The 12 Walking Tours in Seoul That Earn Their Price

1.Seoul moonlight walking tour with local historian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 940 reviews · from $31Our pick

Join SeoulDude for a two-hour evening walk from Hyehwa through Marronnier Park, Ihwa Mural Village, Naksan Park, and Seoul City Wall. Guides including Jessica, Ethan, June, Smin, and Sumin explain Korean history, university culture, class, and daily life as the city lights come on.

“A lovely and well crafted walking tour at sunset, full of beautiful spots and interesting facts about Korean culture and history. There are some stairs but this is not a difficult walk at all. Our guide Ethan was great and even shared great recommendation for food and activities. I did this tour on my very first day in Korea, so it was a good way to meet new people as a solo traveller. Definitely worth booking. 😊”

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2.Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet an English-speaking SeoulDude guide at Hyehwa Station for a two-hour uphill walk through Seoul National University, Maronie Park, Ihwa Mural Village, Naksan Park, and the Hanyang City Wall. Expect thoughtful stories about Korean education, housing, history, and daily life, plus excellent night photos.

“Leah was an amazing guide for the night tour. I learned so much about Korean culture and society, and we visited places I truly believe I wouldn’t have found on my own as a tourist. She’s incredibly kind, helpful, and made the whole experience feel very authentic. I really enjoyed the tour with her.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · from $42

Join guides such as Joe or Shawn at 8 pm for a 2 to 3-hour walk through Seoul’s darker corners. Hear Korean ghost lore, visit Gyeonghuigung Palace, Pimatgol Alley, and Tapgol Park, and receive a map of the sites and secret torture chambers.

“Just a fabulous evening. Shawn was articulate, amusing and very informed about Korean culture and folklore. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour and his stories even distracted us from the cold ! Recommended to anyone with an interest in Korean culture.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 484 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $42

Join Shawn, Sean, or Joe for a 90 to 150-minute evening walk through Seoul’s palaces, alleys, parks, and streams. Expect Korean folklore, true crime, colonial-era stories, and local tips, with an extended 2.5-hour option for more haunted corners and secret tales.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $31

Walk through Gangnam with guides such as June or Jessica and look beyond Seoul’s polished surface. Over 2.5 hours, you’ll discuss housing, cram schools, plastic surgery, love motels, birth rates, and suicide, with one subway ride and a small group of up to 15 people.

“Great morning with our guide Jessica. An opportunity to talk and see about the dark side of the korean culture . Walking around seeing the private school , plastic surgery clinics , vip marriage company advertisement , ecc....”

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6.Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Meet your English-speaking guide at City Hall Station for a three-hour walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Insadong. Guides including Stella, Joe, and Jay Kim add history, photo tips, food advice, and help with Korean public transport.

“My walking tour with Stella was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of very interesting information along the way. Being able to see the changing of the palace guards was really great. She also recommended Korean street foods for me (I’m vegetarian). Overall it was an amazing experience and I will definitely be booking again next time I’m in Seoul. Highly recommend!”

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7.Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace Bukchon Hanok Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $88

Spend about three hours walking from Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong. Guides such as Jay Kim, Stella, Jack, Paul, and Joe explain Korean history, architecture, and daily life. Expect a small group of up to eight, palace admission, and uphill walking.

“Stella was amazing. Her tour was informative, interesting, and a lot of fun. We saw so many sights and she was able to answer all of our questions. My 20 year old son was equally as impressed with the tour and Stella's knowledge. I highly recommend the tour and Stella!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $123

Spend three hours with a private Seoul guide exploring Gwangjang Market, Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Gyeongbokgung Palace. Guides such as Jimmy, Sarah, Yejin, and Sanghee have tailored routes for guests, added local tips, and adjusted walks for weather and interests.

“Our guide Mr. Lee Hojin was excellent. He was well prepared for the hot weather and brought fans and umbrellas. When it was too hot for walking, he adjusted the tour and gave us a ride in his car. He adjusted the tour for the car and we still got to see everything. We also got a ride to mountain top with a scenic view of the city. Our highlight was a stop in a historic tea house in Bukcheon, with special local fruit tea an sweets. A wonderful experience with an excellent guide.”

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9.Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $45

Join historian guides James and Jacob for a 2 to 3 hour Seoul walk through Jongmyo Shrine, Cheonggyecheon, Seun Arcade, and Ikseon-dong. Along the way, a professional photographer takes candid and posed portraits, with 50 or more edited photos per person delivered by OneDrive.

“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. I recommend this tour completely!”

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10.Seoul Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $58

Build your Seoul walk around your interests with a private guide such as Bibiana, JunseOng, Su, or Seung. Meet at your city accommodation, explore historic districts and modern neighborhoods, ask for museum visits, and get practical help with food, shopping, and public transportation.

“Our tour with Seung was amazing. We made very good use of the time we had and our tour guide was extremely nice. I highly recommend you book with Seung specially if you speak Spanish.”

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11.Buam dong Walking Tour Art, History and Parasite in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $38

Join guide Jon, or another small-group guide, for a 2.5-hour walk through Buam-dong. Ride a local bus, visit Seoul’s first hanok library, see Changuimun Gate and the City Wall, pause at poet Yoon Dong-ju’s hill, and finish at Mugyewon.

“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.”

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12.Sunset Walking Tour in Naksan Park with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $60

Join Jin for a gentle but sometimes steep 2-kilometer walk along Naksan Park’s fortress wall. Stop for a terrace drink at sunset, then sit down to Korean barbecue, stew, stone-pot rice, or other local dishes with makgeolli. Groups are capped at six, and food choices are arranged before the tour.

“We had a lovely pre-dinner stroll with Jin. He took us to two places we most likely would not have discovered without him. He shared some history of Korea, as well as current events. The dinner was exceptional as well as authentic. I will book with Jin when we return to Korea.”

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