On this walking tour, a historian guide who is also a professional photographer leads you through hidden gems of Jongno in Seoul, sharing stories of Korean history while capturing your travel photos. Over about 2 hours, you explore Ikseon-dong, a trendy street of hanok cafés, as well as Jongmyo, Sewoon Arcade and Cheonggyecheon. Your photographer takes you to the most photogenic spots, and every photo is post-processed and color-corrected before being shared via an online link. It is a great fit for solo travelers, couples and friends.

Explore Jongno's hidden gems
with a historian-photographer

Meet at Exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station and spend about 2 hours walking around Jongno while learning about traditional Korean culture and history. Your guide, a professional photographer, leads you to the best photo spots at each stop and takes your travel photos. Guiding is in English and Korean, with up to 10 participants.

Wander the hanok alleys of Ikseon-dong and Jongmyo

Stroll the alleys of Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, known for its trendy hanok cafés, for about 20 minutes while taking photos. Then spend about 20 minutes around Jongmyo, listening to your guide and enjoying photo time.

Capture Seoul's scenery at Sewoon Arcade and Cheonggyecheon

Walk through Sewoon Arcade and along Cheonggyecheon Stream, capturing Seoul's blend of old downtown and urban waterway. Depending on the tour time, you may be photographed against a sunset over Cheonggyecheon.

Receive your edited photos via an online link

All photos are post-processed and color-corrected and delivered via a Microsoft OneDrive download link, available for 1 month. After the tour, feel free to explore the area, relax at a café or ask your guide for recommendations on where to go next.

※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
※ Sunset views depend on weather and season and are not guaranteed.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
• Meet your guide at Exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station at your booked time and show your voucher.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 5
107-1 Nagwon-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting point information:
The tour meets at Exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station.

Cancellation & refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.

Restrictions

• Open to youths aged 10–17 and adults aged 18 and over.
• Not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes and clothes
• Hat and sunscreen
• Camera
• Water

On-site information

• The tour involves a considerable amount of walking, so please wear comfortable sneakers.
• Check the weather in advance and dress accordingly.
• Umbrellas are not provided, so bring your own on rainy days.
• Guiding is in English and Korean.
• Up to 10 participants per tour.
• Edited photos are delivered via a OneDrive link available for 1 month.