Henri Leroux

Seoul · experience

Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower and Namsangol Hanok Village

A full-day introduction to Seoul, pairing Gyeongbokgung Palace and the changing of the guard with N Seoul Tower and Namsangol Hanok Village.

9 hours (approx., full-day option)Group tour, up to 40 travellersFrom €57

The experience

A first full day in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower and a hanok village, in one booking.

An introductory full-day tour built for a first visit, pairing Gyeongbokgung Palace and the changing of the guard with N Seoul Tower and the traditional houses of Namsangol Hanok Village, plus Jogyesa Temple and Insadong along the way.

A shorter half-day version of this tour exists without the N Seoul Tower and Namsangol Hanok Village stops, at a lower price — this listing is for the full-day option that includes both.

Duration

9 hours (approx., full-day option)

Group

Group tour, up to 40 travellers

Languages

English

Format

Air-conditioned vehicle between stops, with walking at each site.

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in downtown Seoul, or direct meeting at Jogyesa Temple at 9:00am.

Pickup and drop-off

Hotel pickup included in downtown Seoul (Incheon and Gyeonggi are not covered); ends at a choice of fixed drop-off points.

Who this suits

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

  • A first orientation to Seoul that covers several of its best-known sights in one day.
  • Travellers who want the palace, the tower and a hanok village without three separate bookings.

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

    Jogyesa Temple

    30 minutes
  2. 2

    The Blue House

    Pass-by
  3. 3

    Gwanghwamun Gate

    Changing of the guard.

    10 minutes
  4. 4

    Gyeongbokgung Palace

    1 hour
  5. 5

    National Folk Museum of Korea

    20 minutes
  6. 6

    Ginseng Museum

    20 minutes
  7. 7

    Insadong

    Lunch at own expense.

    1 hour
  8. 8

    N Seoul Tower

    Visits the tower grounds; the paid observatory deck is not included.

    1 hour
  9. 9

    Namsangol Hanok Village

    40 minutes

What the visit includes

The practical detail before you choose a date.

Highlights

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace and the changing of the guard
  • N Seoul Tower
  • Namsangol Hanok Village
  • Jogyesa Temple and Insadong

Included

  • ✓ Hotel pickup in downtown Seoul
  • ✓ Professional guide
  • ✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓ Admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum

Not included

  • • Food and drinks
  • • Gratuities
  • • Hotel drop-off (fixed drop points only)
  • • N Seoul Tower observatory ticket

Before you go

A few essentials for the day.

  • Not wheelchair accessible, but stroller accessible.
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namsangol Hanok Village are closed Tuesdays, substituted with Deoksu Palace and Myeongdong; Namsangol Hanok Village is also closed Mondays, substituted with Bukchon Hanok Village.
  • The route includes a stop at a ginseng centre, which several travellers have noted is a commercial sales stop.
  • Moderate walking; comfortable shoes recommended.