Seoul Walking Tour with Local (Full Day)

Seoul Walking Tour with Local (Full Day)

Check out the most beloved attractions in Seoul by walking or feel free to try the well developed and modern Seoul public transportation.
Meet with your guide at exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station (meeting point may change depending on the location of your accommodation).
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folklore Museum, Cheongwadae Sarangchae (Presidential Blue House Exhibition Hall), Tongin Market, Insadong, and Bukchon Hanok Village.
In walking between the sites, you will be able to explore and see more of what Seoul has to offer.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.
*Closed on Mondays. Replaced to Changdeok Palace without a notification.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

You will see the Korean Life Passage (from birth to death) in the National Folk Museum of Korea to understand how Koran life was and is in the permanent exhibition hall. The National Folk Museum is celebrating the first full moon of the Lunar new year, Jeongwol Daeboreum. Its name is museum but it is more like exhibition of 'Korean Lifestyle". There are 12 zodiac animals in front of the Folk Museum, why don't you find out which zodiac is yours.

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Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cheongwadae Sarangchae, 152 Hyoja-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-033 South Korea

Cheongwadae is the executive office and official residence of the President of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), located behind of Gyeongbok palace. It used to be a section of the Gyeongbok palace.
The main building has a hipped-and-gabled beautiful green roof covered with Korean style blue tiles from which Blue House takes its name.

You will visit Cheongwadae Sarangchae to learn more about the President and the Blue House.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Tongin Market, 3, Pirundae-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea

Tongin Market was originally established for Japanese residents during the occupation. After the Korean War, the market was converted for Korean street vendors. Visitors to the market may try some delightful snacks by purchasing them with tokens used like in the old times.

Duration: 50 minutes

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

Insadong is the place to look around lots of galleries, restaurants, ceramics, handy crafts and souvenir for reasonable price. Restaurants in this area are mainly specializing in traditional authentic food. Insadong was once a residential area for palace officials, royal families, and noble classes.

Stroll along Insadong street, you will be able to bumper into "Dragon Beard" - kind of high quality cotton candy for King. The making process from dough to 16,384 strings those looks like fine beards.

Duration: 1 hour

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

Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture. As Bukchon Hanok Village is an actual neighborhood with people's homes, visitors are advised to be respectful at all times while looking around.

Duration: 1 hour