Tour Korea
We hope you will also be able to savor some of the fine attractions that our country offers. Korea’s five-millennia-long history has contributed greatly to its illustrious cultural heritage and exotic charm. Often referred to as the “Land of the Morning Calm”, Korea has its own unique cultural heritage, distinct from that of other Asian countries. A visit to the country’s numerous historical relics will make FOSS4G 2015 participants’ journey all the more special.
If you would like to make a reservation for tour or have any inquiries, please mail at tour@seoulcitytour.net.
*People who haven’t registered as accompanying persons can join the tour.
Tour Program List
Please refer to the ‘Tour program Description’ page to check out more details of the tour program. Tour reservation is available on the days marked with ‘○’.
| No. |
Tour Program |
Min.
pax |
Price
(KRW) |
Pre |
14 (Mon) |
15 (Tue) |
16 (Wed) |
17 (Thu) |
18 (Fri) |
Post |
| DMZ 1 |
DMZ and War Museum Tour
(08:00~17:00) |
10 |
89,000 |
○
13th |
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○ |
○ |
○ |
○ |
○
19th |
| DMZ 2 |
DMZ afternoon Tour
(12:30-18:00) |
10 |
79,000 |
○
13th |
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○ |
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○ |
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| HT 1 |
Morning Palace Tour
(09:00~13:00) |
10 |
60,000 |
|
○ |
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○ |
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○ |
○
19th |
| HT 2 |
World Cultural hertage Tour
(12:00~18:00) |
10 |
60,000 |
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13th |
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○ |
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| HT 3 |
Tower, Hanok village Tour
(09:00~13:00) |
10 |
77,000 |
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○ |
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19th |
| FT 1 |
Traditional attractions Tour
(HT1+HT2) (09:00~18:00) |
10 |
98,000 |
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○ |
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| FT 2 |
Back to Ancient Korea
(09:00~17:00) |
10 |
115,000 |
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○ |
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○ |
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| ET 1 |
Taekwondo Tour
(09:00~13:30) |
15 |
80,000 |
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○ |
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| ET 2 |
Temple Life of Korea
(09:00~16:00) |
15 |
105,000 |
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| NT1 |
Dinner Buffet Cruise Tour
(18:00~22:30) |
15 |
110,000 |
○
12th |
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○ |
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○ |
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| NT 2 |
Into Korean’s real life
(18:00~22:00) |
10 |
55,000 |
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12th |
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| NT 3 |
Nanta Performance
(19:00-21:30) |
10 |
80,000 |
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| PT1 |
Legendary Shilla Dynasty,
Gyeongju & 2nd largest city Busan (2N3D) |
10 |
620,000 |
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11-13th |
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19-21st |
| PT2 |
Relisheds the Romantic of Jeju Island (2N 3D) |
10 |
830,000 |
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11-13th |
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19-21st |
Tour Program Details (Click for the Details!)
– DMZ1. DMZ and War Museum Tour (Full day Tour)
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The DMZ is the most heavily fortified border on the planet. It has been 60 years since the Korean War ended in 1953, but the DMZ remains, dividing the Korean Peninsula. The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, about 73 meters underground, and 2 meters wide and high, was conducted by North Korean to infiltrate the South. At Dora Observatory, you can peek into North Koreans’ daily lives through a telescope. The grounds of the War Memorial of Korea were once the headquarters of the Korean Infantry. Many experts from different fields were consulted numerous times and exhaustive research was done in order to complete the exhibits. This memorial is the largest of its kind in the world.
☺ Essential Requirement: original passport should be with you on the tour date.
☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, Sep, 2015 (08:00~17:00) |
| Price (p/p) |
89,000 KRW / 89 USD (min.10 persons basis / max. 300 persons) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – Imjingak Park – The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel – DMZ Theater/Exhibition Hall – Dora Observatory – Dorasan Station – Lunch – Yongsan War Museum – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee, Lunch |
– DMZ2. DMZ Tour (Afternoon Tour)
 |
The DMZ is the most heavily fortified border on the planet. It has been 60 years since the Korean War ended in 1953, but the DMZ remains, dividing the Korean Peninsula. The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, about 73 meters underground, and 2 meters wide and high, was conducted by North Korean to infiltrate the South. At Dora Observatory, you can peek into North Koreans’ daily lives through a telescope.
☺ Essential Requirement: original passport should be with you on the tour date.
☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
13, 15, 18 Sep, 2015 (12:30~18:00) |
| Price (p/p) |
79,000 KRW / 79 USD (min.10 persons basis / max. 300 persons) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – Imjingak Park – The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel – DMZ Theater/Exhibition Hall – Dora Observatory – Dorasan Station – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee |
– HT1. Morning Palace Tour
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Gyeongbokgung Palace is the primary residence for the royal family of Joseon Dynasty. It is the largest and most architecturally beautiful of the five palaces of Seoul.
The National Folk Museum demonstrates Korean social and traditional life style, such as religious rituals, housing, clothing, food and social dynamics of traditional Korean life. Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display.
☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
14, 16, 18, 19 Sep, 2015 (09:00~13:00) |
| Price (p/p) |
60,000 KRW / 60 USD (min.10 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – Gyeongbokgung Palace – National Folk Museum – Insadong – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee |
– HT2. World Cultural Heritage Tour
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Bukchon is also called “the street museum in the urban core,” having many historical spots and cultural heritage sites. Changdeokgung Palace is the second royal palace built after Gyeongbukgung Palace and it was designated as a World Cultural Heritage since it is the best preserved one among the five remaining royal palaces. Jongmyo Shrine was a primary place of worship for kings throughout the Joseon Dynasty and has been registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site for its well-preserved ancient customs such as memorial services and traditional music.
☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
13, 16, 18 Sep, 2015 (12:00-18:00) |
| Price (p/p) |
60,000 KRW / 60 USD (min.10 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – Bukchon Hanok Village – Changdeok Palace – Jongmyo Shrine – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee |
– HT3. Tower, Hanok Village Tour
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N Seoul Tower is located at the center of Seoul and with a commanding view of Seoul;
N Seoul Tower is equipped with observatories and a revolving restaurant for a full 360° view. On 1st floor, there is Alive Museum. It is a trick Art Museum, which is an exhibition in which visitors can have a 3-dimentional experience as if a flat picture looks alive by using scientific techniques and special paints .Namsan Hanok Village is a restoration of five traditional Korean houses from Joseon Dynasty taking you back to Koreas past.☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
14, 17, 18, 19 Sep, 2015 (09:00~13:00) |
| Price (p/p) |
77,000 KRW / 77 USD (min.10 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – N Seoul Tower – Alive Museum – Namsan Hanok Village – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee |
– FT1. Traditional Attractions Tour (HT1 + HT2)
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Gyeongbokgung Palace is the primary residence for the royal family of Joseon Dynasty. It is the largest and most architecturally beautiful of the five palaces of Seoul.
The National Folk Museum demonstrates Korean social and traditional life style, such as religious rituals, housing, clothing, food and social dynamics of traditional Korean life. Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display.
Bukchon is also called “the street museum in the urban core,” having many historical spots and cultural heritage sites.
Changdeokgung Palace is the second royal palace built after Gyeongbukgung Palace and it was designated as a World Cultural Heritage since it is the best preserved one among the five remaining royal palaces. Jongmyo Shrine was a primary place of worship for kings throughout the Joseon Dynasty and has been registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site for its well-preserved ancient customs such as memorial services and traditional music.
☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
16, 18 Sep, 2015 (09:00~18:00) |
| Price (p/p) |
98,000 KRW / 98 USD (min.10 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – Gyeongbokgung Palace – National Folk Museum – Insadong – Lunch – Bukchon Hanok Village – Changdeok Palace – Jongmyo Shrine – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee, Lunch |
– FT2. Back to Ancient Korea
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MBC Dramia is open drama set, which has been re-created based on historical records and very accurately reflects the structures and culture of ancient times. Dramia has served as the filming location for hugely popular Korean historical dramas such as “Jumong,” “Queen Seon-deok,” “Isan,” and “Dong Yi.”
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress embraces the downtown area of Suwon. It is a well-preserved architecture of the Joseon Dynasty built of stone and oven-baked bricks over two years from 1794. Also, it is included on UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Heritage in 1997. Go back to 19th century by visit.☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
14, 16, 18 Sep, 2015 (09:00~18:00) |
| Price (p/p) |
115,000 KRW / 115 USD (min.10 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – MBC Dramia – Lunch – Suwon Hwaseong Fortress – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee, Lunch |
– ET1. Taekwondo Tour
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Taekwondo is a martial art originating in Korea. It combines combat techniques, self-defense, sport, exercise, and in some cases meditation and philosophy. In 1989, taekwondo was the world’s most popular martial art in terms of number of practitioners. Gyeorugi, a type of sparring, has been an Olympic event since 2000. After Taekwondo class, you will receive certification.
☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
15 Sep, 2015 (09:00~13:30) |
| Price (p/p) |
80,000 KRW / 80 USD (min.15 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – Taekwondo experience – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee |
– ET2. Temple Life of Korea
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Temple stay is a unique cultural program which lets you experience the life of Buddhist practitioners at traditional temples which preserve the 1700 year old history of Korean Buddhism.
Temple stay is a cultural experience program that lets one get a taste for the incredible cultural heritage which has blossomed during the five thousand years of Korean history, as well as experience the cultural consciousness transmitted throughout Korean Buddhist history. alive, more fully awake, more fully at peace.
☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance. |
| Date & Time |
15, 17 Sep, 2015 (09:00~16:00) |
| Price (p/p) |
105,000 KRW / 105 USD (min.15 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – Myogaksa – Making 108 prayer beads – Lunch – Seon Meditation – Temple tour – Dado(Tea Ceremony) – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee, Lunch |
– NT1. Dinner Buffet Cruise Tour
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Han River Cruise in the summer evening will refresh you with fresh air and riverside view. The Han River runs through the heart of Seoul, providing a retreat from the skyscrapers of the city. Also you will have buffet dinner in the cruise while you enjoying romantic view of Seoul’s night lights.
☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
13, 15, 17 Sep, 2015 (18:00~22:30) |
| Price (p/p) |
110,000 KRW / 110 USD (min.15 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – Han River Cruise (Buffet dinner) – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee, Dinner Buffet |
– NT2. Into Korean’s Real Life
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Myeong-dong is one of the busiest places in Seoul and is among Korea’s premier shopping destinations. Over 1 million shoppers pass through this area each and every day. Along with a daunting array of shops selling all kinds of trendy items, it is home to virtually every Korean cosmetic brand, forming the largest cosmetic market in Korea. It’s considered the most popular shopping district in Seoul. Dongdaemun Market is home to wholesale and retail business, a plethora of giant shopping malls are located here as well.
☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
13, 14, 16 Sep, 2015 (18:00~22:00) |
| Price (p/p) |
55,000 KRW / 55 USD (min.10 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – Myeongdong – Dongdaemun Market – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee |
– NT3. Korean traditional performance – Nanta Theater
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Nanta is a pattern of performances combined with traditional Korean folk performance called ‘Samulnori’ and western form of performance. They perform using all the things that can make sounds such as pots, pans, and plates, etc. This performance will make you satisfied with traditional rhythm and heats of Korean style.
☺ Reservation should be made 4 weeks in advance.
☺ Extra seats will be sold on site at tour desk of FOSS4G 2015. |
| Date & Time |
14, 16 Sep, 2015 (19:00~21:30) |
| Price (p/p) |
80,000 KRW / 80 USD (min.10 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
The K Hotel – Nanta Performance – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
Transportation, English Speaking Tour Guide, Admission Fee (S seat) |
– PT1. Legendary Shilla Dynasty, Gyeongju & 2nd largest city of Korea, Busan (2N 3D)
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Gyeongju, a city of history, was the capital of the ancient Silla Dynasty for a thousand years from 57 BC to 935 AD. Blessed with the natural beauty of mountains and rivers, Gyeongju also has many relics and structures built from scientific and artistic passion, and artifacts created with its ancestors’ wisdom form a “Museum without walls.”
Busan is filled with endless excitement and pleasant surprises. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country and around the world flock to Haeundae, Songdo and Gwangalli Beaches to relax or to attend festivals. The city annually hosts the International Fireworks Festival and the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF),☺ Reservation should be made at least 2 months in advance. |
| Date & Time |
11-13 Sep, 2015 / 19-21 Sep, 2015 (2N3D) |
| Price (p/p) |
620,000 KRW / 620 USD (min.15 persons basis) |
| Itinerary |
Day 1 The K Hotel – Lunch – Tumuli Park – Cheomseongdae Observatory – Gyeongju National Museum – Dinner – Anapji pond – Hotel
Day 2 Hotel – Yangdong Village – Lunch – Seokguram Grotto – Bulguksa Temple – Poseokjeong – Dinner – Hotel
Day 3
Hotel – Haedong Yongungsa Temple – Haeundae Beach – APEC House – Lunch – Jagalchi Market – Gamcheon Village – going back to Seoul – The K Hotel |
| Conditions |
2 nights at Gyeongju ‘Blue one’ resort or similar on twin sharing basis, full board, admission fee, an English-speaking guide
* Single occupancy additional charge – KRW 150,000 |
– PT2. Relishes the Romantic of Jeju Island (2N 3D)
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A picturesque island surrounded by the indigo sea that blends beautifully with the spectacular scenery and unique culture, Jeju is a land of wonder and enchantment. The volcanic island of Jeju will charm you with its magnificent landscapes, opening your senses. Jeju is an island that opens up a different world during each season.
☺ Reservation should be made at least 1 month in advance. |
| Date & Time |
11-13 Sep, 2015 / 19-21 Sep, 2015 (2N3D) |
| Price (p/p) |
830,000 KRW / 830 USD (min.15 persons basis / max. 20 people) |
| Itinerary |
Day 1 Seoul – Flight to Jeju – Yongduam Rock – Lunch – Mysterious Road – Yeomiji Botanic Garden – Chonjeyeon Fall – Mt. Songak & Yongmeori coast – Dinner – Hotel
Day 2 Hotel – Manjang Cave -Kimyoung Maze Park – Seongsan Sunrise Peak – Lunch – Jeju Folk Village – Jusangjeolli – Convention Center – Believe or Not Museum OR Teddy Bear Museum – Dinner – Hotel |
| Conditions |
2 nights at Deluxe Class Hotel on twin sharing basis, Full board, Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, and Domestic air fare.
* Single occupancy additional charge – KRW 150,000 |
Contact Information
Seoul City Tour is in charge of the tour at FOSS4G Seoul 2015.
For queries regarding tour reservation, please contact the SEOUL CITY TOUR.
Ms. Amy PARK
▪ FOSS4G Seoul 2015 – Tour (Seoul City Tour)
▪ Phone: +82-2-774-3345
▪ Fax: +82-2-774-8223
▪ E-mail: tour@seoulcitytour.net
