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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung palace
Blue House fountain
Presidential Blue House
Royal guards

Small-Group Seoul Morning Royal Palaces Tour

By Seoul N Tour
4.8 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$71 per adult
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  • 3h 30m
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Overview

On this tour, you will visit the Buddhist temple in the city, the Presidential Blue House Square and Gyeongbokgung Palace for 3.5 hours with a small group. First, you will visit Jogyesa temple that represents Buddhism in Seoul and pass by the Cheongwadae, the Presidential Blue House, that symbol of with blue tiles and move on to Gwanghwamun Gate to see the royal guard changing ceremony. After the ceremony, you will explore Gyeongbokgung Palace that is also referred to as the northern palace. Also you will visit a museum called the National Folk Museum, where you can see how Koreans from a few centuries ago lived.

Activity location

  • Jogyesa Temple
    • 45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu,
    • 110-170, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 55
    • 55 Ujeongguk-ro
    • 03144, Ujeongguk-ro, Seoul, South Korea

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Small-Group Seoul Morning Royal Palaces Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English

On this tour, you will visit the Buddhist temple in the city, the Presidential Blue House Square and Gyeongbokgung Palace for 3.5 hours with a small group. First, you will visit Jogyesa temple that represents Buddhism in Seoul and pass by the Cheongwadae, the Presidential Blue House, that symbol of with blue tiles and move on to Gwanghwamun Gate to see the royal guard changing ceremony. After the ceremony, you will explore Gyeongbokgung Palace that is also referred to as the northern palace. Also you will visit a museum called the National Folk Museum, where you can see how Koreans from a few centuries ago lived.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
NZ$70.82 x 2 AdultsNZ$141.64
Total
Price is NZ$141.64
Until Fri, 17 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup in Central Seoul
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel drop-off

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems or heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
  • This tour is proceeding with minimum 4 people and if the participants number is below it, the tour can be cancelled.
  • Please note: On Tuesdays, Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed and you will go to Changdeokgung & Changdeokgung Rear Garden (Secret Garden) instead in the morning.

Activity itinerary

Jogyesa Temple
  • 30m
Jogyesa Buddhist Temple is the centre of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy streets of Jongno, follow the road towards Anguk Subway Station, and you will see Jogyesa Temple. The first things you will notice at the temple are the lovely trees. These locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
After visiting Jogyesa temple, you will pass the presidential blue house is known by the symbolic blue tiles. The building shows the true beauty of Korea with Mt Bukak peeking behind it. Then, you will move onto the next place called Gwanghwamun to watch the royal guard changing ceremony. It is a ceremony to announce changing of the royal guards, as well as to clarify the guards' identities. Then, you will head towards Gyeongbokgung where was a main palace and the most beautiful palace during the Joseon dynasty. Please note: - On Tuesdays, the Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Folklore museum are closed, and you will go to Deoksugung Palace and The Presidential Blue House Museum instead.
The Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae) (Pass by)
Cheong Wa Dae is the Presidential House of Korea where has the Presidential office and residence. We called it Blue House as the roof is covered blue tiles. We can't visit inside but will pass through the front road.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESJogyesa Temple
    • 45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu,
    • 110-170, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE55
    • 55 Ujeongguk-ro
    • 03144, Ujeongguk-ro, Seoul, South Korea

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