Bukchon Hanok: history, art and incredible views

🌿 Introduction to the Bukchon Hanok Village tour

Ready for a little trip back in time in the heart of Seoul?

Bukchon Hanok Village was a neighborhood where nobles lived during the Joseon era, and today its alleyways perfectly blend traditional charm with modern life.

On the tour you will enjoy:

🏘️ A stroll through quiet streets filled with hanoks

📸 Stops at the best spots for photos

✨ Hidden stories, legends and curiosities

🖼️ Special activity: Using AI, you can put your own face on a portrait from the Joseon period and see what you would look like as nobles of that time!

It's a short but charming tour, perfect for discovering the magic of Bukchon as if it were a stroll among friends.

Ready to get started? 😉

*There is a gentle hill during the tour.

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes

Available in English and Spanish

100% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Guide: Serena and Eduardo

PRO

Tours 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!

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10 reviews

Professionalism

4.90

Fun

4.90

Communication

4.90

Quality

5.00

Route

5.00

8 stops

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Meeting pointSee you in front of exit 3 at Anguk Station! Open in Google Maps →

Free entry

Bukchon Cultural CenterWe will pass by a traditional Korean house built in 1921. There, we learned about its structure, the history of the neighborhood called “Bukchon,” and the government’s efforts to preserve tradition.

Free entry

First Viewing Point of Changdeokgung PalaceWe’ve arrived at the first viewpoint of Bukchon! From here, we will take a photo and listen to a brief story about the Joseon Dynasty.

Outside visit

Gallery of the artist Go Hui-dongHere, we will learn about Go Hui-dong, Korea’s first Western-style painter, and see some of his works. Additionally, we’ll do a special activity: using AI, you’ll be able to place your own faces into Go Hui-dong’s portrait and download it for free.

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 2 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.