Seoul Ghost Walking Tour: Unearth Korea's Dark History and Haunted Past
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436 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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Kunal_v
Apr 19, 2024
Very entertaining tour! - Shawn is an amazing host and really knows his stuff. Highly recommended tour. Very entertaining! Extended tour is worth it.
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Kunaldipakvaria
Apr 19, 2024
Very entertaining! - Amazing tour, very entertaining, lots of learning too! Shawn really knows his stuff, and tells the stories beautifully. Highly recommended!
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Tia_b
Apr 18, 2024
No ghosts seen but ... - Not at all scary but very interesting/fascinating history! Joe is so knowledgeable and a very engaging host. The best part was seeing parts of lively back alleyways and quiet historical neighborhoods the average tourist wouldn't know about on their own. Highly recommend!
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Daytrip30681993082
Apr 16, 2024
Recommend this tour. - I stumbled upon this tour thanks to the Dark Side of Seoul podcast. Shawn's storytelling skills are excellent. It was informative and fun. He answered questions in detail while walking between the locations. Discovered some new spots around Seoul and met some nice people.
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Yasminem800
Apr 16, 2024
Korean ghost story’s hit different! - Really enjoyed this tour. The guide Shawn was so interesting and funny, keeping the group engaged the whole way through. I would definitely do this tour again if I ever come to Seoul. I did the tour with my two siblings and we don’t agree on things often but all decided this was one of our favourite activities of our trip!
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Pioneer42976771117
Apr 12, 2024
Excellent tour!!! - If you want to know the culture of Korea, it is a great tour to join and understand more of traditional Korean culture!!!!
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Asheqm2018
Apr 9, 2024
KOREA HAUNTINGS AND FOLKLORE - Shawn was an amazing guide.His storytelling an extensive knowledge on the subject had us on the edge of our focus.We wish we could stay longer for the extended trip, but we had to head back.Looking forward to more trips.
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Kimlann2024
Apr 7, 2024
Highly recommend to any fans of ghosts and scary stories - Shawn really made the entire experience amazing. Great stories and great energy. We had a fun time, and we highly recommend it to anyone interested in a unique and spooky tour!
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T4282hbracheln
Apr 7, 2024
Dark side of Seoul walking tour. - Shawn was great fun, a brilliant storyteller and obviously in love with the subject. We had an absolute blast and were so glad we booked the extended tour.
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Navigate780861
Apr 5, 2024
Awesome and extraordinary evening - It was excellent! Shawn was really really awesome guide. We heared many spooky stories, some folklor tales and many more ! Totally would recommend spending evening this way !! 👌
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