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Full-Day Seoul Highlights Private Guided Tour
Seoul,
South Korea
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Overview
Duration
9h 30min
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Discover the vibrant heart of South Korea with our Seoul City Highlights Tour. Start at the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace, home to the Joseon Dynasty, and witness the mesmerizing Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Wander through the traditional 'Hanok' houses of Bukchon Village, before exploring the artful alleys of Insadong Street, brimming with tea houses and galleries. Immerse in the culinary delights of Gwangjang Market, sampling local flavors. Conclude with a panoramic night view of Seoul from Namsan Tower—an unforgettable encounter with Seoul's cultural tapestry.
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Important info
Not wheelchair accessible. Stroller accessible. Infant seats available. Most travelers can participate. The listed amount of time that will be spent at each site is an estimation. You can adjust as you like, as long as the touring day ends within the 9.5 hours listed.. During your day, you will spend about 1 hour moving from location to location. You will also have about 1 to 1.5 hours for a stop for lunch. All told, everything will add up to 9.5 hours total.. If there happens to be time leftover after visiting all the attractions, your guide will be happy to take you to an additional location(s) in central Seoul. Any subsequent entrance fees or parking are not included and paid by you on the spot.. Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays. It will be replaced by Changdeokgung Palace on Tuesdays.. The shops at Gwangjang Market is closed on Sundays. The food stalls and restaurants will be open.. The cable car and observatory are optional at Namsan Tower and not included. If not taking the cable car, you can either walk or take a bus to the base of the tower.. Infant seats for children 3 and under are available on request, but subject to availability. Please contact us to make sure we have one available on your tour date.. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Air-conditioned vehicle. All Fees and Taxes. Entrance Fee (Gyeongbokgung Palace). Private transportation. Licensed Guide. Entry/Admission - Gyeongbokgung Palace. Entry/Admission - Changdeokgung
What's not included
Lunch. Snacks. Insurance. Gratuities. Namsan Tower cable car (optional 16,000KRW). Namsan Tower observatory (optional 21,000KRW)
Know Before You Go
When
09:30 AM
Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Korea Tour Company
Meeting Point
Traveler pickup is offered
It is important that you give us your pick up location as soon as possible. If we do not have your pick up location 24 hours before your tour, we will cancel the tour.
We will send you a reminder message 3 days before your tour. We will give you your assigned guide's info at that time along with instructions on meeting your guide in your hotel lobby or outside your building if staying in an Airbnb.
Pick up time is at 9:30am and you will depart immediately. Your 9.5 hour day starts at 9:30am whether you are ready to go or not. If you are not ready to go and we cannot get a hold of you, your guide will wait 30 minutes until 10:00am. If you don't show up or contact us before 10:00am, it will be a "no show" and no refund will be given.