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The 15 Best Gyeongbokgung Palace Tours in Seoul

33 tours  ·  from $6 a head

The biggest palace in the country, and the one where the ceremony at the gate draws a crowd twice a day. These 15 compare guided mornings, hanbok packages and the combined runs that add Bukchon or Gwangjang, priced and timed against the guard change.

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour - Gyeongbokgung Palace and the royal guard ceremony
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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

1.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,321 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $32Our pick

Explore Seoul’s palace, hanok lanes, mountain views, ginseng culture, and Gwangjang Market on a flexible half-day or full-day tour.

“Chloe was a great guide! We did the half day tour, and learned a lot along the way. I suggest the morning tour rather than the afternoon, as the palace was practically empty when we arrived so crowds were not an issue. This was a nice way to see more of Seoul and learn about Korean culture. Also, Chloe offers to take photos of you at each spot, so that was extra lovely!”

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Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower) - Gwanghwamun Gate and the royal palace
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Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

2.Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,647 reviews · from $58Top rated

See Seoul’s palaces, temples, markets, N Seoul Tower, and more on a guided seven-and-a-half-hour city tour.

“We had a lovely day tour with Lynn. She was amazing, insightful, funny and shared lots of helpful info. The trip included hotel pick up and was seamless. We had a great time and would recommend her if you plan to tour Seoul!”

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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village - Jogyesa Temple, a quiet start in Jongno
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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour - Gyeongbokgung Palace and the royal guard ceremony
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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower - Jogyesa Temple and Seoul’s Buddhist center
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Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

5.Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 726 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $26

See Seoul’s royal palace, markets, hanok village, and N Seoul Tower with a local guide on a flexible half-day or full-day tour.

“I booked the half day tour and I wish I had booked the full day tour. Our tour guide Kelly was an excellent host. She is so lovely, kind and patient and she also took pictures for me as I am a solo traveller. I will definitely be booking some more tours this week.”

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Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony - Cheongwadae Sarangchae and the Blue House Area
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Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental - Finding Gigibebe-Hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Station
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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace - Gwanghwamun Gate gives you the grand opening shot
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Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

9.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $60

Dress in hanbok, explore Gyeongbokgung with historian James, and leave with 100-plus edited photos from Seoul’s royal palace.

“Such a great experience!! If you are visiting Seoul, this is a must tour - not just you will learn about Seoul’s history, but you will have beautiful pictures taken of you at different spots. Totally recommend ☺️”

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Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace - Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum
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Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour - Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Joseon court
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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

11.Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Explore Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace, royal guard ceremony, Folk Museum, and Bukchon Hanok Village on a small-group morning walk.

“Stella was an amazing guide — 11/10! Highly recommend this tour as an introduction to Seoul, as you’ll get great context about the history of the country / city, and lots of tips on places to visit. Book without hesitation!”

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Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace Bukchon Hanok Village - The National Folk Museum adds ordinary life
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Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace Bukchon Hanok Village

Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul - Free hair styling, paid accessories, and the self studio
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Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul

Small-Group Seoul Tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace (hotel pick-up) - Jogyesa Temple brings Seoul’s Buddhism into the present
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Small-Group Seoul Tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace (hotel pick-up)

Half day Morning Seoul City Tour(Temple & Gyeongbok Palace) - Walking through Gyeongbokgung Palace
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Half day Morning Seoul City Tour(Temple & Gyeongbok Palace)

15.Half day Morning Seoul City Tour(Temple & Gyeongbok Palace)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $32

See Seoul’s royal palace, guard ceremony, Buddhist temple, and folk museum on a practical four-hour morning tour with hotel pickup.

“Molly is knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to be around, with lots of interesting historical knowledge about architecture and the Joseon dynasty that would not have learned otherwise. For me, the half-day tour felt like a great way to launch me on my own exploration. If I had had more time in Seoul, I think that the full day tour would have been the way to go.”

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