2.06.2017

The Top 10 Walking Tours in Seoul

Top 10 Walking Tours


Seoul has a world-class public transportation system, but to fully experience the city you will need to put on a pair of walking shoes. Hidden in Seoul's alleyways are countless cultural and culinary gems just waiting to be discovered.


1. Bukchon Hanok Village

Seoul's most picturesque neighborhood is a maze of winding alleyways lined by hundreds of charming, Korean-style homes.



2. Gyeongbokgung

The oldest of Seoul's five royal palaces is also the grandest, with spacious gardens, monumental architecture, and lots of photo-ready scenic spots.



3. Seoul City Hall

Completed in 2012, Seoul's new City Hall is not only one of the city's most iconic pieces of architecture but also a leisure and culture space ..



4. War Memorial of Korea

The War Memorial of Korea's hallowed ground is both a museum of Korea's dramatic military history and a memorial to those..


5. Changdeokgung Palace

Harmonizing sublimely with its natural surroundings, the UNESCO-listed Changdeokgung Palace is the epitome of Korean traditional..



6. Namsangol Hanok Village

Namsangol is a collection of historic Korean-style homes moved to the foot of Mt. Namsan in order to rescue them from the wrecking ball.



7. Deoksugung Palace and Jeong-dong

The leafy neighborhood surrounding Deoksugung Palace is home to historic Western legations, graceful old churches..



8. Seochon Hanok Village

In previous decades, many artists, authors, and poets called the rustic alleyways west of Gyeongbokgung Palace home.



9. Insa-dong

Long a center of the Korean traditional arts, the Insa-dong district is a popular destination thanks to its countless galleries..



10. Naksan Fortress Wall

Explore sections of Seoul's historic city walls, vibrant old communities, and scenic parks along the slopes of Mt. Naksan.