Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul
Description
In the middle heart inside of Seoul, you will experience the harmony between Tradition and Modern with us. The most essential place you must visit in Korea is the main Palace 'Gyeongbok Palace'. Let's explore the inside of Gyeongbok Palace and National Folk Museum where you can get lots of history facts. As you are visiting Asia, you shouldn't miss the chance of experiencing Temple. You will notice Korean own culture melted in Jogyesa temple. After having delicious and traditional lunch, we will visit to Changdeok Palace which was added to UNESCO World Heritage in 1997. After all of these amazing exploring of History of Korea, now is the time of having fun for shopping. You can find lots of souvenirs in Insadong and you will visit to the biggest street shopping in Namdaemun.
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Itinerary
With our comfortable transportation and friendly driver, you will start this full day tour of the beautiful, Seoul.
As Korea is one of the countries divided by 2 countries, you must be curious of our Government. To satisfy your curiosity we will first pass by the Blue House, which is the official residence of the Republic of Korea's head of state.
With informative explanations of Korea from our professional tour guide, now you are heading to the main Palace, Gyeongbok Palace. Gyeongbok Palace is the biggest and the most important Palace among others.
Inside of Gyeongbok Palace, you will visit National Folk Museum of Korea as well where you can appreciate a lot of cultural aspects of Korea.
Now is the time to visit Temple. You might be surprised that you can have a chance to experience to visit to Temple in the center of Seoul. Jogyesa Temple is the biggest one in South Korea. Even though a lot of Asian countries cultures are based on Buddhism, there are slightly differences among all those countries.
Korea is one of the countries with the biggest Ginseng industry. We will drop by a Ginseng center to learn more about this health care product and you will have the opportunity to purchase some ginseng to take home with you.
Next, you will stop at a traditional Korean restaurant for lunch.
Changdeok Palace was added to UNESCO Heritage in 1997. This is the most preserved and beautiful palaces in South Korea.
Now is time for shopping. Insadong is well known for tourists to experience various Korean traditional activities and shop for souvenirs. You will see lots of Korean tea places and traditional Korean street food. You can enjoy snacks while strolling down the various souvenir shops.
Afterwards, head to Namdaemun Market, the biggest and the oldest Market in Seoul. Experience a traditional style market and buy products at cheap prices. There are clothing stores, gadgets, electronics, food and more.
After a full day of exploring, you will be dropped back off to your hotel in Seoul.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide hotel pick up only in Seoul area. If you put your hotel information, the tour operator will give the pick up time with exact meeting time. You MUST get the meeting time from the tour operator
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; it is recommended that you wear good walking shoes
- Please note: On Mondays, Changdeokgung Palace may be closed; if this is the case, you will visit Bukchon Hanok Village instead
- Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum may be closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, the History Museum instead
- This tour include 1 shopping center (Ginseng center)