Seoul 3 Royal Palaces and Changdeokgung Secret Garden Small Group Tour - Entrance Fees Included

I highly recommend this tour! Our guide Charlie was excellent; friendly, very knowledgeable and accommodating. I learned a great deal about the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul and fascinating details about the palaces and the people who lived in them I wouldn’t have been aware of if I’d visited without a guide. This definitely enriched the palace visits. He also pointed out which were the scenes of famous K- Dramas and the recent BTS concert!. We were able to sit and read in one of the palace libraries and visit other areas not filled with crowds. A highlight was definitely the Secret Garden for which it was impossible for me to get an entry ticket online . Another was the Korean BBQ lunch restaurant which was an extra (but inexpensive) cost which was absolutely delicious. There is a lot of walking on this tour as stated in the description, but I didn’t feel any time was wasted! I liked the small group size & had a wonderful, educational and most enjoyable experience - thank you Charlie!

Our guide, Charlie Shin, was excellent. He spoke English well and was very knowledgeable. We felt the tour could easily have been completed in four hours. It was lovely to only have six in our tour group, so it would have been easy to go much faster. Several times it felt like we were just killing time waiting for a tour start time, or a taxi, or just to be sure we took six hours. Easy to find the meeting place. Charlie was great about taking pictures for us. In the description of the palaces, it should be noted that much of what you see has been “recreated” and is not original. Also, there is very little to see in the many buildings. Most are empty and you just stand outside looking in. This tour is a long time to be on your feet, with few opportunities to sit. It might have been better to see the palaces each individually, or two one day and the third on another day.

Our guide was excellent. We saw everything we wanted to see. Also it was a hot day but we we’re taken care of with cool water and AC throughout the day

It was amazing!

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Elisa! From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized. Elisa is an amazing guide with incredible knowledge. She shared so many fascinating stories and insights that made the tour both enjoyable and unforgettable. Her passion, friendliness, and enthusiasm truly made a difference. We learned so much and had a wonderful time. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic and well-organized experience. Thank you again, Elisa, for your time, your kindness, and all your hard work. We hope to see you again someday!