This walking tour is designed for your first day in Seoul. Walk with a licensed local guide through iconic sights such as palaces and hanok villages as well as alleys favored by locals. Learn how to use Seoul's transportation, such as T-money and taxi apps, get to know local culture, and receive advice on the rest of your Korea itinerary. Choose from small-group courses (Night Palace & Cheonggyecheon, Ikseon-dong / Royal Palace & Bukchon / Inwangsan & Seochon) or 3-hour and 6-hour private courses, and private tours can be planned around the places you want to see. There are no forced shopping stops, and you walk at a comfortable pace.

Get ready for your trip
with a local guide on your first day in Seoul

This orientation tour is made for first-time visitors to Seoul. As you walk, you will get an overview of the city, learn how to use transportation such as T-money and taxi apps, and pick up local culture with ease. You can also review and refine the rest of your Korea itinerary in person with your guide.

Meet Seoul's history at palaces and hanok villages

On the small-group Royal Palace & Bukchon course (3 hours), you will tour Gyeongbokgung from Wednesday to Monday, or UNESCO World Heritage-listed Changdeokgung on Tuesdays, with your guide before walking through Bukchon Hanok Village. On the small-group Night Palace & Cheonggyecheon, Ikseon-dong course, you will walk past the palace, along Cheonggyecheon Stream, and through Ikseon-dong in the evening to feel Seoul's nighttime atmosphere.

Walk the Inwangsan trail and the alleys of Seochon

On the small-group Inwangsan & Seochon course (3 hours), you will follow the Seoul City Wall on an easy Inwangsan hiking trail and stroll through the hanok and alleys of Seochon. You can take a break at a cafe converted from a former guard post while enjoying city views (cafe costs are extra).

Plan your own route on a private tour

On the 3-hour private tour, choose between palaces or trails, and on the 6-hour full-day private tour, explore Seoul's must-see spots along with travel advice. Tell your guide where you want to go, such as Gyeongbokgung (Wed–Mon), Changdeokgung (Tue), Bukchon Hanok Village, local markets, N Seoul Tower, DDP, or an Inwangsan hike, and they will create a personalized itinerary.

A sample 6-hour itinerary starts at the Seoul Museum of History and Gyeonghuigung Palace, passes through local neighborhoods to the Inwangsan trail and a guard-post cafe, continues through Suseongdong Valley and Seochon, and ends at Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon. The schedule can also be adjusted to see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony or try on hanbok.

※ The itinerary may change depending on weather, local events, and your interests.
※ Palace admission tickets, cafe costs, and similar fees are not included.

• Please check your mobile voucher via email or the WAUG app.
• Arrive at the meeting point for your booked option at least 5 minutes before the tour starts to meet your guide.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
[Small group] Night Palace & Cheonggyecheon, Ikseon-dong
About a 2-minute walk from City Hall Station Exit 2

Meeting point information:
Meet near Exit 2 of City Hall Station. The tour ends in Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu.

Meeting point :
[Small group] Royal Palace & Bukchon Walking Tour
Wed–Mon: Outside Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7 / Tue: Changdeokgung ticket office

Meeting point information:
From Wednesday to Monday, the tour visits Gyeongbokgung and meets outside Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7. On Tuesdays, the tour visits Changdeokgung and meets at the Changdeokgung ticket office (a 5–10 minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 3). The tour ends on Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu.

Meeting point :
[Small group] Inwangsan Trail & Seochon Walk / 3-hour private tour
About a 5-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7

Meeting point information:
Your guide will wait outside the museum. If you chose Gyeongbokgung for the 3-hour private tour, meet outside Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7. The Inwangsan and Seochon course ends at 161 Sajik-ro (Gyeongbokgung).

Meeting point :
6-hour private tour
Outside Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7

Meeting point information:
Meet outside Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7. You can also decide on a meeting point after planning your tour itinerary.

Cancellation & Refund

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

Restrictions

• Not suitable for children under 6 years old.
• Not suitable for people with back problems, people with mobility impairments, or wheelchair users.

What to Bring

• Please bring comfortable shoes, water, weather-appropriate clothing, and a charged smartphone.
• Be sure to bring water, especially in warm seasons.

On-site Information

• The tour is conducted in English.
• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the tour starts. Allow extra time for traffic or public transportation delays.
• The tour includes light city walking and hillside trails with some slopes and stairs.
• The tour runs in most weather conditions.
• If you share a phone number where you can be reached, the guide can tailor the experience to your interests and help you find the meeting point.
• The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather, local events, and your interests.

Other

• Strollers, luggage, and large bags are not allowed.
• Alcohol and drugs are not allowed.