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Gyeongbokgung & Insadong Food Walking Tour

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South Korea
Seoul
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Availability

Thu & Sat

Minimum Pax

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Languages
  • English
Meet Location
  • Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Exit 5
Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace entrance fee
  • Kimchi-making experience
  • Korean traditional tea tasting
  • Traditional hanjeongsik lunch
  • Traveler's insurance
Excluded
  • Other personal expenses
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Gyeongbokgung & Insadong Food Walking Tour Options

Gyeongbokgung & Insadong Food Walking Tour

Overview

Discover Korea's royal history and traditional food culture in one fun-filled walking tour!

Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you'll watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and walk through historic halls while learning stories of kings, court ladies, and palace traditions. In Insadong, stroll through cultural alleys, enjoy a full-course hanjeongsik lunch, make your own kimchi, and unwind with a traditional tea tasting. It's a rich and hands-on way to spend the day in Seoul.

Why this tour?
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and explore iconic palace grounds
  • Insadong: browse calligraphy shops, antiques, and craft alleys in Seoul's cultural heart
  • Hanjeongsik lunch: taste Korea's traditional full-course meal with banchan and grilled fish
  • Kimchi-making: make your own kimchi while learning its history and fermentation process
  • Korea tea experience: sample classic teas and learn mindful brewing at a tea museum







▲ Gyeongbokgung Palace
Step into Korea’s royal past at its most iconic palace. Watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, explore grand halls where kings ruled, and uncover hidden stories of court life — from architecture full of symbolism to the daily routines of palace women. Don’t miss the peaceful Hyangwonjeong Pavilion, once a serene retreat for the king.



▲ Insadong
Walk through Seoul’s cultural crossroads where old and new blend seamlessly. Once a gathering place for scholars, Insadong is now home to art alleys lined with calligraphy shops, antique stores, and craft workshops, offering a rich mix of tradition and creativity in every corner.



▲ Kimchi-Making Experience
Get hands-on with Korea's most iconic dish in this guided workshop. Learn the secrets of fermentation, explore the health benefits of kimchi, and compare regional styles from Korea, China, and Japan. You'll even take home your own freshly made batch.



▲ Traditional Tea Museum
Step into a calm, reflective space where Korea’s tea heritage comes to life. Learn the mindful art of tea brewing and its ties to meditation, then taste a variety of traditional teas — from green and persimmon leaf to fermented black tea.

Price

PriceIncludedIncluded
Person
- English-speaking tour guide
- Gyeongbokgung Palace entrance fee
- Kimchi-making experience
- Korean traditional tea tasting
- Traditional hanjeongsik lunch
- Traveler's insurance

  • The same price applies for both adults and children.
  • This is a small group tour for up to 15 participants.
  • This tour will commence with a minimum of 4 people. If the tour is canceled due to lack of participants, we will let you know in advance and issue a full refund.
  • Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Recording or filming during the tour is not allowed.
  • Pets are not allowed.

Itinerary

10:00am
Meet the guide at Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Exit 5
Arrive at Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, walk through the Heungyemun and Geungjeongjeon Halls, and learn about the symbolism in Korean palace architecture
Arrive at Insadong
- Stroll through Insadong's art alleys and discover it's historical significance
Traditional Hanjeongsik lunch
- Enjoy a full-course Korean meal with a variety of side dishes
- Taste an assortment of Korean banchan (side dishes), grilled fish, soup, and rice
Kimchi-making experience
- Learn how to make Kimchi while exploring the fermentation process and its health benefits
Arrive at Tea Museum
- Learn the art of Korean tea brewing and its ties to meditation and relaxation
- Sample a variety of traditional Korean teas
4:00pm
End of tour
*The itinerary is subject to change depending on local/traffic/weather conditions.

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Please keep in mind

  1. This tour will commence with a minimum of 4 people. If the tour is canceled due to lack of participants, we will let you know in advance and issue a full refund.
  2. Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  3. Recording or filming during the tour is not allowed.
  4. Pets are not allowed.

Cancellation policy

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
3 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
2 days before the reserved date: 50% refund
Less than 1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 4 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).

Destination

Insadong Street 인사동

Address: 13-2 Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone Number: +82-2-734-0222

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone Number: +82-2-3700-3904~5,

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Insadong Street

Address: 30-9 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Tea Museum

Address: 19-11 Insadong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

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