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Blood & Tears: Korea Independence & Resistance Dark History Tour
(8) Reviews
Seoul
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
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This tour involves traveling by public transportation, so bringing strollers or wheelchairs may be inconvenient.
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[PACKAGE 1] You may need to remove your shoes when visiting Dilkusha to help preserve the historic residence. Slippers will be provided on-site.
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[PACKAGE 2] Please note that the visit to the Korea Democracy Foundation may be adjusted depending on on-site conditions.
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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Our history tour offers two compelling package options, each uncovering a different chapter of Korea’s hard-fought freedom. Choose one or experience both for a fuller understanding of Korea’s spirit and history.
PACKAGE 1:【Then: Fight for Independence】 Step back to Korea’s colonial era at Seodaemun Prison History Hall, where freedom fighters endured brutal torture and imprisonment. Visit Dongnimmun Arch, a symbol of lost sovereignty, then explore Dilkusha, home to an American journalist who exposed Japan’s atrocities. End at Tapgol Park, the birthplace of the March 1st Movement.
PACKAGE 2:【Now: Road to Democracy】 Explore Korea’s road to democracy at the National Museum of Korean Contempora...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Guide
Admission Fees
Public Transportation Fees during the tour
Meals
Travelers Insurance
Other Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Gwanghwamun
【Now: Road to Democracy】 Meet in front of Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7 at 09:50am. Please be at the meeting point at least 5mins prior to the starting time. Ktourstory tour guide will be there for you.
Return
Sookmyung Women's University
【Now: Road to Democracy】 Tour ends at Sookmyung Women's University Station at 16:00pm
Itinerary
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Seodaemun Prison History Hall
【Then: Fight for Independence Tour】 Step into the brutal past of Korea’s independence struggle. This former prison held, tortured, and executed countless freedom fighters under Japanese rule. Walk through dark cells, witness torture chambers, and feel the pain of those who sacrificed everything for Korea’s freedom.
1 hour and 35 minutes
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Dongnimmun Gate
【Then: Fight for Independence Tour】 A symbol of lost sovereignty and resilience. Built to celebrate Korea’s independence, it later stood as a silent witness to Japanese colonization. Once a gateway to freedom, now a solemn reminder of the nation's struggle to reclaim its identity.
10 minutes
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Dilkusha (Albert W. Taylor House)
【Then: Fight for Independence Tour】 A hidden piece of history—home to an American journalist who exposed Japan’s atrocities to the world. This Western-style house stands as a testament to those who risked everything to tell Korea’s painful truth.
30 minutes
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Tapgol Park
【Then: Fight for Independence Tour】 The birthplace of the March 1st Movement. It was here that Korea’s first cries for independence rang out in 1919, sparking a nationwide revolution. Stand where history was made and feel the echoes of courage that led to Korea’s liberation.
30 minutes
5
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
【Now: Road to Democracy Tour】 Explore Korea’s dramatic transformation from colonization to democracy. This museum provides key insight into the country’s post-war recovery, rapid industrial growth, and the political struggles that followed. Through powerful exhibits and archival footage, discover the events and movements that shaped modern Korea—and the citizens who demanded change.
1 hour
6
Tongin Market
【Now: Road to Democracy Tour】 Walk the vibrant alleys of Tongin Market, once a gathering place for everyday people enduring extraordinary times, and enjoy a traditional lunch amid echoes of the past with Yeopjeong (brass coins).
1 hour
7
Namsan
【Now: Road to Democracy Tour】 This peaceful hill hides a dark past. Once home to the KCIA, it was where dissidents were interrogated and tortured during military rule. Today, it serves as a chilling reminder of the cost many paid for speaking out—and the bravery it took to do so.
1 hour
8
Korea Democracy Foundation
【Now: Road to Democracy Tour】 Housed in a former police building, this foundation honors Korea’s hard-won democracy. Exhibits on protests, uprisings, and reforms shed light on the citizens who fought for freedom—and remind us of the importance of protecting it. (*Please note that the visit to the Korea Democracy Foundation may be adjusted depending on on-site conditions.)
Blood & Tears: Korea Independence & Resistance Dark History Tour
(8) Reviews
Seoul
About
Our history tour offers two compelling package options, each uncovering a different chapter of Korea’s hard-fought freedom. Choose one or experience both for a fuller understanding of Korea’s spirit and history.
PACKAGE 1:【Then: Fight for Independence】 Step back to Korea’s colonial era at Seodaemun Prison History Hall, where freedom fighters endured brutal torture and imprisonment. Visit Dongnimmun Arch, a symbol of lost sovereignty, then explore Dilkusha, home to an American journalist who exposed Japan’s atrocities. End at Tapgol Park, the birthplace of the March 1st Movement.
PACKAGE 2:【Now: Road to Democracy】 Explore Korea’s road to democracy at the National Museum of Korean Contempora...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Guide
Admission Fees
Public Transportation Fees during the tour
Meals
Travelers Insurance
Other Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Gwanghwamun
【Now: Road to Democracy】 Meet in front of Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7 at 09:50am. Please be at the meeting point at least 5mins prior to the starting time. Ktourstory tour guide will be there for you.
Return
Sookmyung Women's University
【Now: Road to Democracy】 Tour ends at Sookmyung Women's University Station at 16:00pm
