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A traditional Korean pavilion with ornate green and red roof tiles and wooden lattice windows. 1
A group of people in a traditional Korean alleyway with wooden buildings and stone walls. 2
A group of people standing in front of a traditional Korean pavilion with stone walls and a tiled roof. 3
A traditional Korean gate with a group of people standing in front. 4
A group of people sitting on stone steps in front of a traditional building with green and red wooden structures and a sign with yellow characters. 5

Deoksugung Palace Guided Heritage Walking tour in Seoul

By S.A. Seoul
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €49 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Korean and Western elements in Deoksugung Palace
  • Learn about the late Joseon Dynasty and Korea's opening to the world
  • Experience local street life and the history of Jeongdong-gil with a guided tour
  • See Korea's "government corridor" and learn the stories behind famous monuments

Activity location

    • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Seoul, South Korea | In front of Deoksugung Palace Ticket office, Exit 2 of City Hall Station
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

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Private Tour with English-speaking Historical Guide

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
€85.46 x 1 Adult€85.46
Total
Price is €85.46

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Licensed professional English / Chinese speaking tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Admission to: Donuimun Museum Village
  • Inclusions
    Admission to: Deoksugung Palace
  • Exclusions
    Meals & Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Other Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Additional admission fees not listed in the inclusions

What you can expect

  • Deoksugung Palace
    Visit a Joseon Dynasty palace from the late 14th century that became a main palace during the 1592 Japanese invasion. Learn about 500 years of Joseon history from the guide.

    Jeongdong-gil
    Walk along Jeongdong-gil, where early foreign missionary institutions and embassies helped shape modern Korea. See Paichai Academy, Chungdong First Methodist Church, the former Russian Embassy site, and Gyeonggyojang.

    Donuimun Museum Village
    See an outdoor village with Seoul-style homes from the 1900s to the 1980s. The village preserves 40 of 63 houses in Saemunan and was founded in 2017.

    Gwanghwamun Square
    Visit a central Seoul square with major statues and monuments representing key moments in Korean history.

    Cheonggyecheon
    Walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream, renovated from a drainage ditch into a walking path with sculptures, restaurants, cafes, and seasonal festivals.

Location

Activity location

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    • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Seoul, South Korea | In front of Deoksugung Palace Ticket office, Exit 2 of City Hall Station
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea