Seoul : Palaces & N Seoul Tower Day Tour

The center of Seoul
Historic landmark

Don't you want to get away from the stuffy forest of buildings for a while? You can enjoy historical cultural heritages that give you a glimpse of Korea's old culture in the city. You can see Seoul's ancient and modern appearance at a glance from the magnificent Gwanghwamun. Through the tour, you can hear interesting stories and see everything from Jogyesa Temple to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, Gwangjang Market, and N Seoul Tower.

See you all here!

1. Find peace and comfort of mind and body in a quiet atmosphere, Jogyesa Temple
Jogyesa Temple is a famous Buddhist temple located in Seoul, South Korea. You can feel the beautiful architecture and quiet atmosphere. And did you know that Jogyesa Temple is famous as the headquarters of Jogye Order, the largest Buddhist sect in the United States? Seoul has many interesting places if you know about it! Here, we hope you can shake off the worries of life for a while and enjoy a peaceful rest.

2. Time travel to the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeongbokgung Palace
At Gyeongbokgung Palace, a palace built in the early Joseon Dynasty, you can feel the peaceful natural environment with its wide open sky, gardens, and lakes, and feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Joseon Dynasty while looking at its antique architecture. You can also learn how Gyeongbokgung Palace has changed since the Imjin War and hear interesting stories about the Joseon Dynasty royal family related to it. You can have an even more enjoyable time if you imagine what it would have been like if you were born in the Joseon Dynasty among the guards and people wearing hanbok guarding Gyeongbokgung Palace. Also, don’t miss out on taking the best photos of your life at Hyangwonjeong and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace.

3. Only when you know about cultural heritage can you see it, the National Folk Museum
What is folklore? It is a general term for culture related to the people's lives, or folk customs. If you are curious about how different the lives of Joseon people were in the past, take a look at their lives at the National Folk Museum. It will be a time to experience Korea's diverse traditional culture and folk art through various exhibits such as traditional costumes, crafts, and music, rather than just studying boring history. You can also see a street that recreates life when electricity was first used. Take a walk with your parents, friends, or lover and make good memories.

4. Gwangjang Market, full of food
Gwangjang Market is a continuation of the Baeogae Market of the Joseon Dynasty, and was established in 1905 with the establishment of Gwangjang Corporation, and has continued to operate to this day. In other words, it can be considered the largest traditional market in South Korea. Come here to enjoy delicious food and the sights of the alley market.

5. Namsan Hanok Village, full of charm
Namsan is a place where ancestors built pavilions and lived a life of elegance because of its beautiful scenery. In order to preserve the lives of our ancestors, five hanoks scattered throughout Seoul were relocated and restored here, and a hanok village was created by decorating a traditional-style garden. Visit the quaint Namsan Hanok Village and take a walk while appreciating the traditional architecture in a peaceful atmosphere. You can see the size and furniture of the hanok houses, from the upper class to the common people, and see the lifestyles of people of different social classes during the Joseon Dynasty in one place.

6. The best view in Seoul, N Seoul Tower
There are many mountains in Seoul, and Namsan is located in the center. Namsan Seoul Tower, Korea's first comprehensive broadcasting tower, was built there. Recently, with the Korean Wave becoming popular, it has become well-known as a filming location for various entertainment programs and dramas, and is a place that is constantly visited by domestic and foreign tourists. Go up N Seoul Tower to enjoy the wonderful cityscape and take pictures with the lush mountains, Hangang River, and buildings in the background.

Tour Schedule

• 08:40 Hotel pick up
• 09:30 Jogyesa Temple
• 10:30 Gyeongbokgung Palace (Guardian change)
• 11:30 National Folk Museum
• 12:30 lunch
• 14:00 Gwangjang Market
• 15:30 Namsan Hanok Village
• 16:20 N Seoul Tower
• Return at 17:00