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Small Group Half day morning Seoul city tour
About This Tour
Choose between a Half-Day or Full-Day Seoul experience designed to suit your travel style.
The Half-Day Tour is ideal for travelers who want to explore Seoul’s top historical attractions in one morning while keeping the afternoon free for shopping, dining, or independent sightseeing. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, explore the National Folk Museum, and end in the cultural district of Insadong.
The Half-Day Tour is ideal for travelers who want to explore Seoul’s top historical attractions in one morning while keeping the afternoon free for shopping, dining, or independent sightseeing. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, explore the National Folk Museum, and end in the cultural district of Insadong.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Free Pickup Service from CityHall Station Exit #7
- Gyeongbok Palace admission fee (Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays)
✗ Not Included
- Lunch
- Hotel Drop-off Service
- Every Tuesday Gyeongbok Palace, Changing of the Guard Ceremony & National Folk Museum are closed.
Itinerary
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Gwanghwamun Square is a historic landmark located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, known for its iconic statues, vibrant atmosphere, and significance as the gateway to the city's cultural and political heritage.
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Hidden in the heart of bustling downtown Seoul, Jogyesa Temple offers a rare glimpse into Korea’s living Buddhist tradition. Founded in 1935, this tranquil sanctuary contrasts strikingly with the city around it. Step through the symbolic Iljumun Gate into a world of peace, where centuries-old pine and locust trees shade the magnificent Daeungjeon Hall. Inside, golden Buddha statues shine softly in the light, inviting visitors to pause, reflect, and experience a moment of serenity.
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You will witness the royal guard changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun, an event that marks the changing of the royal guards and confirms their identities. Begin your journey at Gwanghwamun Gate, where the colorful Royal Guard Changing Ceremony brings the traditions of the Joseon Dynasty to life. Then step inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, the grandest and most beautiful of Korea’s royal palaces. As you wander through its sweeping courtyards and ornate halls, imagine the daily life of kings and queens centuries ago.
Highlights include Geunjeongjeon Hall, where formal state affairs were held, Gangnyeongjeon Hall, the king’s private residence, and the picturesque Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, once used for royal banquets beside a tranquil pond.
(Please note: On Tuesdays, when Gyeongbokgung and the National Folk Museum are closed, the tour will instead visit Deoksugung Palace and the Presidential Blue House Museum.)
Highlights include Geunjeongjeon Hall, where formal state affairs were held, Gangnyeongjeon Hall, the king’s private residence, and the picturesque Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, once used for royal banquets beside a tranquil pond.
(Please note: On Tuesdays, when Gyeongbokgung and the National Folk Museum are closed, the tour will instead visit Deoksugung Palace and the Presidential Blue House Museum.)
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Step inside the National Folk Museum of Korea, located within the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and explore the everyday lives of Korean people throughout history.
Through thousands of artifacts, interactive exhibits, and life-sized replicas, the museum vividly illustrates how Koreans lived, worked, and celebrated across the centuries.
A highlight is the recreated traditional village street, where you can walk through shops and homes from the early 20th century—right at the moment when electricity first entered daily life.
It’s a fascinating way to experience Korea’s cultural heritage and see how tradition shaped the modern nation.
Through thousands of artifacts, interactive exhibits, and life-sized replicas, the museum vividly illustrates how Koreans lived, worked, and celebrated across the centuries.
A highlight is the recreated traditional village street, where you can walk through shops and homes from the early 20th century—right at the moment when electricity first entered daily life.
It’s a fascinating way to experience Korea’s cultural heritage and see how tradition shaped the modern nation.
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(Pass by the Presidential Blue House). Have you heard about the Blue House? This is the Korean Presidential House. Did you know? The name comes from the translation of Cheong Wa Dae which means “pavilion of blue tiles.” On a clear day, you can admire the peak called Bukaksan located behind the Blue House. The view looks like a watercolor painting.
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Ginseng Museum & Shopping
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Drop off
Good to Know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Gyeongbok Palace will be replaced by another tourist attraction when it is closed on Tuesdays.
- The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony will be cancelled when it is rainy.
- You might not be allowed to pass by the Presidential Blue House for the security.