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1-Day Blue House, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Myeong-dong Classics Tour from Seoul

Our Price: from

$128

￥902

€109

C$177

Available: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Depart from: Seoul,

Overview

Overview: Visit Seoul (Blue House, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwangjang Market, Gyeongbokgung, Myeong Dong, National Folk Museum of Korea).

Day 1: Seoul

Touring Gyeongbokgung Palace, where we'll learn the traditional way of life in Korea at The National Folk Museum of Korea. Then visit the Bukchon Hanok Village, date back to the Joseon dynasty. Learn and immerse yourselves in traditional Korean culture in Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit the Blue House (Must be made reservation with passport information 5 days in advanced). After that, experience shopping at Gwangjang Market and Myeong-dong.

Seoul, KOREA
Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. The Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Koreans along with 632,000 international residents.

Gyeongbokgung
This palace in Seoul was once the main palace of the Joseon dynasty, built in 1395. Within, visitors will be able to find the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum.
Bukchon Hanok Village
A Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
National Folk Museum of Korea
Located within the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung Palace, it uses replicas of historical objects to illustrate the history of traditional life of the Korean people.
Blue House
the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state, the President of the Republic of Korea. It is in fact a complex of buildings, built largely in the traditional Korean architectural style with some modern elements.
Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market is definitely the best place to feel the Korean characteristics. There are many kinds of goods sold in the market, ranging from hanbok, cloth, silk to vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood and etc. There is even a long food street in the market, where you can eat a variety of delicious food. Many reality shows have come here for filming, such as âRunning Man.â Today, the Gwangjang Market has become a must-see popular place among tourists.
Myeong Dong
It is a well-known shopping area in Seoul. Guests may find several international fashion brands, luxury stores as well as local cosmetic shops. In addition, there are many casual eateries offering foreign special food.

Meal: Excluded

Departure and Return Details

Departure times and locations:

9:00am, 137 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, (L7 Myeongdong Hotel parking lot)

Price Includes:

Generally Chinese driver, English guide service (when the group is 4 or more) or basic English driver (2-3 people in the group) with an additional fee .
Tour bus service, with the specific vehicle type determined by the size of the group.
Attraction entrance fees noted in the itinerary.

Price Excludes:

Transportation to/from the tour departure locations.
Optional activities and entrance fees not included in the itinerary.
Meals and other personal consumption.
In accordance with local standards, you may tip your guide or driver based on the quality of their service. Standard tip amount is US$8 / person or local Korean Currency ₩10,000 / person. Please pay tips to your guide or driver on the day of your tour, to express your respect and gratitude for their work.

This tour requires you to bring a photo ID, such as a foreign passport with a Korean visa.
If there are discrepancies between any time stated in the itinerary and the time given by your guide or driver, please meet at the time your guide or driver has informed you of.
Minors under the age of 19 are required to be always accompanied by at least one adult or to submit a disclaimer signed by their guardian.
According to the Law of South Korea, children under the age of 6 must use Child Safety Seat. If a child seat is required for this itinerary, please inform us in advance.
Please be aware, if you are not able to meet your guide or driver at the appointed time and place due to personal reasons (including but not limited to illness, accidents, running late, etc.), and thus miss the chance to board the bus and cannot participate in the tour, we are afraid we cannot refund your fee for that day.
If, due to unpreventable circumstances (including but not limited to: natural disasters, political and social situations, accidents and malfunctions, road closures, etc.), adjustments must be made to the tour in order to protect the safety and welfare of all guests in the tour group, our company reserves the right to take measures including changing the time or content of the tour or even canceling some or all tour activities. The related tour fees cannot be refunded, and any additional costs incurred (i.e., extended hotel stay, transportation, meals, plane ticket changes) must be borne by the guests.