4 South Korea Castle Tours Worth Booking

1.Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 214 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $74Our pick

Spend 10 to 11 hours with an English, Chinese, or Korean-speaking guide at the Korean Folk Village, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, and Nammun Market. Guides such as Joon, Laura, and Jonathan add historical context, while round-trip transport keeps this busy day simple.

“We loved the trip even though it was 43 celsius degree. Our tour guide Cecilia told us interesting facts about Korea, its history and culture.”

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2.Beyond Seoul: Starfield Library, Hwaseong Fortress & Cave Quest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $69Top rated

Trade central Seoul for Suwon’s 22-meter Starfield Library, UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress, and Gwangmyeong Cave’s light shows and old mine tunnels. English or Chinese guides such as Alice, Eva, Hana, and Juno lead the day, with round-trip transport and admission included.

“Alice was a wonderful guide taking us around and showing us the best photo spots. We arrived at our meeting spot early and we were able to start early as well. She answered all of our questions and encouraged us to ask about anythinRead more”

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3.Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $47Best value

Meet Koa or Sam near Seodaemun Station for market snacks, then hike about 90 minutes along Inwangsan’s 600-year-old fortress wall to a 240-meter summit view. Finish with optional homemade-style food and rice wine at a traditional restaurant. Vegan options are available.

“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”

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4.From Seoul: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $52

Travel from Seoul to Suwon with guides such as Leo, Shin, Stella, or Sophie, depending on the departure. Walk the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress, visit the king’s wartime palace, and choose a full-day plan with Korean Folk Village or Dae Jang Geum Park.

“We had a great time with Shin!! He was very knowledgeable. His English was very good and easy to understand. The driver was great the car was very comfortable. It was very hot out and Shin took great care to make sure we weren’t overdoing it. Thanks!”

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