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Bike Tour, History & Food in old Seoul
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3 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
*Don't worry about hot summers! Our experience begins as the sun goes down to enjoy cooler temps & sunsets*
Join us as we embark on a journey through time & experience Seoul during our Joseon Dynasty! You'll hear fascinating stories about unique palaces and learn the WHY & HOW Koreans are the way they are today!
Many people travel to Seoul, but not many get the chance for a close look at the Joseon era that is right in the center of Seoul
Seoul is the city of palaces. It is the only city that has 5 ROYAL palaces from a single era. How can you not experience that?!
Ready to travel back in time?
No time machine or super powers
Just bikes!
Our experience not only offers history at every turn, but you will also experience streets food and unique alleyways enjoyed by locals. You'll be able to view local cafes, boutiques, and more!
We want to encounter Seoul not only through it's rich history but also through the eyes of locals
*Tours conducted by a passionate UCANKOREA team member
What's Included
- Guide: In-person: English
- Safety equipments: Helmets & lights will be provided
- Use of bicycle
- Locals' favorite street foods will be provided. Examples of foods: Gimbap (Korean seaweed roll), Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancake), Fish-shaped pastry (red bean), Korean corn-dog
- Dinner
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
*Please add 10 mins to the ETA for the walk to exit 12 Euljiro 3ga station, exit12 Korean address: 을지로3가역 Link: Naver Map https://naver.me/F2ikNb81 *You will see a big Atlas statue &please message us if you can't find our meeting point
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Do you know the word Feng Shui? this stream is where Korean ancestors chose as main water for the capital! Until 1960, this was surprisingly different than what it is now that homeless people, beggars and gangsters used to live here. How about now? It's man-made stream loved my locals located right in the middle of sky-scrappers (banks and investment companies) What a change!
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Seoul City Hall
Can you guess where rich & powerful people live now? Koreans would say Gang-nam or Han-nam. How about one dynasty before now? It was central Seoul where we will meet and take a journey together! The area with this city-hall, all the power was centered. We will see what happened together, Let's go!
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Deoksugung
Can I take a moment to pull myself together before I start talking about here? because this place is attached to the end of Joseon era. Our last king had lived here and People had to let this kingdom fade away. Because of this, the next place has interesting city legend/myth.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Deoksugung Doldam-gil
We love this stone-wall street not because it makes you feel clear change of each season such as cherry blossoms in spring, bright green in summer, and autumn leaves in fall but also city legend that people say you will break up with your lover if walking down here. Why? because this has farewell feeling coming from the historical fact that we finished the previous era right here. Don't worry! It doesn't count as we don't walk but ride a bike. and you don't mind breaking up with me.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jung-dong
Will you be surprised if I say Korea has tons of churches & cathedrals? This area has beautiful and peaceful vibe with the first-built western churches from enlightenment movement at the end of Joseon era.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gyeonghuigung Palace
How will you feel if you are left alone in Seoul age of 18 years old? Gwanghae did a great job during Japanese invasion in late 16C and finally became the King. However! insecurity coming from his origin that he was the son of concubine badly got him. the stress and pressure from his young age. and somehow, building this palace was the biggest mistake he ever made. Do you want me to continue?
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gwanghwamun Square
Who do you think you are? Yes! you must be one of the most successful people as you pass this square that was power center back then! Who do we see here? the 2 most respected historical figures of Korea. this two characters will give you some life lesson!
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Just by pausing at the entrances of each of the palaces, We can feel the energy of the era and view the architecture and beauty from 600 years ago. Are you ready to greet each palace that has a different story? According to the theory, this palace explains why Kim, Lee and Park are the 3 most common family names in Korea. and it is quite fascinating. Let's check it out together
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Samcheongdong-gil Road
You are not here only for history, Are you? We'll also see how local hang out and spend their day by going through small alley ways full of cafes, boutiques, and restaurants. Local way is always worth it
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jonglo3ga Pojangmacha Geoli
*There will be plenty of conversation at each stop, we’ll rest and admire the locations. *In case of bad weather, it will be replaced by a walking tour. Are you excited to know all the fascinating stories about each palace of the dynasty that ended ONLY 114 years ago? History tells us HOW and WHY Koreans are the way we are NOW. Besides Seoul, no other city in the world has 5 ROYAL palaces from a single dynasty Seoul is the city of palaces. How can you not experience that. Are you ready to travel back in time? We don't have a time machine or super powers But we have bicycles! There are many people traveling to Seoul, but not many people get the chance to have a close look at the Joseon kingdom that is right in the center of Seoul On this tour: 1. Explore the history by getting a glimpse of the palaces across Seoul 2. Feel like a local at every turn, experiencing the mosaic of modern skyscrapers and nature 3. Enjoy locals' street foods
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by UCANKOREA
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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