Deoksugung Palace Guided Heritage Walking Tour in Seoul

Overview

Deoksugung Palace Visit a Joseon Dynasty palace from the late 14th century that became a main palace during the 1592 Japanese invasion. Learn about 500 years of Joseon history from the guide. Jeongdong-gil Walk along Jeongdong-gil, where early foreign missionary institutions and embassies helped shape modern Korea. See Paichai Academy, Chungdong First Methodist Church, the former Russian Embassy site, and Gyeonggyojang. Gyeonggyojang house Visiting the historic residence tied to Korea's independence movement. Donuimun Museum Village See an outdoor village with Seoul-style homes from the 1900s to the 1980s. The village preserves 40 of 63 houses in Saemunan and was founded in 2017. Gyeonghuigung Palace Discover Gyeonghuigung Palace, one of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces and a peaceful royal residence from the Joseon Dynasty. Cheonggyecheon Walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream, renovated from a drainage ditch into a walking path with sculptures, restaurants, cafes, and seasonal festivals.