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Discover Seoul: Local Life and History
About This Tour
WELCOME TO SEOUL.
At the forefront of fashion and technology yet deeply traditional, Seoul brings together palaces, temples, avant-garde design, and mountain trails.
On our tour, we will discover a fascinating mix of old and new, traditional culture with contemporary attractions.
We are going to explore the Gwanghwamun and Jongno-gu areas.
The focus of attention in this area, and probably in the entire city, is the royal palace of Seoul Gyeongbokgung. To continue our walking circuit through some of the best palaces, Confucian shrines, and Buddhist temples in Seoul, it will be like a trip to the time of the Joseon dynasty.
On the way, we will visit traditional tea houses, galleries, bars, and craft shops among its labyrinthine streets full of Hanoks.
We will give you the best tips on where to drink and eat such as the famous Korean beer chicken among others.
At the forefront of fashion and technology yet deeply traditional, Seoul brings together palaces, temples, avant-garde design, and mountain trails.
On our tour, we will discover a fascinating mix of old and new, traditional culture with contemporary attractions.
We are going to explore the Gwanghwamun and Jongno-gu areas.
The focus of attention in this area, and probably in the entire city, is the royal palace of Seoul Gyeongbokgung. To continue our walking circuit through some of the best palaces, Confucian shrines, and Buddhist temples in Seoul, it will be like a trip to the time of the Joseon dynasty.
On the way, we will visit traditional tea houses, galleries, bars, and craft shops among its labyrinthine streets full of Hanoks.
We will give you the best tips on where to drink and eat such as the famous Korean beer chicken among others.
What's Included
✓ Included
- tour guide
- local street food
Itinerary
1
We will start visiting Seoul city hall a great introduction to Seoul's History.
(Some Tuesday it might be closed)
(Some Tuesday it might be closed)
2
We will explore Gwanghwamun avenue, the main avenue of Seoul visiting its history and attractions
3
Right in front of Gwanghwamun Gate lies Gwanghwamun Plaza, a public open space featuring statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin of the Joseon Dynasty and King Sejong the Great of Joseon.
4
We will have an introduction to the main palace of Seoul visiting and also the change of the guards.
5
Insadong is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Seoul, on the way we will visit traditional tea houses, galleries, bars, and craft shops among its labyrinthine streets full of Hanoks.
6
Situated on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village. The traditional village boasts beautiful traditional alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
Good to Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels