Meet a government-certified English-speaking guide at Exit 3 of Anguk Station, walk the alleys of Bukchon Hanok Village, make a keepsake at a traditional craft studio and finish with a drink at a hanok museum. You start at the Bukchon Traditional Culture Center to learn about the history of Bukchon and hanok architecture, then walk the hilly lanes lined with tiled roofs while hearing the stories of the people who have lived here. For about 20 to 30 minutes you choose a traditional Korean craft to try, and the tour ends with a drink at the Bukchon Oriental Culture Museum.

Start from Anguk Station
and discover Bukchon's hanok lanes and traditional crafts

Meet your guide at Exit 3 of Anguk Station for a small-group walking tour that visits the Bukchon Traditional Culture Center, Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional craft studio and the Oriental Culture Museum in that order.

The guide is a professional tour guide licensed by the Korean government. The tour is run in English and explains the history and hanok culture of Bukchon. Guides are assigned according to the tour date.

Begin the hanok story at the Bukchon Traditional Culture Center

The tour starts at the Bukchon Traditional Culture Center, where you learn about the history of Bukchon and the architectural style of hanok, Korea's traditional houses.

Walk the lanes lined with tiled roofs

Walk the winding lanes of Bukchon, where traditional tiled roofs line the sloping streets. Your guide points out details that are easy to miss and shares stories of people who have lived here for generations.

Bukchon Hanok Village is a residential area, so please keep quiet and respect residents' privacy.

Try a traditional craft and rest at a hanok museum

Stop at a traditional craft studio for about 20 to 30 minutes of hands-on experience. Choose which traditional Korean craft you want to make and take your own keepsake home. The craft fee depends on the item you choose and is paid directly at the studio.

You finish at the Oriental Culture Museum, a hanok museum in Bukchon, where you can relax with a drink and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the neighborhood.

※ The craft experience fee is not included and is paid directly at the studio.
※ The tour runs even in light drizzle, but the schedule may be adjusted in bad weather for safety.
※ You walk about 2 km, including hills and stairs.

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

• Meet your guide at Exit 3 of Anguk Station on your booked date and time.

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

Meeting point :
Anguk Station Exit 3
Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Anguk Station Exit 3)

Meeting point guide:
Meet your guide at Exit 3 of Anguk Station and head to the Bukchon Traditional Culture Center to start the tour.

Cancellation and refunds

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

Participation restrictions

• People with limited mobility cannot take part.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes.

On-site information

• Bukchon Hanok Village is a residential area. Please keep quiet and respect residents' privacy.

• The route includes about 2 km of walking on hills and stairs. Please wear comfortable shoes.

• The traditional craft fee is paid directly at the studio. You can choose the item you like, and the price varies by item.

• The tour runs even in light drizzle. In bad weather the schedule may be adjusted for safety.