Jongmyo Tours and Tickets

Seoul is a fast-paced city of neon lights and soaring skyscrapers, but behind the scenes there lies a history dating back to the 14th-century Joseon era. On this morning or afternoon tour, visit the Bukchon Hanok Village with your guide, and experience an immersion in traditional Korean culture and history. With entry fees plus pickup and drop-off at your central Seoul hotel included, see how Seoulites lived in the days before the high-rises arrived.

Explore the World Heritage-listed Changdeokgung Palace Complex and Jongmyo Shrine on a historical journey through Seoul. This full-day tour takes you to Bukchon Hanok Village in the morning, with a visit to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress after lunch. Ride the trolley with a knowledgeable guide and see Hwaseong Haenggung Palace as you learn the history of Korea's royalty. Includes minivan transport from centrally located hotels.

Design the perfect personalized outing in Seoul and Gyeonggi during this 10.5-hour, fully-customizable, private tour. Pick only the attractions you want to see as you choose among highlights like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Noryangjin Fish Market, the DMZ, and much more. Most visitors have time for three-to-five site visits and two meal stops during their outing.

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 Seoul how you'd like to see it - with choices galore - during this private tour that allows you to customize your own day's itinerary and choose your own lunch, too. Explore the center of Zen Buddhism, Jogyesa Temple, or see some of the unique food choices of South Korea's capital city at the Noryangjin Fish Market - or go to both. Pick four places to visit, and get ready for a great time with guides who know the quickest ways around Seoul, so you can fit more sightseeing into your trip.

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.