Insadong tours, things to do and tickets

Learn about Korea’s divided history at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on a half-day tour, led by an informative guide. In the morning or afternoon, travel from Seoul to the DMZ, where the country has been split since the Korean War, to visit fascinating sites such as Imjingak Park, the Freedom bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ exhibition hall. At Dora Observatory, you can even peer through binoculars to observe village life in North Korea. Upgrade to include lunch or select a full-day itinerary that includes shopping at Insadong Antique Market.

This small group journey will start with Jogyesa, the center of Buddhism in Seoul where you can see locust trees and baeksong trees in front of Jogyesa temple. Afterward, you will move to the presidential blue house that symbol of Cheongwadae with blue tiles and the Gwanghwamun Gate to see royal guard changing ceremony. After watching the ceremony, you can explore Gyeongbokgung Palace. Then you will see the National Folk Museum where you can see how people lived a few centuries ago, the Changdeokgung Palace that listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage and Insadong, a famous antique alley that is popular with antique shops, handmade crafts. Finally after a long day, you will see Namdaemun, the main gate of a Seoul. This is a full day packed with a lot of information on Seoul and the Korean traditions.

Get an excellent overview of Seoul on this full-day sightseeing tour of the city's top attractions. With a guide, you'll visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, N Seoul Tower and Namsangol Hanok Village; watch the changing of the guard at Gwanghwamun Gate; and drive by the Blue House (Cheongwadae). Enjoy a Korean lunch in Insadong, and stop at a ginseng center and amethyst factory. You'll gain an understanding of Korea’s culture and history as you explore the highlights of this bustling capital city.

Spend a full day discovering the beautiful architecture and landscape of Seoul while learning about its history, culture and traditions. With your guide, visit two grand palaces, including UNESCO World Heritage-listed Changdeokgung Palace; learn about traditional lifestyles at a museum; and explore bustling local markets by foot.

Book this private full day tour of Seoul, to enjoy at your own pace with comfort. On this 8-hour journey, in an air-conditioned minivan, you will be accompanied by an expert driver cum guide on an itinerary that was designed to give you great understanding of Old central Seoul.

Lunch is not included, you can choose any restaurant that you wish to go and pay directly.

Gastro Tour Seoul takes adults to visit a true artisan Korean Brew Master's workshop. With food and drinks included, you'll be introduced to quality Korean alcohol like Soju(distillation alcohol), Takju(the original form liquor for Makgeolli), and Yakju(rice-brewed wine) from this local brewer. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the entire process of turning rice into Soju and Takju(Makgeolli) and you'll venture deep into the heart of Korean alcohol culture as you explore this hidden brewery known only to the true locals. 

This 2.5~3 hour-long tour will introduce you to master artisans who brew and distill according to time-honored methods. The tasting sessions are followed by a traditional homemade Korean dinner served together with bowls of Makgeolli.

This tour introduces Korean Traditional Hospitality when guests visit my place. We serve guests home-cooking meals and home-brewing together.

Enjoy this afternoon tour of Seoul, which will introduce you to Changdeokgung Palace, Insadong Alley, Namsangol Hanok Village, Sungnyemun Gate, and Namdaemun Market.

Changdeokgung Palace is famous and popular for its majestic architecture and featured in many Korean dramas and movies. Not only tourists but also local Koreans love to visit this palace.
Insadong is famous for the traditional mood. Take looks of stores selling traditional or old things. Also, there are charming shops in Ssamji-gil and great place to take pictures.
At the Namsangol Hanok Village, take a walk surrounded by Hanok, Korean traditional houses.
Sungnyemun Gate, also known as Namdaemun is another spot where we call 'symbol' of Seoul. You may see this place in many pictures or videos of Seoul.
Namdaemun Market is the largest market in Seoul. Many Korean says "They have everything except nothing" as a joke. But they have many products.

This tour concludes at Myeongdong area.

★ A tour to Immerse yourself into the Korean History
★ Visit Gyeongbok Palace & Changdeok Palace, 2 Main Palaces
★ Enjoy the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony like in the past
★ Try one of the most popular and delicious food, Bibimbap
★ Enter Insadong Street and Namdaemun market for some shopping

Explore Seoul and see two of the Five Grand Palaces, Gyeongbok Palace, where you can see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, and Changdeok Palace. Later make shopping stops at Insadong and Namdaemun Market.

Hotel(Seoul) → Driving through the famous Landmarks → The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony → Gyeongbok Palace → The National Folk Museum → Pass By The Presidential Blue House → RedPine or Ginseng Center → Lunch → Changdeok Palace → RedPine or Ginseng Center → Insadong → Namdaemun Market → Hotel(Seoul)

Experience a variety of Korean cuisines like a local on this 9-hours culinary tour of Seoul. Pick out a fresh seafood lunch while you stroll through the Noryangjin fish market, sample street food in Insadong, and head to the wholesale beef market in Majangdong to select your own beef for a Korean barbecue dinner. Along with food tasting, learn the traditions and history of the Korean people from your guide.