SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 walking 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“An absolutely excellent tour. Stunning sights, great vibes, and Jessica brings plenty of knowledge along with plenty of humour.”
Seoul night walk with Seoul National University, mural streets, and Hanyang City Wall views. English guide, 2 hours, $33 value.
“Leah was an amazing guide! She answered all the questions from the group in a very nice way!! She was also very sincere talking about some struggles of Korean students, the housing problems, and about what the Hyehwa neighborhood passed through with lots of uneducated drunken tourists all around. It was so good to learn…”
Seoul evening ghost walking tour with dark folklore, Gyeonghuigung Palace tales, hidden alleys, and map link. 2–3 hours.
“Absolutely wonderful experience! Joe was an amazing tour guide! Super knowledgable and funny! We had the best time learning about folklore and history in Seoul and got to see some sights that locals don't even know are there! Would highRead more”
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.”
See Gangnam’s pressure points—cram schools, beauty lookism, love hotels, and Han River history—on a 2.5-hour small-group walk.
“Very informative, organized, and professional. I learned a lot about the youth culture in South Korea and the challenges they face. Great tour!”
A 3-hour morning walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok, with an English guide, museum time, and Insadong finish in Seoul.
“what a great experience! Joe was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and exciting. he was also very funny. he went above and beyond to explain in detail the history behind certain things and I learned a lot. would definitely recommend”
Small-group walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, with guard ceremony, museum entry, and easy Joseon storytelling.
“I enjoyed Paul's explanation of the Korean language, outside the building where it was conceived! Also, the lunch recommendation was memorable. Very nice!”
A 100% private, local-led walking tour of Seoul tailored to you, with practical transit help, local stories, and flexible pacing.
“Cristtel was a great guide for our first day in Seoul. She helped us get metro cards and showed us how to add money to them. She also showed us to Gyeokbokjung palace, the Bukchon Hanok village, to Insadong, lunch and a themed cafe. We had a great time and appreciated not having to navigate…”
A 3-hour private Seoul walk mixing Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon hanoks, temples, and Gwangjang Market, with tickets and local tasting included.
“One of the worst tours we have ever been on. Learned nothing, no facts or backgrounds were given about the places we went (only two places out of four listed and tour “guide” walked so far ahead of us the entire time we didn’t speak), unresponsive on the Viator app, and only lasted 2 hours…”
A 2–3 hour Seoul history + golden-hour photo walk with a historian guide and pro photographer, ending in Ikseon-dong.
“Great tour and experience learning the history and seeing the hidden gems of seoul. James and Jacob both make the walking tour worth a visit. Historical incidences and information shared by both and the candid pictures at the beautiful spots makes the walking your memorable. I recommend this tour completely!”
A private, customizable Seoul walking tour with a local guide. Get oriented fast, tailor the route, and add a museum stop if you want.
“This tour was customised to suit my needs and interests. The guide Su was knowledgeable, helpful and engaged easily and warmly.”
A small-group Seoul photo walk with historian storytelling and a pro photographer across Jongno, Ikseon-dong, Jongmyo, Sewoon Arcade, and Cheonggyecheon.
“The tour was very interesting and the guides were amazing”
A 2.5-hour Buam-dong walking tour with Hanok stops, Seoul City Wall views, and a Parasite filming spot. Small group.
“Great tour with some very interesting stories about Korean history. Visited great places + Jon is a super nice and funny tour guide. Absolutely recommend it.”
Sunset walk at Seoul’s Naksan Park with a small-group guide, cafe drink, and Korean dinner with makgeolli and BBQ. Views over Hyehwa.
“Jin is a great host and tour leader. We never would have seen some of the places in Seoul if we hadn’t gone on this tour. Wear your tennis shoes, because you’ll be hiking up and down by the city wall. The Korean BBQ was in a back alley and so delicious. A real authentic…”
Hongdae K-culture walking tour with English guide: K-pop, webtoons, game stops and a Harry Potter café stop. Small group, 3 hours, $39.
“If you like K-pop, anime and webtoon, this visit is a must. You will walk and talk as if you were with a friend. Truly loved the tour, and it was also very interesting. Overall very fun night, great guide, I really had a lovely time.”
The palaces and markets, the day trips out to the border and the island, and every way to spend a day in the city.
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