Changdeokgung Palace (Changdeok Palace) Tours

Experience the best of the South Korean capital and explore with ease on this full-day tour of Seoul. Visit Jogye Temple, pass by The Blue House, Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway, and Myeongdong with no more than 15 people for a personalized, small-group experience.

Explore the highlights of Seoul on a full-day tour with an informative guide. Highlights include Jogyesa Temple, the Blue House, the royal guard changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, and tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in traditional culture at the National Folk Museum, Insadong Antique Street, and at Namdaemun Gate and Namdaemun Market. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

The royal palaces dotted around Seoul are widely considered among the South Korean capital’s most important sites of interest. With this hop-on hop-off  bus ticket, save time and effort reaching palaces including Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, and Gwangwhamun, and enjoy the freedom to jump on and off the service at your leisure. With buses every 25 to 30 minutes and on-board audio guide bringing Seoul’s history to life, you can visit all the grand palaces in one day in comfort.

Visit two of Seoul's UNESCO World Heritage sites — Jongmyo Shrine and the Changdeokgung Palace Complex — on this half-day tour. Learn from a guide about Korea's cultural heritage, starting with a tour of Bukchon Hanok Village, which features traditional homes dating back to the Joseon Dynasty of the 14th century. Finish your tour with shopping at an amethyst factory and drop-off in Insadong.

Drive a scenic route along the Bukak Skyway and make a stop at Palgakjeong, an octagonal pavilion on the mountaintop of Bugaksan. This half-day sightseeing itinerary continues with a tour of the UNESCO-designated Changdeokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Browse for goods along Insadong Street, Namdaemun Market, and an amethyst factory or ginseng center before return minivan transport to your hotel in Seoul.

Explore the World Heritage–listed Changdeokgung Palace Complex and Jongmyo Shrine on a historical journey through Seoul. This full-day tour takes you to Bukchon Hanok Village in the morning, with a visit to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress after lunch. Ride the trolley with a knowledgeable guide and see Hwaseong Haenggung Palace as you learn the history of Korea’s royalty. Includes minivan transport from centrally located hotels.

Start your morning tour of Seoul at Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site built during the Joseon Dynasty and often featured in Korean TV dramas. Learn about its design on this tour with your informative guide, then get a panoramic view of the city from the N Seoul Tower (aka Namsan Tower). Stop at an amethyst factory en route to Namdaemun Market and continue your shopping with drop-off at Lotte Mart or the City Hall subway station. Hotel pickup is included.

Like many Asian capitals, Seoul is a city of traffic-filled streets—with traffic jams common along the busy roadways. On this cycling tour, escape the congestion on paved bike paths and explore Seoul in serenity on two wheels. Hop into the saddle and visit top attractions including the Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace, and the vibrant Insa-dong neighborhood—with entrance fees, bike and helmet hire included.

Myeongdong and Dongdaemun Market offer some of Seoul’s finest shopping opportunities, but carrying your purchases through the city streets is a chore. On this tour, browse the rails for the latest high street styles at your leisure, then head to the top of the N-Seoul Tower for panoramic views over the city rooftops—with minivan transport plus pickup and drop-off at your Seoul hotel included.

This 5-hour sightseeing tour around Seoul begins in the afternoon with a guided tour of Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Set out for a stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, which features Joseon-period houses, and take in panoramic views of the city from Naksan Park. Make a food stop at a cafe for traditional snacks and finish with a restaurant dinner of ‘bibimbap,’ a signature dish of Korea.

Discover South Korea’s royal heritage and traditional products on this full-day royal palace and shopping tour in Seoul. Follow the Cheonggyecheon Stream with your guide and gain insight into the days of the Joseon Dynasty. See the Blue House, the Republic of Korea’s presidential residence. Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and watch the changing of the guard ceremony. Head to the National Folk Museum of Korea and behold unique artifacts from across Korea. Visit an amethyst factory or ginseng center, and discover traditional products unique to the Korean peninsula.

