Where to Go: the 4 Best Temple Tours in Seoul

1.Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 750 reviews · from $60Our pick

Meet your English or Korean-speaking guide at Hyehwa Station for a four-hour evening walk through Jongno. Visit Changgyeonggung Palace and Jogyesa Temple, then eat through Gwangjang Market with makgeolli, assorted jeon, chopped live octopus, beef tartare, and kkwabaegi. Guides may include Mia, Kim, Jay, or Inha.

“Tour was good! interesting route and the food was good. tried a little of the octopus and it wasn't as bad as expected”

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2.Mt Seorak + Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 422 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $68

Travel from Seoul to Mt Seorak by comfortable coach, choose a trail or cable car, then visit either sea-facing Naksansa Temple or tree-lined Nami Island. Guides such as Han, Sally, and Eric help with route choices, meals, timing, and local context during this long but rewarding day.

“It was a great value for money, the guide, Gina, is an experienced hiker, so she knew all the great tips about the different routes.”

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3.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $79Top rated

Start at Hyehwa Station for a guided walk to Changgyeonggung Palace, then ride between the palace, Gwangjang Market, and Jogyesa Temple. Expect Korean pancakes, makgeolli, raw beef, live octopus, donuts, and lively stories from guides such as Mia, Janice, Ron, and Bruce.

“This night food and city tour was hands-down one of the best parts of our trip! Exploring the city after dark gave it such a vibrant, unique atmosphere—everything from the lit-up streets to the buzzing night markets felt electric. Our guide J was incredible—friendly, engaging, and full of fun facts that brought the city’s history and culture to life. If you’re looking for a fun, flavorful, and immersive way to see the city, don’t miss this tour. It’s the perfect blend of culture and cuisine!”

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4.Best Things to Do – Half Day Seoul Trip (Seoul Palace & Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $38Best value

Spend about three hours visiting Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheongwadae Sarangchae, and a ginseng shopping center with an English- or Chinese-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport make this a useful first look at Seoul, though the ginseng stop can feel sales-focused.

“The first half of the trip was good and what I would expect with the cost being so low. I marked down two stars for two reasons: (1) the museum was listed on the itinerary through Viator and not updated. We did not stop at the museum (2) tRead more”

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