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Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea

5.0(469)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 469 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy SeoulDude's Walking tours
Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea

About this activity

Discover how the younger generation of South Korea cope with the pressures of the country's economic achievements.

Travel with June & Jessica, local guide who will take you to deeper layers of Korean society.

Follow us through bustling streets tucked between highrise buildings. Gaze at the endless advertisements for various beauty products, luxury brands, and even plastic surgery clinics. Realize what you are seeing reflects a deep issue in Korean society.

The Korean system achieved outstanding results of development, but also left lots of challenges behind.

What are making a wealthy country, Korea, into one of the unhappiest countries in the world?

Learn about the darker aspects of living in South Korea. Find out why Korea has such high suicide rates, a low birth rate, an intense emphasis placed on education, and the country's obsession with beauty.

Gain a different perspective as you stroll the wealthy neighborhood to the tour's end point at the Han River.

What's included

  • ✓Gratuities

Not included

  • ✕Transporation fee(1800won). We will be a subway for one time during the tour.

Meeting and pickup

  • "Gangnam Station exit 11". We will be meeting outside of exit11. English address - 820-10, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Korean address - 강남역 11번 출구

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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