Seoul : Essential History Walking Tour for Visitor Discount Tickets

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Overview

Join us to uncover the real & unique cultures of Korean society most visitors never encounter! Let’s stroll the Gwanghwamun area, the city center over 600 years. History majored guide June will visit traditional & modern local spots - Gwanghwamun Square, charming Samchungdong street and alleyways, traditional Bukchon Hanok village, and even Collage of North Korean Studies. At the each stop, I will show hidden histories those shaped modern Korean society & people. What are the main agendas for Korean and why? What’s our opinions about North Korea, Japan, America? What does Koreans value the most? I will connect dots from history to everyday life cultures like Korean’s age hierarchy, thriving coffee culture, Korean Spa culture and more. Just in 2 hours, you will understand Korean people and general society. Contents are very easy to understand and walk is easy. This will be a perfect way to deepen your insights about South Korea.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We are meeting at "Gwanghwamun station exit 9"

End Point

End point

We are finishing in front of Blue house (President house)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Gwanghwamun Square
It's the city center of Seoul. Main place of Korea over 600 years. Look at histories of Joseon kingdom and understand Korean society.
Duration: 15 mins
2. U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Republic of Korea
View how US influenced Korea from establishment to now. Learn how Koreans think about them.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Samcheongdong-gil Road
Retro style street of shops & restaurants. Take a glimpse of histories about modern development & side effects. Understand Korean working cultures.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Bukchon Hanok Village
Old traditional house village. Listen to stories about tensions between development & preservation.
Duration: 25 mins
5. The University of North Korean Studies
The only collage specialized only for North Korea. Take a look at relationship against North Korean and how we think about it.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Heat packs (Winter season)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

It's an easy walk. But few courses walking uphills. Please be aware.

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