Seoul: 3 Royal Palaces & Secret Garden, 500 Years of History

5.0(1)7 hFree cancellationBy Ko-real

About this activity

Seoul's royal palaces each tell their own story. But walk through them in the right order, with the right context, and something larger emerges: a single narrative that stretches from the founding of a dynasty to the end of an empire.

That's the journey this tour is designed to take you on. In a small group of no more than four people, we'll spend a full day moving through four palaces and a quiet laneway that most visitors never find. Along the way, the details start connecting. A question raised at the first gate finds its answer at the last building, and the city you thought you knew begins to feel like somewhere you actually understand.

All entrance fees are included. Just bring your curiosity.

What's included

✓All entrance fees including Secret Garden
✓Transportation from Changdeokgung to Deoksugung

Not included

✕Meals
✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Please take Exit 9 at Gwanghwamun Station and meet us at the ground level exit.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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