South Korea · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Seoul

40 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Seoul is a walking city stitched together by hills, and the good routes all involve at least one. These 15 cover the palace quarter, the fortress wall, the mural villages and the night circuits, priced by length with the gradients flagged.

Seoul moonlight walking tour with local historian - Starting in Hyehwa at Seoul University Hospital Medical Museum
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Seoul moonlight walking tour with local historian

1.Seoul moonlight walking tour with local historian

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

Seoul moonlight walking tour with a local historian, sunset views, Ihwa Mural Village, Naksan Park, and Seoul’s old city wall.

“We joined the Moonlight Tour with Smin and absolutely loved it. We discovered places we wouldn’t have found on our own, and the historical insights shared throughout made the experience even more meaningful. Thank you for an excellent and memorable tour!”

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Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour - Hyehwa, Marronnier Park, and Seoul student life
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Seoul: Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

2.Nighttime Hidden Gems Walking Tour

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

Explore Seoul after dark on a hilltop walk through Ihwa Village, Naksan Park, and Hanyang City Wall with a local English-speaking guide.

“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. 💕🌙”

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Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour - Gyeonghuigung Palace and the heavy feeling of old power
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Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour

Seoul: Dark Side of the City and Ghost Stories Walking Tour - Royal palaces and the danger behind court walls
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Seoul: Dark Side of the City and Ghost Stories Walking Tour

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

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

Explore Seoul after dark through royal tragedies, true crime, ghost stories, hidden alleys, and lively English-led storytelling.

“Shawn was really nice and knowledgeable on Korean folklore. He showed us some great places anf had lots of stories about hauntings. I haven't been haunted though, so”

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Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea - Starting at Gangnam Station and looking at housing
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Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea

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

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

Explore Gangnam beyond K-pop on a small-group walk about Korean youth, education, beauty, dating, housing, and social pressure.

“Great authentic commentary on what’s it’s like to live and grow up in Korea. Well articulated and backed up with interesting detail. Covers so many subjects with wonderful storytelling. Would recommend for anyone!”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour - Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Joseon court
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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

6.Gyeongbok Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour

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

Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, the royal guard ceremony, Folk Museum, and Bukchon’s steep lanes with an English-speaking guide.

“what a great experience! Joe was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and exciting. he was also very funny. he went above and beyond to explain in detail the history behind certain things and I learned a lot. would definitely recommend”

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Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace Bukchon Hanok Village - Meeting the royal city at Gwanghwamun
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Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace Bukchon Hanok Village

7.Best Walking Tour to Gyeongbok Palace Bukchon Hanok Village

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

Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, the guard change, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Seoul’s royal past on a small-group walking tour.

“The tour guide Paul was extremely experienced. English was fluent and very knowledgeable. The details about the history and the palace, architecture, and the north villages were amazing. The tour was so rewarding memorable.”

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Seoul: Private Walking Tour with a Local - What your meeting and first walk are like
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Seoul: Private Walking Tour with a Local

8.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $55

Shape a private Seoul walk around your interests, from palaces and markets to cafés, street art, food, and subway tips with a local guide.

“Our guide Oscar was very helpful and flexible. He gave us much more we had expected. This was one of the best city tours for us ever.”

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Seoul Private Walking Tour - Gwangjang Market: Start With Seoul on a Plate
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Seoul Private Walking Tour

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

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

Review of Seoul’s private walking tour covering Gwangjang Market, Jogyesa Temple, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Gyeongbokgung Palace.

“Jimmy was great and charming! He easily took us to a bunch of places near Insadong and the palace and we had a lot of great conversations along the way. Just learning about each other and just small little details of Seoul and locals.”

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Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour - Cheonggyecheon and Seun Arcade: two sides of city life
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Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour

10.Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $45

Explore Seoul’s royal past, streamside views, and Ikseon-dong with historian guides James and Jacob, plus 50 edited photos.

“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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Seoul Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour) - Building your route before you meet
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Seoul Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

Real Busan Walking Experience - Walking through Huin Yeoulgil
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Real Busan Walking Experience

13.Real Busan Walking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $75

Walk through Busan with local guide Joe, from Yeongdo and Gamcheon to seafood markets, refugee history, street food, and local life.

“This was an incredible tour. Joe has deep knowledge of not just Busan, but Korea in general. I asked him a lot of questions about Korean culture and history and his stamina and ability to give detailed answers was endless. Everywhere Read more”

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Seoul: Street Photoshoot and Hidden Gem History Walking Tour - Ikseon-dong Hanok Village: old lanes with a modern mood
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Seoul: Street Photoshoot and Hidden Gem History Walking Tour

Buam dong Walking Tour Art, History and Parasite in Seoul - Cheongun Literature Library and the quieter side of Seoul
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Buam dong Walking Tour Art, History and Parasite in Seoul

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