Get ready to shop until you drop on this full day tour of Seoul’s premier shopping districts! You’ll hit three different districts – Paju, Dongdaemun and Myeongdong – with an expert guide to show you around the enormous malls filled with handbags, clothing, electronics, cosmetics and more. Come home with fabulous finds at great prices!

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you just outside the city to your first stop of the day: Paju Premium Outlet, a three-story building with 160 shops in a tasteful outdoor setting. You can get discounts from 25% to 65% off brand-name clothing such as Armani, Valentino, and Levi’s, or pick up some new shoes by Adidas or Nike. When you need a break to refuel (own expense), check out the food court or one of the 20 restaurants and cafes dotted around the complex.After making the rounds at Paju Premium Outlet, head back into Seoul and get ready to tackle the enormous Dongdaemun district. Your guide will orient you to the different buildings of the market, where entire floors are dedicated to categories of merchandise ranging from children’s and adult clothing to shoes and handbags to fabrics and soccer shirts. Some of the more than 5,000 shops have prices, others do not – either way bargaining is part of the experience! Your guide can help you get the hang of the art of negotiation as you make your purchases.At the end of the tour, your guide will bring you to the Myeongdong shopping district, an area that caters to every possible shopping whim. Here, you’ll find two of Korea’s most popular department stores, Shinsegae Department Store and Lotte Department Store. Millions of people come to this thriving retail haven every week to check out the stores, restaurants, theaters and historical sites. Taste a variety of Korean dishes at one of the many street stalls or in the excellent food court at Lotte’s (own expense). Say farewell to your guide and continue shopping and browsing in this district, the ideal place to end your trip. Just grab a taxi or hop on the excellent subway system to return to your hotel when you've had your fill of shopping!

This immersive experience in Seoul will give you an in-depth look at traditional Korean culture. With your knowledgeable guide, wander through grand palaces, learn about the history of Korea – from ancient times to today – and witness age-old customs come to life at a folk village. A Korean lunch and comfortable coach transport is included.

Begin your morning with pickup from your Seoul hotel and then drive by air-conditioned coach past Blue House, the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state and the President of the Republic of Korea. Your guide will remark on the traditional Korean architectural style of this stately residence. Your first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, a royal palace constructed in 1395. Because much of it was destroyed during the Japanese occupation, there has been a large effort to restore it to its original condition. With your guide, marvel at the grandeur of the preserved portions and the restorations.Here, visit the National Folklore Museum, which uses replicas to illustrate the history of traditional life of Korean people. Browse the numerous exhibitions’ more than 90,000 artifacts conveying what life has been like for Koreans from ancient times to the 20th century. You’ll also learn about the deep roots of Confucianism in Korean culture.(Please note that Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays, in which case you’ll visit Deoksugung Palace instead. This walled compound with traditional palace buildings, forested gardens and a statue of King Sejong the Great is home to the Seoul Museum of History, where you'll discover Seoul's traditional culture as you navigate the exhibits with your guide.)Next, tour Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Outside, admire the lovely locust and baeksong trees lining the entrance. Enter the Daeungjeon, the main temple building dating back 500 years, and see the statue of Seokgamoni, the historic Buddha at the moment of enlightenment. At midday, enjoy a tasty Korean lunch at a local restaurant. You’ll then spend your afternoon exploring the Korean Folk Village, a living museum that displays elements of traditional Korean life and folk culture. You'll get the unique opportunity to watch well-preserved customs such as pottery making, basket weaving and the hand-making of winnows, musical instruments, embroidery and bamboo, wood and brass wares. After this incredible immersive experience, you’ll be taken back to your Seoul hotel.

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