One day tour which you can experience the life of people from Joseon Dynasty.
Visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress which is designated as a World Heritage Site.
Visit Korean Folk village where you can watch various traditional events.
Experience wearing Korean traditional clothes for a whole day. (optional/ $40 per person)
Mission: Try to collect 5 or more stamps at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.

Inclusion

Lunch (KRW 10,000/PAX/MEAL)
All transportation
All entrance fees
English speaker tour guide with commentary

Exclusion

Accommodation
Personal expenses
Extra usage for transportation and tour guide (USD 30/hour)

AM9:00-10:00
Start the Tour
Meet with tour guide at hotel in Seoul and transfer to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.
AM10:00-12:30
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is the wall surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. This Korean fortress was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty to house and honour the remains of his father Prince Sado. Located 30 kilometres south of Seoul and enclosing much of central Suwon, the Fortress includes King Jeongjo’s palace Haenggung. The site was designated as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO in 1997. The Suwoncheon, the main stream in Suwon, flows through the centre of the fortress.
PM 12:30-13:30
Lunch: Bibimbap
*Meal menu subject to change
PM 13:30-17:00
Korean Folk Village

Korean Folk Village: Korean Folk Village has since its foundation in 1974 been loved as a tourist destination that provides vivid cultural experience as well as traditional culture set in beautiful nature.

Acrobatics on a Tightrope walking: It is Korean Folk Village’s unique performance in which the spectators can enjoy the thrilling stunt and intervening witty speech by Mr. Hong Ki-cheol, the country’s first maestro tightrope walker.

Equestrian Feats: The Equestrian Feats performance at Korean Folk Village incorporates into its contemporary elaboration the dynamic techniques of the horseback tumbling such as horseback standing, backward riding, reverse riding, and sideways riding.

Traditional Wedding Ceremony: The Traditional Wedding Ceremony, which proceeds against the quiet backdrop of a Noble man’s Mansion, is loved by both locals and internationals. Through a pious matrimony, experience the beautiful tradition.

※ The schedule of the performance is subject to change due to weather conditions and internal reasons.
PM 17:00-18:00
Back to Seoul
After the tour, you will return to your hotel.

*Tour time stated in Itinerary is subject to change.

Remarks

You can wear Korean traditional clothes for a whole day with additional $40 per person.
Guide and vehicle is based on 9 hours
Meeting time is subject to change depending on your hotel or traffic Jam.
We always arrange convenient and safe vehicles with experienced and courteous drivers, equipped with air conditioner and heater.

Terms & Condition

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellation policy for one day tour will be automatically applied as below:
- 100% Refund 7 days before the departure (KST 16:00PM)
- 50% Refund 5 days before the departure (KST 16:00PM)
- 0% Refund 2 days before the departure (KST 16:00PM)
If you need to change the date, please cancel and make a new booking. Regular cancellation policy will be applied.
Personal/ Medical/ Bad weather/ Flight cancellation/ Natural disaster/ or any other reasons that we cannot control are NO EXCEPTIONS to the cancellation policy and NO REFUND will be done by the company according to our Cancellation policy.
Written notice of cancellation must be received by Etourism Co. Ltd. either by email or via our website. Oral cancellation will not be accepted.
If for some personal reasons the client wants to cancel the tour once it already started, NO REFUND will be done by the company.

Adjustment Policy

We reserve the right to change the tour prices with or without notice due to exchange rate fluctuation.
As a result of various operational factors, usually flight delays and schedule changes, there may be a slight change to the arrangements.
All museums are not offered on Mondays. Another attraction will be a substitute.
We reserve the right to adjust/change our Terms & Conditions without prior notice
Meal menu subject to change.

Responsibility Policy

We have NO RESPONSIBILITY for any Damage/Accident/Death/Loss/Sickness/Injury/Natural disaster/Political or Personal reasons arising from activities during the trip.
You are responsible for respecting the authority and following the directions of the tour guide and Korean laws during a tour.

Health Condition

Some of our tours may include activities such as walking long distance and hiking.
It is your responsibility to consult with your physician regarding your health condition and ability to travel long distances. Please let us know your needs when booking. In case we cannot provide the service, you need to be accompanied by a companion who will be responsible for independently providing the needed assistance.

Please refer to the Terms and conditions.

