Gyeongbokgung Unveiled: A Tour with an Former Official Guide

Seoul, South Korea

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Heat pack for cold weather

Palace admission ticket is not included. Traveler can purchase it directly on site. It's 3,000 KRW.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Gwanghwamun
South Korea, 서울특별시 종로구 종로1.2.3.4가동
exit number 2

End point

Bukchon Hanok Village
Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
It's replaced by Tongin Market on Sunday

Itinerary

Gwanghwamun Square

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gyeongbokgung Palace

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Bukchon Hanok Village

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

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Amazing personal tour of Gyeongbukgung Palace!

Stephen_C, May 2026

Kim was an excellent tour guide! She has previously worked at Gyeongbokgung Palace and knew the other staff working there that day! I highly recommend Kim as a personal tour guide as she has great English and made the tour feel very personalized and comfortable.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks for the lovely review! It was great meeting you, and I appreciate your kind words. And make sure to visit Momos Coffee in Busan. You won't regret it!

Perfect morning to begin understanding Korea

Pablo_H, Apr 2026

It is a two and a half hours of walking and going through the history and reconstruction of Korea. Great English, knowledge and patience.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure having you on the tour, and I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again someday!