Half-Day Tour Of Korean Folk Village - Seoul

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 4 Hrs 30 Mins
  • Departure Time :
    9am - 9:30am, Exact pick-up time will be advised during reconfirmation.
  • Departure Details :
    Your hotel in central Seoul
  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

This 4.5 hour day trip to theKorean Folk Villagewill help you gain insight onKorean traditional culture. Take part in the cultural workshops, watch seasonal performances, try Korean food and drinks, or simply walk around the village toget a better feel for life during the Joseon dynasty.Unlike many tours in Korea, this tour guarantees no compulsory visit to shopping centers.

Know More about this tour

The tour starts with a complementary pick up from your hotel in Seoul at around 9am. It takes about an hour to get to the Korean Folk Village.

Once you arrive at theunique looking traditional building gate, you will start your time travel back to the olden days of Korea. The Korean Folk Village dates back to the Joseon dynasty and is composed of real houses relocated from provinces of the country.

See a wide assortment of residential structures, from the straw-thatched cottages of commoners to the 99-room mansions of the noble class, preserving some of the countrys rich traditional and cultural heritage. Thebuildings representthe dwellings of commoners, farmers, and noblemen from across Korea.

You can also get a close look at numerous workshops, demonstrating centuries-old craftsmanship in the art of pottery, blacksmith, bamboo craft, traditional Korean paper manufacturing, wooden craft, glazed pottery, straw craft, willow craft, handheld fans, paper craft, cotton looms, silk looms, straw shoes, smoke pipes, and brassware. You can actually participate in a few handcraft activities at an additional fee. Since these workshops vary on the season and event, please consult your guide during the tour.

In addition, the village offers farmers music and dance, acrobatics on a tightrope, and a traditional wedding ceremony on a daily basis. A traditional marketplace offers the exotic flavors of Korean cuisine from different regions and shops also sella variety of traditional handicrafts and souvenirs.

After spending about 2.5 hours at the village, you will head back to Seoul and will getdropped off at your hotel or at Myeongdong Shopping district at around2pm.

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Entrance fees

Small group tour

Exclusions

Food and drinks

Optionalactivities (ie.handcraft workshops)

Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Maximum of 7 people per booking  

Adult pricing applies to all travelers

A moderate amount of walking is involved

Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer

Traveler Reviews

  • 03-Feb-2018

    Our guide was very nice just the 2 of us on the trip but it was kind of off season so not much happening at the village. We saw some shows/performances that were interesting and learned about the history.

  • 05-Jul-2017

    It was a little rainy the day we went, and I expected that there would be much more happening at the Folk Village that day, but the acrobats on horseback and the performer on the high wire were really fun to watch. It was lovely to walk around in and our guide was super informative. The recreation of the wedding ceremony was beautiful and interesting as well.