This is a 90-minute small group walking tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace that follows the stories of love, marriage, family and succession behind Joseon kings. You learn how the king, as a husband, father and son, lived within his relationships. As you walk, you hear how future queens were chosen and how kings and queens lived in the palace, and you visit royal living quarters. The tour ends at Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, one of the palace's best-known sights, and you can keep exploring on your own afterward. It is led by an English-speaking guide with up to 8 participants.

Walk Gyeongbokgung and hear stories
of love and power in the Joseon royal family

This is a 90-minute small group walking tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace admission included. Walking through the palace with an English-speaking guide, you hear stories of love, marriage, family and succession behind the Joseon kings. Instead of covering every building and date, the tour follows one connected story, and it ends at Gyeonghoeru Pavilion. Groups are limited to 8 participants.

Walk through the spaces where kings and queens lived

Learn how the king behind the crown lived as a husband, father and son. You hear how future queens were chosen, what royal marriage really meant, and how kings and queens lived in the palace, while visiting their private quarters.

You also hear about queens, royal concubines, court ladies, children, and the pressure around the birth and selection of an heir.

Finish at Gyeonghoeru Pavilion

The tour ends at Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, one of the palace's best-known sights. You can take photos, ask the guide final questions, and keep exploring the palace on your own if you wish.

※ If parts of the palace are temporarily restricted or closed, the route may change, but the main stories and tour length stay the same.
※ Hanbok rental and the royal guard changing ceremony are not included.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.

• Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before your booked start time and meet your guide.

• The voucher is valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point:
Hyeopsaengmun (Hyeopsaeng Gate)
1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Meeting point details:
The booking option lists the meeting point as "next to the Gyeongbokgung ticket office." Please check the meeting point details on your voucher.

Cancellation and refunds

Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund.

Restrictions

• This is a 90-minute walking tour with continuous walking, so it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.

• Pets, weapons or sharp objects, and alcohol and drugs are not allowed.

On-site information

• Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time. If you arrive late after the tour has started, you cannot join.

• If parts of the palace are temporarily restricted or closed, the exact route may change. The main stories and tour length stay the same.

• Hanbok rental is not included. If you want to wear hanbok, please rent it before the tour.

• The royal guard changing ceremony is not included. Guests on the 10:30 AM tour can watch the 10:00 AM ceremony on their own before meeting the guide.

• The tour is conducted in English with up to 8 participants.