Full Day Seoul Royal Palace Tour Including Namdaemun Market

Full Day Seoul Royal Palace Tour Including Namdaemun Market

Experience both historic and modern aspects of Seoul in one day!

Enjoy the royal guard changing ceremony at the Gyeongbokgung Palace, take a picture at the main entrance of prestigious Cheongwadae(also known as The Blue House). Have Dolsot Bibimbap for lunch and visit Changdeokgung Palace and stop at the heart of downtown Seoul for some amazing shopping, Namdaemun Market.
This tour ends at Myeongdong

No Shopping guaranteed.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Changdeokgung Palace, 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03072 South Korea

Changdeokgung Palace was used as the main palace by  many Joseon Kings and best perserved. The palace was registered with UNESCO in 1997.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1394 as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910)by its founder King Taejo, is the most comprehensive and grandest of the five palaces of the period. Gyeongbokgung, the oldest palace of the Joseon Dynasty, is located at the northern end of Seojong-ro Street. On its grounds stands the National Folk Museum of Korea, where visitors can browse the unique cultural and historical traits of Korea and the lifestyle of bygone days.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul South Korea

Cheonggyecheon Stream is an 11 km long modern stream that runs through downtown Seoul. Created as part of an urban renewal project, Cheonggyecheon is a restoration of the stream that was once there before during the Joseon Dynasty.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae), 1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-820 South Korea

Cheongwadae(The Blue House) is the presidential residence of the Republic of Korea and is regarded as the heart of the nation. Cheongwadae Saranchae is a Korean presidential exhibition center, newly opened as of January 2010.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Bukchon Hanok Village is a village with traditional houses. You can browse beautiful Hanok and take a great picture.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Jogyesa is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, becoming so in 1936. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Insadong Antique Shop Alley, to experience the traditional culture of Korea while remaining at the heart of the city. With art galleries, traditional craft stores, antique art dealers, traditional tea houses and restaurants, it is a must-see.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Namsangol Hanok Village, 28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04626 South Korea

Namsangol Hanok Village is located between the tall buildings in the middle of a normal city scene. This village has five restored traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, a pond, and a time capsule as well, making it perfect for a leisure walk.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Namdaemun Market, 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04529 South Korea

Namdaemun Market is the largest market in Seoul. Many Koreans describe this market "The market has everything except nothing."

Duration: 15 minutes