This walking tour takes you through the hanok alleys and traditional market of Seochon in Seoul over about 3 hours and 20 minutes. Starting at Gyeongbokgung Station, you see the view of Bugaksan from the Cheong Wa Dae fountain plaza and have lunch with a coin lunchbox at Tongin Market. You also walk the Seochon hanok alleys and visit Dae-o Bookstore, the oldest used bookstore in Seoul. The route is on flat ground, so guests of any fitness level can join, and the tour is led by an English-speaking guide.

Start at Gyeongbokgung Station and
stroll through the sights of Seochon

This walking tour of about 3 hours and 20 minutes starts when you meet your guide at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 4. The schedule runs from 10:30 AM and ends around 1:50 PM at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 1.

First, at the Cheong Wa Dae fountain plaza, you hear stories of modern Korean history and take in the view of the former presidential residence and Bugaksan. You then walk mostly on flat ground through Tongin Market, Dae-o Bookstore, the Seochon hanok alleys and the main street, with commentary from your English-speaking guide.

Have lunch with a coin lunchbox at Tongin Market

From the Cheong Wa Dae plaza, you walk about 5 minutes to Tongin Market. You spend one hour on lunch, using brass coins to pick street food and side dishes from stalls across the market and fill your own traditional coin lunchbox.

The coin lunchbox costs KRW 10,000 per person and is paid directly at the market entrance by cash or credit card.

Wander the hanok alleys and Dae-o Bookstore

Walk through the quiet Seochon hanok alleys and stop at Dae-o Bookstore, the oldest used bookstore in Seoul, which opened in 1951. You spend about 40 minutes here, soaking in the atmosphere of old Seoul.

To take photos or rest inside the bookstore, each person must buy one drink or souvenir (about KRW 6,000).

Stroll the main street and cafe street of Seochon

Spend about 35 minutes slowly walking the lively main street and boutique cafe street of Seochon and enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere with its independent shops. Finally, you walk about 10 minutes and end the tour at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 1.

※ This tour operates only on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
※ The itinerary and timing may change depending on local conditions.

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

• Meet your guide next to the tour sign in front of Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 4.

• Valid only on the date and time you selected.

Meeting point:
Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Exit 4
88-8 Jeoksan-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Meeting point information:
Look for your guide standing next to the tour sign right in front of Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 4. The tour ends at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 1.

Cancellation and refund

Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

Operating information

This tour runs only on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. It does not operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The minimum number of participants is 4. If the minimum is not met, a schedule change or full refund is offered at least 24 hours in advance.

Participation information

This is a comfortable walking tour on flat ground, so guests of any fitness level can join. Wheelchair access is available.
If you have food allergies or vegetarian restrictions, please tell your guide before the market visit.

What to bring and on-site information

Please bring comfortable shoes and clothes and a charged smartphone. Your guide provides one bottle of water per person.
The coin lunchbox fee (KRW 10,000 per person) is paid at the market entrance by cash or credit card.
Using the indoor space at Dae-o Bookstore requires buying one drink or souvenir per person (about KRW 6,000).
Alcohol and drugs, littering and explosive materials are not allowed.