Seoul's Haunted Past: Exclusive Evening Ghost Walk
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Korea's most popular ghost tour! One of the top things to do in Seoul. This is the side of Seoul that you won’t find in the tourism brochures. Take a tour down the dark alleys of Seoul's forgotten 600-year history of bloody massacres, seedy hideaways and mourning ghosts. Self-proclaimed clairvoyants on the tour have reported a few sightings, including a little girl who has been seen following the group around. This is not only a ghost tour, but a walk unearthing Seoul's murky and violent past, making the city much more interesting and intimate. Guests also receive an online map of all the haunts, murder sites, and torture chambers mentioned on the tour. IMPORTANT: Content is rated PG-13. There are some stories of sex & violence. Parents and those with sensitive ears take caution. ✅ Single traveler-friendly ✅ Female traveler-friendly ✅ LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly STARTING POINTS "The Original Ghostwalk" Anguk Station, exit 2 "Ghostlore & Legends" Seodaemun Station, exit 4
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Heather_T, 10/18/2025 7:13:29 PM
This is a great walking tour. It is a lot of walking so you have two options for the time which I think is a smart option for people. We did the extended and it was well worth the extra time. Our guide was so knowledgeable and funny. I laughed out loud and will never forget his story about the virgins - factual and wowza. Anyway, definitely worth it and highly recommend!
nilsn659, 10/17/2025 8:46:47 AM
We took the extended classic tour with Joe on our first evening in Seoul, and it was a great way to get a first impression! Joe took us to many different sites that were beautiful or charming, historical or modern, and all came with a peppering of stories and insightful background information. Recommended, whether you are looking for ghosts or for a view of the city that is hard to find as a visitor.
thedebstep, 10/15/2025 10:19:21 PM
Booked this the week we landed in Seoul. Shawn was our tour guide and was happy to answer all questions and hypothesize on theories around the origin stories of ghosts and monsters. Suffice to say he was a good sport and was super welcoming. Overall, great tour. Would recommend. If we’re ever back in Seoul, we are definitely going to check out other tours they offer.
36bertak, 10/15/2025 8:03:53 PM
This tour was one of my favorite parts of visiting Seoul this year. Shawn is an amazing guide, knowledgeable, engaging, and funny, it almost felt like the nearly two hours we spent on the tour went by too fast. Absolutely recommend it to anyone who’s interested in folklore, myths, and spooky things.
Péter P, 10/14/2025 11:41:50 AM
We choose the extended option. An exciting tour, great stories and spooky moments. Our guide gave insight in a very interesting and sometimes bizarre world with a good hint of history. An absolute delight, and great choice to spend the night!
Ryan N, 10/8/2025 11:26:12 AM
Fun folklore stories had been shared throughout the trail. Was a great opportunity to learn the history of Korea's folklore.
Tour61706011148, 10/8/2025 11:11:34 AM
Excellent tour. Highly recommend for anyone even slightly interested in folklore. This is the 2nd time I have done the tour and I have thoroughly enjoyed it both times. Shawn is an excellent guide and story teller and does a fantastic job of keeping you interested and hanging on every word. Highly recommend getting the extended tour and picking up a copy of the comic they do. Lots of additional stories in the comic that are not covered in the tour.
Adventurer784523, 10/6/2025 9:17:32 AM
It was an okay tour but it really felt like we were sprinting from point to point to make the 90 minute cutoff work. It really felt like it's more of a "checklist" tour instead of really diving deeply in any one story or location. The mood of our tour guide was a bit jovial for a "Dark History and Ghost Story" tour. He appeared like he had maybe a bit too many drinks (glassy eyes and slurred speech) and was a bit too playful with some of the guests. It made it pretty difficult to stay engaged when, again, it was supposed to be a "spooky" tour. Overall it could've been a really good tour but it was just an okay use of time. Felt like I could've gotten more information just googling each of the sites than what we got from a tour.
Liana V, 10/4/2025 9:52:47 AM
Sean was a great story teller. Did the extended tour and it was excellent! I recommend this to anyone who likes folklore and urban legends.
Thomas M, 9/27/2025 12:08:56 PM
I give it a 5/5 . I did the two hour one and had a blast, and I learned a lot about creepy history that's hiding in plain sight. And some sad dark history, but as a lover of occult and dark history and spooky tails. I had a blast. Also, you get to explore the city and save stuff on maps for later to see. It gives you secret view of local history as its not stuff you'd see on regular tours. Definitely recommend 👌
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years without guardian
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please check the tour start location, as it's different depending on the day of week.
- Subway is the best way to arrive at the meeting point. Taxis tend to get stuck in traffic.
Departure point
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) Outside Seodaemun Station, Exit 4 Please use the subway. Road transport gets stuck in traffic.Return details
Korea's most popular ghost tour! One of the top things to do in Seoul. This is the side of Seoul that you won’t find in the tourism brochures. Take a tour down the dark alleys of Seoul's forgotten 600-year history of bloody massacres, seedy hideaways and mourning ghosts. Self-proclaimed clairvoyants on the tour have reported a few sightings, including a little girl who has been seen following the group around. This is not only a ghost tour, but a walk unearthing Seoul's murky and violent past, making the city much more interesting and intimate. Guests also receive an online map of all the haunts, murder sites, and torture chambers mentioned on the tour. IMPORTANT: Content is rated PG-13. There are some stories of sex & violence. Parents and those with sensitive ears take caution. ✅ Single traveler-friendly ✅ Female traveler-friendly ✅ LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly STARTING POINTS "The Original Ghostwalk" Anguk Station, exit 2 "Ghostlore & Legends" Seodaemun Station, exit 4Redemption
**PLEASE NOTE YOUR STARTING LOCATION** It's different based on which version you chose. We cannot give a refund if you show up at the wrong location. ---Starting Locations--- • Original Ghost Walk (Anguk Station, exit 2) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-9283-1696 • Ghostlore & Legends (Seodaemun Station, exit 4) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-5595-6099 **WE DON'T RECOMMEND USING A TAXI, BUS, OR CAR** Every time a guest has been late or has missed a booking has been because of using a taxi or driving. Taxis and cars almost always get stuck in traffic. Seoul has one of the easiest, cleanest, and safest subway systems in the world. Much better than taxis. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Don't use a taxi, bus, or car. You will end up stuck in traffic. <--repeating it for emphasis • Content is Rated PG-13. Parents bringing minors should be aware of violent and prurient content. • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. We highly recommend using the subway rather than a taxi because of traffic. If you feel you won't make it in time please contact us as soon as you can. • Repeat: Don't use a taxi. • Drinking alcohol is fine, and it is usually done so on the tour. Note that due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to guests who are excessively intoxicated and causing problems with the tour. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • Please no smoking outside of rest times for the courtesy of fellow tour guests. You know not to use a taxi, right? It'll make you miss the tour.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund