Depart from Myeongdong and spend half a day exploring Seoul's top sights with an English-speaking guide. Watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung, the largest of the Five Grand Palaces, then see traditional houses at Namsangol Hanok Village and panoramic city views from Bugak Palgakjeong Pavilion. Learn about Korean ginseng at a ginseng museum before wrapping up at Gwangjang Market. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan or coach, and on Tuesdays, the tour follows a route featuring N Seoul Tower and Deoksugung Palace.

Start your half-day tour with the
guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung

Meet your guide at Myeongdong Station Exit 9 and set off in an air-conditioned minivan or coach. Your first stop is Gyeongbokgung, the largest of the Joseon Dynasty's Five Grand Palaces. Explore the palace with your guide's commentary and watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at the palace.

Visit Namsangol Hanok Village
and Bugak Palgakjeong Pavilion

Head to Namsangol Hanok Village at the northern foot of Namsan Mountain. Five traditional hanok houses from around Seoul were relocated and restored on the site of Pil-dong, a valley famous during the Joseon era, making it a great place for photos.

At Bugak Palgakjeong Pavilion on the slopes of Bugaksan Mountain, enjoy a panoramic view over the city. Take a break from the busy streets and snap some photos.

Stop by a ginseng museum and
finish at Gwangjang Market

At the Cheongha Korean Ginseng Museum, learn about Korean ginseng, long used as a medicinal herb, and shop for ginseng products if you like.

The tour ends with a drop-off at Gwangjang Market, known as Korea's first permanent market. Browse a wide variety of goods at affordable prices, and enjoy market favorites like bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) and mayak gimbap for lunch or a snack (meals not included).

On Tuesdays, the tour follows
the N Seoul Tower route

The Tuesday N Seoul Tower Tour option visits N Seoul Tower (about 30 min) → Bukchon Hanok Village (about 30 min) → Deoksugung Palace including the guard changing ceremony (about 1 hour) → Cheongha Korean Ginseng Museum (about 40 min) → Gwangjang Market (drop-off).

※ The itinerary is for reference and may change depending on local conditions.
※ Views from Bugak Palgakjeong and N Seoul Tower may vary depending on the weather.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
• Please arrive outside Myeongdong Station Exit 9 at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Myeongdong Station Exit 9
Myeongdong Station Exit 9, Seoul (outside the subway station)

Meeting point details:
Our staff will greet you outside Myeongdong Station Exit 9. Taking the subway is the most convenient way to get there. The tour ends at Gwangjang Market (88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul).

Cancellation & Refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.
• No refunds or rescheduling for late arrivals or no-shows.

Restrictions

• Not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.
• Pets, strollers, alcohol, and drugs are not allowed.
• Please book children aged 2 and under as infants and those aged 3 and up at the regular rate.

On-site information

• Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.
• Late arrivals or joining partway through the tour are not allowed.
• The tour is guided in English.
• Food and drinks, personal expenses, hanbok rental, and travel insurance are not included.

Others

• Time for hanbok rental is not included in the itinerary.
• Pickup service is only provided for private tours or when a pickup option is selected.
• On Tuesdays, the tour follows a route covering N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Deoksugung Palace.