Henri Leroux

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Palace tour with hanbok rental and Bukchon Hanok Village

Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, with the hanbok photo moment built into the tour and a stop at a hanok café.

4 hoursSmall group, up to 15 travellers; a private group option is availableFrom €50

The experience

Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, in a rented hanbok.

Dress in a traditional hanbok, then tour Gyeongbokgung Palace — including the changing of the guard — before continuing on foot through Bukchon Hanok Village and a visit to Baek In-je’s House, an early 20th-century elite residence.

A hanok café stop is included along the way, with tea and a traditional yakgwa pastry.

Duration

4 hours

Group

Small group, up to 15 travellers; a private group option is available

Languages

English

Format

Private vehicle between the palace and Bukchon, or taxi if the group falls under the minimum size.

Meeting point

Varies by option — with or without hanbok rental, confirmed with booking.

Pickup and drop-off

Not included; meets at a fixed point and ends at a choice of Insadong drop-offs.

Who this suits

A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.

  • Travellers who want the hanbok photo moment built into the tour itself, not arranged separately.
  • A half-day that pairs a palace visit with a genuine hanok neighbourhood, not just a photo stop.

Itinerary

The route at a glance.

The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.

  1. 1

    K Star Hanbok

    Fitting and dressing.

    30 minutes
  2. 2

    Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Photo stop, guided tour and the changing of the guard.

    1 hour 30 minutes
  3. 3

    Bukchon Hanok Village

    On foot, reached by a 20-minute van transfer.

    1 hour
  4. 4

    Baek In-je’s House

    A guided visit to an early 20th-century elite residence.

    30 minutes

What the visit includes

The practical detail before you choose a date.

Highlights

  • Hanbok rental included
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace and the changing of the guard
  • Bukchon Hanok Village on foot
  • A visit to Baek In-je’s House

Included

  • ✓ Historical guide
  • ✓ All entrance fees
  • ✓ Hanbok rental (depending on the option booked)
  • ✓ Admission to the hanok café, plus one drink

Not included

  • • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • • Makeup and hair styling
  • • Shopping

Before you go

A few essentials for the day.

  • A walking tour; the transfer between the palace and Bukchon is by private vehicle or taxi.
  • Putting on and returning the hanbok is factored into the schedule.
  • Operates even in rain or snow.