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This small-group tour takes you to places that are historic yet unconventional, impressive yet woven into daily life.
Start at a secluded Buddhist temple, once a high-end entertainment house for the elite, now transformed into a place of quiet devotion. Witness how this space has been reshaped over time.
Next, step into a 1970s apartment complex—a rare glimpse into Seoul’s urban context. Built during a period of rapid transformation, this space embodies the shifting landscape of a growing metropolis.
Continue to the former home of a poet and activist, designed with a deliberate orientation as a quiet yet powerful symbol of resistance and national identity.
Finish the journey at an ancient fortress wall, leading to a scenic overlook. From here, take in sweeping views of the city, where modern structures and historic layers exist side by side. Capture the moment in a place where time stands still.
Step into untold stories of Seoul and leave with a deeper connection to the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Exit 6, Hansung University Station (Line 4)
San 2-11, Myeongnyun 3-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Waryong Park Entrance)
Itinerary
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Start at a secluded Buddhist temple, once a retreat for the powerful and now a peaceful haven for monks, before visiting the former home of a poet and independence activist, a space designed with deep symbolic meaning. Then, step into a 50-year-old corner store that has defied the rise of convenience chains, preserving a piece of old Seoul. Finally, walk along the remnants of an ancient city wall, where the city’s past and present seamlessly merge.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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