Top Experiences in Seoul City Hall

Receive a warm welcome to Seoul on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Seoul to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find Seoul City Hall and Namdaemun Market, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Seoul is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Explore Seoul's top attractions including Seoul Tower, Namsan Hanok Village, and the War Memorial of Korea on this three hour morning tour with knowledgeable tour guide and comfortable transportation. In addition, stop at a duty free shop before the tour concludes at Seoul City Hall.

Maximum size up to 5people semi private walking tour. Discover Korea's old palace architecture during this 3-hour walking tour of Seoul, which also includes stops at Bukchon Hanok Village. A knowledgeable local guide will introduce you to traditional and contemporary principles of Korean design through architecture, culture and art. Learn how these aesthetics are used in both Korean palace architecture and common houses as well.

Korea's most popular ghost tour! One of the top things to do in Seoul. This is the side of Seoul that you won’t find in the tourism brochures. Take a tour down the dark alleys of Seoul's forgotten 600-year history of bloody massacres, seedy hideaways and mourning ghosts. Self-proclaimed clairvoyants on the tour have reported a few sightings, including a little girl who has been seen following the group around. This is not only a ghost tour, but a walk unearthing Seoul's murky and violent past, making the city much more interesting and intimate. Guests also receive an online map of all the haunts, murder sites, and torture chambers mentioned on the tour.

IMPORTANT: Content is rated PG-13. There are some stories of sex & violence. Parents and those with sensitive ears take caution.

✅ Single traveler-friendly
✅ Female traveler-friendly
✅ LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly

STARTING POINTS
"The Original Ghostwalk" Anguk Station, exit 2
"Ghostlore & Legends" Seodaemun Station, exit 4

Learn about Korea’s divided history at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on a half-day tour, led by an informative guide. In the morning or afternoon, travel from Seoul to the DMZ, where the country has been split since the Korean War, to visit fascinating sites such as Imjingak Park, the Freedom bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and the DMZ exhibition hall. At Dora Observatory, you can even peer through binoculars to observe village life in North Korea.

- Licensed professional tour guide offers exciting history of Seoul & overall information of Korea while exploring historical routes and the old central district of Seoul: Seoul City Hall, Cheongyecheon Stream, Gwanghwamun Square, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong Street.
- You are Intimately cared as a small group.
- Once you catch the outline of Seoul over food, culture, transportation system and extra through this tour, you'll have an easy access to other places by yourselves.

Get a glimpse of Korean culture and heritage on this tour of Seoul. Explore vast Gyeongbokgung Palace, learn about Korean history at the National Folk Museum, and discover Buddhist practices and traditions at Jogyesa Temple. At each place, your expert guide will tell you interesting facts and stories, especially about Korea’s notable Joseon Dynasty.

Join one of our local hosts to explore Seoul, a sleek ode to modernity, as you discover the secrets of the capital together. Apart from taking in the city’s iconic sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace or the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, you might also want to explore the bustling streets to see what you can find. Go tea-sipping in Bukchon or gallery-hopping in Samcheong-don. If you’re an active creature, a hike up one of Seoul’s four ‘guardian’ mountains will offer you wonderful views of the sprawling urban jungle.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

There is so much to explore in Sparkling Korea - from the magnificent scenery, affluent cultural heritage, to the unique customs & traditions. Be inspired in this fantastic Korea experience!

Accommodation: Best selected 4star hotels located in the heart of downtown.
Tour Guide: Best selected Licensed English speaking guides, who are passionate, well-trained, and knowledgeable to create a truly unforgettable experience.
Tour condition: Premium quality Service, Comfort, Hassle-free Travel, Not too rushed.

Experience - Do it yourself
Cooking class of Bibimbap
Korea's national dish, bibimbap, is colorful, refreshing, and infinitely varied. You enjoy your lunch cooked by yourself.

Experience K-medi-related health services including a thermomassage bed, K-medi natural facial pack with foot massage, herbal warmth foot bath and aroma therapy.

Yellow Balloon City Tour Bus is more fun to ride with parents, children, and friends! 

Take the "opend ceiling" double-decker bus and look down at Seoul at a glance! Through the 'Traditional Culture Course' of Dongdaemun City Tour Bus, where you can see the new world, new Seoul on double-decker such as Seoul historical sites and attractions in Seoul.

Enjoy your own course in the center of the city on the double-decker bus! If you want to enjoy the cool breeze and enjoy Seoul, take the Yellow Balloon City Tour Bus and move comforatbly to Seoul's tourist attractions.

You can take a look down Seoul on the “opened ceiling” Double Deck bus and you can see the hottest tourist attractions in Seoul!
With a one-time ticket purchase, unlimited access is available for one day, regardless of the number of stops or departures.
You can also meet the brand new Seoul by visiting the historical sites and the landmark in Seoul on a double-decker bus! Please do not hesitate to reserve!

WELCOME TO SEOUL.

At the forefront of fashion and technology yet deeply traditional, Seoul brings together palaces, temples, avant-garde design, and mountain trails.
On our tour, we will discover a fascinating mix of old and new, traditional culture with contemporary attractions.

We are going to explore the Gwanghwamun and Jongno-gu areas.
The focus of attention in this area, and probably in the entire city, is the royal palace of Seoul Gyeongbokgung. To continue our walking circuit through some of the best palaces, Confucian shrines, and Buddhist temples in Seoul, it will be like a trip to the time of the Joseon dynasty.
On the way, we will visit traditional tea houses, galleries, bars, and craft shops among its labyrinthine streets full of Hanoks.

We will give you the best tips on where to drink and eat such as the famous Korean beer chicken among others.

On this 4-hour evening tour in central Seoul, you will visit Deoksu Palace, Seoul Plaza (City Hall) and the Dongdaemun market. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a knowledgeable tour guide and comfortable transportation.

Half Day Seoul City Tour. Only 3 hours for tour, but we will visit the most top attraction Gyeongbok Palace, National Folk Museum, Blue House, Jogyesa Buddhist Temple with the knowledgeable tour guide and comfortable transportation. Enjoy your morning in Korea with Seoul City Tour!

Embark on a captivating journey through Seoul’s rich tapestry of history & culture with our Majestic Seoul Highlights Tour. Begin at the modern marvel of Seoul City Hall, then continue to Gwanghwamun Square, where the stories of Korea’s most revered heroes, King Sejong & Admiral Yi Sunshin, come alive through impressive statues & exhibits. Stroll through the iconic Gyeongbokgung Palace, where the splendor of the Joseon Dynasty surrounds you in every corner. Wander the charming alleys of Bukchon Hanok Village, offering a glimpse into Seoul’s traditional past. Insadong awaits to enchant you with its myriad of antique shops & art galleries, each offering unique treasures & souvenirs. This walking tour places you at the center of Seoul’s historical & cultural heartbeat—ideal for those eager to immerse themselves in the soul of this vibrant city.

Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

This is the very unique cultural walking food tour designed by a food professional 'Veronica Kang' who is a food critic and an educator of Korean food culture in Korea. Through the tour, you can enjoy the time travel experience to taste the past and present of Korea, on what is left of an ancient backstreet known as 'PiMatGol'. This tour also includes the Jeongdong neighborhood called Street of Embassies and Deoksu Palace near Cityhall & Gwanghwamun.

Are you wonder what the Korean nobility’s life is, and what are the Land marks of Seoul? Then, we suggest this tour.

Hotel- N Seoul Tower- Hanok Village (Namdaemun Market on Tuesdays)- The War Memorial of Korea (National Folk Museum on Mondays)-Duty Free Shop- Drop off at City Hall