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Seoul, South Korea
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Visit top landmarks in Seoul on a morning sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Admire the architecture of Jogyesa Temple, a hub for Zen Buddhism, and explore Gyeongbokgung Palace before observing the changing of the guard ceremony at the palace. Learn about Korean history and cultural traditions at Cheongwadae Sarangchae, and hear about the Joseon dynasty’s long rule. Your local guide shares key facts and fascinating insights throughout your coach tour, which includes hotel pickup as well as drop-off at either City Hall or Itaewon.
  • Travel by comfortable coach to important sites like Gyeongbokgung Palace with a professional guide
  • Learn about Korea’s presidents through an exhibit at Cheongwadae Sarangchae
  • See a Changing of the Guard ceremony and pass by the Presidential Blue House
  • Drop by an amethyst factory or a ginseng center
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Lunch
Hotel drop-off (dropped off at City Hall or Itaewon)
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City Hall Station , Seoul, South Korea
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  • THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection , 119, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu Jung-Gu, Seoul 04525 South Korea
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  • Four Seasons Hotel Seoul , 97 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03183 South Korea
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  • Lotte Hotel Seoul , 30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04533 South Korea
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  • L7 Hotel Myeongdong , 137, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04537 South Korea
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    • 9:00 AM
    This activity will end right where it started.Pick up service is available from the Hotels or the Main Subway Stations within Seoul area.
    Your morning starts with pickup from your hotel in Seoul. Enjoy a comfortable ride aboard an air-conditioned coach that first takes you to Jogyesa Temple, the leading Buddhist temple in Korea and an oasis of calm in the bustle of central Seoul.

    Your guide leads you into the temple’s tree-lined entryway and shows you a seven-story pagoda. Then walk into the main temple structure to view an important Buddha statue. After strolling through the temple, return to your coach and head to Cheongwadae Sarangchae, an exhibition hall that features displays about Korea’s presidents, Korean cultural traditions and UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Korea. You'll have plenty of time there to peruse the exhibits and learn more about Seoul’s history.

    Continue by coach to the Blue House (Cheongwadae), which serves as the Korean presidential home, akin to the White House in Washington DC. Then go to the majestic  Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was the primary royal residence for during the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1394, Gyeongbokgung is the largest of the Five Grand Palaces and considered the most beautiful palace in Seoul. Your guide shows you the palace compound and stops at Gwanghwamun Gate for the changing of the guard ceremony.

    (Please note: On Tuesdays when Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed, instead visit Deoksugung Palace, a traditional palace situated in a walled compound. The Seoul Museum of Art is also located on the grounds and can be visited).

    Wrap up the morning with a stop at a ginseng center or amethyst factory before saying farewell to your guide. You will be dropped off at City Hall or Itaewon to end your tour, leaving the afternoon free to explore further on your own.
    Itinerary
    Stop At:  
    Jogyesa Temple
    Jogyesa Buddhist Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy streets of Jongno, follow the road towards Anguk Subway Station, and you will see Jogyesa Temple.
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    Duration: 30 minutes
    Admission Ticket Free
    Stop At:  
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Gyeongbok Palace is arguably the most beautiful and remains the grandest of all the five palaces.
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    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Admission Ticket Included
    Pass By:  
    The Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae)
    The symbol of Cheongwadae (known to westerners as the Blue House or the presidential residence), is the blue tiles. The blue tiles and the smooth roof are in beautiful harmony with Mt. Bugaksan behind it.
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    Cheongwadae Sarangchae
    Cheongwadae Sarangchae is a history center that gives visitors a chance to follow in the footsteps of presidents of Korea and gain insight into the history of Seoul. It encompasses the past, present and even the future of Seoul as well as the entire nation.
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    Duration: 30 minutes
    Admission Ticket Free
    Stop At:  
    청하고려인삼
    Shopping Center
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    Duration: 30 minutes
    Admission Ticket Free
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
    • OPERATED BY VIP TRAVEL Co.Ltd
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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    The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
    Q:
    What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Best of Seoul Tour in the Morning?
    A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

    • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
    • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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    What is the policy on sanitization during Best of Seoul Tour in the Morning?
    A:The policies on sanitization are:

    • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
    • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
    • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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    What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Best of Seoul Tour in the Morning?
    A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

