Seoul: Ancient Palaces and Scenic Points Walking Tour

Discover the city highlights and secret alleys of Seoul with a professional guide. For the morning tour, meet at City Hall Station then walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace. Watch the changing ceremony of royal guards and learn the 500-year history of the Joseon Dynasty. Stop at the National Folk Museum of Korea, located within the palace. See over 98,000 artifacts and understand the daily lives of Koreans during the Joseon dynasty.
 
The next stop is Bukchon Hanok Village for walk through Samcheongdong Alley. Admire the traditional houses and see how old and new coexists within the city. The morning tour ends at the Insadong area, a perfect place to shop for souvenirs. You can ask your guide for recommendations. With the full-day option, lunch will be included, and the tour will continue afterwards.
 
Start the afternoon tour from an observation point with panoramic views over the city and Deoksugung palace, Royal palace and Imperial palace as well. Then head to Namdaemun Market to browse over 10,000 local stalls. Take a bus up Namsan Mountain to enjoy 360-degree views of Seoul and admire the octagonal Palgakjeong pavilion. Ride the Namsan Tour Bus back down and end your tour at Myeongdong, where young Seoulites enjoy shopping and modern culture.