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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

“Great tour and experience while in Korea the first time. Lynn was a nice and helpful tour guide. We were in Seoul for a few days and found this a nice way to see and experience Korean food and culture.”

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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

“Our guide Lua was fantastic. Having a small group allowed for a more enjoyable and personal experience. The pace was good, and the places visited gave insight into Korean history. Would recommend this tour for a first-time visitor and very much recommend Lua, a friendly…”

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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 guide was friendly and shared a great deal of knowledge to share about the different places we visited. We learned a lot and enjoyed the experience sightseeing with other people.”

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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

“Emily was the perfect guide, one hundred percent recommended. I had very limited time to explore the city and this tour was a great option to grasp the essence of Seoul without being a stressful event.”

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7.Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

Experience traditional Korean culture with Hanbok rental and free palace entry in Seoul. Explore Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon Hanok Village for an authentic day.

★ 4.6

“Great choice of hanbok and accessories, helpful staff. This made the visit of the palace all the more memorable, and I love having amazing family photos to look back on. If you can, splurge for the hair and makeup, well worth the few extra bucks.”

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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

“It was a great overview of Seoul and the various landmarks around town. We got a wonderful overview of life in the city. Our guide, Hans, was great. He listened to our needs and was actually able to start the tour earlier than we had…”

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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

“The ladies at the hanbok rental place were great!!! The place was easy to find and close to the imperial palace, which allowed us to ise our time perfectly. Took a lot of pictures and walked the royal grounds before returning our rentals.”

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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

“I am a solo traveler. We went to the beautiful Changdeokgung Palace. James and Jacob did a fantastic job explaining the history of South Korea and the palace we visited. James answered all of our questions. He was knowledgeable, passionaRead more”

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

Discover Seoul’s history and culture on this full-day tour visiting Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Jogyesa Temple, and bustling markets, with expert guides.

★ 4.0

“Excellent for solo or family travels. Perfect to know city, county history . Only thing that I did not like - visited and pushed to buy - product for longevity , health and all this builshit . Definitely must 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