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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Free walking tour in Gyeongbok palace, Gwanghwamun and Insadong
Guru:
Heekook
Registered on April 25, 2023
Hello, I am Heekook! During my free walking tour, I can show you the most important Korean traditional places, historical sites and points of interest. I was born and raised in Seoul, Korea so you can always feel free to ask me any any questions about Korean culture. There are lots of fun things to learn about contemporary life in Korea.
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Tour description
Hello, I am Heekook!
During my free walking tour, I can show you the most important Korean traditional places, historical sites and points of interest.
I was born and raised in Seoul, Korea so you can always feel free to ask me any any questions about Korean culture. There are lots of fun things to learn about contemporary life in Korea.
Part of the tour is Seoul's famous Gyeongbok palace, Gwanghwamun. We will also explore one of the most famous tourist areas in Seoul, Insadong
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:202-1 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Sou...202-1 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
We will meet Gwanghwamoon station (Exit 7)I will text you , you can recognize me easily
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1Outside visitSouth Korea
Right after meeting the group we will start the tour by learning Korean history and the life and importance of King Sejong and Sunsin Lee. Their impressive statues are located at this site. This is also one of the best spots to take a selfie or group photo in Seoul.
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2Outside visitGyeongbokgung Palace
Together we will explore and learn the history and captivating story of Gyeongbokgung Palace. This palace is definitely one of the best sites to see during your Seoul visit. And there is Entrance fee , it's 2.5 dollars!
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3Outside visitNational Folk Museum of Korea
The National Folk Museum of Korea displays the culture and folk history of the Korean people from prehistoric times to the end of the Joseon Dynasty
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4Outside visitInsadong
We will also have time to check out traditional Korean streets where you can enjoy the street food and some unique souvenir shops.
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5Outside visitGyeongbokgung Station
Our last destination , you can watch streets and buildings , park while we walk , you can use this station after our tour! ,you can go to your acommodation easily
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour opinions
Carina
06 Dec 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in family -
Nov 2023
Heekook was an amazing guide! Super patient, professional and friendly. He had lots of knowledge and recommendations for beyond the tour too. We went over time but he never rushed us. Heekook really went above and beyond to show us his hometown.
Highly, highly recommend!!!
Cat armour
27 Nov 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Nov 2023
I had a very good tour. I love the history of all the Kings and scientific breakthroughs and cultural developments as we went through the palace and the folk museum area. Heekook is well informed and made everything interesting and easy to relate to. Recommend 100%
Sarah
17 Nov 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Oct 2023
The tour was ok and gave us interesting insights into South Korea's history. The tour was too slow for my liking and I felt it could be condensed into a shorter timeframe. Our guide had great English but lacked a little enthusiasm to keep us really engaged.
Stephanie
05 Nov 2023
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Oct 2023
A Seoul native, Heekook was super friendly and knowledgeable about Korean history and took us on a wonderful tour of the Gyeongbokgung Palace, down Insadong Street, to Ikseondong Hanok Village where I was able to do all of my souvenir shopping. It was a fun and interesting walk and I highly recommend it!
Sara
02 Nov 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Oct 2023
Very nice experience. We couldn't visit the palace since it was too crowded. Haekook is a very nice guy. He is very supportive and friendly and he tries to answer to all our questions. The only suggestion for him is to improve a little bit his English talking but really it Is Not a big deal , since he makes every effort to make us understand. I recommend you this experience with Haekook!!
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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