This walking tour of about 3 hours starts at Dongdaemun Station Exit 2 and follows the old Seoul city wall past Naksan Park to Hyehwa. You walk slowly through hillside alleys and along the wall, noticing how the city changes in ways that are easy to miss from a car or the subway. At Naksan Park you take in a panoramic view over Seoul, and the tour ends in Hyehwa, known for small theaters, independent art spaces and distinctive cafes. Your guide is a Korean writer and film director who presents the city through stories.

Walk from Dongdaemun to Hyehwa
along the Seoul city wall

This walking guided tour of about 3 hours starts at Dongdaemun Station Exit 2 and passes Naksan Park before ending at Hyehwa Station Exit 1. You follow the old Seoul city wall, enjoy a panoramic view from Naksan Park and explore Hyehwa, an area of small theaters and cafes.

Start on the busy streets of Dongdaemun

The tour begins near a historic city gate on the busy streets of Dongdaemun. You meet at Dongdaemun Station Exit 2 and walk for about 10 minutes, gradually climbing uphill. Moving at walking pace, you notice subtle changes in the city that are hard to spot from a car or the subway.

Follow the city wall to the views at Naksan Park

You follow the old Seoul city wall toward Naksan Park. After passing quiet residential areas and narrow alleys that still show traces of daily life, you reach high ground where a panoramic view of Seoul opens up. At Naksan Park you spend about 2.5 hours on photo stops, sightseeing, the guided tour and walking.

Traditional houses on the hillside, dense apartment complexes and modern buildings in the distance all fit into one frame, helping you see how the city has grown layer by layer.

Finish in Hyehwa

After coming down from Naksan Park, you spend about 20 minutes walking around Hyehwa-dong. Known for small theaters, street performances, independent art spaces and distinctive cafes, Hyehwa shows how art and everyday life blend in modern Seoul. The tour ends at Hyehwa Station Exit 1.

Your guide, a Korean writer and film director, presents Seoul through stories and cinematic scenes. Rather than rushing from sight to sight, the tour makes the walk itself the highlight.

※ The route includes uphill and downhill sections, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.

• Meet your guide at the meeting point at Dongdaemun Station Exit 2 to start the tour.

• The voucher is valid only on the date and time you selected.

Meeting point:
Dongdaemun Station Exit 2
Jongno-gu, Seoul (Subway Lines 1 and 4, Dongdaemun Station)

Meeting point guide:
Meet your guide in front of Exit 2 of Dongdaemun Station. The tour ends near Hyehwa Station Exit 1.

Cancellation and refund

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

Who cannot join

• Wheelchair users cannot take part.

• People prone to motion sickness cannot take part.

On-site information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes.

• The route includes uphill and downhill sections.

• Bring a camera for the panoramic views.

• The tour is led by a Korean writer and film director.

• The tour is offered in English, Korean and Hindi.

• A heating pad is provided in winter and ice water in summer.