Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark

4.9(655)3 hFree cancellationBy ZenKimchi Experiences

About this activity

This is the side of Seoul you won't find in a tourism brochure. The walk moves through dark alleys tied to 600 years of massacres, seedy hideaways, and restless spirits. Self-proclaimed clairvoyants who've joined in the past have reported a few sightings of their own, including a little girl who seems to follow the group.

It's a walk through Seoul's murkier, more violent history, the kind that makes the city feel a lot more layered once you know it. This is not cheap jump scares and made up ghost stories. This is an exploration of Korean folklore and dark history meant to enlighten and see the city in a different way, with a little touch of spookiness.

Content is rated PG-13, with some stories touching on sex and violence. Parents and sensitive listeners, take note.

Starting points: "The Original Ghostwalk" at Anguk Station, exit 2. "Ghostlore & Legends" at Seodaemun Station, exit 4.

✅Solo-friendly | ✅Female traveler-friendly | ✅LGBTQ+ friendly.

What's included

✓Professional guide
✓Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers

Not included

✕Food and drinks, unless specified
✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

(Monday, 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.

Good to know

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.

Cancellation policy

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

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