Seoul UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour
Enjoy this morning half-day tour that will introduce you to the historical heritage of Seoul. Visit the famous Bukchon Hanok Village(Namsangol Hanok Village on Sunday), Changdeokgung Palace (or Gyeongbokgung Palace on Monday) and Jongmyo Royal Shrine(or Insadong on Tuesday). Then make your way to Cheongha Jinseng Museum where the heaven of Jinseng for shopping. This tour concludes at the Myeongdong area.
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What's included in Seoul UNESCO Heritage Palace, Shrine, and More Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bukchon Traditional Culture Center
Bukchon as known as "the street museum in the urban core," this Hanok Village dates back to the 14th Century. Enjoy traditional house of Korea. Namsangol Hanok Village on Sunday instead
Jongmyo Shrine
Jongmyo Shrine is where the ancestral tablets of the kings and queens of the joseon Dynasty are enshrined. The Jongmyo Memorial Service has been held since the establishment of the Dynasty 600years ago commemorating the monarchs of the Dynasty. **As Jongmyo Royal Shrine is closed on Tuesday, you will visit Insadong Antique shop alley instead.
Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion. **As Changdeokgung Palace is closed on Monday, you will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace on Monday.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)
- Meals or drinks
- Hotel Pickup
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Hotel pickup is only available for centrally-located Seoul hotels. If your hotel/guesthouse is behind alleys, our English guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
- This tour does not stop at any shopping centers
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet outside exit #10 of Myeong-dong subway station at 08:30 am.
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund *Departure point: Myeongdong Station Exit 10 at 08:30 am