Jun 2023
Our tour guide was 5 stars. Park was incredibly informed, engaging and made the experience of visiting the palace enriching. However, as other reviewers have commented, the tour is extremely rushed. It’s not to the fault of the guide, as she has to time it to get you to the next part of the tour...

Search Availability

SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not Included
  • Hotel Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)
  • Meals or drinks
  • Hotel Pickup
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Hotel pickup is only available for centrally-located Seoul hotels. If your hotel/guesthouse is behind alleys, our English guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
  • This tour does not stop at any shopping centers