Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple

Get a glimpse of Korean culture and heritage on this tour of Seoul. Explore vast Gyeongbokgung Palace, learn about Korean history at the National Folk Museum, and discover Buddhist practices and traditions at Jogyesa Temple. At each place, your expert guide will tell you interesting facts and stories, especially about Korea’s notable Joseon Dynasty.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Seoul, Seoul

You’ll be picked up at your Seoul hotel in the morning and driven by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle around the city.

Pass By: The Blue House, 1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-820 South Korea

First, pass the Blue House (Cheongwadae), the executive office and residence of the South Korean head of state and president of the Republic of Korea.

Stop At: Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea

Continue to Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was the primary residence of the royal family in the Joseon Dynasty. Arguably as the most beautiful palace in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung remains the largest and grandest of the Five Grand Palaces. With your guide, explore the palace compound on foot and learn about the traditional architecture typical of the Joseon Dynasty.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: National Folk Museum of Korea, 37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03045 South Korea

Inside the compound, visit the National Folk Museum to gain an understanding of how Koreans have lived from ancient times to today. Following your guide through the museum, learn about the customs of both the ordinary citizens and members of the aristocracy as you browse displays of traditional farming methods, hunting, weaving, cooking and other housekeeping chores.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jogyesa Temple, 45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-170 South Korea

Finally, head to Jogyesa Temple, the leading temple for Zen Buddhism in Korea. On your visit, you’ll get an authentic sense of Buddhism’s role during the Joseon Dynasty, and witness first-hand how this place provides a calm sanctuary for locals from the busy streets of Seoul.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Seoul, Seoul

We will visit one shopping center. (ginseng center)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Seoul City Hall, 31 Taepyeongno 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul South Korea

After your time here, you'll be taken to the Ginseng Center before being dropped off at City Hall.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour included one shopping center (ginseng center)"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
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

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel pickup
• Local guide
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Admission Fee
• Entry/Admission - Gyeongbokgung Palace

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks
• Hotel drop-off

Facilities