Walking Tour at Changdeokgung Palace with Guide
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore two of Seoul’s most meaningful royal heritage sites in one unforgettable cultural journey. Start your experience at Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its elegant architecture and harmonious design with nature. Once a royal residence of the Joseon Dynasty, this palace offers a peaceful escape where history, beauty, and tradition come together in the heart of the city. Continue to Jongmyo Shrine, the sacred resting place of Joseon kings and queens. This UNESCO-listed site is deeply respected for its serene atmosphere and centuries-old Confucian royal rituals. Walking through its quiet pathways gives travelers a rare glimpse into Korea’s spiritual and royal traditions. This carefully curated tour is perfect for travelers who want more than sightseeing — it’s a chance to connect with Korea’s royal heritage, culture, and timeless stories in a truly authentic way.
Inclusions
What's included
- Changdeokgung Palace & Jongmyo Shrine entrance fee
- Certified Tour Guide
What's not
- Meal
- Personal Expenses
- Insurance
- Transportation
Itinerary
Changdeokgung Palace is one of Seoul’s most beautiful royal palaces, famous for its harmony with nature and peaceful atmosphere. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the palace features elegant traditional architecture, scenic courtyards, and the stunning Secret Garden loved by travelers in every season. A perfect place to experience the timeless beauty of Korea’s royal history.
Jongmyo Shrine is a sacred royal shrine dedicated to the kings and queens of Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is known for its peaceful atmosphere, traditional wooden architecture, and deep cultural significance. Visitors can experience the quiet beauty and centuries-old traditions that make Jongmyo one of Korea’s most important historical sites.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The guide will be holding a yellow sign featuring the company logo.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- MyProGuide_Korea
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Seoul
- Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 1500 experiences we list in Seoul.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Seoul
Royal palaces and hanok villages sit among glass towers, buzzing markets and late-night food streets in Seoul, South Korea's capital.
Five grand palaces from the Joseon dynasty grace the city, led by Gyeongbokgung, with its colourful changing of the guard, and Changdeokgung, whose Secret Garden is a serene escape. Between them, Bukchon Hanok Village preserves traditional tiled-roof houses on sloping lanes, and Insadong is known for tea houses, galleries and crafts.
Top-ranked sights in Seoul: Third Tunnel of Aggression, DMZ, Gyeongbokgung Palace.
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