Guaranteed Return - Seoul Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests
- 6–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour is designed for passengers arriving in South Korea through the Incheon Cruise Terminal. Starting from the terminal, the itinerary takes you to Seoul's top attractions and brings you back to the cruise ship at Incheon Port. We take you from the grand Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace to the charming alleys of Bukchon Hanok Village. Conclude your journey at Gwangjang Market, where you can immerse yourself in local life and Korea’s famous street food culture. Please note that as Gyeongbokgung is closed on Tuesdays, we will explore an equally stunning alternative site to ensure a complete and fulfilling experience. In case of extreme traffic or local conditions, the itinerary may be adjusted to explore Incheon's top attractions instead of Seoul.
Inclusions
What's included
- Experienced, certified guide (English/Chinese)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Toll fees, Parking fees, Fuel fees
- Pick-up and drop-off at Incheon Cruise Port
- 100% Guaranteed on-time return to port
- Admission to attractions
What's not
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Personal travel insurance
Itinerary
Gyeongbokgung palace was one of the Joseon dynasty's palaces and main palace of the era. This palace was the first palace built when Taejo Lee seong-gye founded Joseon and moved the capital to Seoul. You can learn historical facts about Gyeongbokgung Palace, see the interior and exterior of the palace, and watch the changing of the guard ceremony. Due to weather or traffic, the ceremony may be canceled or moved to another location. The tourist attraction may be changed or unavailable on the day at the guide's discretion. Tourist attractions may be substituted if they are closed on regular holidays or if access is restricted due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic control. In such cases, we will do our best to replace them with equally or even more enjoyable alternatives.
You can learn historical facts about Gyeongbokgung Palace, see the interior and exterior of the palace, and watch the changing of the guard ceremony. Due to weather or traffic, the ceremony may be canceled or moved to another location. (Hanbok experience option) Tourist attractions may be substituted if they are closed on regular holidays or if access is restricted due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic control. In such cases, we will do our best to replace them with equally or even more enjoyable alternatives.
Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The name Gwangjang means "to gather from afar and keep altogether." The market began as a small trading center that brought in goods from nearby regions, but has now grown into a large wholesale market selling a variety of goods, including upholstery, imported goods, groceries, dried fish, traditional goods, and more. The most popular section of the market is the food street connected to the East Gate, North Gate 2, and South Gate 1. The food street caters to a wide range of patrons due to the plethora of menus available. It is also one of the most recommended tourist attraction for international travelers. The tourist attraction may be changed or unavailable on the day at the guide's discretion.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 59 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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4An enjoyable rainy day in Seoul
A small intimate group made movement and questions easy to accommodate. Michelle was a personable, knowledgeable guide. She endured the rain with us and tried to ensure our enjoyment, which she accomplished.
5Great local tour by Michelle
It was a great and friendly tour by Michelle. We really enjoyed all her special local information. Great thanks Kind regards and we will see you again
5Great day trip from the Incheon cruise terminal to Seoul. Our guide made it simple and enjoyable.
Michelle was an excellent guide. She picked us up from the cruise terminal and was very aware of our departure time, ensuring that we would be back on time. She was knowledgeable and thorough in providing historical information about South Korea and about the areas that we visited. She asked for feedback about what we enjoyed and was always anxious to please.
5Seeing Seoul in a quick day tour.
A great introduction to Seoul. Michelle is very knowledgeable and focused on giving her guests the best overview of both Korea and Seoul in a short one day tour from Incheon.
5Wonderful Family Shore Excusion with Great organizations
Our family had a fantastic time on this shore excursion from Incheon Cruise Port. Everything was very well organized, and the meeting process at the port was easy and smooth. We especially appreciated how carefully the tour was managed to make sure all cruise passengers returned to the ship on time. The highlights for our family were definitely Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Gwangjang Market. It was a great mix of Korean history, culture, and local food, and our children really enjoyed exploring each place. Our guide was friendly, professional, and made the whole experience enjoyable for everyone. If we visit Korea again in the future, we would love to join another tour with this company!
5Highly recommended!
The course was efficient and arrived right on time! Started the tour as soon as I got off the cruise. The guide was kind and lovely :) Highly recommended!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Provide your cruise name and contact number; the actual meeting time is based on your ship's arrival, not the time on your voucher. Disembark immediately and look for the "LOVE KOREA" sign inside the terminal; please stay within the terminal to meet your guide.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 999 travellers
- Operated by
- 러브코리아(LOVE KOREA)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 100% guaranteed on-time pick-up and drop-off at the cruise terminaltry code in the “Special Requirements” section for pickup arrangement. We will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour, so please ensure your number is available.
- As this is a Group Tour (not a private tour), the vehicle type (van or bus) is assigned based on the final group size.
- Some stops may change due to holidays or unexpected closures. We will always provide equally enjoyable alternatives to ensure a great experience.
- Please enter your ship name and WhatsApp number (with country code) in the "Special Requirements" section. We will contact you before the tour.
- For those not returning to the port, the tour ends at the final destination.
How it compares in Incheon
- Its from-price is 64% below the median of the 23 day trips we list in Incheon.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 23.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Incheon
Incheon is South Korea's west-coast port and home to its main international airport, with a historic Chinatown, islands and a modern business district.
Incheon is a large port city on the Yellow Sea west of Seoul and the site of Incheon International Airport, which stands on reclaimed land between the islands of Yeongjong and Yongyu. The city opened to foreign trade in 1883, and the old port district of Jung-gu still has Japanese-era buildings and Korea's first Chinatown, a street of red gates and restaurants. Freedom Park above the harbour commemorates General MacArthur and the landings of September 1950.
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