Gwanghwamun Tour l 120 minutes to Understand Local Korean Society

5.0
(27 reviews)
Seoul, South Korea

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join us to uncover the real & unique cultures of Korean society most visitors never encounter!

Let’s stroll the Gwanghwamun area, the city center over 600 years.

History majored guide June will visit traditional & modern local spots - Gwanghwamun Square, charming Samchungdong street and alleyways, traditional Bukchon Hanok village, and even Collage of North Korean Studies.

At the each stop, I will show hidden histories those shaped modern Korean society & people.

What are the main agendas for Korean and why?
What’s our opinions about North Korea, Japan, America?
What does Koreans value the most?
I will connect dots from history to everyday life cultures like Korean’s age hierarchy, thriving coffee culture, Korean Spa culture and more.

Just in 2 hours, you will understand Korean people and general society.

Contents are very easy to understand and walk is easy. This will be a perfect way to deepen your insights about South Korea.

What's Included

Heat packs (Winter season)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are meeting at "Gwanghwamun station exit 9"

End point

We are finishing in front of Blue house (President house)

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Gwanghwamun Square

    It's the city center of Seoul. Main place of Korea over 600 years. Look at histories of Joseon kingdom and understand Korean society.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    View how US influenced Korea from establishment to now. Learn how Koreans think about them.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Samcheongdong-gil Road

    Retro style street of shops & restaurants. Take a glimpse of histories about modern development & side effects. Understand Korean working cultures.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bukchon Hanok Village

    Old traditional house village. Listen to stories about tensions between development & preservation.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The only collage specialized only for North Korea. Take a look at relationship against North Korean and how we think about it.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It's an easy walk. But few courses walking uphills. Please be aware.
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