Historical center walking tour
Join a walking tour through the historical center of Seoul, starting from Seoul City Hall (City Hall station) and concluding on the picturesque street of Insadong, known for its souvenir shops. This approximately 6 km route promises you an exciting journey into the past, narrating captivating moments and events of the capital city.
During the 3-hour tour, you will discover why the Temple of Heaven is located in the courtyard of the country's oldest hotel, what the reasons were behind the burning of National Treasure No. 1, how Korean kings were linked to Catholics, why the main Seoul Bell rings 33 times, and how the habit of Koreans dining in department stores emerged.
The route includes:
- Seoul City Hall - appreciate the unique architecture of this structure, opened in 2013. The facade resembling ocean waves and other environmentally friendly solutions await you.
- Imperial Palace of Gyeongbokgung - immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the only imperial palace in Seoul.
- Myeong-dong - a shopping and restaurant district where you'll also find the main Catholic cathedral of Korea, providing an opportunity to learn about the history of Christianity's spread.
- Cheonggyecheon Stream - enjoy the unique blend of urban architecture and nature.
- Chogesa Buddhist Temple - visit the central administrative temple located in the heart of Seoul.
- Insadong Street - immerse yourself in the abundance of souvenir shops, traditional tea houses, and boutiques, while enjoying street performances and the traditional atmosphere.
Join this captivating tour and uncover the secrets of Seoul's history!
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A futuristic glass wave rises above the old City Hall, blending past and future in one bold design.
Powered by nature and home to the world’s largest indoor vertical garden, it’s one of Seoul’s greenest landmarks.
Open to visitors — step inside and see the living wall for yourself.
Perhaps the only palace in Seoul that can rightly be called "imperial".
A bustling hub of shopping, street food, and K-beauty.
Amid the trendsetting stores stands Korea’s main Catholic cathedral — a striking symbol of faith and history.
Style meets soul in this lively part of Seoul.
A blend of nature and urban design, this stream winds through downtown Seoul — though entirely man-made today.
Once a natural river, it was buried after the Korean War and revived in 2005 as a tranquil walkway.
Fountains, illuminated bridges, and the Palgakdam weir make it one of the city’s most beloved evening spots.
In the heart of Seoul stands Jogyesa — the head temple of Korea’s largest Buddhist order.
Small in scale but rich in atmosphere, it changes with the seasons: lotus lanterns in spring, bright chrysanthemums in fall, and peaceful stillness in winter.
No matter the time of year, it’s a place of quiet reflection.
Insadong is famous for the abundance of souvenir shops, traditional restaurants and tea houses, boutiques.
Insadong-kil Pedestrian Street is the central street of the area.
Often you can see street performances - traditional Korean samul-nori percussion quartet or martial arts tekkyon, taekwon-do or performances of youth groups in the fusion style, etc.