Gwangju City Tour: History and Art

Explore Gwangju’s rich history, vibrant art scene, and delicious cuisine on a private tour. Discover the spirit of democracy and culture in this dynamic city.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village - < Penguin Village >
    Following the penguin-shaped signage and entering the narrow alley, visitors can find a village from the 1970s and 1980s being transformed into an outdoor exhibition space. Villagers began to clean up burned down and abandoned houses there and brought discarded items to exhibit on the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Coffee or Tea in a Cafe
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Gwangju is a lively blend of historical importance, artistic culture, and culinary pleasures. Often referred to as the “City of Light,” Gwangju has played a pivotal role in Korea’s modern democratic history. Today, it stands as a cultural and artistic center, with attractions like the Gwangju Biennale and the Asia Culture Center honoring the legacy of…

Location
Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village
7, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 446beon-gil, Nam-gu
Cancellation Policy

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

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Hansjrg_j
Oct 18, 2024
The unexpected highlight of our trip to Korea - On our first trip to Korea we just picked Gwangju as another destination and were lucky enough to book this History and Art Tour, completely unaware what to expect. Veronica then gave us an excellent view on this underrated city we will never forget. Thank you very much indeed!
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Ian_ropke_japan
Aug 13, 2024
Outstanding guide & guidance - Veronica was outstanding! She was very charming an knew a lot and communicated clearly. Thank you to Veronica from Cynthia & Ricardo, El Pado, Texas
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Zoe_h
May 15, 2024
Amazing Korean History and Art Tour! - I loved this tour and trip to Gwangju! I am a student studying abroad for the semester and I wanted to see some cities outside of Seoul. I would definitely recommend this tour for the people who want to see cities outside of Seoul! Especially if you are interested in Korean art and history. I learned a lot about the history of democratization in Korea as well as May 18th. Veronica made the experience so amazing because she has so much knowledge about the city and its history. She was very kind and took me to the best parts of Gwangju and answered any questions I had! It was amazing traveling with her as my guide since she had so much knowledge about Gwangju, and her knowledge really changed the way I saw the city. There is so much I would not have known if I did not take this tour with her! The Penguin Village and the May 18th museums were my favorite parts of the tour. We also went to this museum that had a lot of daily items that people would use in Korea that were very interesting to learn about as a foreigner. It was great to see so many items that are useful and beautiful at the same time. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about Korean politics and history and who loves looking at art!
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