Free tour

A walk to discover Seoul’s Heart: Ceremony, Heroes, and History on Foot

5.00

Excellent(1)

Seoul

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: seonkoog

Registered on 5 January 2026

Join Seon(Seonkoog), an official certified tour interpreter, for a walk through the heart of Seoul! We’ll start at City Hall Station, where old traditions meet modern life. As we stroll, you’ll discover the story behind Hangul—the pride of Korea—hear inspiring tales of heroes who overcame difficult times, and feel the excitement of colorful festivals that bring the city to life. But this isn’t just about sightseeing. Seon loves to share conversations about Korea’s history, today’s culture, and how the country connects with the world. It’s a chance to experience Seoul in a deeper, more personal way. If you’re looking for a genuine travel experience, come along! With experience as CEO of a global company and former Vice President at CJ ENM, Korea’s top content company, SEON brings both knowledge and passion to every step of the journey.

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

Our Wlak start at 1:55 - City Hall station gate 3 at street.(Line 1 and 2)

How did K-Pop become the soundtrack of the world?

Does "Squid Game" really explain Korean culture?

If you’ve ever come to Korea with these questions in mind, come walk with Seon.

Just 100 years ago, Korea was under Japanese colonial rule. More than 400 years ago, during the Japanese invasions of the 16th century, much of the country was burned to the ground. Yet today, Korea stands as a global cultural powerhouse, an economic success story, and a vibrant democracy. What happened in between? That’s the story we’ll explore together.

We’ll begin at Deoksugung Palace, where we watch the royal guard changing ceremony — a quiet but powerful reminder of Korea’s royal past.

Then we’ll walk to Gwanghwamun Square, standing before the statues of Sejong the Great, the king who created the Korean alphabet, and Yi Sun-sin, the admiral who defended Korea during the Japanese invasions. Beneath King Sejong’s statue, we’ll visit a small but impressive exhibition space that helps you understand why these figures still shape Korean identity today.

Finally, we’ll explore the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, where Korea’s dramatic journey — from colonization and war to democracy and global influence — comes alive in a clear and engaging way.

There’s little to no entrance fee — but I promise, the experience is priceless.

As a licensed official tour guide and former global CEO, I understand how international visitors see the world. I explain Korea’s history in a way that’s insightful, easy to follow, and surprisingly fun.

Join me for a walk, a story, and maybe the beginning of a great Korean friendship.

You won’t regret it !

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Gate3 CityHall Station

In front of gate3 / CityHall station Hat or cap or beanie on my head and hold a small blue folding umbrella in my hand.

Outside visit

Deoksugung Palace

Outside visit

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Outside visit

Gyeongbokgung Palace (Entrance only)

How much does this tour cost?

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.