This night tour takes you through Deoksugung, the imperial palace of the Korean Empire, in the evening with an English-speaking guide. Hear the story of Gojong, the last king of Joseon and the first emperor of the Korean Empire, and the history of the Korean Empire leading up to Japanese colonial rule. Explore palace architecture that blends Eastern and Western styles and learn about Western-influenced Korean architecture. Deoksugung admission is included, and after the tour you are free to stay and take photos.

Meet at City Hall Station
and enter Deoksugung through Daehanmun Gate

In the evening, meet your guide at City Hall Station and enter Deoksugung through Daehanmun, the main gate of the palace. Deoksugung served as the imperial residence for 13 years during the Korean Empire and holds the sad history of the empire leading up to Japanese colonial rule.

Visit Junghwajeon, Hamnyeongjeon and Jeonggwanheon

Follow your guide to the palace's main buildings, including Junghwajeon, the main throne hall, Hamnyeongjeon, Gojong's sleeping quarters, and Jeonggwanheon, where the emperor enjoyed coffee, and learn about key moments in modern Korean history.

Enjoy an evening at a palace blending Eastern and Western architecture

At Deoksugung, where Eastern and Western-style buildings stand side by side, look at the features of Korean architecture influenced by the West. After the tour, you are free to stay inside the palace, explore at your own pace and take photos.

※ The tour runs only with a minimum of 4 participants.
※ Palace lighting and night views may vary by season and on-site conditions and are not guaranteed.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
• Meet your guide at the meeting point outside City Hall Station Exit 1 at the tour start time.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point:
City Hall Station Exit 1
1 Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting point information:
Meet your guide outside City Hall Station Exit 1. The operator will confirm the exact meeting place and time by email after booking.

Cancellation & refund

• Full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before the activity date.
• No refund for no-shows.

Restrictions

• The tour runs only with a minimum of 4 participants.
• Wheelchair accessible.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

On-site information

• The tour is guided in English.
• The operator will send the meeting place and time by email after booking.
• Booking confirmations are not processed on weekends and public holidays.