Half day Morning Seoul City Tour(Temple & Gyeongbok Palace)
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Seoul, South Korea
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Seoul is a city where the ancient and modern sit side by side, but with so many soaring skyscrapers and bustling boulevards, the city’s rich history can often be overlooked. On this sightseeing tour, spin through Seoul with your guide and hit top attractions including 14th-century Gyeongbok Palace and the National Folk Museum. With pickup at your Seoul hotel and drop-off in buzzing Insadong, see the best of Seoul on one comprehensive tour.
- See the best of Seoul in one half-day tour with your guide
- Hit top attractions including Gyeongbok Palace and the National Folk Museum
- Admission fees are included for your convenience
- Pickup at your Seoul hotel and drop-off in Insadong
What's Included
- Professional English Speaking Guide
- Transportation
- Admission Fee
- Hotel Pick up Service
- Lunch
- Drop-off Service
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Send us message regarding your hotel information We will notice accurate pickup time and pickup you from your hotel
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
Gwanghwamun Square (Pass By)
1
Jogyesa Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Gyeongbokgung Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
National Folk Museum of Korea
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Cheongwadae Sarangchae
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Insadong (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 10 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Gyeongbok Palace will be replaced by another tourist attraction when it is closed on Tuesdays.
- The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony will be cancelled when it is rainy.
- You might not be allowed to pass by the Presidential Blue House for the security.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 44 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 60 reviews
Trisha_H, Mar 2026
Our guide Moon was awesome. It was a nice tour to see some city highlights. We spent just enough time at each location.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Customer
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us!
It’s great to hear the that you have enjoyed the tour.
Your feedback truly motivates us to continue offering meaningful and enjoyable experiences to our guests.
We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future!
Christine_P, Mar 2026
I had an excellent tour guide. Chloe was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. I learned a lot during the guided tour and truly enjoyed the experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Customer
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us!
It’s great to hear the that you have enjoyed the tour.
Your feedback truly motivates us to continue offering meaningful and enjoyable experiences to our guests.
We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future!
Sarah_D, Mar 2026
It’s a great tour if you have a layover. Quick introduction to some of Seoul’s important historic sites. Thoroughly enjoyed our guide JJ who taught us a great deal in one morning!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your kind feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it a great experience during your layover. We’re especially pleased that JJ was able to provide you with a meaningful and informative morning.
We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Andras_A, Mar 2026
Our guide Molly was very informative on this tour. She is a great story teller and we learned a lot from her. She also took pictures for us and was very accommodating. I highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your high recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that Molly made your tour so memorable with her informative storytelling and accommodating service.
It’s wonderful to know that you learned a lot and that Molly’s help with taking photos added a special touch to your journey. We always strive to go the extra mile to ensure our guests feel well-cared for, and your kind words will be a great encouragement to her.
We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful adventure in Korea soon!
Alexandre_L, Jan 2026
Molly is knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to be around, with lots of interesting historical knowledge about architecture and the Joseon dynasty that would not have learned otherwise. For me, the half-day tour felt like a great way to launch me on my own exploration. If I had had more time in Seoul, I think that the full day tour would have been the way to go.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback on the Seoul City Tour.
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had a great time exploring KOREA with us.
Your kind words truly mean a lot, and we will make sure to pass them along to your guide.
Feedback like yours encourages us to keep improving and to create even more enjoyable and meaningful experiences for our guests.
We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future!
Sean_C, Nov 2025
We had a great tour of Seoul with our wonderful guide Cathy. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun to be around. I would highly recommend this tour as it was well worth the money.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your kind feedback on the tour.
We’re truly glad to hear that you enjoyed the DMZ tour.
We will be sure to share your comments with the guide, and use your feedback to help us continue improving and providing even better experiences.
Thank you once again!
Dawn_M, Nov 2025
This was a very interesting tour- I learned a lot and was able to see a lot of very neat and historical sites. I am a big K-Drama fan, so seeing a Korean palace up close and personal was very interesting. I was quite surprised at ow large it was and the tour guide did a great job showing us around and explaining things.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour in the future!
Have a great day :)
Teodoro_A, Oct 2025
Interesting visit, the most interesting things were done even if the time was limited. I recommend it.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour in the future!
Have a great day :)
Selina_H, Oct 2025
The kids were engaged and we saw the key cultural sites in one morning. Really nice to have transportation so we have less to worry about between sites
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback!
We’re so happy to hear that the kids were engaged and that you enjoyed visiting key cultural sites all in one morning. It’s great to know that the transportation made your experience more convenient and worry-free.
We appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again on another tour!
Sue_P, Oct 2025
This was an excellent way to get a taste of of Korean culture having a guide to explain enhances the experience
Rose was an excellent guide
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback!
We’re glad to hear that having Rose as your guide enhanced your experience and gave you a great taste of Korean culture. She truly is excellent at sharing her knowledge and passion.
We hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Belitte, Oct 2025
Excellent service from the driver to the tourist guide. Very attentive to our needs . Highly recommended
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that both our driver and tour guide provided excellent service and were attentive to your needs throughout the tour. Your high recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Nola_U, Sep 2025
This was the ideal way to touch the key cultural features of Seoul. Hotel pickup; small group; fantastic guide!
