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15 Best Seoul Palace & City Tours

The city days that stack Seoul’s essentials: Gyeongbokgung’s changing of the guard, Bukchon’s hanok lanes, Gwangjang market bites and N Seoul Tower for the sprawl. Rent a hanbok and the palaces waive admission.

2.Seoul Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Insadong

Explore Seoul’s top highlights—Gyeongbokgung, N Seoul Tower, Insadong—with expert guides on this full-day tour that combines history, culture, and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Hana Kim was a wonderful tour guide! She was so enthusiastic and helpful willing to share additional tips and advice on top of an educational and interesting tour”

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

Discover Seoul's highlights with this small-group tour, visiting palaces, temples, markets, and cultural sites, with expert guides and included entrance fees.

★ 5.0

“A great highlights tour of Seoul! Many thanks to our guide (Mr. Young) and driver (Mr. Roven) for taking good care of us. We enjoyed the heritage sites and learning more about ginseng. We appreciate that you had nice alternatives to the sites that are…”

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

Discover Seoul’s top highlights including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village on this comprehensive day tour designed for culture and history lovers.

★ 5.0

“The tour was fun with lots of things to see in the city. AJ was the best tour guide we've had in some time. Funny and knowledgeable of the city and the location we visited. Highly recommend this company, and if you are lucky enough,…”

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6.Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, N Seoul Tower (with Cable Car)

Discover Seoul’s iconic sights on this guided tour visiting Gyeongbok Palace, N Seoul Tower, and more. Perfect for culture lovers and history buffs.

★ 4.7

“The tour guide Kelley was excellent. She was funny, knowledgeable and very efficient in ensuring we’re able to get to each destination on time. The tour was jam packed and included Seoul highlights including Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong and N Seoul Tower Tour.”

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8.Seoul: Highlights of Seoul Full-Day Tour

Discover Seoul's top sights in one day with this well-organized tour featuring palaces, temples, museums, and stunning city views — guided by friendly experts.

★ 5.0

“This was a fun tour! Very informative and a great introduction to Seoul and South Korea. Our guide Sophie was awesome! She was gracious and knowledgeable, and very friendly. I must admit I didn't know a lot about Korea before, but this tour taught me…”

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9.Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

Discover Seoul through a private, customizable tour with passionate local guides. Visit top sights, hidden gems, and enjoy authentic experiences tailored to your interests.

★ 5.0

“We had JS as a guide. She made the effort to reach out beforehand to understand our tour preferences better (separate from the questionnaire), which was really appreciated. She also had very good English despite never having lived outside Read more”

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

Discover Seoul's top sights on this half-day tour featuring Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, and the changing of the guard ceremony for $38.

★ 4.5

“Our tour leader Crystal was fantastic, very informative and full of amazing facts, the palace was amazing, the only thing I could say is bring a hat to keep from burning, would recommend this tour to anyone”

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12.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

Experience Korea's royal past with a guided Gyeongbokgung Palace tour, including hanbok photoshoots, cultural insights, and stunning scenery for $63.84.

★ 5.0

“It was fun dressing up. The dresses were very nice quality and they did such a good job in my hair. I paid 40,000w for the rental and hair do. We did have to pay for bus and subway since the first palace is closed…”

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13.Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

Explore Seoul’s night-time highlights, historic palaces, bustling markets, and vibrant temples on this 4-hour guided foodie tour for authentic local experiences.

★ 5.0

“MUST do when you first come to Seoul! Enoch was the best tour guide and made my mother and I feel comfortable and welcomed. I learned so much about Korean history, food, and culture. The food tour at the market is like a hidden gem…”

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

Discover Seoul’s highlights on this half-day tour visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, and cultural sites with expert guides and convenient logistics.

★ 5.0

“Kelly was super host and very knowledgable. Nice option for a quick half day tour at the most important sights. The ginseng boutique could be skipped.”

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More Seoul Palace & City Tours

4.9Seoul: Professional Hanbok Photography at Gyeongbok Palace1 hour$103 4.9Seoul: City Highlights eBike Tour3 hours$119 4.8Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour3 hours$88 5.0Full-Day Palace Tour in Seoul$79.00 4.9Seoul: Nighttime Tour of Palace, Market, Naksan Park & More5 hours$43 5.0Private Seoul City Tour$210.00 5.0Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace n Bukchon with Expert$88.00 5.0Carving a Korean Stone Seal with Jeongju in Insadong Seoul.$42.42 4.9Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace Half Day Tour2 hours$38 4.9Seoul: City Highlights Private Tour with Pickup and Drop-off4 - 9 hours$185 4.9Seoul City Tour: Gyeongbok Palace, N Tower & Local Market3 - 8 hours$26 5.0Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)$45.00 4.5Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Seoul Private Walking Tour$123.22 4.0Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul$7.00 5.0Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping$49.00 5.0Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner)$299.00 5.0Small-Group Seoul Morning Royal Palaces Tour$39.73 5.0Seoul City Full Day Tour – Changdeok Palace (wearing Hanbok)$65.00 5.0Half day Morning Seoul City Tour$32.00 5.0Royal Palace, Full-day Seoul City Tour (Pick up & Drop off)$75.00 5.0Seoul Night Tour with Han River Cruise and Gyeongbokgung Palace$245.00 4.5Seoul Palace Morning Tour$40.00 5.0Customized Private Seoul tour: Palace, Market etc(Airport Option)$184.00 5.0Full-Day Seoul Highlights Private Guided Tour$235.00