Gyeongbokgung Palace Tours: The 15 Best Ways In

1.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,321 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $32Our pick

This flexible Seoul tour joins Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway, a Korean ginseng museum, and Gwangjang Market. Choose a half-day or full-day route, with guides such as Sophie, Sunny, Grace, Chloe, and Shin leading in English. Transport, palace entry, and optional hotel pickup are included.

“Sunny is a wonderful person, she did everything to present us with all the places we saw, she fulfilled all our wishes and she is so kind and nice.”

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2.Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,647 reviews · from $58Top rated

This 7.5-hour Seoul group tour links Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, traditional markets, Namsangol Hanok Village, and N Seoul Tower. English or Chinese guides such as Kelly, Lynn, Hana, and Sunny may lead the day. Central pickup, transport, palace admission, and the round-trip Namsan cable car are included.

“Touring Seoul with a local is the best, that was Lynn for us. She went above and beyond to share her knowledge and experience on the city. She also provided recommendation on where to eat or shopping experience. Skincare is her strength and shared all the tricks available in the local market and even walked with us after the tour to her favourite places for skincare and provided advice.”

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3.Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $80

Spend about eight hours touring Seoul with a local guide such as AJ, BK, Lizzy, or Charles. Visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Folk Museum, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village, with hotel pickup and most entry fees included.

“AJ was a wonderful guide! Very knowledgeable, organized and sense of humour. A good tour for Seoul highlights”

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4.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,044 reviews · from $32

Start near Myeongdong with a guide such as Grace, Sunny, Chloe, Sophie, or Shin, then visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway, and a ginseng museum before finishing at Gwangjang Market. You get transport, admission fees, history, photos, and food tips, but not a market meal or hotel drop-off.

“I had such a wonderful time! the tour was VERY well-organized. Absolutely loved our guide "Grace"!! she brought such joy, curiosity and excitement to everyone. I was traveling solo, my first time visiting Korea. Grace took her time her time to Read more”

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5.Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 726 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $26

See Seoul’s major sights in four to eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Kelly, Moon, or Yuna. Visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, Namsangol Hanok Village, and N Seoul Tower. The full-day option includes the cable car and free time for lunch.

“Kelly was an amazing tour guide. Provided a lot of information and history at the locations. On this tour we saw a lot of great sights that I would have missed. Definitely recommend if traveling solo or in a group.”

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6.Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 611 reviews · 1 hour · from $6Best value

Choose from more than 1,500 traditional and premium hanboks at Daehan Hanbok, one minute from Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 4. Staff help with fitting, and you receive an underskirt, handbag, hairband, and locker. Add hairstyling, accessories, or a petticoat, then visit Seoul’s palaces or Bukchon Hanok Village.

“a friendly service and loads of beautiful hanbok to choose from. so good that we are doing it again today to visit more of the palaces.”

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7.Seoul City Half Day Tour-Gyeongbok Palace Guard Changing Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 357 reviews · from $38

Start with hotel pickup and ride by coach to Jogyesa Temple, Cheongwadae Sarangchae, and Gyeongbokgung Palace. Your English- or Chinese-speaking guide leads you to the colorful guard ceremony, then ends at a ginseng center. Guides such as Kelly, Emily, Sunny, and Ray receive especially warm praise.

“Well organised tour and a nice introduction into Korean history and culture. Our tour guide, Lynn, was very friendly and helpful.”

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8.Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Choose a traditional, royal, or modern hanbok at Gigibebe, three minutes from Gyeongbokgung Station. Staff help with dressing and hair styling, then you enter several Seoul palaces free in hanbok. Rent for two hours, four hours, or until 7 PM, with lockers and accessories included.

“I loved the hanboks and the staff was wonderful. ❤️”

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9.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $60

James and Jacob combine palace storytelling with a professional hanbok photoshoot at Gyeongbokgung. You will rent traditional clothing, have your hair styled, visit quieter photo spots, learn Joseon history, and receive more than 100 edited photos. Tuesdays use Changdeokgung and Ikseondong instead.

“This was a wonderful experience with James & Jacob for the photoshoot and historical tour of the Gyeongbokgung palace. They blended the photoshoot seamlessly with stops throughout to discuss the history of the palace grounds. I would highly recommend anyone that is in Seoul and wants to blend a hanbok rental & photoshoot with a historical tour of the palace to book this tour.”

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10.Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 174 reviews · from $89

Spend about 8.5 hours visiting Seoul’s grand palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, and Namdaemun Market with a guide such as Lizzy, BK, Miel, or Yujeong. Hotel pickup, lunch, admission, and coach transport are included, with moderate walking and a required ginseng-center stop.

“Nice TOUR and overview of some of Seoul highlights. LIZZY was the best. Friendly, knowledgeable, organized and efficient. Lucky to spend the day with her on this tour.”

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11.Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Meet your English-speaking guide at City Hall Station for a three-hour walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Insadong. Guides including Stella, Joe, and Jay Kim add history, photo tips, food advice, and help with Korean public transport.

“My walking tour with Stella was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of very interesting information along the way. Being able to see the changing of the palace guards was really great. She also recommended Korean street foods for me (I’m vegetarian). Overall it was an amazing experience and I will definitely be booking again next time I’m in Seoul. Highly recommend!”

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12.Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace Bukchon Hanok Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $88

Spend about three hours walking from Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong. Guides such as Jay Kim, Stella, Jack, Paul, and Joe explain Korean history, architecture, and daily life. Expect a small group of up to eight, palace admission, and uphill walking.

“Stella was amazing. Her tour was informative, interesting, and a lot of fun. We saw so many sights and she was able to answer all of our questions. My 20 year old son was equally as impressed with the tour and Stella's knowledge. I highly recommend the tour and Stella!”

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13.Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 79 reviews · from $7

Choose a traditional or themed hanbok at Hanboknam near Gyeongbokgung Palace, add free hair styling, and explore the palace for 1.5 to four hours. The shop offers men’s, women’s, and children’s sizes, plus a self-studio at the palace branch for an extra fee.

“Fun experience to do but the place was too full. Had to go to another rental place to experience Hanbok wearing. We threw away our money or else spent hours waiting in line.”

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14.Small-Group Seoul Tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace (hotel pick-up)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $39

Start with hotel pickup and visit Jogyesa Temple, Gwanghwamun Gate, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and Blue House Square. Guides such as Sookhee, Young, Junie, and Lua explain Korean history in clear English. A ginseng-center stop is included before drop-off in Insadong.

“What a perfect knowledgeable tour guide and friendly korean hospitality. i couldn’t have asked for more. I will be back and I will be looking for more tours! Thank you for everything.”

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15.Half day Morning Seoul City Tour(Temple & Gyeongbok Palace)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $32

Start with hotel pickup at 8:30 am, then visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and the Blue House area with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Molly, Cathy, KC, and Moon bring Korean history to life before you finish in Insadong.

“We had a great tour of Seoul with our wonderful guide Cathy. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun to be around. I would highly recommend this tour as it was well worth the money.”

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