Seoul National Palace Museum of Korea Private Tour with Lunch Option

3 h
Lunch
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Stop At: National Palace Museum of Korea, 12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03045 South Korea

The National Palace Museum opened in 1992 and displays relics from the Joseon Dynasty [1392~1910]. Over 20,000 royal relics from Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine are on display. It also houses 1,200 volumes of historical texts, including 150 copies of Uigwe from the Joseon Dynasty that were looted in 1922, during rule by Japan under the supervision of then Resident-General of Korea Itō Hirobumi. 

The museum promotes and preserves the culture of the Joseon Royal and Korean imperial court by collecting, conserving, researching and exhibiting the related relics. The museum also plays its role as a culturally core attraction within Gyeongbokgung in downtown Seoul. The museum also regularly offers Korean traditional performances.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Myeongga, 24-18, Chungmuro 1-ga, Seoul South Korea

After your museum visit, you can choose to enjoy a traditional lunch of Hwanghu Myeongga’s wonderfully healthy samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup). This is one of the most popular local dishes and is made by boiling ground grain and over 19 medicinal herbs in one big pot for about 28 hours, giving the soup its unusually deep and rich color. Not just a delicious meal, this samgyetang is packed with natural health benefits thanks to its special mix of medicinal herbs.

Duration: 1 hour

Included
  • Private tour guide
  • Lunch (if option selected)
  • Entry/Admission - National Palace Museum of Korea
Not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A maximum of 4 people per group
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Tour start time is approximate and can be adjusted for traffic conditions and pick-up schedule
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Cultural
100% Tourism
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