This full-day tour covers Seoul's main highlights in one day, from Gyeongbokgung Palace to a hanok village, Bugak Palgakjeong Pavilion, Gwangjang Market, the War Memorial of Korea and Jogyesa Temple. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan or coach with an English-speaking guide. At Gyeongbokgung you can watch the gatekeeper changing ceremony, and at Bugak Palgakjeong you can enjoy panoramic views over Seoul. Entrance fees are included, and hotel pickup in central Seoul is available depending on the option.

Start at Gyeongbokgung Palace
and see Seoul's highlights in one day

Begin the day with your guide at Gyeongbokgung, the largest of the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. You can also watch the gatekeeper changing ceremony held at the palace.

Next, stroll through a hanok village, home to traditional Korean houses built from natural materials such as wood and earth and heated by the ondol floor-heating system, and take photos. Depending on your option, you will visit Namsangol Hanok Village or Bukchon Hanok Village.

Enjoy the view of Seoul from Bugak Palgakjeong Pavilion

Head up to Bugak Palgakjeong Pavilion on the slopes of Bugaksan Mountain to admire panoramic views of Seoul and take photos. Afterward, stop at a ginseng shop to learn about Korean ginseng and buy products if you wish.

Have lunch at Gwangjang Market and visit the War Memorial

Take a lunch break at Gwangjang Market, known as Korea's first market (meal at your own expense). The market is famous for its food, so you can enjoy lunch or snacks and do some shopping.

In the afternoon, visit the War Memorial of Korea, a museum opened in 1994, to look back on the history and lessons of the Korean War.

Finish in Myeongdong via Jogyesa Temple and Tapgol Park

Explore Jogyesa Temple, the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, and visit Tapgol Park, where the March 1st Independence Movement began in 1919. Tapgol Park also briefly appears in Season 2 of "Squid Game." The tour ends at Myeongdong Cathedral near Myeongdong Station.

※ Depending on Seoul's traffic, the schedule may be delayed by traffic jams, public events or demonstrations.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
• Arrive at the meeting point of your selected option at least 10 minutes before the tour starts and meet your guide.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point (Full-day group tour):
Myeongdong Station Exit 9
Myeongdong Station Exit 9, Jung-gu, Seoul

Meeting point information:
Meet your guide outside Myeongdong Station Exit 9. We recommend coming by subway.

Meeting point (Full-day small-group tour):
Myeongdong Station Exit 10 (next to Sejong Hotel)
Myeongdong Station Exit 10, Jung-gu, Seoul

Meeting point information:
Meet your guide outside Myeongdong Station Exit 10, next to Sejong Hotel. We recommend coming by subway.

Meeting point (Hotel pickup option):
Seoul hotel pickup

Meeting point information:
Pickup is from hotels or accommodations in central Seoul, such as Gangnam, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun, Itaewon and Dongdaemun, between 7:20 AM and 8:40 AM. Please check the exact pickup place and time in the information provided after your booking is confirmed.

Tour end:
Myeongdong Cathedral (74 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul)

Cancellation & refund

• Full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before the activity date.
• No refunds or rescheduling for late arrivals or no-shows.

Restrictions

• Not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Pets, strollers, alcohol and drugs are not allowed.

On-site information

• Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.
• Late arrivals cannot join, and joining partway through the tour is not allowed.
• We recommend taking the subway to the meeting point.
• Pickup is provided only if you select an option with pickup.
• The tour is guided in English.
• Lunch at Gwangjang Market is at your own expense.
• The tour ends at Myeongdong Cathedral, with no drop-off at your accommodation.
• The schedule may be delayed by traffic jams, public events or demonstrations.

Other

• Time for hanbok rental is not included in the schedule.