Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Palace Museum & Bukchon Hanok Village Walking Tour

Walk through the history of
Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon in hanbok

This is an approximately 4-hour walking tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Palace Museum of Korea, Bukchon Hanok Village and Baek In-je's House with an English-speaking guide. If you choose the option with hanbok rental, the tour begins by changing into a traditional hanbok at a local rental shop (K star Hanbok, about 30 minutes).

See the gatekeeper changing ceremony and royal artifacts

At Gyeongbokgung, you will spend about 1.5 hours exploring the palace with your guide's commentary and taking photos. Watch the gatekeeper changing ceremony with its colorful costumes and precise movements, and learn about the royal history of the Joseon Dynasty through artifacts at the National Palace Museum of Korea.

Relax with tea and yakgwa at a hanok cafe

The ride from the palace to Bukchon takes about 20 minutes by vehicle. Take a short break at a hanok cafe with a view of Bukchon, enjoying a drink and yakgwa, a traditional Korean honey cookie.

Stroll the alleys of Bukchon and visit Baek In-je's House

Spend about an hour walking the narrow alleys of Bukchon Hanok Village, lined with traditional houses, and admire hanok architecture. Finally, tour Baek In-je's House with your guide for about 30 minutes to get a glimpse of upper-class life in the early 20th century, before the tour ends in Insa-dong.

※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
※ If the minimum number of participants is not met, a taxi may be used instead of a private vehicle between the palace and Bukchon.