SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 10 ghost & dark history tours travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.
Seoul’s moonlight night walk with a local historian through Hyehwa, Naksan Park, Ihwa Mural Village, and the Hanyang City Wall.
Most Popular“What an evening! Ethan was an amazing and entertaining guide. It was the perfect way to learn about South Korean history and culture while getting to see the most perfect sunset and views.”
Seoul evening ghost walking tour with dark folklore, Gyeonghuigung Palace tales, hidden alleys, and map link. 2–3 hours.
“Great tour with fun stories! It gives you a chance to see parts of the city you likely wouldn't on your own. Be prepared for lots of walking!”
A historian-led dark-side walk through Seoul’s alleys, palaces, and landmarks with chilling ghost tales, true crime history, and optional extended horror.
“The tour was an absolute highlight of our trip to Seoul. You could feel Shawn’s passion for the story’s he’d told. His way of passing on the folklore was captivating and the 2,5 hours passed in a blink of an eye.”
Seoul night tour with Deoksugung Palace lights, Han River views, Banpo Rainbow Fountain, and Hangang ramyeon, plus city-wall N Seoul Tower sights.
“This was an excellent experience. Our guide Leo was really knowledgeable and he also tailored the tour towards our interests. We highly recommend it!”
Small-group Bukhan Mountain hike from Seoul with Korean folklore legends, a secret Buddhist temple stop, and included mountain lunch and drinks.
“Shawn is ab amazing tour guide who is very experienced on this trail. Taking this tour you can expect a fun climb, spectacular views, interesting heritage sites and absolutely amazing stories told in a great way by Shawn.”
Night lights and landmark stops in Seoul, ending with the Banpo Bridge rainbow fountain show and a Han River ramyeon snack.
“We enjoyed it all. Thomas funny and friendly and showed concern for his guests. We would love to repeat.”
Choose Then or Now in Seoul’s darkest corners, from Seodaemun Prison to KCIA sites, with a small-group English guide and real context.
“My partner and I were the only two people on the tour, and we had a great time with Joseph as we walked around. Due to the private nature of our tour, we were able to enjoy a great conversational atmosphere as we learned more about Korea's history and struggle for democracy. We really enjoyed…”
A 2-hour small-group walk from Independence Gate to Seodaemun Prison, with expert storytelling on Korea’s independence and democracy for $31.
“The tour was great! The tour guide is very knowledgeable and nice. We learnt a lot about Korean history and had really great time despite poor weather. Highly recommend!”
Seoul tour tracing Korea’s independence fight and road to democracy, from Seodaemun Prison to KCIA sites, with an English guide.
“This was an interesting insight into Korea's colonial past. My guide Jonathan was really knowledgeable and knew his stuff. This is only a new tour but I would recommend doing the full day tour.”
Step into Seodaemun Prison’s original cells and interrogation spaces, then connect the sites to Korean independence stories like Yu Gwan-sun.
“A detailed walk through of the Korean independence movement as well as a great overall explanation of the use of the prison.”
The palaces and markets, the day trips out to the border and the island, and every way to spend a day in the city.
