Know before you go Duration: 7h 30m Mobile tickets accepted
Stop At: Jogyesa Temple, 45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-170 South Korea
The Jogyesa Buddhist Temple is one of the most important landmarks of Korean Buddhism, first established all the way back in 1935. The temple is located in downtown Seoul and is graced by an ancient white pine tree.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gyeongbokgung Palace,
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea.
You will be able to walk its magnificent premises and imagine what it was like to be a royal.
The exact route depends on our knowledgeable tour guide. Some of the highlights here are
Gangnyeongjeon, the king’s main quarters, Geunjeongjeon where the king accepted formal
visits, Gyeonghoeru – the special banquet hall, and more!
Pass By: The Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae),
1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-820 South Korea
The Blue House is the residence of the Korean President and the most beautiful government building in the Jongno District of Seoul. In fact, the Blue House is a collection of buildings m that are designed according to a traditional Korean fashion with some modern elements added.
The mountain background is simply stunning, as the structure sits upon the royal garden of
the Joseon Dynasty! On our Seoul City Tour, you will have the opportunity to walk around its
perimeter and take beautiful iconic photos.
We will take you to Cheongwadae Sarangchae which serves as an exhibition hall to important Korean artifacts and documents. Here, you can learn about politics, history, and culture. On the first floor, there is a permanent exhibit that presents traditional Korean clothing, food, and music, and is a must-see! The second floor is where you will go to learn in-depth information about the Korean presidents and their legacies. You will also be inspired by the geography section which displays photos of the regions of the country that every traveler should visit!
Stop At: Insadong, Insa-dong,
Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
Here, you will be able to walk down a long street full of various stalls and shops. Feel free to stray from the main street a bit and explore the alleys which have cute ceramics shops and more food vendors. You will have lots of fun talking to the lovely locals who are extremely friendly and helpful!
Stop At: Kwangjang Market, 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03195 South Korea.
Gwangjang Market comprises around 5,000 vendors and is one of the oldest and largest in Seoul. It was also the first permanent market in Korea. Bindaetteok is a local Korean style mung bean pancake which is extremely popular in this market! This large wholesale market sells various domestic and imported goods, groceries, dried fish and traditional items. However, the street food section is this market’s most popular and well-known area and is why most locals visit. Here you can find a wide range of menus, making it a foodie’s paradise.
- Namdaemun Market on Sunday only
Duration: 30 minutes