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Discover Hongdae, the coolest Seoul Neighborhood.

Discover Hongdae: One of the coolest neighborhoods in Seoul.

Hongdae is the center of K-Pop, Fashion, Nightlife, Korean culture and lots of delicious food. Join me to learn more about Hongdae and life in Korea while exploring together some of the most popular areas of Seoul.

Receive amazing recommendations for authentic local restaurants and activities!

Explore Hongdae’s fashionable streets and taste some popular samples of Korean food while learning Korean proper dining etiquette.

Note: This tour requires you to use the metro. Metro cost 1,400 won or 1USD. We will use the metro only once for just two stops.

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 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.

4 stops

4.3 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Hongik Univ.Take the GREEN line number 2 to "Hongik University" Train Station. Please come join us at “Witjandari Children's Park” located outside of EXIT 4 Hongik University train station. When you get out of Exit 4 walk straight towards the right side. After a few minutes walk you will see the park. I will wait for you and the rest of the group INSIDE THE PARK. Please please come at least 5 minutes earlier. Open in Google Maps →

Free entry

Hongdae Street

Free entry

Hongdae Shopping Street

Free entry

Hapjeong-dong

4 stops

4.3 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Free entry

Hongdae Street

Free entry

Hongdae Shopping Street

Free entry

Hapjeong-dong

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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

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour requires 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.