Seoul Historical Tour: Discover Traditional Korean Culture & Architecture
4.7
47 Ratings
Sajik-ro
Embark on an unforgettable cultural adventure in Seoul and explore the city's top cultural sites, historical landmarks, and traditional neighborhoods. Book your tour today!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 대한한복(DAEHAN HANBOK) - Hanbok is a Korean word that refers to traditional Korean clothing. Hanbok is one of the most beautiful fashion styles in the world and has been beloved for over 2,000 years. You may have seen the hanbok in your favorite Korean drama, or your favorite K-Pop star wearing hanbok and wondered: what are they wearing? What kind of fashion style is hanbok? This is your chance to try it out!
What's Included
  • Premium Hanbok rental experience (optional)
  • All entrance fees included
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Snacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Makeup service
Additional Information

✨Discover Authentic Korean Culture & Experience in Hanbok in Seoul✨

Embark on a fascinating journey through Seoul’s iconic cultural landmarks, perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Korean adventure. Visit the eminent Gyeongbokgung Palace, the picturesque Bukchon Hanok Village, the exquisite Baek In-je’s House, the serene Jogyesa Temple, and the lively district of Insadong.

Experience the magnificence of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the grandest among the Five Great Palaces, where you’ll adorn a traditional Hanbok and immerse yourself in the history of the Joseon Dynasty. Continue your tour at Bukchon Hanok Village, admiring its traditional Korean residences. Make a stop at Baek In-je’s House to discover the opulent lifestyle of Korea’s elite in the early 20th century.

Relax in the soothing ambiance of the Jogyesa Temple, the core of Korean Buddhism. Delve into the vibrant Insadong area, a treasure trove of art galleries, antique shops, traditional tea houses, and street vendors that capture Seoul’s mix of modernity and tradition.

Set out on this memorable cultural experience in Seoul, and delve into Korea’s rich past, architectural splendors, and artistic soul. Reserve your spot today !

Location
플래시커피 경복궁점
Meet in front of the bench at exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung station. Your guide will be waiting for you, holding a TRIPPER SIGH.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_r
Apr 17, 2024
Well worth it - The weather was not the best but we had a fabulous time with Jade. She was full of information and was so proud of her heritage it was a pleasure to have learned from her. The hanbok was definitely an experience and would recommend.
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Denis_h
Apr 13, 2024
Great taste of cultural Korea - Our tour guide was awesome. She was very knowledgable and friendly. Had a lot of tips to all our questions. A few people from our group fell behind and did not make it to the end of the trip, but plenty of time was given at each location for photos. We covered a lot of area and destinations in under 4 hours but tour guide very punctual and kept us all on track. Very fun experience with the hanbok and amazing to see the old village as well!
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Al_c
Apr 11, 2024
Great walking tour - This was a great tour led by our exceptional guide - Gina, a Seoul native. We dressed up in our Hanbok attire and had many photo opportunities. Gina took very good care of the members and tried to accomodate the various needs and requests of the group. I would highly recommend this tour and be sure to ask for Gina - she is the best guide in Korea!
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Melanie_f
Mar 30, 2024
Great way to experience Seoul's history - Gina was fantastic at keeping people on track and so incredibly knowledgeable. It was raining the day we went, but still got all dressed up and enjoyed every minute.
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Veronica_o
Mar 27, 2024
Fantastic - The guide was very kind. and the hanbok in the palace was perfect. It was a beatiful trip. You must do it.
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Raymond_o
Mar 24, 2024
¡¡¡Loved dressing in Hanbok!!! - We LOVED dressing in Hanbok and touring the palace!! We were able to take such amazing pictures!! The tour was very informative and worth the money.
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Jewn_e
Mar 23, 2024
The Hanbok Experience - The Hanbok experience was unforgettable. We took great photos & our tour guide, Gina, and her assistant, took beautiful photos of us wearing the traditional Korean costumes as well.The tour was wonderful & very educational. Our tour guide, was thorough & made it fun & interesting. Overall, it was a memorable day. We highly recommend this tour. The Hanbok is a must!
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Eelynn_c
Apr 17, 2024
Not enjoyable due to heavy rain - It wasn't that enjoyable due to heavy rain but our tour guide did try her best. It wasn't easy to walk in the rain wearing hanbok and we couldn't take many pictures or go anywhere. I wouldn't have mind if they cancel it because my clothes and shoes were all wet. She did recommend us where to eat samgyetang and that was really good.
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Dave_k
Apr 22, 2024
One hour wait before tour even started...... - Could have done this on my own. Tour started one hour after scheduled time to accommodate those wishing to rent Hanboks. We had to wait for one hour until these folks rented and got dressed. Complete waste of time. Viator should inform customers of the wait or have those wishing to rent hanboks arrive earlier.
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David_m
Mar 30, 2024
Disorganized, waste of time and money - Completely disorganized. We started at the hanbok store and spent almost an hour waiting in line to get dressed. Then we are told they don’t have time to do my wife’s hair or make-up even though we already paid. They did refund the hair and makeup but you would think the group would have a reservation or something so we could actually get what we wanted in a reasonable time. Due to how long we waited we missed the changing of the guard ceremony at the palace. Again completely disorganized and waiting around for people led to us going about two hours over the time limit and the guide kept asking should we just end it here and skip the other sites. The guide seemed inexperienced and needs to control the groups more. There were 1-2 groups we were always standing around waiting for them to come back. she was so “nice” she made the whole group wait 5-10 minutes while she ordered 3 people a cab even though we were well over time and we still hadn’t gone to all the places we were supposed to go, and many had said they had plans after. She also had a habit of starting to talk about something and then looking at the object instead of the group which made it impossible to hear her most of the time. We could have done this ourselves, we booked the tour to keep us on track, see what we wanted quicker and not get lost. This took way longer than it would have if we just did it ourselves. We missed some of the things we wanted to see and spent significantly more money than we would have just going ourselves.
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