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Seoul History Tour: 630 Years of Heritage
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Explore Seoul’s 630-year history with an Australian guide. Walk through the city’s evolution from the Joseon Dynasty to modern times.
Explore Seoul’s 630-year history with an Australian guide. Walk through the city’s evolution from the Joseon Dynasty to modern times.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bosingak - What is the significance of the city bells ringing 28 times at night and 33 times in the morning?
- Cheonggyecheon Stream - How has this stream supported Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty, the Korean War, and in contemporary times?
- Seoul City Hall - In what ways is Seoul City Hall a masterpiece of architecture, both externally…
- Bosingak - What is the significance of the city bells ringing 28 times at night and 33 times in the morning?
- Cheonggyecheon Stream - How has this stream supported Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty, the Korean War, and in contemporary times?
- Seoul City Hall - In what ways is Seoul City Hall a masterpiece of architecture, both externally and internally?
- Seoul Plaza - In what manner does this plaza embody the spirit of modern citizens?
- Jeongdong Observatory - What extent of the palace and cityscape can be viewed from this vantage point?
- Deoksugung Doldam-gil - Why is there a belief among Koreans that walking along this stone wall with a spouse leads to divorce?
- Jungmyeongjeon Hall - How did Imperial Japan compel Korea to relinquish its sovereignty?
- Ewha Museum - In what ways did Korea’s first school for girls transform societal perceptions of women’s roles?
- Former Russian Legation - What prompted Korea’s second-to-last monarch to escape his palace at night and reside here for a year?
- Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin - How did this general defend Korea and alter the course of world history?
- Statue of Sejong the Great - What makes Sejong the most esteemed king of the Joseon Dynasty?
- Gwanghwamun Square - How many demonstrations are necessary to influence a democracy?
- National Museum of Korean Contemporary History - How much history is visible from the rooftop?
- Embassy of Japan - Why is this location the site of the world’s longest ongoing protest?
- Jogyesa Temple - In what way does the ringing of bells connect us to the universe?
What's Included
- Snacks
- An informative memento of the tour
- Snacks
- An informative memento of the tour
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Journey through Seoul’s 630 years of history, step-by-step, with an Australian tour guide. This tour walks you through the historical center of Seoul, tracing Korea’s evolution from the Joseon Dynasty to a modern, global powerhouse. Discover the legacy of pivotal figures like King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and learn about South Korea’s struggle for democracy against dictatorship.
Journey through Seoul’s 630 years of history, step-by-step, with an Australian tour guide. This tour walks you through the historical center of Seoul, tracing Korea’s evolution from the Joseon Dynasty to a modern, global powerhouse. Discover the legacy of pivotal figures like King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and learn about South Korea’s struggle for democracy against dictatorship.
Location
Bosingak Bell Pavilion
Meet in front of Bosingak Bell Pavilion.
- Find your way to Jonggak subway station (Line 1) and walk out exit number 4.
- Your guide will have an orange umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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957trevorp
Nov 2, 2024
Fantastic Experience - Great for a first day in Korea.
I did this tour at the end of my trip, but I wish I did it on day one. Eric presented an interesting overview of Korean history and even found vegetarian restaurants near my hotel.
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Danaaw8135tm
Oct 30, 2024
Great time in Seoul! - Very interesting interesting and knowledgable guide, Eric did a fantastic job of taking us to some historical sites and telling us the history of Korea, with some fun anecdotes. We highly recommend Eric if you are interested in the history of Korea and the interesting party's of Seoul.
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Margaret
Oct 21, 2024
Great walking tour in Seoul - Eric was a knowledgeable & delightful guide - very willing to answer our myriad of questions, generous in advice & suggestions for our Seoul visit. Our walking route was interesting, varied and thorough. Eric was flexible, interesting & friendly.
I highly recommend this walking tour for anyone visiting Seoul.
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Travel555962
Oct 18, 2024
Highly recommended historic walking tour - Eric is a knowledgeable guide who shares his excellent knowledge of Korean history, as well as being happy to answer questions about all things Korean. Our tour lasted nearly four hours and Eric was generous in giving us local recommendations including places to eat. Even walking with us to a hidden gem of a restaurant we wouldn’t have otherwise tried and writing in Korean some recommended dishes for us to try. Highly recommend this tour.
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973hilaryc
Oct 17, 2024
Fascinating tour highlighting the history of Korea - Yesterday Eric led us on an excellent walking tour of old Seoul. He is very knowledgeable and taught us so much about the history and culture of Korea. We learned such a lot, too, about contemporary life in Korea, and he even provided local delicacies for a snack at our half way break. Eric was very generous with his time - at the end of our tour he even led us to a local restaurant and wrote out suggestions for our meal. Highly recommend this walking tour.
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Jamieko3092ef
Aug 17, 2024
Great tour must try at least once. - I do walking tours in every city that I visit, and Eric's tour is one of the best I have done. He told many interesting stories about Korea's past and used landmarks to bring history to life. It was a very hot day, but he made sure we walked in the shade where possible. He also gave great recommendations for where to eat after the tour and what to see in Korea.
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