Seoul · WALKING TOURS
The old city is small, hilly and best read on foot with somebody talking. These 15 walks cover the palaces, the back lanes and the after-dark routes, priced by length with a note on the ones with real climbs.
Walk Seoul after dark with a local historian, from Hyehwa’s theaters to Ihwa Village and Naksan Park’s city wall views.
“It’s was amazing tour and the tour guide was amazing and very helpful I would recommend this tour to everyone it was amazing”
See Seoul after dark on a hill walk through Ihwa Mural Village, Naksan Park, and Hanyang City Wall with thoughtful local guides.
“Awesome the guide miss Kim was really cool and kind she take nice picture of me too :) we visited the city and the wall and she explain everything nice and she really funny too :)”
Explore Seoul after dark with ghost stories, Korean folklore, palace legends, and eerie alleyways on a highly rated walking tour.
“We had a lot of fun going all over the city hearing tales of the past highly entertaining recommend this experience”
Explore Seoul after dark through palace massacres, ghost stories, true crime, and winding alleys with a lively English-speaking historian.
“I really enjoyed this haunted tour! The route was very well planned – not tiring at all, easy to follow, and full of atmosphere. Beyond the well-known spooky legends, I also learned interesting details about Seoul and Korean culture, which made it much richer than I expected. Our guide was fantastic – so engaging when telling the stories that at times it felt like the ghosts might actually appear around the corner. 👻 A great mix of history, legend, and a few chills. Definitely recommended if you like your culture with a touch of the supernatural.”
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.”
Explore Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace, royal guard ceremony, Folk Museum, and Bukchon Hanok Village on a small-group morning walk.
“Stella was an amazing guide — 11/10! Highly recommend this tour as an introduction to Seoul, as you’ll get great context about the history of the country / city, and lots of tips on places to visit. Book without hesitation!”
A small-group Seoul walking tour linking Gyeongbokgung Palace, the guard ceremony, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Korean history.
“Great experience with Paul! He had a lot of great knowledge! I would do again! I wish there was more time!”
A private three-hour Seoul walk linking Gwangjang Market, Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Gyeongbokgung Palace.
“The entire tour was amazing. This is the best way to experience the best parts of Seoul in one day. The guide was awesome and very accommodating. The tour is very flexible allowing for a personalized experience that went above and beyond my expectations. I can not recommend this enough.”
Explore Seoul at golden hour with James and Jacob, combining Joseon history, scenic streets, and more than 50 edited photos.
“A great way to see the city and learn more about Seoul. Happy with how the photos turned out well. James and Jacob make a great team.”
See Seoul your way on a private walking tour with a local guide, from royal history and food tips to metro help and lesser-known city views.
“Daniel was a fantastic tour guide. He was extremely personable, tailored the tour to our needs and was very knowledgeablem. He did a great job ensuring we had fun and got the most out of the experience. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their guide.”
Explore Buam-dong on foot through Seoul’s art, Cold War history, mountain views, a Hanok library, Changuimun Gate, and a Parasite film site.
“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.”
Walk Naksan Park at sunset, sip a café drink, explore Hyehwa, and finish with Korean barbecue or local dishes and makgeolli.
“Jeon Myeongjin our host was a really humorous and fun guy. His easy going ways and relaxed manner made the small group of 8 feel comfortable and at ease just like a group of familiar friends. As a solo traveller it is difficult to eat Korean BBQ alone so this experience gave me the opportunity to have Korean BBQ.”
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.”
Review of Seoul’s Blue House walking tour, with Jungho, presidential rooms, traditional buildings, practical details, value, and closure status.
“Korea's White House tour: It was very good tour. I learned a lot about Korean history. Tour guide Jungho was amazing: He sent very clear instruction where to meet up, he walked with us 2 hrs and explain many interesting details about Korean history, he even walked me back to Metro station. Thank you Jungho!”
Explore Insadong, Ikseon-dong, and Gwangjang Market on a small Seoul food walk with Korean street food, history, and local insight.
“The guide was so nice and kind!!😍 It was a sorching hot day, but he did his best and his explanationed the history really nice. He also kindly answered all my questions!”
Pick a palace, a border run or a night market.
