The 6 Best Gyeongbokgung Palace Tours in Seoul

1.Best Seoul City Tour (Gyeongbokgung Palace,Insadong,Namsan Tower)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,647 reviews · from $58Our pick

This 7.5-hour Seoul tour links Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, traditional markets, Namsangol Hanok Village, and N Seoul Tower. English or Chinese guides such as Kelly, Lynn, Sunny, and Hana lead the day. Tuesday follows a different route with Changdeokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village.

“Beautiful tour , you have to do it , to have an idea of Seoul and very interesting information . Kelly our guide was the best that I have had during my 4 weeks traveling in Korea Kelly’s English is beautiful and she is a star KUDOS to her ! Her attitude and service was fantastic”

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2.Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,423 reviews · from $80

Spend about eight hours exploring Seoul with a local guide such as AJ, BK, Lizzy, or Charles. Visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, Insadong, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village. Hotel pickup, transport, cable car, and most admission fees are included, but lunch and the tower observatory cost extra.

“The tour guide was friendly and shared a great deal of knowledge to share about the different places we visited. We learned a lot and enjoyed the experience sightseeing with other people.”

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3.Seoul Half-Day City Highlight, Palace Tour with Hanbok

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 764 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Spend four hours in Seoul with an English-speaking guide such as Lia, Gina, Pearl, or Thomas. Dress in hanbok, tour Gyeongbokgung Palace, watch the Changing of the Guard, walk Bukchon Hanok Village, visit Baek In-je’s House, and enjoy a seasonal Korean snack. Expect plenty of walking and photo stops.

“excellent! Lia was a well informed guide who squeezed a lot into a short tour. Took wonderful pictures then directed us to where we were going next”

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4.Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 611 reviews · 1 hour · from $6Best value

At Daehan Hanbok, one minute from Gyeongbokgung Station, choose a traditional or premium hanbok from more than 1,500 options. Staff help you dress, then you can visit Gyeongbokgung or other royal palaces for free in costume, or wander Bukchon Hanok Village. Hair styling, accessories, and petticoats cost extra.

“Friendly helpful staff. We had lovely hanboks and the lady helped us find the perfect top and our hair. There were lockers for our stuff and was easy to find the palace after watching Chan’s videos on Instagram! Thank you all”

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5.Gyeongbok Palace with Gigibebe Hanbok Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 289 reviews · 1 day · from $9

At Gigibebe Hanbok, three minutes from Gyeongbokgung Station, choose a traditional, royal, or drama-style hanbok, then receive simple hair styling, a Korean hairband, handbag, and locker. Your hanbok also brings free entry to five Seoul palaces, including Gyeongbokgung. Choose two hours, four hours, or the full day, and return everything by 7:00 PM.

“Kind and helpful service. Beautiful hair styling and dress.”

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6.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $60

You’ll dress in hanbok, have your hair styled, then explore Gyeongbokgung Palace with guide James and photographer Jacob. Expect royal halls, quiet photo spots, stories from Korea’s Joseon era, pose help, and more than 100 edited photos. The tour lasts about two to three hours and costs $60.41, excluding hanbok rental.

“Unforgettable Cultural & Photography Experience! This tour completely exceeded our expectations! We had two wonderful guides—James was an expert in the local history and culture, and his colleague was a professional photographer who captured stunning moments throughout the day. Getting to wear a traditional hanbok added such a beautiful and authentic touch to the experience. Our history guide was not only knowledgeable and informative, but also very engaging and fun. The photographer made us feel totally comfortable, offered great direction, and knew the perfect spots to take breathtaking photos. We left the tour with new knowledge, incredible memories, and amazing photos. This experience w...”

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