The Downtown Palace Namsan Course is a course that circulates through major tourist attractions in Seoul, such as N Seoul Tower, Myeong-dong, Namsangol Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace, Insa-dong, Blue House, and Gyeongbokgung Palace, and allows you to see the beautiful city of Seoul in harmony with the downtown, ancient palaces, and Namsan Mountain. You can get off at the desired stop and take the next bus after your tour.
Operation information
First Bus: 9:30 Last Bus: 16:50, Frequency: every 40 minutes (~14th April 2024)
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First Bus: 9:30 Last Bus: 16:50, Frequency: every 40 minutes (weekdays, 16th April 2024~)
First Bus: 9:20 Last Bus: 16:50, Frequency: every 30 minutes (weekends, holidays, 16th April 2024~)
- You can board after exchanging the physical ticket at the ticket office of Gwanghwamun Stop.
- The Downtown Palaces Namsan course(TOUR01) is a circulating course, so you can use it at free and convenient time even if it is not the time you reserved.
- If you take Downtown Palaces Namsan Course and return to the Gwanghwamun Stop without getting off at any stop, it will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- To view the inside of the Blue House, you must make an individual reservation through the Blue House website. The bus will drop you off at the stop located in front of the Blue House.
- It can be operated using an open double-decker bus, Glass Top double-decker bus , or semi-open single-decker bus depending on reservation/traffic/vehicle conditions.
- Standing seats are not allowed on the 2nd floor of the open-top double-decker bus.
- All seats are unassigned. Boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is recommended to arrive early during peak seasons such as weekends, holidays or vacations. Standing seats may be available during times when tourists are temporarily crowded.
- The roof of any open-top bus can be opened and closed, so we can operate normally even on rainy or snowy days.
- Vehicle arrival time may be delayed due to demonstrations, events, traffic congestion, etc.
- Closed on Mondays. (If Monday is a national holiday, closed on Tuesday)
- Coffee, beverages, and food are not allowed in the bus.
※ The roof of the open-top double-decker bus is open, so UV rays can be strong and it can be also very windy.
- In Spring/Summer, UV rays are strong, so it is recommended to prepare a hat, sunscreen, or sunglasses.
- It can be cold in Fall/Winter, so it's good to prepare a hat, outerwear, blanket, or hand warmers.
※ It can be held standing on days when many people gather, such as the holiday season or vacation period. (Opened buses on the 2nd floor are not allowed to stand)
Stop : 15
Departure : Gwanghwamun Station
Destination : Gwanghwamun Station
TOUR01
Downtown Palace Namsan Course
Duration: 1hour 30min
Adult 24 USD / Child 15 USD
The Downtown Palace Namsan Course is a course that circulates through major tourist attractions in Seoul, such as N Seoul Tower, Myeong-dong, Namsangol Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace, Insa-dong, Blue House, and Gyeongbokgung Palace, and allows you to see the beautiful city of Seoul in harmony with the downtown, ancient palaces, and Namsan Mountain. You can get off at the desired stop and take the next bus after your tour.
TOUR04
Night View course
Duration: 1hour 30min
Adult 20 USD / Child 12 USD
The Night View Course is a course where you can enjoy the sparkling night view of Seoul while running along the Han River. We hope you make a memory of a romantic trip with the Seoul City Tour Bus.
TOUR02
Panorama Course
Duration: 1hour 30min
Adult 24 USD / Child 15 USD
The Panorama Course loops through Namsan, Han River, Yeouido, Gangnam, etc. and offers a panoramic view of Seoul.
TOUR03
Around Gangnam Course
Duration: 1hour 30min
Adult 24 USD / Child 15 USD
The Around Gangnam course is a course where you can feel the charm of Gangnam while looking around the representative attractions of Gangnam, such as COEX, Gangnam Station, and Garosu-gil.
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Gwanghwamun Station
● Stopping place Located nearby Gwanghwamun Station Intersection, Dongwha Duty Free Shop, Koreana Hotel
● Stop sign Ticket Office/Shelter
● Subway Subway line 5 Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6, 100m to walk Subway lines 1,2 City Hall Station Exit 3, 300m to walk
Gwanghwamun Station is a place where the Korean government, large corporations, and cultural facilities are gathered, and nearby are beautiful attractions for citizens and tourists, such as Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggyecheon Square. The Seoul City Tour Bus, which represents Seoul tourism, also departs from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6.
Myeong-dong
● Stopping place Next to Prince Hotel, in front of North Face Building
● Stop sign Shelter
● Subway Between Exits 2 and 3 of Myeongdong Station on Line 4
Myeongdong Street is a representative shopping town in Seoul, and you can find department stores, various clothing and shoe brand stores, famous cosmetics, bonded stores, and accessory stores.
