Gangnam Tour(Inc. Dinner & Drink) _ The past and present of Korea

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Gangnam is a new development area in Seoul that has been developed since the 1970s, Through our Gangnam tour, you can see the past and state-of-the-art, highly developed Seoul together. We will visit the most popular tour attractions in Gangnam and will serve popular Korean street foods with Korean rice wine, Makgeolli, for dinner after tour. - Bongeunsa Temple - COEX mall - Tasting of traditional tea and snack - Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs(UNESCO World heritage) - Gangnam youth's hangout - Kwangjang traditional market Additional to above essential Gangnam tour, Korean streets foods are included in our tour, so you don't need to reserve separate tickets for city tour and food tour. Through this combined tour with professional licensed English speaking guide, you will meet the past, present and future of the Seoul.

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Things To Know

  • Private transportation
  • Pick-up and drop-off at a hotel in downtown, Seoul
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks-Tasting of Traditional Tea and Cookie at Korean Traditional Tea House
  • We will serve Korean foods with Korean rice wine.
  • English speaking Guide with official tour guide license
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • The entrance fee for SMTOWN museum and theater is not included.
  • Gratuities
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Bongeunsa Temple

Bongeunsa which is a Buddhist Temple in the center of Gangnam. This is a display of Korea’s traditional past set right in the middle of a busy metropolitan area. You move from the hustle of the city to the serenity of the Buddhist mantras and peaceful landscape in just moments.

Admission Ticket Included

Starfield COEX Mall

The COEX shopping mall is located underneath the Korea World Trade Center and is one of the largest underground shopping centers in South Korea. It contains international brand name stores, a concert hall, and an extensive food court and restaurants. It even has a full aquarium, movie theater, arcade.

Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs have three tombs at this location: King Seongjong, the ninth king of the Joseon dynasty, his wife Queen Jeonghyeon, and King Jungjong, the 11th king of the Joseon dynasty. The surrounding forest brings a welcome change from the dense metropolitan area it is located in, making this a popular place just to take a stroll and relax. The tombs of the two kings are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites, as are all those of the Joseon dynasty. This Royal tomb is closed on every Monday, so if you want to visit this Royal tomb, please choose a different day of the week than Monday.

Admission Ticket Included

Gangnam Underground Shopping area

Gangnam Underground Shopping center is the best shopping place for women especially 20s and 30s. The mall is located in Gangnam Station of Seoul Subway Line 2, and consists of all the latest fashion trends. It is also an ideal place to just browse the shops to keep up with the so-called "Gangnam Style." The mall also has a rest area called Herb Plaza, where shoppers can take a rest from their shopping.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Kwangjang Market

Kwangjang market is Korea’s first commercial market. This market opened in 1905. Originally, Namdaemun market was the biggest traditional market until early 1900s, but Japanese occupied Namdaemun market by Japanese’s invasion to Korea, so Korean merchants opened Kwangjang market for Koreans in 1905 to compete Japanese Namdaemun market. In the early of this market, major products were agricultural products, but nowadays, there are many kinds of products including fashion items, especially Gwangjang market has become famous as eating place to taste various street foods at cheap price. From about 10 years ago, many foreigners began to visit this market and became famous. This market is one of the famous tourist attractions in Seoul. The typical street foods are Kimbap, Soondae, Nokduejeon(Korean pancake made with mung beans), Yukwhe(beef sashimi)and etc.. we will taste various kinds of street foods for dinner here.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

We pick up and drop off any hotels in downtown, Seoul.

Meeting / End Points

  • Exit 1(outside), Bongeunsa temple station, Seoul Metro Subway Line 9

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 3 reviews

What do other 3 guests say about Gangnam Tour(Inc. Dinner & Drink) _ The past and present of Korea

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Margarita_P
5
Jan 2020
Our wonderful tour guide, Bergen Park, made this day very special to us. We discussed via email our preferences and he made it possible. We enjoyed every minute of this day, and he did everything in his power to make it very convenient. Thank you Bergen Park!
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lbassoff
5
Nov 2019
Our tour with Bergen Park exceeded our expectations. Bergen is so easy to talk to and interesting, and he really caters the tour to the specific needs of the people in the group. We went as a family, and we couldn't believe the creativity of the package that Bergen put together. You get a bit ...
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123Frankie
5
Jun 2019
Enjoyed the tour! Walking around and visiting the Samsung d'light experience. Will do it again with Bergen for a hiking adventure!

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Things to know

Included
  • Private transportation
  • Pick-up and drop-off at a hotel in downtown, Seoul
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks-Tasting of Traditional Tea and Cookie at Korean Traditional Tea House
  • We will serve Korean foods with Korean rice wine.
  • English speaking Guide with official tour guide license
  • All Fees and Taxes
Not Included
  • The entrance fee for SMTOWN museum and theater is not included.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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Accept crypto currencies