Published Date : Apr 28, 2016 / Edited Date : Feb 13, 2019
The city of Seoul will be providing a range of special offers for foreign tourist as well as holding events, all in time for spring. Some of the offers will include a foreign exchange service coupon, a souvenir raffle, and discounts to certain events. Some of the events that will be running at this time are the C-Festival and the Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Market.
❍ Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center (Located Near KEB/Hana Bank Headquarters)
❍ Temporary Tourist Information Center Installations
- Event : Origami, fan-making
- Services Offered : PC Tablets available for use, wi-fi, QR code guides
- Installation Locations : The plaza in front of Doota, Dongdaemun. In front of Noon Square in Myeong-dong, next to the tourist police booth. The entrance to Namdaemun Imports Complex. Exit 2 of Gwangjang Market. Next to the tourist police booth at Noksapyeong Plaza. In front of exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station.
❍ Various Performances
- Nanta : Percussion performances with a traditional motif
- Salmunori Parade : Music parade with performances of traditional Korean music played by farmers
- Taekwondo : A performance of the world-renown Korean martial art, Taekwondo
- Traditional Magic Show : A traditional Korean magic show with masks and acrobatics
❍ Seoul City Tour Bus Discount Event (April 29th~May 8th)
- 40% discount on fares for foreign tourists
- 6 bus courses (Downtown-Palace, Seoul Panorama, Traditional Culture, Gangnam, Night 1, Night 2) >> Click for more information
❍ Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Market
- Every Friday and Saturday at Cascade Plaza
- Food trucks and handmade goods, as well as fun performances throughout the night >> Click for more information
❍ C-Festival (May 4th~May 8th) Festival
- A festival in central Seoul, at COEX in Gangnam
- Program : Seoul International Photo and Imaging Show, art toys, cultural playground, homebrew beer festival, balloon parade, k-pop concert and more
❍ Seoul Food Festival (May 2nd~May 8th)
- A gourmet festival featuring lectures from star chefs, cooking, food truck food tasting
- Location : Jamsugyo Bridge, Namsan Seoul Tower, Seongbuk-dong, and more
See the Various Benefits from Seoul Tourism Venture Enterprises (Startups)
▶ The most comfortable way to get to Seoul from the airport – 50% discount on a ride sharing service
- Use the BUXI app to make a reservation for the ride sharing shuttle service. You ride will take you from Incheon Airport to your lodgings (Gangnam, Hongdae)
- During Welcome Week 2016, there will be a 50% discount on fares. (During this time, the normal fare of 20,000 won will be cut in half to 10,000 won per person, for rides from the airport.)
- BUXI is available for download on android smartphones in the Google Play Store. English, Korean, and Chinese versions are available.
▶ Performances, tourist attractions, tours, and a variety of other travel contents offered at a discount by Travolution! Get a 5% additional discount - SPEND LESS, SEE MORE
- The Seoul Travel Pass allows for discounts of up to 60% for foreign tourists at a large range of tourist attractions, and tickets to all sorts of performances. Entry fees to Namsan Seoul Tower, Everland, Korean Folk Village, the Trick Eye Museum, etc, are discounted. Tickets for Nanta, Bibap, Drawing Show, and Hallyu performances are included. Experiences such as ring making, hanji paper art, K-POP dance school and more round out the amazing offers with the Seoul Travel Pass.
▶ Promotion Information
- Promotion Dates : May 1st, 2016 to May 14th for customers (foreigner customers only)
- Discount : Additional 5% off your checkout price
- How to get discount : Apply the coupon code listed below when purchasing your Seoul Travel Pass and the discount is applied automatically
- Go to the Seoul Travel Pass website (www.seoultravelpass.com)
- Download the app
Android: https://goo.gl/tYQYZI
iPhone: https://goo.gl/YkhZBx
- Coupon Code : 2016seoul
- Inquiries: Travolution Customer Service Center 02-6264-1115 (KOR, ENG, CN)
▶ Incheon Airport – Lodgings Luggage Delivery Service (in Korea) 1+1 Promotion!
- Aimed At : 5.1(Sun) Chinese Tourists Arrive / 5.3(Tues) Japanese Tourists Arrive/ 5.5(Thurs) Thai Tourists Arrive
- Details : Apply for this service at Incheon Airport’s Travel Store by 15:00 on the day delivery is needed. Tourists can sightsee while their luggage is delivered to their lodgings. When you apply for this service (service fees listed below) your companion’s luggage is delivered free of charge
- Location : Incheon Airport B1 Floor (Telephone: 032-743-0211~2)
- Cost : 12,000 won~24,000 won (Fare varies according to luggage size)
- Promotional video regarding this service:
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJo54s9BC0o
Chinese: http://weibo.com/3514674941/DoXv6dy80
Japanese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZoe_H0ZrL0
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
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.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
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)