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Essential Palace Tour in Seoul

The tour lasts 3 hours

Available in English and Spanish

Description

We invite you to dive deeply into the history of Korea, by visiting its beautiful palaces. If you join our Free Walking Tour, we will help you gain a true understanding of the must-see palaces of Seoul, and you will be impressed by Korea's rich history.

Meeting point: Gwanghwamun station exit 2

The main goal of our tour is to explore the two most beautiful palaces of Seoul, namely Gyeongbok palace and Deoksu palace. We will further introduce you to Cheonggyecheon stream, the statues of King Sejong, Admiral Lee Sun-Shin, and everything you can see along the way. We do not accept large groups, which allows us to adjust to your pace, keep the experience personal, and make sure that everyone receives our full attention.

For Deoksugung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace, there is a fee required to enter (+/- 5000 won = +/- $3 in total).

We look forward to meeting you!

* We recommend bringing cold water for the tour.

Guide: Serena and Eduardo

PRO

Guiding since 2025

We are an international couple living in Seoul. Serena is from the Netherlands and is a Master's student in International Relations. Eduardo is Korean and has majored in Spanish. Both of us are actively studying Korean history every day. Together, we offer tours in Spanish and English. Since we love to learn about history and about different cultures, we look forward to be your guides in Seoul!

3 stops

3 hours

Meeting point:Gwanghawmun station exit 2Nos encontraremos en la salida 2 del Gwanghwamun station. Un chico coreano guapo y una chica pelirroja :) We will meet at Gwanghwamun station exit 2. A cute Korean guy and a red-haired girl :) Open in Google Maps →

Entry not included

Gyeongbokgung PalaceGyeongbokgung is the second highlight of the tour. Being the main palace of Seoul, you will be impressed by its beauty and by the atmosphere. Learning more about the history behind this building will help you appreciate its beauty even more. The entrance fee to Gyeongbokgung palace is 3000 KRW per person (less than $3).

Outside visit

King Sejong and Yi Sun-shinWe will tell you everything you need to know about King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-shin while walking past their impressive statues.

Entry not included

Deoksugung PalaceDeoksugung palace is one of the main highlights of our tour. We will teach you the important parts of Korean history, so that you have a good understanding of all the different buildings, their functions, and the significant events that took place there. The entrance fee to Deoksugung palace is 1000 KRW per person (less than $1).

3 stops

3 hours

Entry not included

Outside visit

King Sejong and Yi Sun-shinWe will tell you everything you need to know about King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-shin while walking past their impressive statues.

Entry not included

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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

Accepts bookings of up to 8 people.

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.