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Free Gangnam Walking Tour

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Summer Edition: No worries about the heat. This tour offers lots of shade away from the sun. Also part of the tour takes place inside air-conditioned COEX mall.

Join me for a Free Walking Tour of Gangnam, one of the richest areas in Seoul, South Korea and the entire world. Learn about the history of Gangnam and its present-day remarkable story. Hear some fun facts and stories about modern Korea.

During this tour we will see most of the main sites in Gangnam, allowing you to explore and take photos of:

1. Bongeunsa temple

2. COEX Starfield Mall Library

3. Statue of "Gangnam Style" mega-hit song.
4. Samseong Food and Culture Street.

5. Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs.

The tour lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Mark

PRO

Guiding since 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.

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4.94

851 reviews

Professionalism

4.91

Entertainment

4.87

Communication

4.89

Quality

4.92

Route

4.76

3 stops

2.9 km walking

2 hours and 45 minutes

Meeting point:Bongeunsa templePlease read carefully! Directions: Take the train to Bongeunsa train station ( 봉은사역 ). Use Exit 1 to come in front of the "Bongeunsa Temple" THAN please meet me and the rest of the group ACROSS "Bongeunsa Temple" in Gangnam. ACROSS THE STREET (OPPOSITE OF THE MAIN STREET ENTRANCE of Bongeunsa Temple) I will meet you with the rest of the group. Please arrive at the meeting spot 5 minutes earlier. Message me if you have any questions. Open in Google Maps →

Free entry

Starfield Library

Free entry

104 Samseong-dongSamseong Food and Culture Street.

Outside visit

Seolleung and Jeongneung

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.