Gyeongbokgung Palace Walking Tour
You can hear the stories of the Joseon Dynasty, the beauty of Gyeongbokgung Palace's architecture, and the animal statues placed throughout the palace.
from$56 000.00
₩65,000
35,412
Seoul
Why You'll Love This Tour
- The only English-guided walking tour of Gyeongbokgung — uncover 600 years of Joseon Dynasty stories with a professional guide who brings every corner of the palace to life.
- The ONLY Gyeongbokgung Palace tour offering full English narration
- Discover Joseon Dynasty stories, royal architecture, and the symbolic animal statues hidden throughout the palace
- Learn directly from a knowledgeable professional guide — ask all the questions you want
- Compact 2-hour tour — comprehensive yet relaxed pace
- Admission ticket included — no extra fees, no waiting in line
What You'll Experience
- Tour Route
- Gwanghwamun → Heungnyemun Gate → Geunjungmun & Geunjungjeon → Sajeongjeon → Gangnyeongjeon → Gyotaejeon → Amisan Garden → Gyeonghoeru → Sujeongjeon Hall
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Built in 1394, Gyeongbokgung is the oldest and most significant of Seoul’s five royal palaces — and Korea’s most iconic tourist destination. Although heavily damaged during the Japanese colonial period, the palace has been continuously restored to preserve its historic value.
Your guide will share captivating stories of the kings of Joseon, the philosophy behind the palace’s architecture, and the meaning of the animal statues found throughout the grounds — every detail explained.
Tour route may vary slightly depending on the guide.
Schedule & Info
- Operating Days: Every Monday, Friday, Saturday
- Tour Time: 09:30 – 11:30 (2 hours)
- Meeting Time: 09:30
- Group Size: Min 2 / Max 20 people
Meeting Point
- Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 5 (Seoul Subway Line 3) In front of the stairs at the main gate of the National Palace Museum(View on Google Maps)
Who This Is Perfect For
- Travelers who want to understand the history behind Korea’s most famous palace
- History and architecture enthusiasts curious about the Joseon Dynasty
- Visitors who prefer expert storytelling over self-guided sightseeing
- Anyone who wants to make the most of their time at Gyeongbokgung
What's Included
Included: Gyeongbokgung Palace admission ticket & English-speaking professional guide
Not Included: Meals, traveler’s insurance, transportation to/from the meeting point & personal expenses
Price Info: Adult / Youth: Same price | Infant: Under 4 years old — Free
Guide Language
- English
How to Book & Join
- Select your date and complete your booking online
- Receive your mobile or email voucher after the reservation is confirmed
- Arrive at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 5 by 9:30 AM
- Meet your guide and enjoy the tour!
Travel Tips & Notes
- If the tour is cancelled by the operator, our CS team will notify you 1–2 days in advance by email
- The tour runs in all weather conditions including rain — refund will not be issued for cancellation due to weather during the tour
- This is a group tour and may include guests of other nationalities — the guide will conduct the tour in English
- Recording or filming the guide’s commentary during the tour is not permitted
- Pets are not allowed on this tour
- Reservation inquiries are not available on weekends and public holidays
- Adults and children are charged at the same rate
- This is a walking tour — there is no bus transportation involved
- Minimum 2 participants required to proceed
- There is no night tour available for this product
Cancellation & Refund
- Cancel before 4 days prior by 6:00 PM (KST): Full refund
- Cancel after this time: No refund
Location
- In front of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station, Exit 5
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Policy
Please Keep in Mind
1. Please arrive at the meet location at least 10 minutes prior to departure. The shuttle bus will NOT wate for those who are late. No refund will be issued for missed shuttle bus.
2. On average, night parade stats at 7:00pm and fireworks starts at 9:00pm. Please note that parades and fireworks can be canceled due to weather conditions/Everland’s internal issues.
3. In case the shuttle bus is cancelled due to a lack of passengers, we will inform you in advance via email.
Cancellation Policy
All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9hours)
1. Non-refundable after the mobile ticket has been sent under any circumstances.
2. If you need to reschedule your booking, please check the availability with us at least 1day before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).
Refund Policy
• 100% Refund :
Cancellation before 3 days before 6PM(KST)
• 50% Refund :
Cancellation before 3 days after 6PM(KST) ~
before 2 days before 6PM(KST)
• NO Refund :
Cancellation before 2 days after 6PM(KST) ~
on the very date of reservation(KST)
* Refund policy will apply based on business days.
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