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Discovery of Old and Modern Seoul with Stories and Music
Seoul
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The hours specified in the tour are the hours taken on the journey and these are approximate.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Do you want to see things more than Gyeongbokgung and Hanok village in Seoul? Throughout our tour, we'll encounter a lot of old and modern aspects of Seoul. After enjoying beautiful view of old Seoul in Naksan park, we go through Sewoon building which has modern history of Seoul and have some good traditional Korean meal in Gwangjang market. stories of Joseon Dynasty will also come along at Gyeongbokgung, Gwanghwamun and Insadong. Cheonggyecheon and Jogyesa have their own stories too. Moreover, Being only maximum 10people, we can communicate more often. Don't hesitate to ask questions and talk together about some topics. At Gwanghwamun square, in the middle of the tour, I'll give you a smal...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
unlimited traditional Korean snack(as long as your guide doesn't run out of it)
Admission fee of Gyeongbokgung
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Dongmyo
Find me at Dongmyo subway station Exit 7, I'll be wearing my name tag around my neck.
Return
Naminsa Madang
After Insadong, we finish our tour near Naminsa Madang and it's near Jongno3ga subway station and Ikseondong which is famous for having a lot of traditional Korean houses(Hanok) those have fancy restaurants and cafes inside.
Discovery of Old and Modern Seoul with Stories and Music
Seoul
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Do you want to see things more than Gyeongbokgung and Hanok village in Seoul? Throughout our tour, we'll encounter a lot of old and modern aspects of Seoul. After enjoying beautiful view of old Seoul in Naksan park, we go through Sewoon building which has modern history of Seoul and have some good traditional Korean meal in Gwangjang market. stories of Joseon Dynasty will also come along at Gyeongbokgung, Gwanghwamun and Insadong. Cheonggyecheon and Jogyesa have their own stories too. Moreover, Being only maximum 10people, we can communicate more often. Don't hesitate to ask questions and talk together about some topics. At Gwanghwamun square, in the middle of the tour, I'll give you a smal...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
unlimited traditional Korean snack(as long as your guide doesn't run out of it)
Admission fee of Gyeongbokgung
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Dongmyo
Find me at Dongmyo subway station Exit 7, I'll be wearing my name tag around my neck.
Return
Naminsa Madang
After Insadong, we finish our tour near Naminsa Madang and it's near Jongno3ga subway station and Ikseondong which is famous for having a lot of traditional Korean houses(Hanok) those have fancy restaurants and cafes inside.
A representative case of the urban regeneration project. Being located at the center of Hanseong(old name of Seoul), this area has been through extreme ups and downs.
20 minutes
3
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Streams with such a dynamic history! Those streams were covered for 30-50years and then restored in 2005. The restoration took more than 2years and don't you want to know how it went?
20 minutes
4
Gwangjang Market
Lunch time at the most popular outside market for traditional Korean food!
1 hour
5
Gwanghwamun Square
Walk along the most important road of Joseon! Now, this place became a symbol of democracy in Korea. Bonus! We'll enjoy the view on a rooftop and piano busking of the most famous Korean folk song. You can also participate in the busking!(when the public piano's unoccupied)
30 minutes
6
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The oldest and biggest royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty containing a lot of traditional asian philosophies and concepts architecturewise. Stories of early and late Joseon also come along. At the entrance, we see the ceremony of royal guard changing at 10AM and you can take pictures with them after the event. Participation with your Hanbok on is possible if you're already dressed by the time we meet. For returning it back to the rental shop, you'll get some time after lunch. Shops at Seochon area are recommended cause we eat there.
2 hours
7
Jogyesa Temple
One of the important temples in Korea. Their pagada, trees, and the main building Daewoongjeon... each of them has interesting stories.
30 minutes
8
Insadong
First we're eating traditional Korean meal at a local restaurant in Insadong.
With galleries of traditional arts, shops of Korean antique items and stationaries for calligraphy, Insadong street does have its unique atmosphere. Malls with their distinctive designs like Ssamjigil and Annyeong Insadong are always vibrant. You're going to get some free time here.
