Korean History and Heritage Tour

Korean History and Heritage Tour

Explore the Culture & Heritage side of Seoul, visiting the beautiful Gangbuk area were most of the traditional tourists sites are located. By the end, you will be an expert on Korean traditional architecture and the history of the Korean people. Book now to get a feel for Koreans lived during the Joseon Dynasty period (1392AD - 1919AD)

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea

We will see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony and venture deep into the palace to get an appreciation for the architecture and life of the king.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: National Folk Museum of Korea, 37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03045 South Korea

We will talk about the life of a Korean, starting with the birth, the life, the death. We will even go so far as seeing the afterlife of a Korean.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bukchon Hanok Village, 37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03059 South Korea

We will see a traditional Korean village in which people still live there!

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Insadong, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea

We will walk through the King's guild where he commissioned great artists and designers to create beautiful pieces of artwork for him. It's now the antique alleyway where you can get many Korean souvenirs.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Jogyesa Temple, 45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-170 South Korea

We will see a Buddhist temple in which case used to be the national religion of the country.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul South Korea

A walk through a beautiful stream and talk about the stories behind it.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kwangjang Market, 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03195 South Korea

Walk through a 600 year young, vibrant traditional market that started out selling linens for special occasions but has reinvented itself over the years as the go to place for Korean comfort street food carts.

Duration: 30 minutes