Free tour

Seoul Origins: Landmark Walking Tour with a native Korean Guide

4.59

Acceptable(17)

Seoul

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: JAE HO

Registered on 22 August 2025

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

If you’re visiting Seoul for the first time, these are the very first
places you should see.

These are the hearts of the city — from the lively streets of Myeongdong, past the Seoul City Hall, keep the Cheonggyecheon stream, Gwanghwamun Square, and to the royal gates of Gwanghwamun.

We’ll continue into the Bukchon Hanok Village, the Yeolin Songhyeon square which is the amazing large green park in the center of Seoul, and finish at the entrance of traditional street Insadong.

As a licensed Korean tour guide, I’ll share interesting stories, local legends, and the unique harmony of history and modern life that makes Seoul unforgettable.

This free walking tour is not only about seeing landmarks — it’s about feeling the Seoul, discovering hidden corners, and connecting with the city’s living culture.

I truly enjoy introducing travellers from all over the world to my city. By offering this experience freely, I find fulfilment in sharing Seoul with an open heart — in the true spirit of service and hospitality.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

115 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

- Meeting Point: Myeong-dong Station (Line 4), Exit 5, Seoul - How to Recognise Me: I will be wearing sunglasses and a brown-brimmed hat.

Outside visit

Seoul City Hall

Here you can see the harmony of past and present — the old City Hall from the 1920s stands gracefully in front of the modern glass building. The contrast perfectly captures Seoul’s character: tradition standing proudly next to innovation. In front of it lies Seoul Plaza, often filled with events and performances.

Outside visit

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Flowing through the heart of the city, this peaceful stream used to be buried under a highway for decades. Today it’s one of Seoul’s most beloved walkways — a place where locals unwind and visitors find unexpected calm amid the city buzz.

Outside visit

Gwanghwamun Square

This grand boulevard tells the story of Korea’s heroes — King Sejong, who created the Korean alphabet, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the naval commander who defended the nation. Standing here, you can feel the strength, pride, and dignity of the Korean people. It’s also one of the best photo spots with Gyeongbokgung and the mountains as a backdrop.

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 €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).