    • Guides required to regularly wash hands
    • Regular temperature checks for staff
    • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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    star-4
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    HowardM_J
    , Sep 2018
    Good tour with small group of seven. Kept to a tight time schedule. Cheongwadae Tour center and presentation of recent Korean history (upstairs room) was highlight for us. Pickup at hotel was helpful.
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    star-5
    Wonderful time
    Summer_A
    , Jul 2018
    Excellent guide and it was super fun! I enjoyed all the aspects of the tour and would totally go again.
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    star-2
    It was extremely rushed for it to...
    Taylor A
    , Apr 2018
    It was extremely rushed for it to only be three sights. The guide had 40 people and didnt even allow us time to take pictures of what we were seeing. It was extremely frustrating. She would rush so fast people would get left behind and then she would have to go back and find them. We didnt even get to see the gin sing presentation so part of our tour was skipped due to her rushing. Poorly done. If you want a decent tour of the palace this isnt the tour for you.
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    star-1
    wrong choice everything was...
    Hagi_T
    , Apr 2018
    wrong choice everything was bad When we arrived the guide almost finish her explanation Two of the group got lost so we had to wait more then 20 minutes We had no explanation during our visit to the store dont reccomend
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    star-4
    I booked this tour last September...
    Charlene B
    , Feb 2018
    I booked this tour last September for my sister and me. We didn't get to tour the Gyeongbokgung Palace we end up driving past it. Our tour guide said that its close on Tuesdays. The tour is very good and our tour guide is very good and she's very helpful.
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    star-5
    The tour guide Erica and the drivers...
    Mary T
    , Feb 2018
    The tour guide Erica and the drivers were friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. We ended up doing these tour instead of the morning only tour. Lunch was delicious. Good vale for money overall.
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    star-5
    This tour was very informative and...
    Jennifer G
    , Feb 2018
    This tour was very informative and enjoyable. Our guide, Sharon Yi was exceptional, very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this tour.
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    star-5
    The tour guide was pleasant and...
    Mark W
    , Jan 2018
    The tour guide was pleasant and provided all the background information. She was pleasant and I highly recommend this tour.
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    star-5
    Our Tour Guide Heyang is very good...
    Emily G
    , Jan 2018
    Our Tour Guide Heyang is very good and cheerful. Love the way she explained each locations and history to us.
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    star-4
    Very informative tour with a good...
    lauriehampel
    , Dec 2017
    Very informative tour with a good guide and driver. It was very cold so we appreciated only touring for 3 hours. If you have more time, the longer tour offers quite a bit more to see.
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    star-4
    Great to see the temple, changing of...
    Zackary S
    , Nov 2017
    Great to see the temple, changing of the guard, and the palace. It's a good introduction to Seoul. The ginseng store is a waste of everyone's time and should be eliminated from the tour.
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    star-4
    Great for the morning. I felt a bit...
    Sara C
    , Nov 2017
    Great for the morning. I felt a bit excluded by the rest of the group because there was a lunch and I didn't know about it.
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    star-5
    Quick 3 hour tour of a Buddhist...
    Jose G
    , Oct 2017
    Quick 3 hour tour of a Buddhist temple and the Royal Palace. Our guide was great. This was a great way to spend my first morning in Seoul. I wish I had more time to see other sites like the DMZ and other Seoul places of interest
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    star-3
    This was a basic city tour of Seoul...
    Gary N
    , Oct 2017
    This was a basic city tour of Seoul. It was good for the length of time I had. Overall it was good. It was very difficult to meet the guide at the beginning of the tour. He told me to meet him outside of subway terminal 1, but that area is a block long. He had no uniform, or sign with my name. I was looking around and finally noticed someone looking at their watch and approached him and asked if he was with VIP Travel. He said yes and was kind of snippy with me, asking me where I had been. I explained that it was very difficult to find him. They need to have a better procedure for meeting guests.
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    star-4
    The tour was a pleasant experience...
    Eduardo_T
    , Sep 2017
    The tour was a pleasant experience in half a day. We could do without the Ginseng Factory tho.
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    star-5
    We had a great time as a part of...
    anna n
    , Sep 2017
    We had a great time as a part of team Cindy. This was a good way to start our vacation, as it gave us an overview of the city, including a temple, a palace, and a museum. Cindy was very informative, providing us with pertinent details and history of the many things we saw. I liked that we had earphones, so we felt like we could wander a bit, but still hear the narrative. The changing of the guard ceremony was so interesting, probably because I like pageantry. Cindy also gave us tips on other things to do while we were here. Highly recommend as a first step tour
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    star-3
    Slightly conflicted. Guide was...
    Hannah S
    , Sep 2017
    Slightly conflicted. Guide was excellent, tour was a good value, I learned and saw as much as I could hope for such a short time. I even appreciated shopping for a few gifts at the small ginseng market and in fact found exactly what I was hoping to find after the tour for friends. But on the other hand, the ginseng tour was fashioned in the style of a museum exhibit that conveniently completely failed to cite any sources for its slew of incredible medical claims and then briefly closed the group in a room with a team of salespeople. It was aggressive marketing that seemed out of place with the otherwise great tour quality. Also, the pickup arrived 15 minutes early which left me feeling rushed and unprepared for the day.
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    star-4
    Ok tour Every your visits...
    Mandy D
    , Sep 2017
    Ok tour Every your visits Ginseng shop so third time Check itinerary well as i visited Palace twice
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    star-5
    A very enjoyable and informative...
    Patricia A
    , Sep 2017
    A very enjoyable and informative morning tour. Thank you!
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    star-4
    This tour was really enjoyable. I...
    Miho S
    , Sep 2017
    This tour was really enjoyable. I loved how our guide shared the story about the kings and their mistresses. The weather wasnt very good then, lots of rain but if it wasnt for that, i think it would have been great. The ginseng spa centre is my least favorite place. It was just a product advertisement and it consumed our time with sales talk.
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