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The 15 most popular hanbok photoshoots in Seoul. The ones worth your time, what each day actually involves, who runs it and what you pay.
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Station, get dressed with help, then enjoy free palace entry while you wear it and wander Bukchon.
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A small-group express tour of classic Seoul with Bukchon, Gyeongbokgung, Gwangjang Market, Namsan, plus optional Hanbok and tea ceremony.
“We had an amazing time on our tour. It was tailored to our interests and paced perfectly for my 71 year old mother. Our guide was knowledgeable and well spoken (English tourist here). Jiwon was accommodating and easy to converse with. We recommend touring with Jiwon to anyone coming to visit Seoul for the first…”
Seoul hanbok rental near Gyeongbokgung. Choose 2/4/full day, get hair styling and locker, and enjoy free palace entry for about $9.
“Massive selection of Hanboks and accessories. I had a lot of fun, however, I felt that the staff was just doing their job which is ok. They were busy. Wasn't keen how the ribbon was torn from my hair when I returned; was a bit rough. Other than that: I had a great time and…”
Hanbok photoshoot at Gyeongbokgung Palace with historian and pro photographer, plus 100+ edited photos in 2–3 hours.
“James was an amazing tour guide and Jacob was an equally amazing photographer. We felt like we learned a lot on this tour and getting our pictures taken as well in traditional hanbok made it an overall fun experience.”
Professional Hanbok portraits at Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace with guided posing, 10 edited photos, and same-day Polaroids in a private 2-hour experience.
Skip-the-line hanbok rental for Gyeongbokgung Palace. Choose 1.5–4 hours, get free hair styling, and explore in Joseon style.
“If you're into Joseon period drama, this is a must. There were so many clothing pieces from which you can choose. The mistake I made was signing up for a 1.5 hour duration. I wish I had signed up for more than 1.5 hours. It would have been nice to have worn the hanbok longer…”
Wear Hanbok, tour Changdeokgung and Bukchon, then hit Insadong and Kwangjang markets with a guided full-day plan and pickup included.
“Our guide was wonder, she was informative and made the experience fun. I would definitely recommend this tour”
Get pro photos at Gyeongbokgung Palace in rented hanbok. Skip awkward posing, receive 100+ shots on Google Drive in days.
“Our photographer was amazing! He did a great job taking us through he palace grounds and getting some fantastic shots. Don't hesitate - book this one!”
Hanbok photos, palace etiquette, tea ceremony, a folk game, and a 30-minute kimchi class with hotel pickup in Seoul for $99.
“Grace was so nice and very informative. She was very interactive with her guests and helped us all to enjoy our cultural experience. I highly recommend this tour just for the novelty of wearing the Hanbok. The photos were great!”
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Palace with Hanboknam: lockers, inner skirt, and hairstyling included, plus free palace entry.
“Muy buena atención, el proceso es rápido y tiene mucho surtido Me gusto mucho la experiencia de recorrer el palacio y las calles con ropa tradicional”
Rent a clean hanbok at Gigibebe Hanbok Rental, get styled by helpful staff, then enjoy about two hours near Gyeongbokgung for photos.
“The workers were not exceptionally helpful or friendly. The experience didn’t feel very “authentic”. The shop is a short walk to the palace and is located on the 3rd floor. There are several other hanbok stores in the area, and I feel one of them may have been a better choice.”
Rent a hanbok, get styled hair and accessories, then visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. Fast fitting and great photo time near Seoul subway.
“The Hanbok rental place was busy but they attended to me right away with no waiting. The vendor has many selections but the staff was able to narrow the choices down right away and suggested what is best for me. The hair styler was also good and quick. I also got a purse loaned for…”
Winter photo day from Seoul: Eobi Ice Valley, Nami Island, and Hanbok + kimbap. Optional rail bike or strawberry picking.
“The tour guide Kangwon Seo was amazing. He went above and beyond to make sure each of us had the best time. He also offered to take photos, which was really nice for a solo traveler. The whole day was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend for anybody wanting to enjoy the beautiful nature of Korea…”
Get a private hanbok photo session at Gyeongbokgung Palace with pro directing, 200+ unedited shots, and time to explore dressed in traditional style.
Rent a hanbok near Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul with skip-the-line access, free hair styling, and flexible rental time up to 4 hours.
“The front desk clerk wasn’t very helpful and didn’t look happy to help us.”
The palaces, the markets, the border up north and the long nights down south.
