Seoul Full Day City Tour

Tour Details

At the appointed time, we’ll meet at your preferred meeting point in Seoul. First, we’ll head to Jogyesa Temple, one of the country’s most important Buddhist temples.

Located right in the heart of Seoul, this prominent temple, founded in 1935, is one of the most revered sites for Korean Buddhists. Do you know why it’s decorated with an ancient white pine tree? We’ll reveal the secret to you! 

Next, we’ll head to Gyeongbokgung Palace, where we’ll witness a unique spectacle: the changing of the guard. This ritual differs greatly from those in other countries around the world, as the display of music and color performed in the South Korean capital is truly special.

Once we’ve watched the changing of the guard, we’ll enter Gyeongbok Palace, a place that holds thousands of years of history and has managed to survive the major turbulent events the country has endured.

After this visit, we’ll make a stop so you can have lunch at a nearby restaurant. With our batteries recharged, we’ll continue the tour of Seoul by heading to the art and craft markets of Insadong, located in a unique neighborhood where you can find the most intriguing souvenirs thanks to the modern galleries and tea shops.

To continue learning as much as possible about this fascinating culture, we’ll head to the Namsan Cable Car, a prominent Korean landmark that offers one of the best views of Namsan Mountain and downtown Seoul from a height of over 600 meters (1,968.5 ft). 

Finally, we’ll visit Korea’s largest traditional market, Namdaemun Market. You won’t be able to resist buying something in its quirky shops! To wrap up, we’ll head to Seoul City Hall or Myeongdong, where we’ll say goodbye 4 hours later. 

8-Hour Tour

If you’d like a more comprehensive tour of Seoul, you can choose the 8-hour tour. In this case, after visiting Gyeongbok Palace, we’ll head to the National Folk Museum. Here you’ll have the opportunity to discover the way of life of South Koreans, as well as their ancestral traditions.

We’ll continue the tour by passing by the Blue House, the presidential residence. When we arrive, you won’t need to ask why it’s called that. From the Blue House, we’ll head to the Ginseng Center. Our next stop will be the historic Insadong neighborhood, where, after visiting the markets, we’ll give you some free time for lunch. 

With your appetite satisfied, we’ll take you to Seoul N Tower so you can ride the cable car, and we’ll continue the tour by exploring Namdaemun Market and City Hall, where we’ll conclude the activity eight hours later. 

Meeting Point

When booking, you can choose from the following meeting points:

• Exit 9 of Myeongdong Station: at 8:50 am (62-10 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea)
• Exit 6 of City Hall Station: at 9 am (Taepyeongno 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea).

Important Info

On Tuesdays, instead of visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum, we will visit Changdeokgung Palace and the Hanok Village.