Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot in Seoul: 30-Minute Session

Stand in front of Seoul's grandest palace in hanbok while a cinematographer captures natural, expressive moments.

A 30-minute hanbok photoshoot at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul led by a documentary cinematographer with 15 years of portrait experience. You arrange your hanbok rental in advance, meet the photographer at the palace entrance, and walk through the grounds while they capture 100+ shots. Your edited photos arrive via Google Drive within a couple of days.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 60 to US$ 150 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Shared Mini Photo Session 11:00 Guide in English or Korean Up to 7 per booking Other guests may join you. Lasts 30 minutes. Meeting point: Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Photoshoot, 88-8 Jeokseon-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

K-Drama Hanbok Photoshoot 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 18:30 Guide in English or Korean Up to 4 per booking One-hour K-Drama hanbok photoshoot

Hanbok photoshoot with a short video 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 18:30 Guide in English or Korean Up to 4 per booking One-hour photoshoot with a short video

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Step-by-step itinerary

Hanbok photoshoot at Seoul palaces

• Arrange hanbok rental in advance (optional)
• Meet photographer at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit #4
• Walk and photoshoot around Gyeongbokgung Palace
• Receive photos via Google Drive link later

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry included 1h
2. Gyeongbokgung Palace passing by

What’s included

• Professional photographer with 15 years of portrait experience.
• 100+ shots captured during your session.
• Google Drive download link with edited photos delivered within days.
• choice of adding a short cinematic video depending on your selected option.

Times

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• Every day except Tuesday 11:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 18:30
• Tuesday 18:30

Information

Get professional portraits in traditional Korean hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace with a documentary cinematographer. 100+ shots delivered within days.

Group Private 2 similar group tours ›

Live guide English and Korean

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts. See the exact address

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (1 to 11 years)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

Rent your hanbok before the session. The rental process takes up to 1.5 hours, so plan to finish well before your 11 a.m. slot. Meet your photographer at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit #4 ready to shoot. The photographer guides you through the palace grounds, framing natural moments in traditional dress against the architecture and courtyards. You're one of up to 10 people in the shared time slot, so the photographer moves between participants rather than focusing on one group alone.

The session runs 30 minutes, though arriving late cuts into that window. If Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed (every Tuesday), the shoot relocates to Changdeokgung or Deoksugung Palace instead. Evening and golden-hour sessions are available after 5 p.m. at Changgyeonggung or Deoksugung, though night shoots don't run on Mondays when those palaces close. You can request these times after booking.

Your photographer delivers 100+ shots as downloadable files via Google Drive a couple of days after the session. The option to add a short cinematic video brings those portraits to life in motion, depending on which package you choose at checkout.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Korean.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

How long does it take to rent a hanbok before the photoshoot?

Hanbok rental takes up to 1.5 hours, so you'll need to arrange it on your own before arriving at the palace. Plan to finish the rental well before your scheduled session time to avoid being late to the meeting point.

Will I be alone with the photographer, or are there other people in the session?

The shared mini session includes up to 10 participants, so other guests may book the same time slot. The photographer's time is divided among everyone in that group rather than reserved for one booking alone.

What happens if Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on my booking date?

Gyeongbokgung Palace closes every Tuesday, so photoshoots scheduled for Tuesday take place at Changdeokgung Palace or Deoksugung Palace instead. You can also request an evening session at either of those palaces after 5 p.m., though night shoots don't run on Mondays.

When will I receive my photos?

Your edited photos upload to a Google Drive link within a couple of days after your session. You'll receive the download link with additional information once the photographer has processed the 100+ shots.

What's included in the photoshoot with short video option?

Depending on which option you choose at checkout, you can add a short cinematic video to your photo package. This brings your hanbok portraits to life in motion alongside the 100+ still shots.

Operated by HaB Korea. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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