Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour
Korea's most popular ghost tour! One of the top things to do in Seoul. This is the side of Seoul that you won’t find in the tourism brochures. Take a tour down the dark alleys of Seoul's forgotten 600-year history of bloody massacres, seedy hideaways and mourning ghosts. Self-proclaimed clairvoyants on the tour have reported a few sightings, including a little girl who has been seen following the group around. This is not only a ghost tour, but a walk unearthing Seoul's murky and violent past, making the city much more interesting and intimate. Guests also receive an online map of all the haunts, murder sites, and torture chambers mentioned on the tour.
IMPORTANT: Content is rated PG-13. There are some stories of sex & violence. Parents and those with sensitive ears take caution.
✅ Single traveler-friendly ✅ Female traveler-friendly ✅ LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly
STARTING POINTS "The Original Ghostwalk" Anguk Station, exit 2 "Ghostlore & Legends" Seodaemun Station, exit 4
Options
Ghostlore & Legends (Regular)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ghostlore & Urban Legends: Folklorist Shawn spins 1.5 hours of spooky stories and dark history of Seoul. Meet outside Seodaemun Station, exit 4.
Starting point:
Seodaemun Station, Seoul, South Korea
What's included in Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gyeonghuigung Palace
(Tues, Wed, Fri) Regular & Extended Editions (Thurs, Sat, Sun) Extended Edition only | The most haunted palace in Korea.
Seoul City HallPass-by Only
(Tues, Wed, Fri) Regular & Extended Editions (Thurs, Sat, Sun) Extended Edition only
DeoksugungPass-by Only
(Tues, Wed, Fri) Regular & Extended Editions (Thurs, Sat, Sun) Extended Edition only
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years without guardian
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please check the tour start location, as it's different depending on the day of week.
- Subway is the best way to arrive at the meeting point. Taxis tend to get stuck in traffic.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) Outside Seodaemun Station, Exit 4 Please use the subway. Road transport gets stuck in traffic.
- (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday) Outside Anguk Station, Exit 2. Please use the subway. Road transport gets stuck in traffic.
End Points
- (Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays) Regular Edition
- (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays) Extended Edition
- (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday) Extended Edition
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
**PLEASE NOTE YOUR STARTING LOCATION** It's different based on which version you chose. We cannot give a refund if you show up at the wrong location. ---Starting Locations--- • Original Ghost Walk (Anguk Station, exit 2) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-9283-1696 • Ghostlore & Legends (Seodaemun Station, exit 4) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-5595-6099 **WE DON'T RECOMMEND USING A TAXI, BUS, OR CAR** Every time a guest has been late or has missed a booking has been because of using a taxi or driving. Taxis and cars almost always get stuck in traffic. Seoul has one of the easiest, cleanest, and safest subway systems in the world. Much better than taxis. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Don't use a taxi, bus, or car. You will end up stuck in traffic. <--repeating it for emphasis • Content is Rated PG-13. Parents bringing minors should be aware of violent and prurient content. • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. We highly recommend using the subway rather than a taxi because of traffic. If you feel you won't make it in time please contact us as soon as you can. • Repeat: Don't use a taxi. • Drinking alcohol is fine, and it is usually done so on the tour. Note that due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to guests who are excessively intoxicated and causing problems with the tour. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • Please no smoking outside of rest times for the courtesy of fellow tour guests. You know not to use a taxi, right? It'll make you miss the tour.