Discover the history, culture and food of Seoul on a walking tour of this bustling metropolis. Journey back to the past and visit Buddhist temples, historic landmarks, art markets and traditional tea shops. See the city’s modern side as you visit Cheonggyecheon Plaza, a public recreation space. Finish your tour savoring mouthwatering Korean delicacies.
Highlights
- Discover the soul of Seoul on this comprehensive walking tour
- Small-group tour limited to 12 participants for an intimate experience
- Visit Cheonggyecheon Plaza, a peaceful open space where locals relax
- Walk through Jongno, the major financial and cultural center of Seoul
- See Jogyesa, the largest Korean Buddhist temple in Seoul
- Bargain for Korean artwork at Insa-dong and sip Korean tea at a tea shop
- Feast on delicious Korean cuisine, such as bibimbap
Recent Photos of this Tour
Soul of Seoul Small-Group Walking Tour
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Changing of the guardsCan't get enough pictures of this ceremonyPhoto by: euniceg
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Changing of the guardsSo colorful!Photo by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourShopping through InsadongPhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourThe guide was very knowledgeablePhoto by: euniceg
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Daehanmun gatePhoto stop!Photo by: euniceg
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Daehanmun gateOur guide telling us about Daehanmun gate, where the changing of the guards happenPhoto by: euniceg
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Changing of the guardsThumbs up for posing with the guards!Photo by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourChanging of the guards ceremony at Deoksugung PalacePhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourLarge-scale gold idols of BuddhaPhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourWalking through Seoul's streets... and having fun while doing soPhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourPosing with the guards... while they're busy with their ceremonyPhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourTaking a picture with the guards. They're very nice, but also very sternPhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourRiding the underground with the locals!Photo by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourI believe this is called the JogyesaPhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourHaving fun walking around SeoulPhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourSign for the Seoul Expo 2012Photo by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourMeeting pointPhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul Walking TourHaving fun inside the Seoul Museum of HistoryPhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourModel inside the Seoul Museum of HistoryPhoto by: euniceg
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Seoul walking tourBeginning the tourPhoto by: euniceg
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What You Can Expect
Insa-dong
Experience Seoul’s unique fusion of ancient traditions and rapid modernization as you amble down the streets and see the numerous markets, high rises, temples and tea shops! Your local guide will show you the best of Seoul, revealing hidden treasures, favorite local hangouts and iconic landmarks.
Meet your guide at the Gwanghwamum Metro Station in Seoul, and begin your tour by walking through Cheonggyecheon Plaza. This beautiful, 5-mile-long (8-kilometer) public recreation space flows from west to east through downtown Seoul and is a popular gathering place for locals to relax. Admire the picturesque stream, historic stone bridges and uniquely decorated walls, with modern high rises in the backdrop.
Continue your walk to Jongno, one of the oldest areas running through central Seoul and an important financial and cultural center. Walk over and visit Jogyesa, one of the main temples of Korean Buddhism in Seoul. Admire one of Korea’s national monuments, the 500-year-old ancient white pine tree within the temple grounds.
Stroll over to Insa-dong, Seoul’s center for traditional Korean culture, art and cuisine. Visit an authentic Korean tea shop and sample aromatic and soothing teas. Browse through the markets for traditional paintings, calligraphy, pottery and folk crafts at unbeatable prices. Finish your adventure by indulging in tasty Korean cuisine. Try popular dishes like bibimbap, meaning “mixed rice” in Korean. Bibimbap is served in a clay steam bowl of warm white rice topped with sautéed and seasoned vegetables, beef, a fried egg and chili pepper paste. The ingredients are stirred together thoroughly prior to eating.
This three-hour walking tour will give you a good overview of Seoul so you can explore the rest of the city on your own, discovering new neighborhoods or returning to your favorite spots for a more in-depth look.
Meet your guide at the Gwanghwamum Metro Station in Seoul, and begin your tour by walking through Cheonggyecheon Plaza. This beautiful, 5-mile-long (8-kilometer) public recreation space flows from west to east through downtown Seoul and is a popular gathering place for locals to relax. Admire the picturesque stream, historic stone bridges and uniquely decorated walls, with modern high rises in the backdrop.
Continue your walk to Jongno, one of the oldest areas running through central Seoul and an important financial and cultural center. Walk over and visit Jogyesa, one of the main temples of Korean Buddhism in Seoul. Admire one of Korea’s national monuments, the 500-year-old ancient white pine tree within the temple grounds.
Stroll over to Insa-dong, Seoul’s center for traditional Korean culture, art and cuisine. Visit an authentic Korean tea shop and sample aromatic and soothing teas. Browse through the markets for traditional paintings, calligraphy, pottery and folk crafts at unbeatable prices. Finish your adventure by indulging in tasty Korean cuisine. Try popular dishes like bibimbap, meaning “mixed rice” in Korean. Bibimbap is served in a clay steam bowl of warm white rice topped with sautéed and seasoned vegetables, beef, a fried egg and chili pepper paste. The ingredients are stirred together thoroughly prior to eating.
This three-hour walking tour will give you a good overview of Seoul so you can explore the rest of the city on your own, discovering new neighborhoods or returning to your favorite spots for a more in-depth look.
Customer Reviews
March 2013
Jiny, my guide, was top-notch. A young lady with a vast knowledge of her city, and is good at conveying it to others. She taught me a few phrases in Korean that I used the rest of my trip.
November 2012
Thoroughly enjoyed our morning with Mr Kim - parents and teenage kids alike. We saw parts of Seoul we would totally have missed on our own. Mr Kim obviously loves his city and it was wonderful to see his enthusiasm, energy and pride as he showed us his city. Thank you.
