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Free cancellation available
Price is €97 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the historical heritage of the Joseon Dynasty
    • Discover the grand authority of Gyeongbokgung Palace and its throne hall
    • Explore the sacred beliefs and everyday lives of the people in Joseon Dynasty
    • Wander through the traditional Bukchon Hanok Village and its tiled roofs

Activity location

    • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 대한민국 서울특별시 종로구 세종로 세종대로 172 | there is the statue of Admiral Lee
    • Sejong-daero, Seoul, South Korea

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Seoul Half-day Walking Tour along the King's Path

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€97.41 x 1 Adult€97.41
Total
Price is €97.41

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Inclusions
    Visit to National Folk Museum
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Bukchon
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the starting point
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    lunch or dinner{optional)

What you can expect

  • This premium tour follows a perfectly connected route starting from Gyeongbokgung Palace, passing through the National Folk Museum, and leading into Bukchon Hanok Village. Going beyond simple tourist facts, it combines deep humanistic insights from history experts with the hidden secrets (秘史) of the Joseon royal court and power elites to deliver an unparalleled storytelling experience.

    The journey begins at Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal residence of the Joseon Dynasty. While admiring the grand symmetry of Geunjeongjeon Throne Hall and the serene elegance of Gyeonghoeru Pavilion floating over its lotus pond, the narration delves into the fierce political struggles and personal grief hidden behind the palace walls. Guests will discover the intense power clash between King Taejong and Jeong Do-jeon, the mastermind behind Joseon’s founding, alongside intimate, undocumented stories of kings and queens, revealing the true historical depth of the royal seat.

    Moving seamlessly into the National Folk Museum of Korea located within the palace grounds, the perspective shifts from royal grandeur to the vibrant lives of the common people. Here, the storytelling explores the daily routines, rites of passage, and intriguing folk belief systems that contrasted with rigid palace rules. By connecting royal history directly with peasant life, this section offers a sophisticated, multidimensional understanding of how different social strata shaped Joseon society together.

    Ascending into Bukchon Hanok Village, guests wander through the quiet uphill alleys where the highest-ranking nobles and royal family members once resided. Against a striking backdrop where endless tiled hanok roofs meet the modern Seoul skyline, the narrative uncovers hidden tales of elite dynasties and the secretive political plotting that took place within their private reception rooms (Sarangchae). This transforms a simple scenic walk into a captivating exploration of power, culture, and architectural legacy.

Location

Activity location

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    • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 대한민국 서울특별시 종로구 세종로 세종대로 172 | there is the statue of Admiral Lee
    • Sejong-daero, Seoul, South Korea