The Seoul Guided Walking Tour is a free program offered by Seoul, designed for tourists who want to see Seoul’s top tourist attractions on foot under the expert guidance of multilingual tour guides. Reservations can be made via the internet and mobile web at dobo.visitseoul.net
Who are Seoul Cultural Tourism Volunteer Guides?
Seoul Cultural Tourism Volunteer Guides are experts knowledgeable in Seoul's history and culture.
They volunteer as guides to help tourists understand Seoul in a deeper way.
Walking Tour Introduction
About
There are about 40 different tours available, classified under 8 themes ([Palace] [Hanok&Village] [City Wall Dulle-Gil] [Urban Regeneration] [Architecture&Arts], etc).
Hours Weekdays: 10am, 2pm / Weekends: 10am, 2pm, 3pm (Gyeongbokgung: 10:30am, 2:30pm) Number of Participants Individual: Up to 10 people Group
※ Gyeongbokgung/Changgyeonggung/Changdeokgung: 20 people maximum
Language Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese Admissions Free (Admission fees to the royal palaces & fees for cultural experience programs, etc. are NOT included in the tours and must be paid separately.)
Walking Tour Reservation Information
Making Reservations Reservations must be made online at least three days in advance . ※ All reservations can be made on the Visit Seoul mobile website (m.dobo.visitseoul.net) ※ As tour guides are volunteers, reservations may not be available due to tour guides' unavailability.
※ Spots fill up quickly on weekends, holidays, and during peak season (April, May, September, October),
so if you would like to make a reservation during this time, please consider reserving in advance.
Viewing / Cancelling Reservations ※ Your reservation details will be sent to you via mobile text message and e-mail.
You can also check the reservation details on the "View / Cancel Reservation" page on the website/mobile. ※ Other tourists may join your tour as long as it does not exceed the maximum number of the group.
※ You may cancel the reservation via website (PC and mobile phone) until 24 hours prior to the tour.
If you must cancel the tour after then, please send an email to walkingtours@sto.or.kr or contact your guide.
※ If you are unable to go on a tour, please cancel the reservation at least 4 hours before the tour starts.
If you cancel your reservation more than twice with less than 4 hours left, future reservations may be restricted.
Meeting Place Meet at the designated meeting place for each tour.
Seoul Cultural Tourism Volunteer Guide Permanent Tours
Namsangol Hanok Village Languages: KOR, ENG, CHN, JPN Guided Tours: 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30 Admissions: Free Closed: Every Tuesday Phone: +82-2-2264-4412 Transportation: Take subway line 3 or 4 to Chungmuro Station. Go out exit 3 or 4 and walk about 5 minutes along the road between Dongguk University Chungmuro Media Center and Maeil Business Newspaper.
War Memorial of Korea Languages: KOR, ENG, CHN, JPN Guided Tours: 10:00-17:00 Admissions: Free Closed: Every Monday (except for when the Monday falls on an extended holiday, in which case the tours resume regular business hours, and tours do not operate on the day after the last day of the extended holiday.) Phone: +82-2-709-3139 Transportation: Take subway line 4 to Samgakji Station. Go out exit 1 and walk about 5 minutes.
Contact Information Weekdays: Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office / Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Phone: +82-2-6925-0777 Fax : +82-2-3788-0899 Email : walkingtours@sto.or.kr
Weekends & Holidays: DASAN Call Center / Hours: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. DASAN Call Center (Tel: 02-120)
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)