Morning 3-Hour Intro to Seoul Tour (Palace, Temple & More) Seoul Past & Present: Morning Palace & Temple History Tour
ID: GYG158028-237006
Category:
Country: South Korea
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Explore the Gyeongbok Palace & Temple with a knowledge guide. Get a taste of Korean heritage in this morning tour as you discover these beautiful, historic buildings.
Begin your tour from the hotel in Seoul between 8:00AM and 9:20AM. Stop first at the Jogyesa buddhist temple. Notice the locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, a truly beautiful sight. Gaze in wonder at the Daeungjeon and the main temple building which are about 500 years old.
Continue on to the Gyeongbok palace where you'll first observe the changing of the guard ceremony. Then, explore Gyeongbok Palace, built in 1395 and is arguably the most beautiful palace in Korea and remains the grandest of all the five main palaces in Seoul.
Next visit Cheongwadae, the presidential blue house, known for its beautiful, blue tiles. These tiles and the smooth roof are in beautiful harmony with Mount Bugaksan behind it. Discover how the blue house with its blue tiles and the smooth curve of the roof represents the beauty of Korea. Here you'll have the chance to visit Cheongwadae Sarangchae, a history center that gives visitors a chance to follow in the footsteps of the presidents of Korea and learn about the fascinating history of Seoul before the tour ends at around 12:30PM.
Highlights
- Feel the history of Korea by visiting the oldest palace in Seoul
- Travel by comfortable coach with a knowledgeable local guide
- Enjoy a free pick-up service from most hotels in Seoul area
- Visit Jogyesa, a quiet Buddhist temple in central Seoul with more than 600 years of history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Gyeongbok Palace will be replaced to Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays only
• Cheongwadae Sarangchae is closed every Monday
Meals are not included
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will be picked up from your hotel within the Seoul area. Please advise the name of your hotel and address. Please be ready 5 minutes before your pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
