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Seoul Half-Day Tour with Photos: Seongsu, Deoksugung & Local Spots
Explore both modern and historic Seoul on a small-group half-day tour designed for solo travelers and small groups.
Start in trendy Seongsu, where you can explore pop-up stores, local shopping spots, and optional activities such as a Korean photo booth. Later, visit Deoksugung Palace around sunset, relax by Cheonggyecheon Stream, and experience more of Seoul’s everyday culture along the way.
I’ll also take candid photos and short video clips throughout the tour, so you can enjoy the experience without worrying about taking all the photos yourself. Photos and videos are included at no extra cost.
What Makes This Tour Different?
This tour combines Seoul’s modern trends, history, and everyday local experiences in one itinerary. The route is flexible, especially in Seongsu, where pop-up stores and trending spots change frequently.
With a small group, the tour can also be adjusted depending on your interests and pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If your hotel is not on the list, please provide us with your hotel details.
Please wait in the hotel lobby. I will be holding a tour sign. If the lobby is crowded or difficult to find me, please wait near the front desk.
After taking the escalator down, look to your right, and you will see the guide holding a sign
City Hall Station Exit 6
Itinerary
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1DIOR Seongsu
Discover Seongsu Pop-Up Stores: Start your tour in Seongsu-dong, one of Seoul’s trendiest neighborhoods, known for its ever-changing pop-up stores. From Korean beauty and fashion to lifestyle brands, you’ll explore a selection of interesting shops around the area. Since pop-ups change frequently, the exact stops may vary depending on what’s open during your visit.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Seongsu-dong
Optional Gen Z Photo Booth Experience: Try one of Korea’s popular photo booths, where you can use fun headbands and props, choose different frames, and take photos together. This is an optional activity, and the photo booth fee is not included in the tour price. It usually costs around 5,000 KRW per session, depending on the photo booth. You can decide on the spot whether you’d like to join.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Visit NYUNYU, a popular Korean fashion and accessories store in Seongsu. You can browse jewelry, bags, hair accessories, and other trendy items that are popular in Korea. You’re welcome to shop or simply look around and enjoy the atmosphere.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Deoksugung
Deoksugung Palace at Sunset: Visit Deoksugung around sunset, when the palace starts to light up and the atmosphere changes. Compared with larger palaces such as Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung is smaller and more compact, but it has a very unique character. Traditional Korean palace buildings stand alongside Western-style architecture such as Seokjojeon, giving the palace a mix of old and modern influences. We’ll walk through the palace while learning about its history and enjoying the evening atmosphere.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5Cheonggyecheon Stream
Relax at Cheonggyecheon Stream: After walking around the city, take a break at Cheonggyecheon Stream and enjoy a more relaxed side of Seoul. You can sit by the water, cool your feet in the stream, or grab a beer or another drink and simply chill for a while. At night, the city lights and flowing water make it a nice place to slow down and rest before continuing the tour. Depending on the season, there may also be special events or light displays along the stream.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Arcade Fun in Jongno: Visit a Korean arcade and try games such as claw machines, rhythm games, basketball, shooting games, and racing simulators. This is an optional activity, and game fees are not included in the tour price. Most games cost around 1,000–2,000 KRW each, so you can play as many or as few as you like.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Optional Korean Convenience Store Food Experience: Finish the tour with a visit to a Korean convenience store, an easy way to experience a part of everyday life in Korea. You can try popular items such as Buldak spicy noodles, banana milk, triangle kimbap, and Korean snacks and drinks. This is an optional activity, and food and drinks are not included in the tour price, so you can simply look around or buy anything you’d like to try.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour requires a moderate fitness level as it involves extensive walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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