Historic Seoul: explore Bukchon Hanok Village
Hanoks, secret courtyards and Changdeokgung Palace.
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Experience Overview
Time:
6 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
Private and personalised experience
6 hours in the city with a host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s Excluded:
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Key Highlights:
- Join your host and explore Bukchon Hanok Village, a historic enclave to the north of Seoul
- Enjoy the surreal pleasure of exploring a village preserved within the city itself
- Discover iconic attractions like Changdeokgung Palace, with the added benefit of your host’s local knowledge and insight
- Get recommendations from your host regarding other historic areas of the city to explore
- Learn a bit about South Korea’s history and culture as you explore the quaint alleyways and cobbled streets
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What you’ll do
You’ll travel back to an age of craftsmanship with one of our Seoul hosts as you head north and explore the quaint Bukchon Hanok Village. Not literally traveling back in time, obviously, but it will feel a lot like you have.
Vastly different from the modern interior of Seoul, the hanoks, or tiny houses, are built in the traditional Korean style.
With elegantly tiled roofs and tiny courtyard gardens, you’ll be utterly transported to another time in whimsical alleyways, popping into cafes, art galleries, and craft shops as you navigate the crisscrossing lanes.
Your host will treat you by taking you to the oldest market in the city, where you can browse exquisite silks and sample yummy sweet treats.
As if all of that weren’t enough, the iconic Changdeokgung Palace is just a stone’s throw away, so while you’re in the neighborhood, why not swing by there, too?
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