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Free walking tour in Gyeongbok palace, Gwanghwamun and Insadong

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
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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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

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?

  • Meeting point:
    202-1 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Sou...
    202-1 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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    We will meet Gwanghwamoon station (Exit 7)I will text you , you can recognize me easily

  • 1
    Outside visit
    South 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.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Gyeongbokgung 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!

  • 3
    Outside visit
    National 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

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Insadong

    We will also have time to check out traditional Korean streets where you can enjoy the street food and some unique souvenir shops.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Gyeongbokgung 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

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4.86
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4.67
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Tazmin 24 Apr 2024
Kaiserslautern

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Heekook was very welcoming and gave a wonderfully energetic and interesting tour! He answered every question and was engaging and fun. The route flowed very well, and we got a great mix of information from history to the modern day and more. He remembered what each of us had expressed interest in and took care to point out restaurants and museums that would fit, and even sent us a detailed guide with other recommendations after the tour was over. Definitely one of the best walking tours I’ve done!
Maria 22 Apr 2024
Barcelona

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Heekook was an excellent guide, he gave us a lot of interesting historical facts, and if we had any questions he answered them very kindly and even took pictures if we asked for them. He also gave us very useful recommendations and the best thing is that we were only 4 people on the tour, so it was very customized. Thank you so much Heebook for showing us a little bit of your country.
Susanne 22 Apr 2024
Berlin

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Heekok was a great guide and was very flexible, since I had to join later due to a delayed flight. It was easy to meet up with him at the palace. Thank you again for the great tour despite the bad weather.
Sulem 19 Apr 2024
Tijuana

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Heekook fue un excelente guía, nos compartió mucha información relevante de los lugares que visitamos, y muchos tips para disfrutar nuestra estancia en la ciudad, nos encantó este tour!
Diana 18 Apr 2024
Cluj-Napoca

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
It felt more like a private tour where Heekook answered all our questions, giving the fact that some people dropped the tour. He was very friendly and helpful. The route was well-chosen. The recommendations lived up to the expectations.
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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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