This is a half-day walking tour in English that starts at Hyehwa Station and takes you through Changgyeonggung Palace, Gwangjang Market and Naksan Village. Hear royal stories at Changgyeonggung, then taste market foods such as jeon pancakes and makgeolli at stalls chosen by your guide without waiting in long lines at Gwangjang Market. Finish in Naksan Village with views of the Seoul city wall and the traditional Korean games that inspired Squid Game, including a ddakji challenge. The group is limited to 14 people, and the tour takes about 4 hours.

Walk Through Changgyeonggung
Gwangjang Market and Naksan Village from Hyehwa

Meet your English-speaking guide at Exit 4 of Hyehwa Station for a half-day walk through a palace, a market and a hillside village in Seoul. Enjoy history at Changgyeonggung, market food at Gwangjang Market and traditional Korean games in Naksan Village. The group is limited to 14 people, and the tour takes about 4 hours.

Hear Royal Stories at Quiet Changgyeonggung

The tour starts at Changgyeonggung, one of the quieter palaces in Seoul. Stroll through the sunlit gardens while your guide tells stories of kings, queens and historical events. Entrance fees are included.

Taste Jeon and Makgeolli at Gwangjang Market

Head to Gwangjang Market, one of Seoul's oldest street food spots. Your guide takes you straight to selected stalls, so you can skip the long lines.

Try Korean jeon such as mung bean and meat pancakes, live octopus tangtangi, spicy tteokbokki, gimbap, dumplings and a glutinous rice twisted doughnut, along with makgeolli, a traditional rice wine. Your guide also shares the stories behind the food and Korean drinking etiquette.

Play Traditional Games with a View in Naksan Village

The afternoon ends in Naksan Village, a hillside neighborhood next to the historic Seoul city wall. It is known for winding alleys and city views.

Here you try the traditional Korean games that inspired Squid Game and take on a ddakji challenge. They are simple games you play together with other travelers, so anyone can join in easily.

※ Children under 5, wheelchair users and people aged 75 and over cannot participate.
※ This tour is conducted in English.

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

• Meet your guide outside Exit 4 of Hyehwa Station at your booked date and time and show your voucher.

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

Meeting point :
Hyehwa Station Exit 4
Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting point guide:
Meet your guide outside Exit 4 of Hyehwa Station (Seoul Subway Line 4). The guide will be holding a "Good Day Tour Korea" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts for a smooth departure. The tour ends near 1 Daehak-ro 8-gil.

Cancellation and refunds

• You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the activity date.

Participation

• Children under 5, wheelchair users and people aged 75 and over cannot participate.

• The group is limited to 14 participants.

• The tour is conducted in English.

What to bring

• Please wear comfortable sneakers and comfortable clothes suited to the weather.

On-site information

• Pets, luggage or large bags and non-foldable strollers are not allowed.

• This is a walking tour with no hotel pickup or drop-off.

• Additional food and drinks not in the itinerary and personal shopping are not included.

• Tips for the guide are not required.