Korean Royal Heritage Guided Tour : Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Deoksugung
Join a Korean Royal Heritage Guided Tour. Explore Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Deoksugung on a Seoul royal palaces tour. Complete our short travel plan form to compare options and choose your ideal itinerary for your trip and schedule.
Explore Gyeongbokgung, the Main Joseon Palace
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, established in 1395 as the primary palace of the Joseon dynasty by King Taejo, formerly Yi Seong-gye. The name Gyeongbokgung is commonly translated as “Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven.” Explore its grand gates, ceremonial halls, courtyards, and pavilions while learning about the history of the royal court.
The National Folk Museum of Korea is also located within the palace grounds and offers exhibitions about Korean life and traditions. Note that Permanent Exhibition Hall 1 is scheduled to remain closed for renovation from September 30 to December 21, 2026; check current museum notices when planning your visit. National Folk Museum of Korea
Discover Changdeokgung and Its Secret Garden
Explore Changdeokgung Palace, built in 1405 as a secondary palace to Gyeongbokgung. Its buildings follow the natural terrain, and the palace complex is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Korea Heritage Service UNESCO
The palace’s Secret Garden includes historic pavilions, ponds, and landscape features such as Buyongji Pond, Jondeokjeong Pavilion, and Ongnyucheon Stream. One distinctive structure, Cheonguijeong, has a thatched roof and stands beside a small rice paddy linked to royal agricultural traditions. Access to the Secret Garden follows its own admission and scheduling arrangements, so check whether it is included in the tour you select.
Donhwamun, Changdeokgung’s main gate, dates to 1412. After it was destroyed during the Japanese invasion of 1592, it was rebuilt in 1609. Korea Heritage Service
Learn About the Korean Empire at Deoksugung
Located in Jung-gu, Deoksugung offers a distinct chapter of Korean royal history. When Gojong proclaimed the Korean Empire in 1897, the palace, then called Gyeongungung, became the imperial court. The name Deoksugung was adopted after Gojong’s abdication in 1907. Korea Heritage Service
Stroll along the palace’s stone-wall road and admire the contrast between traditional Korean buildings and Western-style architecture, including Seokjojeon Hall.
Compare Seoul Royal Palace Tour Options
Tour itineraries may differ in which palaces they visit, guide service, transportation, admission, and time at each stop. Some packages may take around 8–9 hours, but the duration and hotel pickup or drop-off depend on the selected tour. Secret Garden access may also require separate arrangements.
Compare each route and its inclusions to decide which palaces and experiences best fit your schedule.
Plan Your Korean Royal Heritage Tour
Share your travel dates, group size, hotel location, and preferred palace visits. Comparing tour options can help you choose an itinerary that matches your interests and pace.
Complete our short travel plan form to compare Korean Royal Heritage tours and find an experience that suits your Seoul trip.
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