Free tour

THIS TOUR IS CLOSED

4.88

Excellent (17 ratings)

Seoul

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Steve

Registered on 08 March 2023

Hi. I've lived in Seoul for 12 years and love exploring new areas. I'm a bit of a history nerd and can show you the spots that aren't in most guidebooks (did you know Seoul has a sixth palace?). I like to keep my tours flexible to the travelers' needs. Hope you join me for a walk around Seoul!

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

THIS TOUR IS CLOSED

TGIF! In Korean, it's called 'bulgeum' meaning 'Fire Friday.' This tour is the perfect way to start your weekend. It also sometimes runs on a Tuesday.
This tour starts off in the old part of town, exploring the traditional hanok houses of the Bukchon north village. It then heads into the trendy Ikseondong neighbourhood and ends in Jongro, the perfect place for some dinner or drinks.
On the way, you'll see Jogyesa, the main Buddhist temple in Seoul; Unhyeongung, Seoul's less well-known 'sixth' palace; and Tapgol Park, the birthplace of Korean independence.
You'll see everything from traditional markets to street food, trendy cafes, and photo rooms.
The tour starts near Gyeongbokgung Palace (closed on Tuesday) which is easy to explore by yourself if you have a few hours spare before the tour.

Tour itinerary:

Gyeongbokgung Palace gates
Jogyesa Buddhist temple
Bukchon Hanok village
Unhyeongung Palace
Ikseondong neighborhood
Tapgol Park
Jongro neighborhood
Bosingak Pavillion

Meeting point: Gyeongbokgung station exit 5. The exit is at the end of the long underground passage shownin the photos. If you are a little bit early, take some time to enjoy the art in the passage.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

77-9 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Meet at Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung station (subway line 3). I'll be in a red shirt.

Outside visit

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Start of tour. Learn about Seoul's main palace and its history

Outside visit

Jogyesa Temple

Buddhist temple in the heart of Seoul

Outside visit

Bukchon Hanok Village

Explore the village of traditional homes and try some street food if you want.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).