Guided Tours

Guided Tour of Korean Folk Village & Suwon Fortress with Return Transfers

Duration

4 hrs 30 mins

Guided tour

Transfers available

Get a taste of Korea's rich history with a guided tour of the Korean Folk Village and the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, complete with return transfers from Seoul.

Explore Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Fortress – both UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a 4-hour guided tour.

Delve into Joseon dynasty life at the folk village featuring 260+ traditional houses. Enjoy nong-ak, tightrope shows, and engage in pottery & hanbok-wearing sessions.

Admire the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, built by King Jeongjo in memory of his father. Walk along the 5.7 km-long wall and learn about its tales of defense.

Choose a booking option that complements your group size, ensuring a personalized dive into Korean history.

Did you know? Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is the only remaining walled city in Korea and a prime example of early East Asian military architecture.

4-hr guided tour of Korean Folk Village & Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

English-speaking guide

Round-trip transfers from Seoul

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Korean Folk Village

Begin your day with a pick-up from Seoul, traveling to the Korean Folk Village. Step back in time into the Joseon dynasty as this living museum showcases over 260 traditional houses from varying social strata — peasants to the noble yangban class. Engage in vibrant cultural performances, including nong-ak (farmers' music and dance) and traditional wedding displays. Dive into hands-on experiences; try natural dyeing, pottery crafting, or even don traditional hanbok attire. Learn about the customs and lifestyles of the ancient Koreans from your knowledgeable guide.

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

Travel to Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, and admire the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a massive fortification that surrounds the city center. Here, history weaves tales of King Jeongjo, who built this monumental structure in memory of his father. As you walk along the 5.7 km-long perimeter wall, the watchtowers and gates narrate stories of defense and resilience.

Flexible Booking Options

Tailor your booking to your group's size, ensuring a personalized experience. Whether you're a duo or a trio, select the tour option that best fits your needs for an intimate journey through Korean history.

Important Information

Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Restroom.

Restrictions

Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: pets, bicycles (including tricycles for children), quick boards, inline skates, balls, other playable, dangerous materials, and items such as bottles, firecrackers, and lasers.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

This is applicable to all hotels in Jamsil, Gangnam, Yeouido and Downtown in Seoul.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.