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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

“A very informative and insightful tour of Korean culture, values, way of life, and history. Our guide, Ethan, presented the Korea of today in a frank and open way. Ethan was well informed about all things Korean and how it fits into the world of…”

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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 informative tour. The recommendations before the tour was definitely helpful as climbing slopes is definitely not ideal for those that don’t do a lot of hiking.”

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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

“This is THE tour to have in Seoul, Sean has so much knowledge about the history of the country, and he gives you such an amazing experience. 100% recommended”

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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

“Being a historian June had super interesting knowledge, and amazing insight into Korean culture all facets of it. He was funny and personable, I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wishing to get an insight into the real culture of Korean. It's beautiful, tragic…”

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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

“Hardest review to write of all 11 tours/experiences we had over our 17 days in Korea and Japan. Our guide, Kevin, shared history and cultural insights with the highlights being the changing of the guard ceremony and a little spot that sold the best tea…”

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8.Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

Experience a scenic sunset hike along Seoul’s historic fortress wall, enjoy panoramic views, local cuisine, and authentic culture with a friendly guide.

★ 4.9

“Alex was a great guide and went out of his way to make sure we understood everything and had a good time! He explained the food courses very well and made sure we made it back to the subway.”

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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

“Our tour guide Stella provided us with an awesome personalised experience of the palace and Hanok. She was very knowledgeable and provided us with a great insight into the history of Korea.”

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10.Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace n Bukchon with Expert

Discover Seoul’s history and culture on this small-group walking tour through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, led by expert guides.

★ 5.0

“I loved the "Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon with Expert." The guide (Kang Hyun Soo (sorry for any misspelling) / Stella) was super knowledgeable and made the history of the palace and Bukchon Hanok Village really inteRead more”

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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

“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…”

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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

“I’ve taken cooking classes around the world and this one ranks high! Useful experience in the essential aspects of Korean home cooking. Thank you!”

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