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Seoul City Full Day Tour - Changdeok Palace (wearing Hanbok)
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Seoul City Full Day Tour - Changdeok Palace (wearing Hanbok)

By VIP TRAVEL
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Ages 0-99, max of 100 per group
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Professional Tour Guide (English)
  • Transportation
  • Hotel Pick up Service (Pick up point will be main Subway Station or hotel in downtown area.)
  • Entry/Admission - 3355 Hanbok Rental Bukchon Hanok Village
  • Entry/Admission - Changdeokgung Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Bukchon Hanok Village
  • Entry/Admission - Jogyesa Temple
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Hotel Drop Off Service


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Seoul, South Korea
    Myeongdong Subway Station Exit 9 at 08:50am City Hall Subway Station Exit 6 at 09:00am
Pickup details
  • Pick up service is available from the Hotels or the Main Subway Stations within Seoul area. Depends on hotel location. We will let you know the pick up time after we receive your hotel name and address.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6364_T_39_2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Children age 2 and younger are free of charge
      • ADDITIONAL DETAILS / Pick up point will be main Subway Station or hotel in downtown area.
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6364_T_39_2

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      KJ M
      Texas4 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2023 • Family
      Team Nancy!! She is very good as a tour guide. We went for full day seoul city tour. The only down part of the tour was she spent a lot of time in one of the palace and it is cold during this time(i forgot the name), kudos to Nancy she managed to stay warm. Lastly, we went to Korean Ginseng place, it is legit!! However, it is a tourist trap and way over price. Control yourself, don't fall for it cz I sure did!! The presentation of their products is very good. It is good to support by buying there ginseng but i believe it has a huge mark-up on the price. There's no authenticity in the box!! I wish Nancy kind of help us and everybody by givjng a warning...it felt like they all working together to get you on their business. Weirdest thing is, no korean customer inside the building. Buy some but be smart!! Overall, the tour with team Nancy it can be better by providing lunch...should be included on the tour. Good job team Nancy!!
      Written December 23, 2023
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      Dear Customer. Hello, this is Julie from VIP Travel. We are glad that you had amazing tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Your comments will be very helpful to other customers and to us. Thank you for your review. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Enjoy the rest of your trip in Korea!
      Written December 25, 2023
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      Emily S
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      Mandy L
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      Our tour guide Cindy gave mom and I the most memorable and wonderful tour we could ever ask for. Cindy speaks fluent English and was patient, friendly, and helpful. The car was clean which made a full day tour much more pleasant and enjoyable. I would certainly recommend her and VIP Travel company to anyone.
      Written February 17, 2024
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      Dear Customer. Hello, this is Choi from VIP Travel. We are delighted that you had a fantastic tour with one of our knowledgeable guide. We appreciate a lot for your time to give us a 5-star review. Your comments will be very helpful to other customers and to us. Thank you for your Review🧡
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      Written November 4, 2023
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      Dear Customer. Hello, this is Julie from VIP Travel. We are glad that you had amazing tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. We appreciate you taking the time to give us a 5-star review. Your comments will be very helpful to other customers and to us. Thank you for your review. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Enjoy the rest of your trip in Korea!
      Written November 5, 2023
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      Ray C
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      Jun 2024 • Couples
      This was our first time in Seoul, so we decided to do this tour. Our guide Kelly was excellent. She thought us so much about the history of Seoul. We toured the Changdeok Palace while dressed in our Hanbok outfits and saw the changing of
      the guard ceremony. We visited many of unique neighborhoods in Seoul. Kelly took us to Kwangiang Market where we experience different type street foods and items for sale. This is a great tour that we highly recommend.
      Written June 19, 2024
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      Dear Customer. Hello, this is Ruby from VIP Travel. We are so happy that you had a wonderful tour with one of our professional guide. We appreciate a lot for your recommendation and your time to give us a 5-star review. 😊 Your comments will be very welcome to other customers and to us. Thank you for your valuable review and recommendation.🧡 Hope to see you again with VIP Travel in Korea.
      Written June 20, 2024
