South Korea · WALKING TOURS
A shortlist you could hand to a friend: 15 walking tours that hold up on the day, each with its cost, its traveller verdict and the detail worth knowing before you pay.
Explore Seoul after dark with a local historian, from Ihwa Mural Village to Naksan Park and the city wall, with superb night views.
“Fantastic experience. June our guide was very knowledgable and made the tour very interesting and enjoyable. We didn’t even notice the stairs up hill 😉 The views from the top are very beautiful. Totally worth it .”
Explore Seoul after dark on a two-hour hill walk through Ihwa Mural Village, Naksan Park, Hanyang Wall, and Korean society.
“Jessica is a fantastic host. I truly appreciate her deeply insightful sharing during the tour, especially those very detailed pieces of cultural information about historical landmarks around Naksan Park :) It has never been a greater experience to discover the hidden gems of Seoul. Highly recommended!”
Explore Seoul after dark with ghost stories, folklore, royal secrets, hidden alleys, and Korea’s darker history on this 2 to 3 hour walk.
“Great stories and city tour! Gave a very skilled history on korea and all the things that have happened here and was very professional on his story telling.”
Explore Seoul after dark on a 90 to 150 minute ghost tour filled with true crime, palace secrets, folklore, and eerie alleyways.
“The Dark Seoul tour was both chilling and fascinating. Walking through hidden alleys and hearing eerie legends gave me goosebumps. The guide shared creepy stories mixed with real history, which made the experience unforgettable. A must-do in Seoul if you love mysteries and spooky vibes!”
Explore Gangnam beyond K-pop on a small-group walk about youth pressure, education, beauty culture, housing, and modern Korean life.
“The tour was really great! Jessica talked a lot about korean culture which was super interesting and gave us great insights into life in Korea. Especially for me as a K-drama fan I really enjoyed the tour.”
Review of Seoul’s 3-hour palace and Bukchon walking tour, with Gyeongbokgung, guard ceremony, folk culture, local tips, and practical advice.
“This was one of the best city and cultural tours I have ever done. Jay Kim was amazing and so knowledgeable we discussed everything from history to politics to food to the different rights movements currently active in Korea. It's a fair bit of walking and standing so bring comfortable shoes. Highly recommend this tour and Jay Kim.”
Walk Seoul’s royal heart from Gwanghwamun to Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon Hanok Village with a small-group guide and palace entry included.
“We hate to write a negative review because all of our other tours in Seoul were so incredible. We had a tour guide named Paul and we ended up being the only ones on the tour. Very surprised to see all the positive reviews because we can't say we left the tour with any additional knowledge of the palace or Seoul. He rambled on a lot about topics that weren't even relevant to where we were and, paired with his lack luster attitude and monotone speaking, we were counting down the minutes until the tour was over. We were at the point where we were getting distracted/jealous of other tours…”
Review of Seoul’s private walking tour through Gwangjang Market, Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon, and Gyeongbokgung Palace.
“Our tour was so great! We were provided with an insight into the history of Seoul, local culture, and food & drink. It was a great way to learn, ask questions, and find out about the city and its people! So friendly and would highly recommend this tour to anyone & everyone!”
Seoul walking tour with a historian and photographer, visiting Jongmyo Shrine, Cheonggyecheon, Seun Arcade, and Ikseon-dong.
“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!”
Trace Haeundae from seaside hot spring to modern Busan on a friendly 90-minute history walk with coastal views and local insight.
“Ingyu was both knowledgeable and passionate about his topic. His English is excellent and he didn’t rush us at all, and was very happy to answer any questions.”
Review of Seoul’s private custom walking tour, with local guides, flexible routes, Seoul tips, transport help, value advice, and booking details.
“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.”
Review of Busan’s five-hour private walking tour with Joe, covering villages, markets, Korean history, local food, transport, price, and practical tips.
“We had such a wonderful day exploring Busan with Joe and learned so much about this incredible city. Joe was brilliant! He is knowledgeable, has a great sense of humour and showed us a side of Busan we would have never found on our own. Thank you so much Joe - we can’t wait to come back :)”
Explore Seoul’s Buam-dong on foot, with art, Cold War history, hanok buildings, mountain views, a Parasite film site, and a small group.
“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.”
Walk Naksan Park at sunset, stop for a hillside drink, then enjoy Korean barbecue and makgeolli with a local guide in Seoul.
“We had a great time with Myeongjin. He took our group for a walk on the fortress wall with the first stop at a local bar. The views over the city were great as the sun was setting. We continued down to the restaurant where we enjoyed several Korean dishes. I would highly recommend this tour. Great scenery and the food was great!”
Shape a private Gangnam walking tour around K-pop, hanbok, K-drama, shopping, coffee, and Seoul sights with a local guide.
“Very happy with the tour. Our tour guide June took us to all the places we wrote on the information sheet. She is warm, friendly and attentive, helping us getting around with ease. We really enjoyed our private tour, and would do it again next time we are in Seoul. 😊😊”
Every kind of day out on the peninsula, and the best of each.
