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15 Best Seoul Walking Tours

The walks that read Seoul’s layers: moonlight rounds with local historians, Gangnam decoded as sociology, ghost-story routes through the old alleys and the city-wall sunset hike with dinner after. The city explains itself best on foot and after dark.

1.Seoul moonlight walking tour with local historian

Discover Seoul's hidden night-time gems with a local historian. Stroll along city walls, explore mural villages, and enjoy stunning views for an authentic evening experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“I had the pleasure of joining a night tour at Moon - Village, Seoul on August 15, 2025, and our guide was absolutely exceptional. She was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating history and cultural insights that brought the place to life. Beyond being well-educated, she had…”

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2.Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Discover Seoul’s hidden nighttime gems with a local guide, exploring murals, city walls, and university scenes in a 2-hour walking tour for just $33.

★ 5.0

“Very nice Tour! The guide Jun was awesome and gave a lot of insight into the city’s history as well as its cultural background. On top of the official tour he would answer any question thrown at him. Totally worth it!!!!!”

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3.Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour

Discover Seoul’s haunted past and folklore on a 2-3 hour evening walking tour exploring palaces, alleyways, and hidden historical sites with stories to send shivers down your spine.

★ 5.0

“I really had a good time hearing some different stories about Seoul. Tourguide has lots of knowledge about the History of South Korea”

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4.Seoul: Dark Side of the City and Ghost Stories Walking Tour

Explore Seoul's dark side with this immersive ghost tour. Walk haunted alleys, hear true crime tales, and uncover hidden stories from local guides.

★ 4.8

“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,…”

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5.Seoul: Gangnam Tour on Youth and Society in South Korea

Explore Gangnam’s contrasts with a 2.5-hour guided tour that reveals Korea’s youth culture, societal pressures, and modern beauty standards. Deep insights await.

★ 4.9

“Absolutely superb tour, the best we had in South Korea in fact. We did this tour towards the end of our trip and our fantastic guide, Jessica answered the questions building on our minds through the trip. The insights into Korean culture, behaviours and attitudes…”

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6.Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea

Discover Seoul's hidden social realities on this small-group walking tour through Gangnam, exploring youth culture, education, beauty, and society.

★ 5.0

“Jessica is a very knowledgeable guide. She shows you places you would never see as a simple tourist. I highly recommend this tour as it walks you deeper into Korean culture.”

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7.Seoul Highlights & Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: Private + Custom

Discover Seoul through a private, customizable tour with passionate local guides. Visit top sights, hidden gems, and enjoy authentic experiences tailored to your interests.

★ 5.0

“Jeeseon was a great guide and our family of four really enjoyed the tour she planned out for us. We walked through the city and got to have a great variety of experiences - street markets, old village, learned a little bit about K-pop, and…”

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9.Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

Explore Seoul’s highlights on a 3-hour guided tour visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and more. Discover history, culture, and hidden gems.

★ 4.8

“Stella was an amazing tour guide. She engaged with us as a group and made the tour extremely informative but also fun. Thanks for the Ice Creams - we needed the extra boost for the uphill bit 🤗 We would highly recommend 👍”

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11.Seoul: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Seoul with a private local guide, exploring hidden gems, sharing authentic stories, and customizing your walk for a personal, memorable experience.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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12.Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Seoul Private Walking Tour

Discover Seoul's highlights and hidden gems on a personalized private walking tour, exploring historic palaces, vibrant markets, and local neighborhoods.

★ 4.5

“Although it was a very hot day and we weren't so interested in the palace, we really enjoyed Bukchon Village and our guide, Jin, showed us some very nice views off the beaten path. He was also informative about the sights he took us to”

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13.Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour

Discover Seoul’s hidden gems and rich history on a guided walking tour with professional photos, visiting Jongmyo Shrine, Cheonggyecheon, and Ikseon-dong.

★ 5.0

“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.…”

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14.Seoul: Korean Chicken & Beer Night Tour with Local Hidden Gems

Discover Seoul's vibrant chicken and beer scene with an authentic small-group tour, visiting hidden local gems and experiencing Korean nightlife.

★ 5.0

“Best food tours i have done globally, it has to be with Jeff in Seoul! Jeff was quite engaging and gets the participants involved! I definitely recommend this tour if you in Seoul!”

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15.Korean Home Style Cooking Class in Gangnam Seoul

Discover authentic Korean home-style cooking in Gangnam, Seoul. Enjoy hands-on experience making 4 popular dishes in a cozy studio with guided tips.

★ 5.0

“Fun and delicious cooking class focused on Korean home made food. Naomi's instructions were easy to follow and our whole family enjoyed the experience.”

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