Published Date : Jun 29, 2015 / Edited Date : Jun 24, 2021
The Seoul City Tour Bus affords you the opportunity to see all of the city's best. With just one ticket, you can hop-on and hop-off at all of Seoul's major destinations. Included on the Seoul City Tour Bus are the Traditional Culture Course, and the various City Courses (Downtown·Royal Palaces Course/ Seoul Panorama Course/ Nighttime Course), Gangnam City Tour Course. What exactly can you look forwrd to during this course? In this article highting the Seoul City Tour Bus' Top 10, we give you an in-depth look.
1. Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun Market is a bustling marketplace full of clothes, food and that traditional Korean atmosphere. Located right in the heart of the city, Namdaemun Market combines a long history of the marketplace in Korea with modern consumerism and present-day products.
Address: 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
→Line 4 Hoehyeon Stn. Exit 7. Walk 400 m.
2. Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market hits you with the fragrance of food as soon as you walk into the market. A large dining hall with food and a variety of traditional Korean goods, this place will leave you wanting for nothing.
Address: 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
→Line 1 Jongno 5(o)-ga Stn. Exit 7. Walk 15 m. →Line 2 Euljiro 4(sa)-ga Stn. Exit 4. Walk 150 m
3. Gwanghwamun
Gwanghwamun stands proudly with Admiral Yi Sunshin and King Sejong greeting you right at the center. Here you can see Korean culture with its' proudest moments. Come say a little hello to them and take a peek at Gyeongbokgung Palace!
Address: 58, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
→Line 5 Gwanghwamun Stn. Exit 1, 2, 8
4. Insadong
Insadong is one of the most popular tourist streets for tourists as they get to explore the cute alleyways filled with cafes and delicious restaurants. Store windows are adorned with souvenirs that will forever remind you of Korea.
Address: Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
→Line 1 Jongno 3(sam)-ga Stn. Exit 4 or 5. Walk 10 minutes. →Line 3 Anguk Stn. Exit 1 or 6. Walk 5 minutes.
5. Myeongdong
Myeongdong bubbles over with people and shops as you get to jump from store to store searching for that trending Korean item or sample the latest food item.
Address: 27, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
→Line 4 Myeong-dong Stn. Exits 5 to 10 .
6. Seoul Animation Center
Seoul Animation Center has all the cartoons and animations that you love all in one place. Korea has some of the greatest illustrators out there, so make sure to check them out while you're here!
Address: 126, Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
→Line 4 Myeong-dong Stn. Exit 1. Walk 7 minutes towards Namsan Park
7. Yeouido
Yeouido shines brightly against the hum of the Hangang River. Home to the National Assembly and other tall financial buildings, there is also a sprawling park in the center. Here is THE home of picnics on sunny days and romantic walks in the fall.
Address: 13 Yeouigonwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
→Exit 4, National Assembly Station (Line 9)
8. Namsan Seoul Tower
Namsan Seoul Tower is where to be if you want to get the best panoramic view of the city. Clear and sunny during the day and romantically lit during the night, it's a stop you can't miss on the tour course.
Address: 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
K-Star Road has all the landmarks you need if you're a tried and true k-pop fan. Come see the spread of the K-wave and feel its' magic.
10. Gangnam City Tour - Coex
Coex is the largest underground shopping mall in Asia and is connected to several exhibition halls, a convention center, a hotel, a department store and an office building. The mall houses around 260 stores and leisure facilities including fashion, beauty, entertainment and cultural spaces, and offers a pleasurable one-stop shopping experience, regardless of the weather.
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예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
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Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)