The heart of Joseon dynasty with licensed tour guide

Welcome to this exciting journey through the heart of Seoul! As your guide, I’m here to help you experience the rich history, culture, and beauty of Gyeongbokgung Palace in a way that will leave you with lasting memories.

This tour is not just about seeing the sights – it’s about feeling the history. You’ll get the chance to ask questions, learn interesting facts, and experience the palace like never before.

Highlights:

Your journey begins at the Gwanghwamun(Sejong Center for The Perfoming Arts)Station, seeing statues of two most important figures of Joseon dynasty as we walk to Gwanghwamun Gate.
Watch changing of the guard ceremony, a colorful and traditional ritual that takes place at the gate.
Walk through main buidings including Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion: and The Royal Quarters.

After the tour, you can leave the palace through North Gate or walk back and continue to explore National Palace Museum of Korea or National Folk Museum of Korea.

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Guide: Daniel

Tours since 2025

Hello, I am Daniel, licensed tour guide living in Seoul Korea. I speak Korean, Chinese, English, Japanese and now I am learning Spanish. Currently I am working on celebrity cruises, and have two month vacation between contracts. I love meeting friends from different parts of the world and listen to their lifestyles and stories and share mine as well.

3 stops

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:145-3 Sejongno, Jongno District, Seoul, South KoreaExit 4, of Gwanghwamun(Sejong Center for The Perfoming Arts)Station, Subway line 5Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

145-3 Sejongno, Jongno District, Seoul, South KoreaExit 4, of Gwanghwamun(Sejong Center for The Perfoming Arts)Station, Subway line 5, right beside the Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

2

Outside visit

Gwanghwamun GateWalk to Gwanghwamun Gate

3

Entry not included

Gyeongbokgung Palace3,000 Korean Won for the entrance of the tour, free if you wear proper Korean traditional costume.

3 stops

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:145-3 Sejongno, Jongno District, Seoul, South KoreaExit 4, of Gwanghwamun(Sejong Center for The Perfoming Arts)Station, Subway line 5Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

145-3 Sejongno, Jongno District, Seoul, South KoreaExit 4, of Gwanghwamun(Sejong Center for The Perfoming Arts)Station, Subway line 5, right beside the Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

2

Outside visit

Gwanghwamun GateWalk to Gwanghwamun Gate

3

Entry not included

Gyeongbokgung Palace3,000 Korean Won for the entrance of the tour, free if you wear proper Korean traditional costume.

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.