Hanbok Photoshoot: Gyeongbokgung Palace Tour

Explore Korea’s royal past with a Hanbok photoshoot and history tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Capture stunning moments and immerse in culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 133-2 - ★ Visit a Hanbok rental store (just a 2-minute walk from exit 4)
  • Choose a Hanbok, dress up, and enjoy hairstyling (30 minutes)
    The rental fee (approximately 45,000 won) is paid separately
  • Gwanghwamun Gate - Visitors will see Gwanghwamun Gate. They will participate in:
    [1] A photoshoot with Gwanghwamun Gate as the backdrop
    A…
What's Included
  • Professionalism as a photographer and a historian
  • Hairstyling
  • Royal handbag
  • Outfit (Hanbok) styling suggestion
  • Phone filming assistance
  • Ticket
  • +100 edited photos - Microsoft OneDrive link (one month available)
What's Not Included
  • Hanbok rental fee
  • Make-up
  • Shoes
  • Props (sword, royal umbrella, accessory)
Additional Information

Experience the allure of a K-drama star!
Participate in our Hanbok Photoshoot & History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace – stroll through regal halls reminiscent of Korean dramas.
Capture breathtaking moments with over 100 professionally edited photos by a photographer with 20 years of experience, even in exclusive, crowd-free locations.
The tour is led by…

Location
Gyeongbokgung Station(Line 3) Exit 4
Gyeongbokgung Station exit 4 (Outside)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Quest34069038000
Jul 16, 2025
Hanbok photoshoot and palace tour - Had a nice time exploring Changdeukgong palace with James as a tour guide. He was very accomodating, informative and smart. It is tactical to start the day early as the sites could get busy quickly, we were able to shoot photos freely which is good for someone who's camera shy like me. Overall, a must do when in Seoul.
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Jahzell_n
Jul 12, 2025
Wonderful time - Everything was as described and I’ve enjoyed my time with James and Jacob. Thank you! See you in the near future.
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Victripvic
Jul 12, 2025
Hanbok highlight of trip to Seoul - We enjoyed a relaxing but informative morning with the Double J’s James and Jacob the photographer . Lots of fun facts and pop quizzes to keep the morning interspersed with a photo shoot and who doesn’t enjoy a dress up !!
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Ally
Jul 12, 2025
Palace tales & Perfect shots - Had an amazing tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace with Koreanbong’s Jacob & James. Even under the blazing heat, they were super professional, patient, and very happy to share stories about the palace & its history. Jacob’s photography skills are amazing! He knows exactly how to make even the camera-shy feel comfortable, so expect some incredible shots. As for James, he kept things lively and fun with his humor and his history knowledge! He also speaks amazing mandarin, willing to share tips on where to get the best local food and places to go. Ahh.. as a solo traveller, I couldn’t have asked for better company. 🫶🏼 Would love to see these two do a multi-palace tour one day. I’d come visit again! Highly recommend!
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Tanya
Jul 11, 2025
History, Architecture & Hanbok - A Winning combo - I really enjoyed our tour with James. He was very informative and provided a lot of insight into the history and lifestyle within the palace. We learned so much. The hanboks were beautiful and it was so much fun wearing them and doing the photo shoot. The pictures came out beautifully too. I chose this tour because I follow James on Instagram and knew I would have a knowledgeable guide. I recommend it to you.
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Ezi333
Jul 10, 2025
Great tour! - I had a wonderful time. James and Jacob were very knowledgeable. Looking forward to receiving the photos soon. Thank you!
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Benita
Jul 9, 2025
Such an amazing tour - James and Jacob were kind and informative. Also they made learning about Gyeongbok Gung so much fun. Also my niece and I are normally very shy. But they made us very comfortable while taking pictures. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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115mihaelan
Jul 9, 2025
Great photo and history session - The photo session was accompanied by a history immersion into the Joseon area. For k-drama fans it’s a dream came true. James was incredibly nice and made the group feel super at ease! Jacob took meticulously the photos and even though the sun was burning, the session went smooth! Highly recommend the team :)
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Nicole
Jul 9, 2025
Highly recommend to anyone - James and Jacob were absolutely fantastic! Very professional and fun! James is a wonderful guide with humorous but very informative information throughout the tour. Jacob did a fantastic job with the photos and managed to make all the photos very picturesque! Would very highly recommend to anyone looking for a smaller group with excellent photo experience and guide.
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Allison_h
Jul 7, 2025
Felt Like A Royal - What a fun and memorable way to start the first day of my solo adventure in Seoul! From moment one (my taxi driver dropped me off at the wrong stop), my guide James was so incredibly helpful. He came over to get me and brought me over to our first stop, the hanbok rental shop. He even gave me his professional opinion in what color would look best on me (I asked). After getting into the beautiful hanbok and having my hair done, I felt like a royal as we toured through the Gyeongbokgung Palace. James knowledgeably gave history insight as we strolled and took a thousand amazing shots capturing every moment. You’ll even get a pop quiz from him, so pay attention! 😊 We watched the changing of the guard, which was so special. I got lucky and happened to be the only one on my tour, so it felt like a personally guided tour. I can’t express how much fun I had (even in the crazy heat!). Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a fun and unique experience. Thank you again, James!
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From $62
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).