[Gyeongbokgung] Gyeongbokgung Walking + Professional Explanatory Guide Tour [English & Guide]

A Tour of Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, that offers explanatory in detail in English!

Time to tour Gyeongbokgung Palace, the representative palace of the last dynasty, with a history of 600 years, and learn about the country called Joseon. Gyeongbok Palace, built in 1394, is the oldest and most important palace among the five Seoul palaces, and it is a representative tourist attraction that comes to mind in Korea. Although it was damaged a lot during the Japanese Colonial Period, but has preserved the value of Gyeongbokgung Palace through continuous restoration work. From the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace, enjoy listening to the stories of famous kings of Joseon, the beauty of architecture, and the stories of animals that can be found everywhere in Gyeongbokgung Palace! The guide will explain everything in detail!

• During the nice weather, you can see all the way to Bukaksan Mountain behind Gyeongbokgung Palace.

• You will get to see the foreigners and Koreans entering through the south gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace while wearing Hanbok.

• Don't miss the artificial lake Gyeonghoeru where the feast was held!

• You can hear the architecture, history, and animal stories of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul's main tourist destination.

Operating Period

Every Wednesday ~ Sunday

Tour Time

Morning: 2 Hours (09:30 ~ 11:30)

Min/Maximum Number of Tour Participants

1 / 10 pax

Meeting Time

Morning: 09:20

Tour Course

1. Gwanghwamun 

2. Heungnyemun Gate

3. Geunjungmun 

4. Geunjungjeon : Main place of Gyeongbokgung, that Joseon Dynasty King proceed the national ceremony

5. Sajeongjeon : King's office space

6. Gangnyeongjeon : King's bed-chamber

7. Gyotaejeon : Queen's bed-chamber

8. Amisan Garden

9. Gyeonghoeru - Royal Banquet Hall

10. Sujeongjeon Hall 

• In front of Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 5 (Stairs in front of the main gate of the National Palace Museum)

1. You will be notified by the CS Team 1~2 days prior, if the tour is canceled due to the situation of the operators. 

2. The Tour will proceed during the rainy days. Refund will not be permitted for cancellation due to the weather during the tour.

3. Since this Tour is not a Private Tour, the Tour will be held with multinational guests. However, the guide language will be in held in English.

4. Use a personal wireless receiver and transmitter, therefore please prepare your own personal earphones (3.5mm)

5.  Record or take a video of the narrator's commentary during the tour is not permitted.

6. Pets are not allowed, and there is no extra room for pets.

7. Over 4 years old can participate in the tour.

8. Visiting the National Palace Museum of Korea is only available to visit personally due to COVID-19 and the museum tour will be excepting during the tour. 

1. Check the voucher sent to email/mobile after the reservation.

※ A voucher will be sent right after your booking is confirmed.

2. Please make sure to be on time for the tour to meet the Guide

3. Enjoy the tour!

• Cancellation before 3 days before 6PM(KST) : 100% Refund

• Cancellation before 3 days after 6PM(KST) ~ before 2 days before 6PM(KST) : 50% Refund

* Urgent alert for natural disaster (Only for outdoor tour) : No refund / Available to change the date