Seoul Ghost Walking Tour: Unearth Korea's Dark History and Haunted Past
4.9
451 Ratings
Anguk Station Exit 2
Uncover the dark and haunted past of Seoul on the popular Ghost Walking Tour. Explore the forgotten history, encounter mourning ghosts, and discover the city's hidden secrets. Rated PG-13. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gyeonghuigung Palace - (Tues-Fri) Regular & Extended Editions

(Sat-Sun) Extended Edition only | The most haunted palace in Korea.

  • Gwanghwamun Square - (Tues-Fri) Regular & Extended Editions

(Sat-Sun) Extended Edition only

  • Seoul City Hall - (Tues-Fri) Regular & Extended Editions

(Sat-Sun) Extended Edition only

  • Deoksugung - (Tues-Fri) Regular & Extended Editions

(Sat-Sun) Extended Edition only

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience most renowned spectral walk of Korea! It’s amongst the must-do activities in Seoul. This facet of Seoul is not mentioned in your usual tourist guides. Join us on a journey traversing through Seoul’s hidden alleys, revealing a 600-year old untold history of brutal killings, den of iniquities, and grieving spirits. Self-identified psychics on the trail have witnessed few apparitions, including a mysterious petite girl shadowing the group. This journey isn’t just about eerie tales, it’s an exploration of Seoul’s shadowy and violent history, making the city a lot more intriguing and intimate. Attendees would also be provided with a virtual map indicating all haunts, homicide spots, and torture chambers mentioned during the tour.

NOTE: This tour’s content is suggested for audience above 13 years due to tales of explicit content and violence. Discretion is advised for parents and individuals sensitive to such narratives.

TOUR START LOCATIONS

(Mon-Fri) ‘Legends & Ghostly Tales’ Seodaemun Station, exit 4

(Sat-Sun) ‘Classic Spooky Stroll’ Anguk Station, exit 2

  • 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.
Location
Anguk Station Exit 2
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gth2830cy
Jun 19, 2024
You have to do this Tour - It was AMAZING! Shawn told us the things so well you were full in history and you were surprised that it was over so quickly. 2.5hours was worth it. on the next trip to Korea we are again with you Thank you sooomuch
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O1653loevas
Jun 12, 2024
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 - This ghost tour was really interesting and fun. Shawn is really passionate by his job and we can feel it through his stories. Now i know when to move to Seoul, how to not having my shoes stolen and how announce my venue at the restroom without disturbing ghosts 😆. Also the walking in Seoul by night was nice too.
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Waynejw919ib
Jun 11, 2024
Great tour for local color, won’t give you nightmares to talk home (but maybe a gaek gwi) - It’s tough to get the right ambience in such a bustling, modern city but this great walking tour does it. Our guide Shawn is very knowledgeable in Korean folklore and is a strong story teller. This tour is less about creepy scares than it is about keeping local culture and history alive, and at that it’s a big success
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Jasonblyth93
Jun 6, 2024
A great guide, city & tour! - We really enjoyed this tour, walking around the city at night with a really fun and knowledgeable guide was a fantastic way to learn about Seoul. We learnt lots of cool history old and new. He told just couple of really chilling ghost stories but we would have liked a few more! Definitely recommend this tour 👻🇰🇷
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Saskiasdad
Jun 5, 2024
Not your usual tour. - Great evening spent wandering through seoul listening to our guide Shawn explain the cultural locations and the otherworldly ties Koreans have with the city. It was a fascinating experience learning how the superstitions and reverence Korean culture has for ghosts and spirits applies to daily life. Aside from the ghostly subject matter there is also a some great information on local customs and lifestyle and the buildings and monuments we walked past. I would highly recommend it.
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Bc_ny_traveler
Jun 3, 2024
A very dark and interesting tour around Seoul.... - This was a really interesting way to learn about the history of Seoul. Joe does a great job with weaving history with folklore. There are two different tours that his company does, so I'll have to make sure to try the other one next time. Well worth the booking!
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Grantcu8092qn
May 28, 2024
A unique way to learn about some Korean history and visit some sites. - Great experience, one of the highlights of my trip to Korea. And it wouldn't have been as fun and interesting without a great guide like Joe. I would absolutely do it again.
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Lisa_d
May 20, 2024
Creative and Fun Tour - Wonderful tour with tons of super interesting information about the city. Fun and creative tour that’s different from anything else I’ve experienced here. If your looking for a fresh perspective this is your tour.
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Hoadjie
May 18, 2024
Gives you a shiver down the spine - Spent a great night following Shawn around learning about Korean ghosts. I really enjoyed it and paid a bit extra to get the extended tour which was amazing. Totally worth it If you like ghost tours and enjoy a walk I highly recommend going on this tour. I enjoyed myself and definitely one story gave me the heebie-jeebies
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E
May 15, 2024
Visit the darker side of Seoul - This walk has something for everyone! Scary ghost stories? Check! Superstition and folklore? Check, check! Modern urban legends? You bet! Accompanying Shawn through the dark Palace grounds with the neon lit Seoul city scape in the background is nothing short of magical! Recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about Korean folklore!
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