Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village
Overview
Get an excellent overview of Seoul on this flexible sightseeing tour of the city's top attractions, with the option to choose either a half-day or full-day experience to suit your schedule. With a knowledgeable guide, you'll visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the National Folk Museum of Korea; watch the Changing of the Guard at Gwanghwamun Gate; and drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae). Visit a ginseng center and gain insight into Korea’s rich culture and history.
If you choose the full-day option, continue to explore Insadong, enjoy time at N Seoul Tower with panoramic city views, and stroll through Namsangol Hanok Village. Both options conclude with drop-off in Myeongdong.
What's Included
- Admission Fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup only (downtown seoul area only)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop off (drop is available myeongdong / city hall / itaewon)
- Seoul Tower observatory ticket
Meeting and Pickup
9am is not the pick up time. Pick up time is different depending on the pick up location. Tour operator will contact you to give the exact meeting place and time.If you cannot find your hotel on our list, please let us know your hotel/accomodation name (including the address) and we will suggest pickup location for you. Hotel pick up is available only in Seoul Downtown hotel where we can park the bus. In case of guest house, airbnb, hostel and private address, we will suggest some place for pick up.Incheon / Gyeonggi area is not available for pick up.
55 Ujeongguk-ro
Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Seoul
South Korea
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Jogyesa Temple
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Blue House (pass by)
Gwanghwamun Gate
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gyeongbokgung Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
National Folk Museum of Korea
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Ginworldart Korean Ginseng Museum
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Insadong
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
N Seoul Tower
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Namsangol Hanok Village
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Myeongdong (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; it is recommended that you wear good walking shoes
- Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namsangol Hanok Village is closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, and Myeongdong instead
- Depending on which option you chose (half day or full day) tour schcedule will be different
- 1 of the shopping centers are included (Ginseng Center)
- Tuesdays : Gyeongbok Palace is closed so, we will visit to Deoksu Palace
- Mondays : Namsan Hanok Village is closed so, we will visit to Bukchon Hangok Village
- This tour is group tour
- Pick up is ONLY available in downtown Seoul.
- Tour Schedule can be changed because of local circumstance or weather.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6780CITY_FULLDAY
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (KST).
- Admission Fee.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel pickup only (downtown seoul area only).
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- hotel drop off (drop is available myeongdong / city hall / itaewon).
- Seoul Tower observatory ticket.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Admission Fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup only (downtown seoul area only)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop off (drop is available myeongdong / city hall / itaewon)
- Seoul Tower observatory ticket
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; it is recommended that you wear good walking shoes
- Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namsangol Hanok Village is closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, and Myeongdong instead
- Depending on which option you chose (half day or full day) tour schcedule will be different
- 1 of the shopping centers are included (Ginseng Center)
- Tuesdays : Gyeongbok Palace is closed so, we will visit to Deoksu Palace
- Mondays : Namsan Hanok Village is closed so, we will visit to Bukchon Hangok Village
- This tour is group tour
- pick up is ONLY available in downtown Seoul.
- Tour Schedule can be changed because of local circumstance or weather.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
