(Small Group) Art and Architecture tour of Seoul
ID: GYG993948-1540727
Category:
Country: South Korea
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore Seoul’s art scene on a guided tour. Visit the Leeum, Samsung Museum, Mural Village, Dongdamun Design Plaza, and a contemporary gallery. End dinner with Korean aged kimchi and braised pork.
Explore Seoul’s diverse art landscape on a captivating journey through the city’s center, north, and east area. Discover Korean ancient art, contemporary masterpieces, remarkable architecture, and vibrant street murals, seoul fortress walls, showcasing over a millennium of artistic history.
Begin at the Leeum(Samsung Museum) nestled in the hills of Namsan. Marvel at a varied collection spanning centuries of Korean national art, including 36 national treasures such as landscapes, folk paintings, and Korean pottery art, like Celadon and Buncheong.
Next, head to top of east, Ihwa Mural Village, a vibrant outdoor art gallery along the city’s fortress walls, offering views of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). Once a hub of sewing factories, this area is now a canvas for colorful street art.
Continue to center of seoul, Seochon, on the west side of Gyungbokgung Palace, and visit a contemporary art gallery showcasing works by modern and young artists.
Conclude your tour with a memorable dinner at a kimchi and wine cooking studio. Savor Korean aged kimchi and braised pork and wine rounding off your artistic journey with a taste of local flavors.
Highlights
- Discover the diverse art landscape of Seoul on a guided tour
- Visit the Leeum(Samsung Museum) and see Korean ancient art
- Explore the vibrant outdoor art gallery at Ihwa Mural Village and DDP
- Experience the works of modern and young artists at a contemporary gallery
- Enjoy a memorable dinner with Korean aged kimchi and braised pork
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Bring a camera to capture the art and views.
Dinner is included at the end of the tour.
In case of one group booking(5-6pax), ask me a pickup availability.
Meet at locker on the first floor lobby of Leeum museum, there will be a guide with flag saying Art and Architecture tour.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour, entry ticket of museum, and transportation during tour(private car)
- Visit Leeum(Samsung Museum) ancient art section
- Visit to Ihwa Mural Village and Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Visit to contemporary art gallery in Seochon
- Dinner with Korean aged kimchi & braised pork belly and rice wine pairing.
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
