Seoul · HONGDAE & GANGNAM NIGHTLIFE
The 15 best hongdae & gangnam nights you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
See Gangnam beyond luxury on a 150-minute walk through Korean beauty, education, housing, work, dating, and social pressure.
“I learned a lot about life in Korea by going on this tour.”
Explore Gangnam beyond K-pop on a thoughtful walking tour about youth pressure, beauty culture, education, dating, housing, and modern Seoul.
“The tour was really great! Jessica talked a lot about korean culture which was super interesting and gave us great insights into life in Korea. Especially for me as a K-drama fan I really enjoyed the tour.”
Review of Seoul’s Itaewon premium pub crawl, with open drinks, bottle service, skip-the-line entry, three venues, and practical booking tips.
“Our group was a little small, and past a certain point you couldn't really chat with each other over the music inside the club, but the drinks were strong and the vibes were good and it was interesting to get a glimpse into that side of Korean culture.”
Learn four Korean home-style dishes with Chef Naomi in a private Gangnam kitchen, using easy-to-find ingredients and hands-on cooking.
“It is quite easy to locate the place from Gangnam station. I was 10 minutes late for class and the host Naomi was very welcoming. I have my own set of cooking tools, the process were all hands-on. The host also introduced me to several different types of local Korean sauces and condiments and let me take photos of them for record. At the end of the session, I was treated to a hearty meal that we made during class. Noami even treated me to their seasonal fruit, the Korean melon which was so sweet and delicious. Overall, it is a wonderful experience and fantastic host”
Explore Seoul after dark with a local guide, Korean BBQ, Hongdae streets, Gyeongui Line Forest Park, Sinchon, Ikseon-dong, and Namsan views.
“We had a private tour with Ben. He was very friendly and we learned a lot of history and current events from him. My daughter and I had a great time wandering around the market and learning all about Seouls rich history.”
Explore Bongeunsa Temple, Gangnam’s PSY statue, Starfield Library, and Korean BBQ with a friendly local guide in three hours.
“This tour was amazing. Our tour guide Chou was absolutely incredible. He was able to explain everything clearly and professionally. He took every opportunity to explain the history behind every stop on the tour as well as things between. I Read more”
Build your own four-hour Gangnam tour with a local guide, from the Gangnam Style Statue and COEX to hanbok, K-pop, food, and K-drama stops.
“June was a fantastic guide who made THE difference for our family of three including 2 teenagers. Her guidance and sharing of insights opened the door to a much deeper experience of Seoul. So with June as expert guide we saw and understood a lot about the historical roots of Seoul as well as today‘s trends and direction of travel. So visiting Seoul with June’s guidance is not just a bit of sightseeing BUT seeing insights. She is also very experienced to give you expert advise about many other attractions across the whole country.”
Make a silk-covered Hanji notebook in Seoul using Joseon-era binding methods, colorful thread, and a traditional Norigae knot.
“What a magical journey this class was! I learned authentic book binding methods that were used in the Joseon era from a wonderfully sweet teacher. The finished product became a wonderful scrapbook for my Korean journey.”
Review of a private Seoul tour with palace, hanok village, N Seoul Tower, Gangnam, temples, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Jay was assigned to us and he is definitely friendly and patience tour guide. Will always make sure that my family is well taken care of.”
Blend a personal Korean-inspired perfume in Hongdae with a professional perfumer, then take home 10ml and 50ml bottles.
“This was an amazing and informative experience. The staff was super friendly and helpful, they know their stuff and make you feel very comfortable during the process. It was also a different kind of creative activity.”
Seoul Hongdae pub crawl with open bottles, three nightlife stops, local guides, snacks, and skip-the-line access for a social night out.
“Had a good night out with friends I just made on the tour. It would otherwise been challenging finding motivation to go out drinking.”
Find your best colors in a private Hongdae consultation with season draping, makeup checks, styling advice, and product tips.
“Fik en meget detaljeret beskrivelse af, hvilke farver der passer til mig, fik svar på alle mine spørgsmål og følte mig i virkelig trygge hænder. 🎨🌈❤️ Kan varmt anbefale dette sted, her er der tale om høj ekspertise. 👏🏼🏆”
Follow K-Pop landmarks across Gangnam with a private guide, lunch, shopping, K-Star Road, Hallyu exhibits, and hotel pickup.
“Brian was our personal tour guide. We have nothing but good things to say about him. He was personable, attentive, patient, and knowledgeable. The tour was well planned and organized. We would highly recommend Brian and this tour.”
See Gangnam beyond K-pop on a private Seoul tour with Bongeunsa Temple, COEX Mall, royal tombs, shopping, dinner, and market food.
“Mr Bergen Park was a good guide. Unfortunately, he did not inform us that beforehand that two (2) of the included attractions were closed on that day Monday. We could have re-scheduled. This tour was definitely over-priced.”
Visit Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, COEX, Seongsu-dong, and Seoul Sky in one full day with transport included.
“The travel agency cancelled the trip without notice. We were waiting in the chilly wind for an hour. Sent them multiple message but no response。Finally we found their phone # and called them and was told the trip has been cancelled!”
Pick a palace, a border run or a night market.
