What happens if Changdeokgung Palace or Namsangol Hanok Village is closed on the day?

Changdeokgung is closed on Mondays and Namsangol Hanok Village is closed on Tuesdays. If your tour falls on either day, the guide will take you to alternative sites of comparable interest.

Is the cooking lesson suitable for complete beginners?

Yes — no prior cooking experience is needed. The session is hands-on and instructor-led, walking you through each step of preparing bulgogi from scratch.

Where exactly does the tour start — do I need to make my own way anywhere?

The tour includes shared round-trip hotel transfers. Your guide or driver will pick you up from your hotel between 08:30 and 09:00, so there is no independent travel required at the start.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Your mobile ticket is accepted — simply show your booking confirmation on your phone.

Is lunch the bulgogi I cook, or is there a separate meal?

The bulgogi you prepare during the cooking lesson is your included lunch for the day.

Is this tour suitable for children or older travellers?

The itinerary involves moderate walking across multiple sites. It is generally suitable for most fitness levels, though the pace and suitability for very young children or those with mobility limitations should be confirmed with the operator at the time of booking.

Seoul City Tour with Bulgogi Cooking Lesson

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Duration

6 hours

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Admission to all sites

Bulgogi cooking lesson (approximately 1–2 hours)

Lunch (the bulgogi you prepare)

Local expert guide

Shared round-trip hotel transfers

Not included

Personal expenses and souvenirs

Gratuities for your guide (discretionary)

What to expect

Hotel pickup
08:30 – 09:00
Your guide or driver collects you from your hotel in central Seoul.
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Stroll along one of Seoul's most celebrated urban waterways, a restored stream cutting through the heart of the city.
Changdeokgung Palace
Explore the principal palace of the Joseon dynasty, the most intact of Seoul's remaining royal complexes — note it is closed on Mondays, with alternative sites visited instead.
Bulgogi cooking lesson
1–2 hours
Join a hands-on session to marinate and cook Korean bulgogi, guided step by step, before sitting down to enjoy the meal you've made.
Namsangol Hanok Village
Wander through five authentically restored traditional Korean houses set against the backdrop of Namsan hill — closed on Tuesdays, with alternative sites visited instead.
Hotel drop-off
approx. 15:00
Your shared transfer returns you to your hotel at the end of the tour.

Meeting point

Cheonggyecheon-ro, Sangwangsimni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Your guide will collect you from your hotel between 08:30 and 09:00. Confirm your hotel name and exact pickup location when booking. Your ticket is available on your mobile device — no printing required.

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What to bring

Mobile ticket or booking confirmation
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Seoul City Tour with Bulgogi Cooking Lesson

Seoul City Tour with Bulgogi Cooking Lesson

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