Seoul · Palace night tour
Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour
September 2–October 24, 2026
- Dates
- September 2–October 24, 2026
- Operating days
- Wednesdays–Sundays
- No sessions
- September 30–October 4
- Foreign visitor sessions
- October 21–24
- First tour
- 6:20–8:10 p.m.
- Second tour
- 7:30–9:20 p.m.
- Ticket
- KRW 60,000 per person
- Venue
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Address
- 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Reserve the Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour
The guided night program includes a royal-cuisine meal, palace interpretation, and a traditional performance. Tickets are limited.
Check the official page for foreign-visitor booking instructions.Spend the afternoon around the palace
Traditional marketSeparate stop · about 5 km awayDaerim MarketThis five-day market is in Eunpyeong-gu, not beside Gyeongbokgung. Market days end in 5 and 0.View market details MuseumBefore the evening tourNational Folk Museum of KoreaSee everyday objects and seasonal customs before entering the guided palace route.View details Neighborhood walkBefore dinnerSeochonExplore the lanes west of Gyeongbokgung, then return to the palace before check-in.View details Hotels near the festival
Gyeongbokgung, Jongno, and central Seoul
View staysTreat the tour as a timed reservation
Choose a valid date
Tours run Wednesday through Sunday. There are no sessions from September 30 through October 4, and October 21–24 is reserved for foreign visitors.
Book before planning
Tickets are limited and the program runs in fixed groups. Secure a place before arranging the rest of the evening.
Arrive before check-in
Allow time for identity and ticket checks at the designated entrance.
Dress for a long evening
The program lasts about 110 minutes and includes walking between palace buildings.
Dinner, history, and performance inside Gyeongbokgung
At a glance
The guided night tour explores the northern palace grounds with royal cuisine, historical interpretation, and a traditional performance.
Inside the route
Guests eat a modern interpretation of a royal meal at the former palace kitchen before continuing toward Jibokjae and Hyangwonjeong.
Before you go
This is a paid, timed program rather than general night admission. Check the operating calendar and use the official booking instructions for your visitor category. Foreign-visitor sessions run October 21–24.