This afternoon tour is a excellent way to introduce yourself to Korea and Korean history. The first stop is at Changdeok Palace. This 16th century structure is a well preserved national treasure. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, the 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. Just down the street is Insadong, a district where there is a massive antique market where old but precious and traditional goods are on display and for sale.

Design the perfect personalized outing in Seoul and Gyeonggi during this 10.5-hour, fully-customizable, private tour. Pick only the attractions you want to see as you choose among highlights like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Noryangjin Fish Market, the DMZ, and much more. Most visitors have time for three-to-five site visits and two meal stops during their outing.

Discover the history and cultural traditions of Korea on this full-day tour of Seoul’s palaces and markets. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace including its National Folklore Museum, and see Jogyesa Buddhist Temple and Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your informative guide accompanies you to Insadong and Namdaemun to explore these bustling local markets on foot. Enjoy a Korean lunch and convenient round-trip coach transport from your hotel.

Seoul is a busy city of galleries, museums, parks, and sweeping Han River scenery—but hitting the highlights takes time and effort. With this 2-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket, enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace—with a different bus route for each day. Travel in comfort by open-top double-decker bus with panoramic city views, and reach top city attractions including Changgyeonggung Palace, Insadong, and the Namsangol Hanok Village with ease.

Admire South Korea’s palace architecture and learn of life in the country’s capital on this 3-hour Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village walking tour. Stroll to Gwanghwamun Gate and visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. Listen as your guide details Joseon Dynasty history and admire traditional construction techniques. Visit the National Folk Museum of Korea and discover over 98,000 artifacts detailing South Korea’s history. Head between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village. Peer inside traditional houses and learn about Korean lifestyles from the past to the prefect day.

See Seoul how you’d like to see it—with choices galore—during this private tour that allows you to customize your own day’s itinerary and choose your own lunch, too. Explore the center of Zen Buddhism, Jogyesa Temple, or see some of the unique food choices of South Korea's capital city at the Noryangjin Fish Market—or go to both. Pick four places to visit, and get ready for a great time with guides who know the quickest ways around Seoul, so you can fit more sightseeing into your trip.

Uncover Seoul's fascinating history on this 3-hour walking tour of the dynamic city. See old-style Korean houses at the traditional Bukchon Hanok Village, discover the history of rice cake making at the Tteok Museum, tour the UNESCO-listed Changdeokgung Palace and visit Gwangjang Market. Numbers are limited to 12 participants for a small-group experience with your informative guide.

On this full-day sightseeing tour of Seoul, you get to travel through the city in comfort by private air-conditioned minivan—without having to worry about navigating the subway or finding the right route. With your guide to lead the way, hit UNESCO–listed attractions and hidden gems including Changdeok Palace and the Bukchon Hanok Village. Admire panoramic city views from the Mt.Bukak Pavillion, and learn of life in Korea during the Joseon era.

Admire UNESCO World Heritage–listed landmarks in South Korea’s capital on this 3.5-hour Seoul walking tour. Visit Changdeokgung Palace, widely considered the best-preserved of all Seoul’s Joseon Dynasty residences. Admire the grand pavilions with your guide and gain insight into life here under Joseon rule. Head on to the beautiful Jongmyo Shrine, an ancient place of worship which once held valuable royal treasures. Visit a local ginseng center or amethyst factory on route to Insadong. On arrival, explore the galleries, teashops and craft stores before ending your tour in Itaewon.

Seoul is a fast-paced city of neon lights and soaring skyscrapers, but behind the scenes there lies a history dating back to the 14th-century Joseon era. On this morning or afternoon tour, visit the Bukchon Hanok Village with your guide, and experience an immersion in traditional Korean culture and history. With entry fees plus pickup and drop-off at your central Seoul hotel included, see how Seoulites lived in the days before the high-rises arrived.