[Seoul] Deoksugung Palace Half Day Walking Tour

1. A fantastic tour of Deoksugung Palace, which offers explanations in English
2. You can hear the stories of the Korean Empire that existed from 100 years ago and the architecture of Deoksugung Palace.
3. You can ask all the questions to the professional guide about Deoksugung Palace. Recommended to those who are interested in the history and architecture of the Korean dynasty.
4. The tour lasts about two hours, where you can learn about the history of Korea and old architecture buildings.

Brilliant Tour of Deoksugung Palace operated in English!

One hundred years ago, Korea was called "Korean Empire," not Joseon nor South Korea. Deoksugung Palace, which served as the main palace instead of Gyeongbokgung Palace, is the only palace with traditional and western-style buildings put together. Because it was at the center of the period during the first tempt of modernizing in 600 years, it preserves different beauty, history, and the pain of the Japanese invasion. As the location is near the City Hall and Gwanghwamun Station, you will be able to enjoy the tour without any pressure. The stone wall next to Deoksugung Palace is also famous for its beauty, so don't miss it!

• Feel the beauty of the quiet and peaceful Deoksugung Palace.

• Deoksugung Palace, small but famous for its beauty After the tour, recommend you to walk along the stone wall next to Deoksugung Palace.

• The Western-style building, which can only be found in Deoksugung Palace, is the first Western-style royal building built in the Korean Empire.

Operating Period

(~2025.12.31)

Every Tuesday, Wednesday

(2026.01.01~)

Every Wednesday, Thursday 

Tour Schedule

Daehanmun – Junghwamun & Junghwajeon – Seokjo-dang – Junmyeong-dang – Imajodang – Seokur-dang – Deokhongjeon – Hamnyeongjeon – Jeonggwanheon

* Content of explanation is slightly different depending on each guide.

Duration

Night 18:30-20:30 (Approx 2 hours)

Meeting time

Night 18:30

Min/Maximum Number of Tour Participants

2 / 20 pax

Meeting Place

• Morning Tour Meeting Time : 09:30

• Night Tour Meeting Time : 18:30

• Subway Line Number 1,2 City Hall Station Exit 3

Notice

1. You will be notified by the CS Team 1~2 days prior, if the tour is canceled due to the number of people not reached or due to the situation of the operators. 

2. The Tour will proceed during the rainy days. Refund will not be permitted for cancellation due to the weather during the tour.

3. Since this Tour is not a Private Tour, the Tour will be held with multinational guests. However, the guide language will be in held in English.

4.  Record or take a video of the narrator’s commentary during the tour is not permitted.

5. Pets are not allowed, and there is no extra room for pets.

6. Child under the age of 4 is free of charge (Passport Required).

7. Please note that on weekends and public holidays, reservation checking is not available. 

8. Same price for Children and Adult. 

9. This is a walking tour (Not moving by Bus). 

10. This tour departs with a minimum number of 2 people.

Refund Policy

• 100% refund if canceled by 18 (KST), 3 day(s) before travel date
• 50% refund if canceled by 18 (KST), 2 day(s) before travel date
• No refunds will be issued after the period specified above.
• No refund for same-day cancellations or no-shows.
※ Refund policy will apply based on business days.
(Operating Days: Monday ~ Friday (Off on weekends and public holidays)/9:00~18:00)
(If you request the cancellation on an off day then the refund policy will apply for the following working date.)
* Urgent alert for natural disaster (Only for outdoor tour) : No refund / Available to change the date

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