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Seoul UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour
Activity Duration (4 to 8 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English, Japanese
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Explore the rich cultural heritage of Seoul with this comprehensive tour. Visit the UNESCO-designated Palace, Shrine, and more, and discover the fascinating history and traditions of this vibrant city.
What you'll do
Visit two of Seoul's UNESCO World Heritage sites: Jongmyo Shrine and the Changdeokgung Palace Complex. On this half-day tour, learn about Korea's cultural heritage from a guide. Start with a tour of Bukchon Hanok Village, which features traditional homes dating back to the Joseon Dynasty of the 14th century. Finish your tour with drop-off in Myeongdong.
What is included?
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entry/Admission - Bukchon Traditional Culture Center
- Entry/Admission - Jongmyo Shrine
- Entry/Admission - Changdeokgung Palace
What is not included?
- Hotel Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)
- Meals or drinks
- Hotel Pickup
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Hotel pickup is only available for centrally-located Seoul hotels. If your hotel/guesthouse is behind alleys, our English guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
- This tour does not stop at any shopping centers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Itinerary
Seoul Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Seoul UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour in Seoul, South Korea. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Bukchon Traditional Culture Center
1
Bukchon Traditional Culture Center
Stop: 40 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Bukchon as known as "the street museum in the urban core," this Hanok Village dates back to the 14th Century. Enjoy traditional house of Korea.
- Namsangol Hanok Village on Sunday insteadRead moreMore about Bukchon Traditional Culture Center
2
Jongmyo Shrine
Stop: 40 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Jongmyo Shrine is where the ancestral tablets of the kings and queens of the joseon Dynasty are enshrined. The Jongmyo Memorial Service has been held since the establishment of the Dynasty 600years ago commemorating the monarchs of the Dynasty.
- **As Jongmyo Royal Shrine is closed on Tuesday, you will visit Insadong Antique shop alley instead.Read moreMore about Jongmyo Shrine
3
Changdeokgung Palace
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion.
- **As Changdeokgung Palace is closed on Monday, you will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace on Monday.Read moreMore about Changdeokgung Palace
4
Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- you will visit Cheongha Korea Ginseng. Ginseng is first mentioned in “Ji Jiu Zhang” during Han dynasty of China as herb used widely in the orient for so many diseases and ailments. It is a plant which had been regarded as a panacea, a cure all. In the studies, Korean ginseng shows best performances in adaptogenic properties.
- Read moreMore about Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum
This concludes the tour.
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