Simple steps to book online

1. You need to log in first.

2. Choose Departure date, Pax and the number of people.

ex) If two people need reservation, click your departure date and click ‘For 2 people’ in PAX option. Then click ‘2’ for Per Person option.

3. Choose your option.

4-1. Choose your payment option

*1 Day tour has only Full payment option

4-1. Choose your payment option

*Multiday tour has 2 kinds of options.
Option 1: Deposit (30% from total price) by PayPal and pay the balance in Korea upon arrival.
Option 2: Full payment by PayPal.

5. Payment can be done by PayPal.

6-1. Check your email voucher.

*1 Day tour
– We will send you the Confirmation Voucher within 3 business days.

6-1. Check your email voucher.

*Multiday tour
– We will send you the Draft Confirmation Voucher within 3 business days.
– We will send you the Final Confirmation Voucher 2 weeks before departure date.

7. Show your voucher to our driver or tour guide at the airport

23 reviews for 1 DAY Korea Traditional Tour [Private Tour]

Rated 5 out of 5

Sammy – 2021년 August 24일

Learn many about Korean traditions!
Rated 5 out of 5

Leo Barra – 2022년 March 18일

I was looking for authenticity and I found it thanks to Etour.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ahmed – 2022년 July 27일

Very interesting trip, loved it so much.
Rated 5 out of 5

Niro – 2022년 August 12일

My best trip. Thank you
Rated 5 out of 5

Dominique – 2023년 January 12일

What a great day, the city, the traditional events and the costumes were all fantastic. Joseon is a great place to visit.
We recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5

Oleg – 2023년 January 12일

Great way to learn about Korean History! Perfect idea for family trip 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5

Philip – 2023년 January 12일

Beautiful traditional architecture and all the amazing Joseons dynasty spots! Great tour, thank you
Rated 5 out of 5

Lee – 2023년 March 6일

Thank you Etour, I had a great time!!
Rated 5 out of 5

Thomy – 2023년 March 6일

It’s incredible, I enjoyed it from A to Z, I love all the old cultures and I enjoyed the Korean one.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jessie – 2023년 March 6일

For all fans of historical dramas, I recommend this day if you ever want to live like in the Joseon era!
Rated 5 out of 5

Nadine – 2023년 March 30일

An amazing way to discover Korean history!!! I had a really nice time, definitely would recommend
Rated 5 out of 5

Celine – 2023년 April 6일

Consuming Korean media makes you curious about the real history behind it all, this tour was amazing!!
Rated 5 out of 5

Paul – 2023년 April 12일

I love learning about history everywhere I go. This was a very complete tour package for only a day. Thank you
Rated 5 out of 5

Gus – 2023년 April 26일

The Joseon dynasty is often referred to as the most influential time period of Korean history so we really had to check this out. We were not disappointed! Great experience, the guide was very nice and knowledgeable.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ulysse – 2023년 May 8일

Very informative and fun
Rated 5 out of 5

Laure – 2023년 May 18일

Beautiful in every way (architecture…heritage…history…)
Rated 5 out of 5

Grant – 2023년 May 23일

Lovers of architecture and anything old, you will absolutely love this. I went there with my wife. We are both passionate about history, it’s the main reason we travel all around the globe. We were not disappointed by this tour package, booked for our stay in South Korea. It’s the best day we have spent there.
Rated 5 out of 5

Daisy – 2023년 June 6일

The Joseon dynasty is iconic. If you like kdramas you probably know about it a little. I loved learning more about korean culture!
Rated 5 out of 5

Yuen Yi – 2023년 June 26일

The Korean culture is quite different from my country and this tour brings me another view of Korea.
Rated 5 out of 5

Chrissie – 2023년 July 3일

Knowing that the Joseon dynasty is considered as the most influential era in Korean history. It was a chance to learn about an important part of history.
Rated 5 out of 5

Mono – 2023년 July 17일

Korea was an incredible destination that exceeded all of my expectations. The people were friendly, the food was delicious, and the sights were stunning. I can’t wait to go back!
Rated 5 out of 5

Joan Ko – 2023년 July 26일

Korea’s rich history of art and design is evident in the many galleries and museums throughout the country, showcasing everything from ancient artifacts to contemporary works.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jody Lai – 2023년 August 2일

The itinerary was well-planned and packed with exciting activities.