Special Night Tour in Seoul

Traveling to Seoul and not sure how to spend your evenings? 🌙✨ Then this Special Night Walking Tour is just for you!

We will walk from the charming streets of Insadong to the lively heart of Myeongdong, walking through Jongno, one of Seoul’s most important business and financial districts. Along the way, you will learn how Korea’s powerful conglomerates helped drive the country’s incredible economic growth in a remarkably short time, as well as the challenges and downsides of such rapid development. 📈

As the city lights come on, we explore Korea’s major religions by visiting two iconic landmarks. Jogyesa Temple looks especially magical at night with its glowing lanterns 🏮, while Myeongdong Cathedral becomes one of the most beautiful and popular evening photo spots.📸

Walking along the peaceful Cheonggyecheon Stream, we will tell you the heartbreaking story of King Jeongjo and his father, Crown Prince Sado. 💔👑

In short, this walking tour offers a deeper understanding of contemporary Korean history and shows how South Korea developed into one of the world’s most successful and modern countries in such a short period of time. ✨

Note: Since this is a tip-based tour, guests cover their own tea/street food purchases.

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Serena and Eduardo

PRO

Guiding since 2025

We are an international couple living in Seoul. Serena is from the Netherlands and is a Master's student in International Relations. Eduardo is Korean and has majored in Spanish. Both of us are actively studying Korean history every day. Together, we offer tours in Spanish and English. Since we love to learn about history and about different cultures, we look forward to be your guides in Seoul!

5 stops

2.9 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Jogyesa TempleA handsome Korean boy and a red-haired girlOpen in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Insa-dong Culture StreetWe’ll wander through Insa-dong, home to charming souvenir shops and local arts and crafts 🏮. We’ll briefly explain the history behind the most popular items so you can return later and shop with ease 🎁 Surrounded by traditional hanok houses, this is also the perfect spot to introduce Korea’s centuries-old ondol heating system 🔥🏠.

Outside visit

PochaWe will introduce you to the concept of Pocha, which are buzzing night market stands where you can have some food and drinks. We will explain all the foods you want to learn about, and we will take you to a less crowdy and touristy place that not many people know about, so that you can end your day in a peaceful and delicious way.

Outside visit

CheonggyecheonCheonggyecheon stream looks especially beautiful at night. Walking along this stream, we will tell you a heartbreaking true story about a Joseon king, as well as tell you about what Korean people's working culture looks like nowadays. Since this is one of the main business districts of Seoul, we will explore interesting topics such as how South Korea's economy has been able to develop this quickly, and why its fertility rate is the lowest in the world.

5 stops

2.9 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Jogyesa TempleA handsome Korean boy and a red-haired girlOpen in Google Maps →

Outside visit

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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

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 1 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.