Half-day Tours in South Korea

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.

Explore top Seoul attractions including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple on this 3.5-hour Korean palace and temple tour in Seoul. Travel through Seoul by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with your guide. Gain insight into Joseon-era history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, once home to the Korean royal family, and explore the palace compound on foot. Visit the National Folk Museum and learn how life used to be before Korea's rapid modernization. Then, visit the Jogyesa Temple and enjoy an authentic insight into life as a Zen Buddhist in South Korea's bustling capital.

Discover Seoul on this full or half-day walking tour, including Namdaemun Market, Mt Namsan and Myeongdong Street. Follow your guide to Namdaemun Gate, explore the traditional marketplace and gain insight into Joseon Dynasty history. Then travel by bus up Mt Namsan for panoramic views before strolling around Palgakjeong and riding the cable car down to Myeongdong Street. If you choose the full-day option, continue on for a Korean lunch and guided stops at Deoksugung Palace and Seoul Museum of History, concluding with a 75-minute performance at Jeongdong Theater.

One of the trendiest neighborhoods in Seoul, Gangnam is home to top attractions including Bongeunsa Temple and the COEX Aquarium. On this half-day tour, visit both sites in one day with entry fees included, and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Han River. With round-trip travel from your Seoul hotel included, you're free to soak up the city scenery.

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.

Take in famous landmarks and top attractions around the South Korean capital on this half-day morning tour of Seoul. Explore Jogye Temple, where lotus lanterns hold Koreans' prayers and a statue of Buddha smiles on all visitors. Pass the security area into Seoul's presidential house - the capital's seat of power. Visit Gwanghwamun Gate and Gyeongbok Palace with a guide, and gain insight into South Korea's rich Joseon-era history and heritage. Finish your tour in the historic district of Insadong, where stylish art galleries and traditional restaurants line the ancient walkways.

See the historical and modern sights of Seoul on this half-day tour with a small group. Walk around Cheonggyecheon, stop for photos of the Blue House (Cheongwadae), visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and view cultural exhibits at the National Folk Museum of Korea - all in one morning. Finish with a stop at an amethyst factory or ginseng center. Hotel pickup is included, with drop-off at Lotte Hotel Seoul or Namdaemun Market.

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.

See the highlights of Seoul's popular Gangnam District on a Han River cruise followed by a tour of Bongeunsa, a Buddhist temple dating back to the Silla Dynasty. Your afternoon itinerary includes admission to COEX Aquarium, where more than 40,000 sea creatures are on display in exhibition tanks and discover zones. With a knowledgable guide you'll learn about landmarks such as Seoul Olympic Stadium, seen from the water.

Visit three of the South Korean capital's most impressive museums in one day on this 4-hour walking tour in Seoul. Travel through Seoul by air-conditioned minivan as a guide sheds light on the city's diverse museums and galleries. During your tour, visit the National Museum of Korea - the country's flagship museum - the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art and the Seoul Museum of History. Delve into South Korea's colorful Joseon-era history, admire historic and modern artworks from across the peninsula, and see a side to the country many visitors miss.

Visit top landmarks in Seoul on a morning sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Admire the architecture of Jogyesa Temple, a hub for Zen Buddhism, and explore Gyeongbokgung Palace before observing the changing of the guard ceremony at the palace. Learn about Korean history and cultural traditions at Cheongwadae Sarangchae, and hear about the Joseon dynasty's long rule. Your local guide shares key facts and fascinating insights throughout your 3.5-hour coach tour, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off at either City Hall or Itaewon.

Explore the best of contemporary art in Seoul on a half-day tour to two cutting-edge Korean museums and galleries. Learn about Korean artists and the modern art scene as you visit the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art and the Gana Art Gallery with your expert guide. See exhibits of both contemporary and traditional artworks by local and international artists, and hear about the architecture of the sites, which were designed by top architects.

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.

Discover Seoul's royal residences and gain insight into South Korea's heritage on this Seoul palace morning tour. Explore the Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, a center for Zen Buddhism, with your guide. See the Blue House - where the Prime Minister of South Korea lives and works. Visit Gyeongbok Palace, the city's finest royal residence during the Joseon Dynasty. Admire the luxury living quarters and banquet suites, and gain insight into life here during the dynasty's 5-century reign. Finish your tour at Gwanghwamun Gate and see the changing of the guard ceremony.

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.

Gain insight into Korea's royal and political history on a 3-hour morning tour of Seoul. Travel by coach with an informative guide to Cheongwadae Sarangchae, where you'll tour the Korea Exhibition Center and Presidential Center. Explore the 14th-century Gyeongbokgung Palace - of the Five Grand Palaces - and its National Folk Museum, then visit Jogyesa Temple and the National Ginseng Outlet.

Tour the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) with a knowledgeable guide who shares the history and highlights of this important strip of land that separates North and South Korea. Established in 1953 after the Korean War, the DMZ includes key sites such as the Freedom Bridge, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Imjingak Park, DMZ Museum and Dora Observatory. Visit the DMZ from Seoul on a morning or afternoon half-day tour, with optional upgrades to include lunch or a full-day tour that also visits Insadong Antique Street, a mecca of antique shops, boutiques and tea houses.

Delve into South Korean culture, history, and tradition at the National Museum of Korea on this 3.5-hour morning tour of Seoul. Follow a guide through the National Museum of Korea and admire in-depth displays of artifacts dating as far back as the Joseon era. Stroll along the banks of the Cheonggyecheon Stream - recently renovated to provide an oasis of calm in downtown Seoul. Then, visit an amethyst factory and admire the colorful stones for which South Korea is famous.

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.