Gyeongbokgung's Starlit Night Tours
경복궁 별빛야행
Gyeongbokgung's Starlit Night Tours invite visitors to explore the northern sections of the palace through guided evening journeys that blend history, royal cuisine, and cultural traditions. Expert guides lead guests through various halls and courtyards, revealing the daily life of the Joseon royal court and stories embedded in the palace. In the historic royal kitchen, a special twelve-course meal reinterprets Joseon-era royal dining traditions. A new theatrical performance at Jipokjae, the personal library of King Gojong, tells royal stories while merging space and performance. The experience concludes at Hanyuwonji pond, where visitors gaze at starlit reflections in tranquil palace surroundings, discovering the intimate beauty of the palaces after dark.
- Dates
- Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 24, 2026
- Venue
- 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Sejongno) · 🏙️ Seoul
- Price
- ₩60,000
- Ticketing
- Official event site
Practical information
- Opening hours
- 1st show - 18:20~20:10 / 2nd show - 19:30~21:20
- Exact location
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Organiser
- Cultural Heritage Administration, Royal Palaces and Tombs Division
- Phone
- 1522-2295
🎟️ How to book — Official event site
- 1
Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
- 2
Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
- 3
Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
- 4
Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.
💡 Good to know
When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.
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Source : TourAPI