Seoul Afternoon Tour Including Changdeokgung Palace and Namdaemun Market

4 h
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Stop At: Changdeokgung Palace, 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03072 South Korea

Changdeokgung Palace served as the main place of many Joseon kings and it’s the best-preserved palace among the five royal Joseon Palaces. This palace was listed as UNESCO world heritage site in 1997.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Namdaemun Market, 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04529 South Korea

Namdaemun Market is the largest open-air traditional market in Korea. You can browse a variety of goods at the market.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Insadong, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea

To experience the traditional culture of Korea while remaining the heart of the city, Insadong is the right place to visit. With art galleries, traditional craft stores, antique art dealers, traditional tea houses, you can experience traditional aspect of Korea.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Namsangol Hanok Village, 28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04626 South Korea

Namsangol Hanok Village located in north side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, and traditional garden. Upon entering from the front gate, visitors will get a taste of the traditional life while escaping from the bustling city life of modern times.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sungnyemun Gate, 40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 04528 South Korea

Sungnyemun Gate, also known as Namdaemun Gate, is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1.

Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure. Also, there’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically.

Duration: 15 minutes

Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup in downtown Seoul only
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entry/Admission - Changdeokgung Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Namsangol Hanok Village
Not included
  • Lunch, drinks
  • Hotel Drop off (Dismiss at Myeongdong)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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.
  • On Mondays Namsangol Hanok is closed. Instead you will go to Bukchon Hanok Village
  • This tour does not stop at any shopping centers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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