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      Diana D
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Family
      This tour is a perfect balance of fun and education. Yuna was very knowledgeable and took lots of photos of us wearing traditional hanbok. Our driver was helpful and got us to our destination quickly, but safely. We will definitely consider booking another tour with her again!
      Written May 30, 2024
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      Dear Customer. Hello, this is Ruby from VIP Travel. Thank you for your time to leave a grateful review. 😊 We are so glad to hear that you had a memorable time with one of our professional guide. It was our pleasure to have you on our tour and your comments will be very welcome to other customers and to us. Thank you for your Review🧡 We are looking forward to seeing you again with us in Korea.
      Written June 5, 2024
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      Nicole N
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      Jun 2024 • Family
      Lina, an amazing tour guide, and Michael, a great driver, were an amazing team for our tour. Great sights and indepth history! Also, Lina had a lot of “secret” spots for photos and views of the village and palace! Would definitely recommend this tour!!!
      Written June 6, 2024
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      Dear Customer. Hello, this is Ruby from VIP Travel. We are so happy that you had a wonderful tour with one of our professional guide. We appreciate a lot for your recommendation and your time to give us a 5-star review. 😊 Your comments will be very welcome to other customers and to us. Thank you for your valuable review and recommendation.🧡 Hope to see you again with VIP Travel in Korea.
      Written June 6, 2024
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      Paul G
      Bolwarra, Australia67 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Couples
      A great day with the wonderful Kelly guiding us. An excellent mix of activities from temples to market and a lunch stop. There was something for everyone on the tour. Kelly made it all easy with tremendous communication and organisation.
      Written May 4, 2024
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      Dear Customer. Hello, this is Jane from VIP Travel. Thank you for your time to leave a grateful review. 😊 We are so glad to hear that you had a memorable time with one of our professional guide. It was our pleasure to have you on our tour and your comments will be very welcome to other customers and to us. Thank you for your Review🧡 We are looking forward to seeing you again with us in Korea.
      Written May 6, 2024
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      Mari
      10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      My son and I love traveling. We have been to many countries together. This tour was the perfect way to get to know the history of Korea as well as its contemporary culture. The markets were rich with flavor and excitement. The palaces and temple were majestic as they helped us better understand Korean history. Yet, our guide Amy was actually the key figure into making all this possible. She was very resourceful, knowledgeable, and taught us about her culture and history always with excitement and enthusiasm. She is actually the kindest and most helpful guide we have ever had in our trips, and we have traveled to dozens of countries before Korea! She even helped us buy tickets for our trip the next day. She perfectly accommodated my vegan diet needs and showed a genuine caring for our stay in Korea. She went out of her way to help us with everything we needed. By far, Amy was the best guide a tourist could ask for. Thanks Amy!
      Written July 19, 2019
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      Thank you for sharing your great experience with us. I am glad to hear that you had a good time with Amy. We will always do our best to satisfy the guests. Hope you have a chance to join tour tour next time again. Thank you.
      Written July 21, 2019
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      krish
      Toronto, Canada2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2019
      I had a full-day tour of Seoul with this agency. I had not made up my mind yet before joining the tour. The weather was so cold. I could not make sure that I could walk all day or not. But I ended up on a good tour.
      The full-day tour of Seoul was not disappointing. This tour agency, and particularly our guide, Nancy, were excellent. she helped me I could keep warm. She gave me her gloves and mufflers. she even gave me a warm hug.
      In the morning, we had got look around the Temple and Palace. Nancy provided excellent commentary and explanation about Korean history and traditional culture. This tour includes meals also. After lunch, we visited the local market. we bought some souvenirs at Insadong street.
      Most of all, I bought Korean cosmetics that I really wanted to buy. Nancy told me where I can buy it and took me there. After all the sightseeing and shopping, we were dropped off at the hotel.
      If I visit Korea again, I want to meet Nancy again.
      Written November 26, 2019
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      Thank you for your good review. I'm very glad to hear that you have great time with our tour. We will let Nancy know you had enjoyed tour with us. Hope to have chance to join with you again. Have a nice day :)
      Written December 3, 2019
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