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Namsangol Hanok Village
● Stopping place In front of Paris Baguette, in front of Ediya Coffee
● Stop sign sign pole
● Subway Subway lines 3,4 Chungmuro Station Exit 4, 50m to walk
In Namsangol Hanok Village, which retains the village's appearance during the Joseon Dynasty, the furniture, daily necessities, pavilions and ponds of the people who lived in the houses are reproduced. You can experience traditional culture such as writing Hangeul and tying traditional knots.
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Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel
● Stopping place In front of the front gate of the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel
● Stop sign sign pole
● Subway
● Address 186-169 Jangchung-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Located in the center of Seoul, Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel is the first private hotel in Korea and has maintained its historic heritage since 1955.
Shilla Hotel, Jangchungdan Park
● Stopping place Entrance to Jangchungdan Park across Jangchung Gymnasium
● Stop sign sign pole
● Subway Subway line 3 Dongguk Univ. Station Exit 6, 50m to walk
● Address San 4-91, Jangchung-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
The Shilla Hotel is a representative hotel in Seoul that has hosted numerous state visits and international events. In 1973, Samsung Group took charge of the state-operated State Guest House building and renovated it into a hotel.
It is a symbol of Seoul that has been ranked as the number one tourist attraction in Seoul, and it is a romantic place where lovers' love locks are hung with a wonderful observatory view.
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Hyatt Hotel
● Stopping place Bus stop under the overpass in front of Hyatt hotel
Opened in 1978, the Hyatt Hotel is a place where you can enjoy Namsan, the symbol of Seoul, and the Han River. In particular, Namsan Mountain, located near the hotel, is a mountain in the center of Seoul, a natural park blessed with natural beauty that is hard to imagine when considering the image of Seoul as a mega city.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Donadaemun Market
● Stopping place Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) center, bus stop in front of Taegeukgi flag stand
● Stop sign sign pole
● Subway Subway lines 2 and 4 Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station Exit 1, 200m toward Cheonggyecheon Subway line 1 Dongdaemun Station Exit 7, 400m toward Euljiro
Dongdaemun DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza) is a complex cultural space where conventions, design exhibitions, performances, and fashion shows are held. It is an architectural landmark resembling a spaceship.
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Daehak-ro
● Stopping place In front of Starbucks near Marronnier Park
● Stop sign Shelter
● Subway Subway line 4 Hyehwa Station Exit 2, 100m to walk
Changgyeonggung Palace was built by Seongjong, the 9th king of the Joseon Dynasty, for the three queens, supplementing the insufficient living space of Changdeokgung Palace. You can see the outstanding architectural beauty of that time through Honghwamun, the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. You can also tour the Korea's first Western-style greenhouse.
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Changdeokgung Palace
● Stopping place In front of Danbongmun Gate near the main gate of Changdeokgung Palace
● Stop sign Shelter
● Subway Subway line 3 Anguk Station Exit 3, 500m to walk
Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best-preserved original form among the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, boasts picturesque scenery as the palace where the kings of the Joseon Dynasty stayed for the longest time. You must pay a separate fee to view the Secret Garden of Changdeokgung Palace, so please check the related information on the Changdeokgung Palace website before tour.
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Insa-dong, Bukchon
● Stopping place NAcross from Jongno Police Station/A
● Stop sign Shelter
● Subway Subway line 3 Anguk Station Exit 1, 50m to walk
Insa-dong Street, a street of traditional Korean culture with antique art and antique book shops, traditional teahouses, traditional restaurants, and traditional handicraft stores, is considered one of the representative art galleries in Seoul.
Bukchon Hanok Village is a place where about 900 hanoks are tightly packed between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace.
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Cheongwadae (or Blue House)
● Stopping place Near the three-way fountain in front of the Blue House (across the Blue House Sarangchae)
The Blue House is a complex facility containing the office of the President of the Republic of Korea, a reception and banquet space for foreign guests, and the official residence where the President and his family live. Cheongwadae Sarangchae is a comprehensive tourism publicity center where you can understand the footsteps of the Blue House and past presidents.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Folk Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art
● Stopping place Bus stop next to the main entrance of the National Folk Museum of Korea, across from the Museum of Modern Art
Gyeongbokgung, which means 'enjoy great blessings and prosper', is the first palace of the Joseon Dynasty. At the National Folk Museum of Korea, you can see the history of Korean life, and at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, you can see the flow of Korean contemporary art at a glance.
*Gyeongbokgung
Closed on Tuesdays
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Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Gwanghwamun Square
● Stopping place Near the main gate of Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, across the US Embassy
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is a representative performance hall in Korea and a complex cultural space where performances, exhibitions, and cultural experiences can be held.
Gwanghwamun Square is a large square with a length of 557m and a width of 34m built in front of Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. At Gwanghwamun Square, you can see statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, along with Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain.
