Seoul · WALKING TOURS
21 reviewed
If a friend asked which walking tours in Seoul are actually worth the money, this would be the reply: 15 of them, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Moonlight walking tour in Seoul with a local historian: Naksan Park and Seoul City Wall night views, culture stops, and stories.
“What an evening! Ethan was an amazing and entertaining guide. It was the perfect way to learn about South Korean history and culture while getting to see the most perfect sunset and views.”
A lively 2-hour Seoul night walk with an English-speaking guide, uphill views, student-campus stops, mural streets, and Hanyang City Wall.
“If you have a couple of hours to spare whilst in Seoul, I’d so recommend this tour! Leah was amazing! I truely didn’t know what to expect but it sounded cool and my husband and I are so happy we booked it! In just an hour we learnt so much about South Korea; from students to moon villages and more! We saw, by far, some of the most amazing views of Seoul and this tour has been ranked a favourite. Leah was lovely, I loved how it was so casual and she answered our million questions. She really made us explore Seoul for what it truly is. 💕🌙”
Seoul’s evening ghost walk blends Korean folklore, dark history, and haunted landmarks like Gyeonghuigung, with a map link and a lively guide.
“Great tour with fun stories! It gives you a chance to see parts of the city you likely wouldn't on your own. Be prepared for lots of walking!”
A dark Seoul ghost-and-true-crime walking tour with historian storytelling, alleyway chills, and iconic landmarks in 90–150 minutes.
“Super fun to see the city at night. Loved the historical context and fun tidbits given!!”
A small-group Gangnam walk through love hotels, cram schools, plastic surgery culture, and youth pressure in Seoul. Meet 10:30am.
“We greatly enjoyed this experience with our guide June, who provided fascinating insight into life as a young person living in Seoul today. We learned a lot of information about Korean culture that we otherwise would not have know. Highly recommend.”
A 3-hour Seoul morning walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village, with a small-group guide and photo-friendly stops.
“It was such a wonderful experience to visit the palace. The tour guide, Stella, was incredibly nice and showed me everything and told me about Korean history. It's definitely worth a visit. The village with the old Korean houses was the highlight of the tour.”
A small-group 3-hour walk linking Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and Bukchon Hanok Village with smooth history and included tickets.
“Excellent personalized tour. Stella, our guide, was so welcoming and enthusiastic. Got a good feel for the city of Seoul. Stella helped us feel her warmth and oozed pride for her country.”
A private English-speaking local leads your Seoul walking tour with no fixed route, tailored stops, transit help, and neighborhood secrets.
“Cristtel was a great guide for our first day in Seoul. She helped us get metro cards and showed us how to add money to them. She also showed us to Gyeokbokjung palace, the Bukchon Hanok village, to Insadong, lunch and a themed cafe. We had a great time and appreciated not having to navigate to all those places on our first day there!”
A 3-hour private Seoul walk with a local guide, Gwangjang Market bites, Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon hanoks, and an included Gyeongbokgung Palace ticket.
“I had a great time with Sanghee on my tour! She showed me everything I wanted to see, very informative and friendly, and she even taught me how to ride the bus, subway and got me a transportation card. Thanks Sanghee for the good times!”
A 2–3 hour Seoul walking tour with a historian guide and pro photographer, covering Jongmyo, Cheonggyecheon, and Ikseon-dong for golden-hour photos.
“They truly took us to hidden gems! It was the right mix of information and having fun with the photos. I’m glad I did it.”
Private custom Seoul walking tour with a local guide. Get a tailored route, pickup, and smart transit tips for history, food, and photos.
“El tour con Matías fue increíble. Completamente recomendable. Tiene una experiencia directa de la sociedad Coreana y su compañía y ayuda fue realmente excepcional. En todo momento facilitó el viaje y realmente me quedo ocn una experiencia única. Recomendable 100%. Volvería a repetir sin dudar.”
A 2-hour Seoul street photo tour with a historian guide and pro photographer. Walk Jongno, Ikseon-dong, Jongmyo, and Cheonggyecheon.
“Great! Friendly and very informational. Very thorough and considerate. A must activity for those who love being in front of the camera!”
A 2.5-hour Buam-dong walk blending hanok quiet, Seoul City Wall landmarks, Cold War stories, and a Parasite filming spot.
“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.”
Sunset stroll at Seoul’s Naksan Park with small-group dinner, terrace drink, and Korean favorites like BBQ 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.”
A 3-hour Hongdae walking tour with an English guide, K-pop and webtoon stops, gaming shops, and a Harry Potter theme cafe.
“My guide Jee-woo made me felt like I was an exchange student myself, who is playing around with local colleague, which was a special time of experiencing Korean people’s lifestyle and play style. I got to know what those young people are interested into, for example by visiting K-pop or comic shops. The tour went through whole Hongdae and forest park, so this was a nice guidance for get knowing about the whole place. We had a great time till the end when we get to take more conversation and heard live stories about Korea society and culture from her, while drinking at local pub. I would definitely recommend this…”
