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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.

1.Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

Discover Seoul’s highlights on this full-day tour visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway, and Gwangjang Market, led by expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“I had an excellent time with Grace! I feel like I learned so much in the short time we had for our tour. She was very knowledgeable and very kind.”

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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

“Nice tour covering various places including palace. Guide Joo-Ee is very good. Very considerate to the guests and their needs (like food choices etc). Overall enjoyed the trip. However, ginseng "museum" is just a shop selling their expensive products. Going upto the top of the…”

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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

“Sook ee was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide who entertained us with stories of palace intrigue, the history of the Joseon dynasty and modern Korean history. The tour was well organized and also gave us some free time to explore, shop, and eat delicious…”

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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

“AJ was a wonderful guide! Very knowledgeable, organized and sense of humour. A good tour for Seoul highlights”

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5.Seoul: City Hightlights, Palace Tour, and Optional Hanbok

Discover Seoul’s top sights with this guided tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and optional Hanbok experience, all for $56.

★ 4.9

“It was an amazing experience. Our tour guide Pearl was very friendly and helpful. Most importantly she is very knowledgeable about every place we’d been to and had stories from history. She also recommended a lot of places to explore and where to find the…”

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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 vehicle was comfortable and clean. Our guide Kelley was particularly welcoming and friendly. She's a natural and provided lots of interesting information and a great recommendation for lunch, an inexpensive Michelin star restaurant, that wasn't expensive. Just delicious food and relaxed atmosphere. This 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

“Truly a fantastic trip led by Grace, whose enthusiasm for sharing her country and shone through with our international group. We whipped around Seoul in a comfortable van shuttle and saw an incredible amount of sights in one day - about eight hours. If your…”

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11.Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

Experience traditional Korea by renting a hanbok and exploring Gyeongbokgung Palace at your own pace, with flexible rental options and cultural insights.

★ 4.5

“Really enjoyed this experience. I would have added many more of the hair jewelry and loved the cape, very warm. Ladies were kind and helped us get dressed properly.”

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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

“This tour is very educational. I am a K-Drama junkie and loves historical ones. This tour gave me a glimpse of what is real vs reel. Diane is very knowledgeable and has answer to my questions. She’s very polite, courteous and welcomes all queRead more”

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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