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“This was a good way to learn about the local area and history as well as see a great sunset. Lots of stairs so be prepared!”
Seoul night walk with Seoul National University, mural streets, and Hanyang City Wall views. English guide, 2 hours, $33 value.
“Excellent tour! Jessica is an amazing tour guide so I feel so lucky to have had her as my guide! It was fun, informative and engaging. The tour involves lots of walking with lots of stops on the way to catch your breath/learn more about Korean history and culture. I would highly recommend this tour…”
Seoul evening ghost walking tour with dark folklore, Gyeonghuigung Palace tales, hidden alleys, and map link. 2–3 hours.
“it was a nice start roaming the city, seeing some special spots as well as hearing some ghost stories. All in all a very interesting and funny evening. Shawn, our Tourguide was really a good and entertaining story taler and we enjoyed it a lot.”
A historian-led dark-side walk through Seoul’s alleys, palaces, and landmarks with chilling ghost tales, true crime history, and optional extended horror.
“Shawn was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. I was so impressed that he made an effort to get to know our group (we were a small group, thankfully), and used our names and often shared or asked about bits of folklore from our own countries, which made things feel so much more personal. As a…”
See Gangnam’s pressure points—cram schools, beauty lookism, love hotels, and Han River history—on a 2.5-hour small-group walk.
“Great authentic commentary on what’s it’s like to live and grow up in Korea. Well articulated and backed up with interesting detail. Covers so many subjects with wonderful storytelling. Would recommend for anyone!”
A 3-hour morning walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok, with an English guide, museum time, and Insadong finish in Seoul.
“Amazing tour with Jae. He had so many stories and showed really good understanding of all the good spots in the tour. He also had fun songs about the palace. Good recommendations for photo opportunities too! Would recommend.”
Small-group walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, with guard ceremony, museum entry, and easy Joseon storytelling.
“Stella is so informative with her excellent English. She take us to see a lot of signature must see and give us a indept historical knowledge. My kid is not bore in such an interesting tour. Thanks for the memorial afternoon”
A 100% private, local-led walking tour of Seoul tailored to you, with practical transit help, local stories, and flexible pacing.
“We booked a 3-hour-private Tour in Seoul and it was just great. Erica picked us up at our hotel and brought us to the most interesting places. After 3 hours with her we almost felt like locals (we also got a language lessons). We can highly recommend this individual kind of sightseeing! 100 points for…”
A 3-hour private Seoul walk mixing Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon hanoks, temples, and Gwangjang Market, with tickets and local tasting included.
“Great local guide, made exploring the old part of the city smooth and a lot more informative! Tour guide was flexible and knowledgeable”
A 2–3 hour Seoul history + golden-hour photo walk with a historian guide and pro photographer, ending in Ikseon-dong.
“This tour was incredible- filled with hidden gems and insightful modern history.. you will learn so much from the local guides James and Jacob! The tour took us through many secret passageways and locations. They took high quality photos of us and were so fun to engage with. I cannot recommend this tour enough -…”
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.
“Really worth checking out out! James was super knowledgeable and engaging when it came to the history of the areas we explored. Also, as a solo traveller I rarely get good photos of myself on my travels. This tour allowed me to get some really great shots in interesting settings that I wouldn’t think of…”
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.
“I went on this tour when I visited Seoul during the wintertime. It wasn't the best weather out, and I almost reconsidered going, but I'm happy I did because I had a great time with Jin. He was a kind and amicable tour guide who took us to some great places to eat and drink…”
Hongdae K-culture walking tour with English guide: K-pop, webtoons, game stops and a Harry Potter café stop. Small group, 3 hours, $39.
“Nailed it. Love the fact that the guide actually brought Gonggi from Squid Game and we get to play them at the cafe. I kinda told her ‘bout I loved the show before the tour. Fun!”
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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