Published Date : Nov 14, 2023 / Edited Date : Jun 26, 2024
"Exhaustive travel course for those who are visiting Seoul for the first time"
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2 nights 3 days course for novices
Day1
Myeong-dong
Day2
Gwanghwamun Square
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Insa-dong
samcheong-dong
Gwangjang Market
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
Namsan Cable Car
N Seoul Tower
Hangang Parks
Day3
Gangnam Station
Coex Mall (CALT)
Hongik Univ. Station (AREX)
Seoul travel tips
Myeongdong Tourist Information Center
Check out various Seoul-related information, such as tourist guidebooks. Sale of souvenirs/Discover Seoul Pass, and more.
How to get there 1st floor of Myeongdong KEB Hana Bank Annex (Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station, Exit 5 or 6)
Operating hours Daily 09:00 - 18:00 (Closed on Lunar New Year's Day nd Chuseok)
Contact information +82-(0)2-778-0333
Seoul City Tour Bus [Downtown-Palace]
Tour not only the palaces in downtown Seoul but also 22 other popular tourist attractions.
How to get there In front of Gwanghwamun Donghwa Duty-Free Shop (Subway Line 5, Gwanghwamun Station, Exit 6)/Adults: 24,000 KRW, Children (ages 6 and up through high school): 15,000 KRW
Operating hours [Tue to Fri] First departure at 09:30, last departure at 16:50, with departures every 40 minutes
[Weekends and Public Holidays] First departure at 09:20, last departure at 16:50, with departures every 30 minutes
Free admission or discounted access to major tourist attractions in Seoul within a specified period. Transportation card functionality, and airport railroad direct train service available.
How to get there Website/mobile app/affiliated travel agency website/Myeongdong Tourist Information Center. 24 hours: 50,000 KRW, 48 hours: 70,000 KRW, 72 hours: 90,000 KRW
The subway lines are numbered and color-coded, from 1 to 9. Each station has a number for convenient use.
How to get there Vending machine on-site purchase or transportation card. Fares start at 1,400 KRW for a single-use transport card (1,500 KRW), with additional charges based on distance traveled.
※ Information on traveling from the airport to Seoul and downloading the subway map can be found on the VisitSeoul.net website under the Travel Information section.
서울여행팁
명동 관광정보 센터
서울관광가이드북등다양한서울정보확인.기념품/디스커버서울패스등판매
이용방법: 명동KEB하나은행별관1층(을지로입구역5,6번출구)현장방문
이용시간 : 09:00~20:00 (명절당일휴무)
문의연락:+82-(0)2-778-0333
서울 시티투어버스 도심-고궁
서울 시티투어버스 (도심 - 고궁) 서울시내의 고궁 뿐아니라 22곳의 인기관광지를 순환하는 투어
이용방법 :광화문 동화면세점앞(5호선광화문역6번 출구) 탑승장 이용 성인18000원,고교생이하12000원
The largest shopping area in central Seoul with a comprehensive collection of department stores, duty-free shops, various global brands, and street food.
DAY 2
Gwanghwamun Square - Gyeongbokgung Palace - Insa-dong - samcheong-dong - Gwangjang Market - Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) - Namsan Cable Car - N Seoul Tower - Hangang Parks
Gwanghwamun Square is the gateway leading to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main palace of Seoul and Korea. The square is a cultural/resting place for city dwellers to meet the historical King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
Feel the history and dignity of the Joseon Dynasty at this emblematic Korean palace. Wear a hanbok and travel back in time at the Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Crafts shops run by artisans and traditional art galleries where you can find the most Korean products. A typical location for foreign tourists to buy Korean souvenirs.
As a traditional market located in the center of Seoul, it has become more famous for market foods such as Bindae-tteok (Mung Bean Pancake) and gimbap. It is full of hanbok and related props, and people wanting to buy souvenirs from their visit to Korea.
Dongdaemun DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza) is a cultural complex where conventions, design exhibitions, performances, and fashion shows are held. It is an architectural landmark resembling a spaceship.
If you take the Namsan cable car from Myeongdong to N Seoul Tower, you will move to the top of Namsan Mountain most easily and nicely. It’s a symbol of Seoul, ranked as the number one tourist attraction, and a romantic place where lovers' love locks are hung alongside a beautiful view from the observatory.
A symbol of Seoul, ranked as the number one tourist attraction, and a romantic place where lovers' love locks are hung alongside a beautiful view from the observatory.
The Hangang River is where Seoul's representative festivals and events are held. You can taste delicious food, ride a bicycle, see the night view and sunset of Seoul, and enjoy rest and leisure in a place where nature and the city center are in harmony with the busy downtown of Seoul.
DAY 3
Gangnam Station - Coex Mall (CALT) - Hongik Univ. Station (AREX)
In the commercial district centered around the intersection of Gangnam Station, stores and restaurants of various companies and brands are lined up. The center of the Gangnam area is crowded day and night.
It is a service that allows you to go to the airport by limousine after handling all immigration procedures in the city center rather than the airport.
This subway station is adjacent to Hongik University, Korea's leading art university, and is also called Hongik University Entrance. It is connected to the airport railroad, which makes it convenient to head to the airport.
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)