Historical Walking Tour in Seoul
3h30
By walk
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Koreana Hotel, 135 Sejong-daero, Taepyeongno 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Meet your guide at Koreana Hotel 1F Lobby by 1:20 PM
Stop At: Deoksugung, 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 04519 South Korea
Deoksugung Palace is special among Korean palaces as this palace has a modern and a western style garden and fountain. You will watch The Change of Royal Guard ceremony at here, as well.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jungmyeongjeon Hall, 41-11, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04518 South Korea
Jungmyeongjeon Hall is designed by the Russian architect Seredin Sabatin, was used as the imperial library between 1897 and 1901.
After Deoksugung Palace caught on fire, Jungmyeongjeon Hall became the main office of Emperior Gojong for discussing national affairs greeting foreign dignitaries. It also witnessed the tragic part of history in which the infamous Eulsa Treaty (Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty) was signed.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yeongcheon Market, 704, Seongsan-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03734 South Korea
Yeongcheon Market sells a wide range of produce and ingredients from fruits to seafood. Known for their Kkwabaegi (Twisted Bread Stick), Tteokbokki, and Twigim (Fried Food), Yeongcheon Market has become a hot place for the younger crowd.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dongnimmun Gate, 941, Hyeonjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu Seodaemun Dongnip Park, Seoul 120-080 South Korea
Dongnimmun, also known as Independence Gate, was built in 1898, to announce the independence from Japan. Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. Take a look at the top of gate, it is written 'Dongnimmun' in Korean with national flag drawn on each side.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Seodaemun Prison History Hall, 484 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03628 South Korea
Seodaemun Prison History Hall was built near the end of the Joseon Dynasty (~1910), and was where Japanese soldiers tortured and later executed Korean Independence Movement followers. Seodaemun Prison History Hall was built in remembrance of Seodaemun Prison, and to salute the Korean patriots. We do not enter to the hall, but guide will explain this place briefly and you can take a look by yourself if you would like to.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Koreana Hotel, 135 Sejong-daero, Taepyeongno 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Meet your guide at Koreana Hotel 1F Lobby by 1:20 PM
Stop At: Deoksugung, 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 04519 South Korea
Deoksugung Palace is special among Korean palaces as this palace has a modern and a western style garden and fountain. You will watch The Change of Royal Guard ceremony at here, as well.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jungmyeongjeon Hall, 41-11, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04518 South Korea
Jungmyeongjeon Hall is designed by the Russian architect Seredin Sabatin, was used as the imperial library between 1897 and 1901.
After Deoksugung Palace caught on fire, Jungmyeongjeon Hall became the main office of Emperior Gojong for discussing national affairs greeting foreign dignitaries. It also witnessed the tragic part of history in which the infamous Eulsa Treaty (Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty) was signed.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yeongcheon Market, 704, Seongsan-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03734 South Korea
Yeongcheon Market sells a wide range of produce and ingredients from fruits to seafood. Known for their Kkwabaegi (Twisted Bread Stick), Tteokbokki, and Twigim (Fried Food), Yeongcheon Market has become a hot place for the younger crowd.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dongnimmun Gate, 941, Hyeonjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu Seodaemun Dongnip Park, Seoul 120-080 South Korea
Dongnimmun, also known as Independence Gate, was built in 1898, to announce the independence from Japan. Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. Take a look at the top of gate, it is written 'Dongnimmun' in Korean with national flag drawn on each side.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Seodaemun Prison History Hall, 484 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03628 South Korea
Seodaemun Prison History Hall was built near the end of the Joseon Dynasty (~1910), and was where Japanese soldiers tortured and later executed Korean Independence Movement followers. Seodaemun Prison History Hall was built in remembrance of Seodaemun Prison, and to salute the Korean patriots. We do not enter to the hall, but guide will explain this place briefly and you can take a look by yourself if you would like to.
Included
- Admission fee(Deoksugung Palace)
- Tour guide
- Entry/Admission - Deoksugung
Not included
- Hotel pick-up&drop-off
- Lunch
- Beverages
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Tour will be operated normally on rainy days
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Sport
25%
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