Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Journey through Seoul's 630 years of history, step-by-step, with an Australian tour guide. This tour walks you through the historical center of Seoul, tracing Korea's evolution from the Joseon Dynasty to a modern, global powerhouse. Discover the legacy of pivotal figures like King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and learn about South Korea's struggle for democracy against dictatorship.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Traditional Korean snacks.
An informative memento of the tour.
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
Bosingak Bell Pavilion
Meet in front of Bosingak Bell Pavilion.
- Find your way to Jonggak subway station (Line 1) and take exit number 4. Then do a U-turn and walk to the Bosingak Bell Pavilion.
- Your guide will be holding a white folder.
Return
Jogyesa Temple
Tour ends directly up the street from where it began. Your guide will assist with directions.
Itinerary
1
Bosingak
Why did the city bells ring 28 times at night and 33 times in the morning?
15 minutes
2
Cheonggyecheon Stream
What did this stream provide Seoul throughout the Joseon Dynasty, Korean War, and in modern times?
40 minutes
3
Seoul City Hall
How is Seoul City Hall an architectural gem, both inside and out?
5 minutes
4
Seoul Plaza
How does this plaza reflect the hearts of modern citizens?
10 minutes
5
Jeongdong Observatory
How much of the palace and cityscape reveals itself from this perch?
10 minutes
6
Deoksugung Doldam-gil
Why do Koreans say that if you walk along this stone wall with your spouse, you will soon be divorced?
10 minutes
7
Jungmyeongjeon Hall
How did Imperial Japan force Korea to surrender its independence?
10 minutes
8
Ewha Museum
How did Korea's first school for girls change societal views on women's roles?
10 minutes
9
Former Russian Legation
Why did Korea's penultimate monarch flee his palace in the middle of the night and stay here for a year?
20 minutes
10
Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin
How did this general save Korea and change the course of world history? (no exaggeration)
10 minutes
11
Statue of Sejong the Great
Why is Sejong considered the greatest king of the Joseon Dynasty?
10 minutes
12
Gwanghwamun Square
How many protests does it take to change a democracy?
25 minutes
13
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
How much history can you see from the rooftop?
15 minutes
14
Embassy of Japan
Why is this the site of the world's longest running protest?
10 minutes
15
Jogyesa Temple
How does the ringing of bells connect us with the universe?
10 minutes
Seoul History Walking Tour
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Journey through Seoul's 630 years of history, step-by-step, with an Australian tour guide. This tour walks you through the historical center of Seoul, tracing Korea's evolution from the Joseon Dynasty to a modern, global powerhouse. Discover the legacy of pivotal figures like King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and learn about South Korea's struggle for democracy against dictatorship.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Traditional Korean snacks.
An informative memento of the tour.
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
Bosingak Bell Pavilion
Meet in front of Bosingak Bell Pavilion.
- Find your way to Jonggak subway station (Line 1) and take exit number 4. Then do a U-turn and walk to the Bosingak Bell Pavilion.
- Your guide will be holding a white folder.
Return
Jogyesa Temple
Tour ends directly up the street from where it began. Your guide will assist with directions.
