Seoul Royal Palaces and Hidden Gems Customizable Private Tour

- Choose between Gyeongbokgung vs Changdeokgung palace or both if a full day course.
- Find its hidden beauty with the help of your local guide, who will lead you to the best photo spots and help you step back in time to the Joseon Dynasty.
- Watch a colorful reenactment of the royal guards’ loyalty and devotion at Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Wearing a hanbok is another authentic experience — your guide can recommend a nearby rental shop (additional cost applies).

Choose between Gyeongbokgung vs Changdeokgung palace or both if a full day course.
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage, Changdeokgung palace — the most favored palace by the royal families during Joseon dynasty.
- Explore its timeless beauty with your local guide, who will lead you to the best photo spots and help you step back in time to the Joseon Dynasty.
- Visit Nakseonjae, where the last royal family members lived until 1980s, you can hear heartfelt stories.
- Wearing a hanbok is another authentic experience — your guide can recommend a nearby rental shop (additional cost applies).
-The Secret Garden of Changdeokgung was a peaceful retreat for Joseon royals amid beautiful nature. (additional entrance fee /reservation in advance required)

One of the tour’s optional stops
- Step into the charm of old Seoul at Bukchon Hanok Village, where traditional Korean houses stand gracefully between modern streets.
Stroll through narrow alleys lined with beautifully preserved hanoks and feel the peaceful rhythm of everyday Korean life.
- This can be the tour end point if you want to experience traditional teal culture or other activities.

One of the tour’s optional stops
- Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the Naksan City Wall, where history and skyline meet.
- From the top of Naksan Park, take in panoramic views of Seoul — a perfect spot to pause, reflect, and feel the heartbeat of the old city.
- Fun fact: This park inspired the background of K-pop Demon Hunters, a Korean animated film that blends tradition with modern pop culture — just like Seoul itself.
Walking with your local guide, you’ll see how history and creativity coexist in every corner of the city.
- A separate transportation cost will be incurred.
- Tour can end here or nearby tour spots such as DDP or Chunggyechun stream.

One of the tour’s optional stops
- Stroll through forested paths. (or ride the cute Haechi bus or cable car) as the city unfolds beneath you, leading up to the iconic N Seoul Tower.
- From the top, take in breathtaking panoramic views and see how Seoul beautifully connects its ancient past with its vibrant modern life.
- You will be amazed at various attractions such as love-locks, stunning view of Seoul city, Hangang river and the tower itself.
- This park inspired many K-dramas including the background of K-pop Demon Hunters, a Korean animated film that blends tradition with modern pop culture — just like Seoul itself.
- Three to four options to access to Namsan tower - Hachi bus (KRW3,000 cash), Cable car (KRW17,000 credit card), walk, Gondola riding (TBC).
- At busy seasons, your stay at Namsan tower can take longer than two hours.

One of the tour’s optional stops
- Changgyeonggung palace was one of the five grand palaces from Joseon dynasty. It is connected to Changdeokgung palace (UNESCO world heritage). Tourists can dive into histories of Korea while walking the trails along the Choondangji pond.

One of the tour’s optional stops
- Deokugung palace once was a site of royal family's house but later transformed as the temporary palace and then the place for the retired Emperor, Gojong.
- A perfect place you can see blends of Korea's past and present. Experience the lingering melancholy of the Joseon Dynasty and the Japanese colonial period — and the Emperor’s enduring hope that still resonates in Seoul.

Chunggyecheon stream is a modern urban oasis where visitors can stroll along a scenic waterway in the heart of Seoul.

One of the tour’s optional stops
DDP — an optional stop — showcases futuristic architecture, design exhibitions, and vibrant cultural events.

A separate transportation cost might be incurred.

Seongsu-dong, one of the tour’s optional stops, is a trendy neighborhood known for its cafes, galleries, and creative vibe.
- Various popup stores, Amore Seongsu, Olive Young N
- Separate transportation cost will be incurred.
- To be conducted as a standalone visit if for a half day tour.