Digital Programme: Sunday 26 April 2026
Cultural Sightseeing
The following three cultural experiences have been organised for our guests. Kindly join us for the experiencee you have selected at the time of ticket booking.
Experience 1
Historical Walking Tour
Led by historian Jacco Zwetsloot, this immersive walking tour brings Seoul’s layered past vividly to life. Focusing on Jeongdong—home to Korea’s only imperial palace—it explores 140 turbulent years from 1882 to 1950, tracing the rise and fall of the Great Han Empire, Japanese colonisation, and the division of the peninsula. Along the way, guests discover the arrival of Western embassies and the introduction of modern medicine, religion, and education to Korea. Blending expert insight with hidden stories and evocative sites, the tour brings Korea’s capital vividly to life, revealing the people and events that shaped today’s dynamic city.
Time: 10:30 – 13:00
Location: Meet outside the Anglican Cathedral, 15 Sejong-daero 21-gil, Jung District, Seoul
Food & drink: please note this tour does not include lunch or refreshments, however participants will be directed to restaurants where they can purchase lunch following the tour and there will be the opportunity to purchase coffees or water during the tour.
Experience 2
75th Anniversary Tour of the Battle of Imjin River and the DMZ
Join us for an exclusive historical tour of the Battle of Imjin River, marking the 75th anniversary of one of the most significant engagements of the Korean War. The tour will be led by Andy Salmon MBE, a widely respected journalist and historian, who has published two books on the Korean War based on interviews with British veterans of the conflict. Travelling to key locations of the battle participants will hear first-hand insights into the extraordinary stand made by British and UN forces in April 1951.
The programme will also include a stop at a viewing point overlooking the Korean Demilitarized Zone, offering a powerful perspective on the peninsula’s continuing division and the legacy of the conflict. This unique commemorative experience will conclude at the Gloster Hill memorial, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who fought there.
Time: 7:30 – 16:00
Location: Bus transportation will be provided to and from the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Food and drink: please note this tour does not include lunch or refreshments, however participants will be directed to restaurants where they can purchase lunch during the tour and there will be the opportunity to purchase coffees or water during the tour.
Experience 3
Experience the musical artform of Gayageum
Experience the elegance of Korean traditional culture through taking a class at Beautiful Gayageum. The gayageum is a traditional Korean string instrument, similar to a zither, with twelve silk or nylon strings stretched across a long wooden body. Known for its delicate, expressive sound, it has been played in Korea for centuries in both court and folk music.
During this hands-on class, participants will dress in beautiful hanbok, Korea’s traditional clothing, and learn the basics of the gayageum from an experienced instructor. Guests will be introduced to the instrument’s history, try simple playing techniques, and perform a short melody together—creating a memorable cultural experience that combines music, tradition, and the beauty of Korean heritage. The class, which includes the opportunity to take photos, will take place in Seoul’s historical district of Bukchon close to many excellent shops and restaurants and the palaces of Gyeongbukgung and Changdeokgung.
Time: 10:00 – 11:30
Location: Bukchon, Anguk, Seoul
Food & drink: please note food and drink are not provided as part of this experience but there are many restaurants and cafes nearby