Cathy was informative, interesting, managed to get us to the best spots to avoid the huge crowds on an hot and humid day, and spoke excellent English. More importantly she tailored the trip to the varying physical and interest demands of our group. Loved finishing off our day with an authentic Korean meal, before delivering back to our hotel.
Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cultural highlights of Seoul with Cathy. It’s wonderful that she was able to guide you to the best spots, adjust the tour to your group’s needs, and make the experience comfortable and memorable despite the hot and humid day. We’re also glad you enjoyed the authentic Korean meal to finish the day. Your high recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again!
Rod_H, Sep 2025
The guide was excellent. She went out of her way to explain everything and ensure we were comfortable with the tour. If we had to find a small fault it would be that sometimes when speaking on the microphone she was a little difficult to understand. Overall we very very happy.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback on the Seoul City Tour.
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had a great time exploring KOREA with us.
Your kind words truly mean a lot, and we will make sure to pass them along to your guide. Feedback like yours encourages us to keep improving and to create even more enjoyable and meaningful experiences for our guests. Thanks again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future!
Kelly_D, Jun 2025
Molly was an excellent tour guide! She was very detailed in her explanations of Korean history and made sure we got to see all the structures. She also took pictures for us! She was so personable and made sure we all felt included, even my 14yo daughter. I highly recommend this tour especially with Molly! Our favorite stops were the palace and ginseng center!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback on the Seoul City Tour.
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had a great time exploring KOREA with us.
Your kind words truly mean a lot, and we will make sure to pass them along to your guide. Feedback like yours encourages us to keep improving and to create even more enjoyable and meaningful experiences for our guests. Thanks again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future!
Steve_K, Apr 2025
Great cultural experience. Saw changing of the guards at the palace, Buddhist temple and Filk museum. Dropped off at Bukchon village. JJ was very accommodating and friendly. Explained historical elements very well. Highly recommend this tour and JJ.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for recommending us! It means the world to hear that you’d like to return or share this experience with others. We’ll be here to welcome you anytime!
Jennifer_B, Apr 2025
A fun tour with an informative guide. Cathy made sure we got to the Palace early enough to get great photos before many tourists got there and to get a good position to see the changing of the guards. We also explored the Folk Museum, saw a temple and she took us to a great place to have lunch.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Customer,
We sincerely appreciate your positive feedback about DMZ tour experience with us.
It brings us joy to know that you had an enjoyable tour.
We trust that your time in Korea will continue to be memorable.
Thank you once more for choosing Cosmojin Travel.
Warm regards,
Team Cosmojin
steve_p, Nov 2024
Packed in a lot in s short space of time but unfortunately it was far too rushed. KC was a great guide, passionate and knowledgable about her subject but we did not spend enough time at some key cultural sites. The final part of the tour was at a ginseng museum, where we spent a lot of time learning about it and the processes involved as well as a relatively soft selling of some beautifully packaged forms of ginseng, we felt that this was the reason we had been rushed through the rest of the tour. A full day tour would have been better but we didn’t have the time. We were dropped off in a well known shopping/ arts area and spent time walking around there on KC’ s recommendation, it was a good ‘shout’.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Customer,
We regret any inconvenience you may have experienced with the tour. We're also grateful for your kind words about the tour guide. Please know that we are committed to enhancing our services and will carefully consider your feedback to ensure a better experience in the future.
Team Cosmojin
Nkechinyere_O, Nov 2024
This half day tour packs in a lot. You get to see the palace and the changing of the guard ceremony. This is a quick lesson in Korean history and culture. If you are in Seoul on a short visit this is the tour for you.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Customer,
We sincerely appreciate your review of the DMZ and the guide. It makes us improve our tour service and so on. Giving the most unforgettable memory is our top priority. We hope to see you soon. Thank you once more for choosing Cosmojin Travel.
Team Cosmojin
Kenny_M, Nov 2024
We were able to learn a lot of history about Korea and the previous dynasties. June was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your short and sweet review. We are happy that you enjoyed the experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon. We will share your review with the guide, June and she will be delighted.
Team Cosmojin
Katie_S, Jun 2024
Our tour with Lee (spelling?) was terrific. She was a great host and shared a lot of tips about the temple and palace we visited. The tour host and driver were very prompt and gave us a good lunch and shopping recommendation for after the tour. I would use Viator again on my next trip to Seoul!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the CITY tour . Your recommendation means a lot to us. I hope you will have a great time during your stay in Korea.
Thank you again for visiting Seoul and joining our tour.
Team Cosmojin
Brooklynn_M, May 2024
This was a great introduction to some Seoul highlights on our first day here! KC was great in keeping the group moving and covering a lot of stops in 4 hours. We'll plan to go back and visit some of the stops again, especially the folk museum, to spend more time experiencing them, but this was well worth it.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the DMZ tour with SP.
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed DMZ tour with Cosmojin.
Your recommendation means a lot to us.
I hope you will have a great time during your stay in Korea.
Thank you again for visiting Seoul and joining our tour.
Kind regards,
Julia
Yolanda C, Jul 2018
Our guide was Moon and did a great job explaining the history and development of Korea. There wasn't any question she couldn't answer. Awesome enthusiasm.
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