The 15 Best Palace Tours in Seoul

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour - Gyeongbokgung Palace and the royal guard

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,321 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $32Our pick

See Seoul’s royal palace, hanok lanes, mountain views, ginseng traditions, and Gwangjang Market on a flexible half or full-day tour.

“We had a great experience with Shin’s half day tour. Shin was very knowledgeable about the Palaces and Koreas history. He ran the tour very well and would highly recommend this tour to anymore that would like to walk around checking out some great locations and learning the history behind it. Thank you Shin & driver!!!”

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Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

2.Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,647 reviews · from $58Top rated

See Seoul’s palaces, markets, temples, Insadong, and N Seoul Tower in one guided day with hotel pickup and cable car fare included.

“Amazing trip with sunny, she is very knowledgeable and helpful, alway happy, brings great energy as a tour guide! High recommend!! The famous hand cut noodles soup and Donut at the end was soo good”

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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

3.Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,474 reviews · from $56

Review of Seoul’s 8-hour small-group tour with two royal palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, Namdaemun Market, hotel pickup, and local guide.

“The tour was at a good pace. We went in the winter and of course being properly dressed is necessary. Sookee did alert us in advance and we were properly planned. We saw multiple sights and the secret garden was impressive.”

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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

4.Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $80

See Seoul’s royal palaces, Buddhist temple, N Seoul Tower, and hanok homes on an 8-hour guided tour with hotel pickup.

“The best thing about this tour was our guide Sadie! She was very knowledgeable and engaging. I would probably skip the gondola experience.”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

5.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,044 reviews · from $32

See Seoul in four hours with Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Bugak Skyway, ginseng culture, and Gwangjang Market.

“It was a great experience. Henry did a great job, speak English very well and was very informative with the facts.”

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Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

6.Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 726 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $26

See Seoul’s palace, temples, markets, hanok village, and N Seoul Tower in one guided half-day or full-day experience for $26.

“The vehicle was comfortable and clean. Our guide Kelley was particularly welcoming and friendly. She's a natural and provided lots of interesting information and a great recommendation for lunch, an inexpensive Michelin star restaurant, that wasn't expensive. Just delicious food and relaxed atmosphere. This tour is great especially if you are short of time. Highly recommended”

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Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

7.Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 611 reviews · 1 hour · from $6Best value

Rent a beautiful hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Palace, enjoy free palace entry, and explore Seoul in traditional Korean dress.

“The staff are very friendly and help you create a look tailored to you and your wants. I rented the hanbok for a photoshoot and returned it with no problems! I would visit again.”

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Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

8.Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 357 reviews · from $38

Review of Seoul’s half-day tour with Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, guard ceremony, Blue House, and ginseng stop.

“Jenny picked us up at a nearby hotel in a comfy SUV and took us around to Jongyesa Temple, Gyeonbukgong Palace and saw a nice exhibit at Cheong Wa Dae Sarang Chae. My favorite part was talking with Jenny and learning about Korean history and culture and hearing her own stories. She did well to engage a group of 4 jet lagged guys with varying levels of focus. Thanks Jenny!”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

9.Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Dress in hanbok, enjoy free palace entry, hair styling, lockers, and flexible rental hours near Gyeongbokgung in Seoul.

“Staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of options to choose from.”

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Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

10.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $60

Dress in hanbok, explore Seoul’s royal palace, and receive 100 edited photos with a lively guide and professional photographer.

“I think the idea is really great. I loved the hanbok and the guide and photographer were very nice. I just prefer quality over quantity. I think the group was quite large. And there were a lot of pictures taken, but not a lot of pose direction. I am not Read more”

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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

11.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $79

Explore Seoul by night with palace lights, Korean market food, Buddhist culture, and vehicle transfers for $79 per person.

“MUST do when you first come to Seoul! Enoch was the best tour guide and made my mother and I feel comfortable and welcomed. I learned so much about Korean history, food, and culture. The food tour at the market is like a hidden gem that I wouldn’t have found on my own. There is a decent amount of walking, so dress comfortably, but it’s needed after all the good food we ate!”

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Best Things to Do – Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

12.Best Things to Do – Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $38

Review of Seoul’s 3-hour palace, temple, and Blue House tour, with hotel pickup, expert guides, royal sights, and a caution about ginseng shopping.

“The first half of the trip was good and what I would expect with the cost being so low. I marked down two stars for two reasons: (1) the museum was listed on the itinerary through Viator and not updated. We did not stop at the museum (2) tRead more”

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Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

13.Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 174 reviews · from $89

Review of Seoul’s palace and market tour, with Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Insadong, lunch, temple visits, and practical tips.

“Excellent for solo or family travels. Perfect to know city, county history . Only thing that I did not like - visited and pushed to buy - product for longevity , health and all this builshit . Definitely must be skipped!”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

14.Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Review of Seoul’s 3-hour palace and Bukchon walking tour, with Gyeongbokgung, guard ceremony, folk culture, local tips, and practical advice.

“This was one of the best city and cultural tours I have ever done. Jay Kim was amazing and so knowledgeable we discussed everything from history to politics to food to the different rights movements currently active in Korea. It's a fair bit of walking and standing so bring comfortable shoes. Highly recommend this tour and Jay Kim.”

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Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul

15.Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $79

Explore Seoul’s royal palaces, temple life, markets, lunch, and Korean culture on an eight-hour guided tour with hotel pickup.

“We were treated by our tour guide in the morning, Lizzy, and we saw a total of two palaces, a temple and also we learned a whole lot about the growth and maintenance of Korea’s national treasure, Ginseng. The palaces were beautifulRead more”

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