Overview
With this tour, you will visit to Blue house which is the place where South Korea President are staying, Gyeongbok Palace which is the main Palace among 5 ones in Seoul. Inside Gyeongbok Palace, there is museum called National Folk Museum. In there, you will also have time to get knowledge of Korean History that you can tell your friends and family in the future. After sightseeing in modernized Seoul Area and having delicious and nutritious Korean Traditional dishes, you will go to Korean Folk Village in Yongin to feel exactly the same atmosphere of Korean traditional village.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Seoul.
Stop 2
You will first pass by the Korean Blue House, which is the executive office and official residence of the Republic of Korea's head of state.
Stop 3
Next, you will visit the main and biggest palace, Gyeongbok Palace, which also houses the National Folk Museum of Korea. Spend some time here learning about Korea's history.
Stop 4
After your palace visit, head to Jogyesa Temple, the largest temple in South Korea. Appreciate the calmness and the contrast of having a temple in the middle of a metropolitan city.
Stop 5
Korea has one of the largest ginseng industries in the world. Stop by a ginseng center to learn about its health benefits and you will have the opportunity to purchase if you wish.
Stop 6
Enjoy lunch at a traditional Korean restaurant. Vegan and plant-based Korean dishes will be available as well.
Stop 7
Now we are getting out from hectic Seoul and have some fresh air in Yongin. In Yongin, there is Korean Folk Village where we will spend our afternoon. Experience Korean ancestral life and culture through the numerous activities available here. There are also some parks which are divided in History sections where you can see the replicas of all kinds of Korean History.
Stop 8
After experiencing this unforgettable tour, now you will be back to our cozy transportation and head back to your hotel in Seoul safely.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; it is recommended that you wear good walking shoes
- Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum may be closed; if this is the case, you will visit Deoksu Palace, the History Museum instead