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Journey through Seoul's 630 years of history, step-by-step, with an Australian tour guide. This tour walks you through the historical center of Seoul, tracing Korea's evolution from the Joseon Dynasty to a modern, global powerhouse. Discover the legacy of pivotal figures like King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and learn about South Korea's struggle for democracy against dictatorship.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of Bosingak Bell Pavilion. - Find your way to Jonggak subway station (Line 1) and walk out exit number 4. - Your guide will have an orange umbrella.
Tour ends directly up the street from where it began. Your guide will assist with directions.
Itinerary
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1
Why did the city bells ring 28 times at night and 33 times in the morning?
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cheonggyecheon Stream
What did this stream provide Seoul throughout the Joseon Dynasty, Korean War, and in modern times?
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Seoul City Hall
How is Seoul City Hall an architectural gem, both inside and out?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Seoul Plaza
How does this plaza reflect the hearts of modern citizens?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
How much of the palace and cityscape reveals itself from this perch?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Deoksugung Doldam-gil
Why do Koreans say that if you walk along this stone wall with your spouse, you will soon be divorced?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Jungmyeongjeon Hall
How did Imperial Japan force Korea to surrender its independence?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
How did Korea's first school for girls change societal views on women's roles?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Why did Korea's penultimate monarch flee his palace in the middle of the night and stay here for a year?
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
How did this general save Korea and change the course of world history? (no exaggeration)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Why is Sejong considered the greatest king of the Joseon Dynasty?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Gwanghwamun Square
How many protests does it take to change a democracy?
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
How much history can you see from the rooftop?
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
Why is this the site of the world's longest running protest?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Jogyesa Temple
How does the ringing of bells connect us with the universe?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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