Blood & Tears: Korea Independence & Resistance Dark History Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Seodaemun Prison History Hall

  【Then: Fight for Independence Tour】 Step into the brutal past of Korea’s independence struggle. This former prison held, tortured, and executed countless freedom fighters under Japanese rule. Walk through dark cells, witness torture chambers, and feel the pain of those who sacrificed everything for Korea’s freedom.

  1 hour 35 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2

  【Then: Fight for Independence Tour】 A symbol of lost sovereignty and resilience. Built to celebrate Korea’s independence, it later stood as a silent witness to Japanese colonization. Once a gateway to freedom, now a solemn reminder of the nation's struggle to reclaim its identity.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  【Then: Fight for Independence Tour】 A hidden piece of history—home to an American journalist who exposed Japan’s atrocities to the world. This Western-style house stands as a testament to those who risked everything to tell Korea’s painful truth.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  【Then: Fight for Independence Tour】 The birthplace of the March 1st Movement. It was here that Korea’s first cries for independence rang out in 1919, sparking a nationwide revolution. Stand where history was made and feel the echoes of courage that led to Korea’s liberation.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

  【Now: Road to Democracy Tour】 Explore Korea’s dramatic transformation from colonization to democracy. This museum provides key insight into the country’s post-war recovery, rapid industrial growth, and the political struggles that followed. Through powerful exhibits and archival footage, discover the events and movements that shaped modern Korea—and the citizens who demanded change.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Tongin Market

  【Now: Road to Democracy Tour】 Walk the vibrant alleys of Tongin Market, once a gathering place for everyday people enduring extraordinary times, and enjoy a traditional lunch amid echoes of the past with Yeopjeong (brass coins).

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Namsan

  【Now: Road to Democracy Tour】 This peaceful hill hides a dark past. Once home to the KCIA, it was where dissidents were interrogated and tortured during military rule. Today, it serves as a chilling reminder of the cost many paid for speaking out—and the bravery it took to do so.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 8

  【Now: Road to Democracy Tour】 Housed in a former police building, this foundation honors Korea’s hard-won democracy. Exhibits on protests, uprisings, and reforms shed light on the citizens who fought for freedom—and remind us of the importance of protecting it.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
• This tour involves traveling by public transportation, so bringing strollers or wheelchairs may be inconvenient.
• You may need to remove your shoes when visiting Dilkusha to help preserve the historic residence. Slippers will be provided on-site.

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