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Seoul Traditional Culture Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, The National Folk Museum of Korea, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Name: Seoul Traditional Culture Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, The National Folk Museum of Korea, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong and Dongdaemun Design Pl
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Price: 158.00 $
Rating: 4.5 (5 reviews)

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Product Code: 681456

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Tour Code

681456

Duration

1 day

Departure City

Seoul

End City

Seoul

Tour Type

Sightseeing Tours

Language

English

Available options

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IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

【Wearing Hanbok】
Hanbok is traditional Korean clothing that has been worn for centuries. It is characterized by its simple yet elegant design.

【Gyeongbokgung Palace】
It is a historic palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty and served as the residence of the king and his family.

【The National Folk Museum of Korea】
It's located in the Gyeongbokgung Palace is a place to showcase the traditional way of life in Korea. It displays nearly 4000 related ethnic materials and is the only comprehensive national museum in Korea that comprehensively show the case of the history of folk life.

【Bukchon Hanok Village】
It's home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon dynasty. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants, and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture.

【Insadong】
It is a popular tourist destination, offering a variety of traditional Korean shops, restaurants, tea houses, and galleries.

【Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)】
It comprises various facilities for exhibitions and shopping attracts many people to take pictures, but it is visited by citizens and tourists alike as both a must-visit attraction and rest area that symbolizes the Dongdaemun area in connection with the surrounding commercial district. Take a closer look at DDP's world-famous architectural design through photographs!

Pick-up Details / Transfers

Meeting Point and Departure Time:
Meeting Point: Kindly please get out of Seoul Myeongdong Subway Station No.9 Exit then walk straight around 15 meters, at the right side is the main gate of Lotte L7 Myeongdong Hotel parking lot.
Departure Time: 9:00 am.
Ending Point: Seoul Myeongdong Subway Station No.9 Exit.
Ending Time: Around 6:30 pm.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

English guide service (when the group is 4 or more) or basic English driver (2-3 people in the group)
Tour vehicles service, with the specific vehicle type determined by the size of the group
Attraction entrance fees noted in the itinerary
Local taxes

Package Excludes

Transportation to/from the tour departure locations
Optional activities and entrance fees not included in the itinerary
Meals and other personal consumption
In accordance with local standards, you may tip your guide or driver based on the quality of their service. Standard tip amount is $8.00 per guest or local Korean Currency ₩10,000 per guest. Please pay tips to your guide or driver on the day of your tour, to express your respect and gratitude for their work.

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Special Notes

Cancellation and Change Policy (2024):
- Within 7 days of the tour date, local Korea time, you will still be charged the full tour fee if you wish to cancel or change your tour.
- Up to 8 days before the tour date, local Korea time, cancellations or changes can be made for 10% penalty.
Cancellation and Change Policy (2025):
- Within 5 days of the tour date, local Korea time, you will still be charged the full tour fee if you wish to cancel or change your tour.
- Up to 6 days before the tour date, local Korea time, cancellations or changes can be made for 10% penalty.
Essential Information About Booking:
- This itinerary is led by a professional English-speaking licensed tour guide with a minimum group size of 4 or above. But if the tour can be led by a Korean Speaking driver with basic English, the group can be served for 2 guests as the same cost.
- The tour will be closed to book 5 days before departure (2024).
- The tour will be closed to book 3 days before departure (2025).
- Please provide your phone number at least 3 days in advance, so that we may send you the final confirmation (2024).
- Please provide your phone number at least 24 hours in advance, so that we may send you the final confirmation (2025).
Notes for Participation:
- This tour requires you to bring a photo ID, such as a foreign passport with a Korean visa.
- If there are discrepancies between any time stated in the itinerary and the time given by your guide or driver, please meet at the time your guide or driver has informed you of.
- Minors under the age of 19 are required to be always accompanied by at least one adult or to submit a disclaimer signed by their guardian.
- Please be aware, if you are not able to meet your guide or driver at the appointed time and place due to personal reasons (including but not limited to illness, accidents, running late, etc.), and thus miss the chance to board the bus and cannot participate in the tour, we are afraid we cannot refund your fee for that day.
- Please arrive at the Meeting Point least 10 to 15 minutes early.
- You may contact us within 1 to 2 days of your tour to confirm the meeting point and departure time.
- If due to unpreventable circumstances (including but not limited to: natural disasters, political and social situations, accidents and malfunctions, road closures, etc.), adjustments must be made to the tour in order to protect the safety and welfare of all guests in the tour group, our company reserves the right to take measures including changing the time or content of the tour or even canceling some or all tour activities. The related tour fees cannot be refunded, and any additional costs incurred (i.e., extended hotel stay, transportation, meals, plane ticket changes) must be borne by the guests.
- Natural disasters: flood, earthquake, hail, snowstorm, tsunami, etc.
- Political and social situations: war, shutdown, protest, regime change, policy change, terrorist attack, etc.
- Accidents and malfunctions: tour bus or other transportation equipment malfunction, sudden damage to recreational equipment, traffic accident or other blockage of roads, etc.
- Road closures: roads impassable due to weather conditions, traffic accidents, etc.

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Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price is per person.

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Reservation Info

1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.

2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.

3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.

4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.

- Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.

- Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.

- Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.

- Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

REVIEWS

SATISFACTION

4.9

5 Customer Reviews

Reservation:

Excellent

Customer Service:

Excellent

Accommodation:

Excellent

Transportation:

Excellent

Tour Guide:

Excellent

Tour Itinerary:

Excellent

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Seoul Traditional Culture Day Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, The National Folk Museum of Korea, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)