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Free Seoul City walking tour

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Seoul

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

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Guru: Mark

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Registered on 6 March 2022

My name is Mark, I love traveling, a former archaeologist and a huge history nerd. I am originally from Europe but I moved to New York City 15 years ago. I have been living in Seoul for close to two years now. I really enjoy exploring this city and at this point I know hundreds of cool places to visit or see in this city.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to one of the most amazing cities on this planet.

This tour includes lots of educational and interesting information on the history of Korea and its contemporary culture. Your guide will provide all of the incredible facts and captivating stories you need to know! Experience the best of Seoul with this tour.
After getting to know each other we are going to explore the Gyeongbokgung palace and history rich Jongno-gu area where we can enjoy the fascinating Changing of the Guard’s Ceremony and learn about important events of Korean History.

Join me on an enchanting stroll through the city center as we visit some of the major sights that you really shouldn’t miss, plus some of my off-the-beaten-track spots.

The attractions which we are to cover are:

Gwanghwamun Square
Statue of King Sejong the Great
Jogyesa Temple
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Statue of Admiral Yi
Insadong, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu
Ikseondong Hanok Village
Unhyeongung Royal Residence.

I am open to answer to all of your questions and provide you my recommendation list (nightlife, restaurants, bars, monuments and of course activities that you can do in Seoul) in the end of our tour.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

202-1 Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Exit 7 at "Gwanghwamun" Train Station on line 5.

Free entry

Gyeongbokgung Palace

The largest of all five palaces in Seoul is Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is also known as the Northern Palace and it is one of the most important sites to visit on your Seoul trip.

Free entry

Jogyesa Temple

This opulent temple is the center of Korean Buddhism and was originally built in the late 14th century. This temple was became the head temple of Korea’s Buddhism and was renamed Tegosa Temple in 1936.

Free entry

• Gwanghwamun Square

Here we will learn a lot about Korean and Seoul History.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).