Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple Discount Tickets

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Overview

Get a glimpse of Korean culture and heritage on this tour of Seoul. Explore vast Gyeongbokgung Palace, learn about Korean history at the National Folk Museum, and discover Buddhist practices and traditions at Jogyesa Temple. At each place, your expert guide will tell you interesting facts and stories, especially about Korea’s notable Joseon Dynasty.

Pickup Information

We provide hotel pick up only in Seoul area. If you put your hotel information, the tour operator will give the pick up time with exact meeting time. You MUST get the meeting time from the tour operator

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Seoul
You’ll be picked up at your Seoul hotel in the morning and driven by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle around the city.
2. The Blue House
First, pass the Blue House (Cheongwadae), the executive office and residence of the South Korean head of state and president of the Republic of Korea.
3. Gyeongbokgung Palace
Continue to Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was the primary residence of the royal family in the Joseon Dynasty. Arguably as the most beautiful palace in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung remains the largest and grandest of the Five Grand Palaces. With your guide, explore the palace compound on foot and learn about the traditional architecture typical of the Joseon Dynasty.
Duration: 60 mins
4. National Folk Museum of Korea
Inside the compound, visit the National Folk Museum to gain an understanding of how Koreans have lived from ancient times to today. Following your guide through the museum, learn about the customs of both the ordinary citizens and members of the aristocracy as you browse displays of traditional farming methods, hunting, weaving, cooking and other housekeeping chores.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Jogyesa Temple
Finally, head to Jogyesa Temple, the leading temple for Zen Buddhism in Korea. On your visit, you’ll get an authentic sense of Buddhism’s role during the Joseon Dynasty, and witness first-hand how this place provides a calm sanctuary for locals from the busy streets of Seoul.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Seoul
We will visit one shopping center. (ginseng center)
Duration: 30 mins
7. Seoul City Hall
After your time here, you'll be taken to the Ginseng Center before being dropped off at City Hall.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Admission Fee

Local guide

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup

Exclusion

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Hotel drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended

This tour included one shopping center (ginseng center)

Supplied by KOREA TOUR (DMZ TOUR)

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