The 15 Best Palace Tours in Seoul

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

★★★★★★★★★★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)

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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Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

3.Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,474 reviews · from $56

See Seoul’s royal palaces, temple, markets, and traditional neighborhoods on an 8-hour small-group tour with hotel pickup.

“Full day tour of the temple, 2 palaces, ginseng museum/shop and local market. Quite a bit of time spent in transfers as traffic can be heavy. Ginseng stop probably not necessary, so just treat it as an educational exercise. Good general overview for first timers.”

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Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

4.Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $80

See Seoul’s royal palace, Buddhist temple, N Seoul Tower, and hanok village on an eight-hour guided city tour with hotel pickup.

“Our tour guide Charles Park was excellent. Very informative and accommodating to match various abilities of our group. Highly recommend Charles”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

5.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,044 reviews · from $32

See Seoul’s palace, hanok lanes, mountain views, ginseng traditions, and Gwangjang Market in a fast, practical four-hour tour.

“Really enjoyed this tour! Stella was so sweet and knowledgeable and I learned so much! She also took some very nice photos of us which was nice.”

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Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

6.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: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

7.Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 611 reviews · 1 hour · from $6Best value

Rent a beautiful Hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Palace, add hairstyling, and explore Seoul’s royal sites and Bukchon Hanok Village.

“its was amazing is a dream come true😍😍 the staff is very nice👌😍”

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Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

8.Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 357 reviews · from $38

See Seoul’s palace guard ceremony, Jogyesa Temple, the Blue House area, and more on a practical three-hour guided tour.

“The palace was closed but the tour did good adding the replacement locations. Overall good experience and Emily was great!”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

9.Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung, enjoy free palace entry, hair styling, a locker, and flexible hours for memorable Seoul photos.

“they did your hair. helped with your dressing, had a free purse, and a locker for you to use. many choices for all ages”

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Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

10.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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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

11.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $79

See Seoul by night with palace lights, Korean street food, makgeolli, raw beef, live octopus, temple lanterns, and vehicle transfers.

“It’s nice to see a palace and temple at night with all the lighting. I loved the food market. It’s all very delicious and definitely the highlight. In the evening the food market is less crowded. Lia is a great guide.”

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Best Things to Do – Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

12.Best Things to Do – Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $38

Review of Seoul’s 3-hour palace and temple tour, with hotel pickup, expert guides, royal sights, and an important ginseng-sales warning.

“Judy was fantastic, she was knowledgeable and interesting without being boring. Her energy level and enthusiasm made the tour wonderful.”

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Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

13.Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 174 reviews · from $89

See Seoul’s grand palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, and Namdaemun Market with lunch, hotel transport, and an informed local guide.

“It was a great tour and our guide Yeoni was great, friendly and welcoming. Would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Seoul.”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

14.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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