5 Insadong Traditional Quarter Tours in Seoul Worth Booking

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,647 reviews · from $58Our pick

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

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

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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3.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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4.Carve Your Personal Korean Stone Seal with Jeongju in Insadong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $42

In Jeongju Kim’s quiet Insadong workshop, you’ll learn the meaning of Korean name seals, practice lines and circles, design your name, and carve a small stone stamp. The 90-minute private session includes personal guidance, ink stamping, a protective case, and a calligraphy card.

“Great experience and memories. Easy directions to follow and I love my unique seal. Recommend to anyone thinking about it.”

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5.Write a Meaningful Korean Calligraphy Scroll in Insadong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $42

In Jeongju’s small Insadong studio, you’ll learn basic Hangul strokes, practice your name in two styles, and create a handmade scroll with a personal Korean word or phrase. The 90-minute class includes traditional brushes, ink, guidance in English, and an optional Korean stamp.

“One of the highlights of my vacation in Seoul was taking this class. I enjoyed every second of the class and felt relaxed and creative. The ambiance is perfect and I learned so much in during my time in the class. It was a bit magical and creating my own scroll to bring home is something I cherish quite a bit. I highly recommend this activity to individuals (solo traveler), groups, families and friends.”

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