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[Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market
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Is [Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market worth booking?
[Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market is a 5-hour experience in Seoul, South Korea, from $50000 per person. It scores 42 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 42 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $50000 per person
[ Private tour - A group up to 8 people] Please send me a message for different time / date Spend your day exploring the highlights of Seoul with the beautiful palace and the best local food! Start with Jogyesa temple,
What you get
- Private tour guiding
- Admission fees
About this experience
[ Private tour - A group up to 8 people] Please send me a message for different time / date Spend your day exploring the highlights of Seoul with the beautiful palace and the best local food! Start with Jogyesa temple, and continue to Gwanghwamun Square to see the statues of King Sejong. Visit Gyeongbokgung palace, the most visited tourist attraction in Seoul, first established as the main palace in the Joseon Dynasty. Relax with views of the mountains surrounding it before meet Bukchon traditional village. After seeing the pretty houses, take the subway to Gwangjang market, the oldest covered market in Korea. And taste popular Korean food. You can choose any food you want. I'll show you some of my favorites! After eating, walk along Cheonggyecheon stream and see Heunginjimun gate from the dynasty. Enjoy the your day with history and the great food on this experience! :-) * Food, transportation fee and any other expenses are NOT included.
What's included
Included
- Private tour guiding
- Admission fees
Not included
- Any loss, injury, illness, accident or/and damage to persons or/and property
- Any personal expenses
- Meals
What you'll see and do
Jogyesa Temple
Meeting : Anguk (안국) subway station (line 3), Exit 3 (outside) The head temple of Jogye order of Korean Buddhism in Insa-dong where there are lots of traditional goods and cafes
30 minutes here
Gwanghwamun Square
A statue of King Sejong the Great, and Admiral Yi Sunshin
30 minutes here
The main palace among five palaces in the Joseon Dynasty . Changing of the Royal Palace Guards Ceremony 10:00 / 14:00 . Guard Duty Performance 11:00 / 13:00 * The ceremony doesn't happen under bad weather
120 minutes here · Admission included
Bukchon Hanok Village
One of the oldest villages in Seoul with traditional Korean houses (Hanok) - Take the subway to the market
30 minutes here
Gwangjang Market
Try local popular Korean food
60 minutes here
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Amazing nature in the city center
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Seoul
Anguk (안국) subway station (line 3), Exit 3 (outside)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Honey Trail
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for [Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Eat like a local
The market is not very touristy, and I enjoyed that a lot. With a ton of Korean food options, it’s worth a visit. Lee showed us around and gave a lot of information on different foods as well as the many different grains and vegetables which are sold there. The food at the restaurant was delicious! My personal favorite was the desert…torched marshmallow ice cream! You don’t want to miss out on that one. Overall a great local market experience.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- $50000 to $150000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 42
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
[Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Seoul.
How much does [Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market cost?
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Prices start at $50000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Seoul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does [Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Seoul is not rushed.
Is [Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 42 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Seoul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule [Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is [Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book [Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Seoul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Seoul and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does [Private tour] Seoul highlights with a palace and food market start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Seoul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Seoul?
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On Outty we rank every Seoul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include DMZ Tour: Defector Q&A, Tunnel & Suspension Bridge /Hotel pick up, Best DMZ Tour Seoul: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge, 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Seoul?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Seoul?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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