🏨 Royal Palace and Folk Village: Full Day Guided Tour from Seoul Activity

Royal Palace and Folk Village: Full Day Guided Tour from Seoul

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From $132.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Seoul, Seoul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The United States’ presidential office is called The White House, and the Korean presidential office is called The Blue House. The easiest way to understand this country is to walk around its presidential office, the great palace, its famous river and museums. This tour will show you all these famous places alongside a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy a delicious traditional Korean meal for lunch and make the best of your stay in Seoul.

What's Included

Hotel pickup in downtown Seoul only

Local guide

Lunch

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, other than specified

Hotel Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
ADULT: Age: 3 - 99

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Hotel pickup is only available for centrally-located Seoul hotels. If your hotel/guesthouse is behind alleys, our English guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
This tour does not stop by at any shopping centers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of the five grand palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. The government ministry district and main buildings of Gyeongbokgung Palace formed the heart of the capital city of Seoul and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The architectural principles of ancient China were harmoniously incorporated into both the tradition and the appearance of the Joseon royal court.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Cheonggyecheon Stream, a 11km long modern stream that runs through downtown Seoul. Created as part of an urban renewal project, Cheonggyecheon is a restoration of the stream that has been there since the Joseon Dynasty. It's hard to imagine that this beautiful stream used to be a ditch.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae)

Cheongwadae (The Blue House) - the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state, the President of the Republic of Korea. The Blue House is in fact a complex of buildings, built largely in the traditional Korean architectural style with some modern elements.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Korean Folk Village

The Korea Folk Village is a living museum that portrays the lifestyle of Koreans several centuries ago. There are potters, weavers, blacksmiths and other artisans who practice their trades in a traditional fashion. There are also 270 traditional houses and a small amphitheater for folk music and dance performances.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jogyesa Temple

Jogyesa, the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, becoming so in 1936. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea. The temple was first established in 1395, at the dawn of the Joseon Dynasty; the modern temple was founded in 1910 and initially called "Hwanggaksa." The name was changed to "Taegosa" during the period of Japanese rule, and then to the present name in 1954.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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