Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Small-Group Morning Tour from Seoul
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From $80.00
8 reviews (4.50)
Price varies by group size
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Duration: 4 hours
Departs: Seoul, Seoul
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Suwon Hwaseong is one of the unique architecture in the 18th century, providing a glimpse into the scientific, architectural, and artistic aspects of Korea. It is considered a unique building in the construction history.
Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon is easily influenced by its beauty even if you don't have any background knowledge of history. It is even ironic to feel beautiful in the castle associated with the war.
Also, Hwaseong Fortress is emerging as an icon of Korean traditional historical culture and is becoming a popular tourist attraction in the world. (One of the 50 places in Korea selected by CNN)
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What's Included
Hotel pickup in downtown Seoul only
Professional guide
Seoul downtown hotel pickup service only. If customer's stay is not at the Seoul downtown district might have extra charge occur based on the distance.
Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
What's Not Included
Drinks
Hotel Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)
Meals
Personal expenses
Traveler Information
- INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
- ADULT: Age: 3 - 99
Additional Info
- Hotel pickup is only available for centrally-located Seoul hotels. If your hotel/guesthouse is at an alternate location, our English speaking guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Hotel pickup is only available for centrally-located Seoul hotels. If your hotel/guesthouse is at an alternate location, our English speaking guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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.
What To Expect
Hwaseong Fortress
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
This palace is not only being used as a shelter during war but also King Jeongjo stayed here during trips to worship at his father's tomb.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Reviews
Some highlights:
- Very punctual, attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Tour had a good balance between sightseeing and historical information
- Beautiful views and scenery within the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, similar for next-day Jeonju Tour
- Adaptive and understanding (My mum needed some rest breaks during the walk which was perfectly alright with our guide)
- Excellent food selection if your tour includes a meal
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Overall, I'd recommend this company and our guide to anyone who wants a richer experience when visiting a new and foreign place in Korea. This tour took a lot of my mum's stress away since we knew we were in capable hands when visiting a new city. The company offers a variety of short day tours and longer multiple day visits to different locations, and we'll surely include another tour from Gabriela and "I love Seoul Tours" during our next trip to Korea.
We were met on time and headed out to the fortress, Geanie was a very informative guide, explaining all about the kings and realms of the era. The fortress was huge and quite beautiful, a half day was just the right amount time to explore it. On a Monday there is no performances, however it was still a nice morning. Liz
Some potential in this tour was lost. On arrival, it seemed time was frittered away, waiting for the trolley ride. Leaving aside it was a bit gimmicky, it pointed out and then continued past, without stopping, the most photographic parts of the fortress. That made little sense. The time at the palace for the king's mother was good. The military display at the end was very good but again photographic chances were limited as the guide did not suggest maybe arriving a bit early for more of a front row seat. In the small museum before the palace, we were rushed through to a fine little film. The pace of the tour was wrong. As we had come from Seoul, we had transportation. It could have been incorporated into a better visit to the fortress, certainly earning at minimum another star.
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