The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk

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1 hours - 2 hours

Seoul

Basic Information

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Magpie ID: JORDKW

Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Trip difficultly: Moderate

Max Group Size: 25

Currency: USD

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT+09:00) Seoul

Booking Cutoff: 24 hours before start time

Highlights

The site of a royal massacre
The remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending
The former red light district of Jongno 3-ga
How Pimatgol Alley aided the 1987 democracy movement
A bridge that tells the story of revenge

Included

Professional guide
Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers
A charm to keep away evil spirits

Excluded

Food and drinks at rest breaks
Gratuities

Commentary

Guide: English

Summary Description

Take a walk through the 600-year history of bloody massacres, mourning ghosts, and seedy hideaways. What lies under the concrete? Or WHO?

Description

This is the side of Seoul that you won’t find in the tourism brochures. Take a walking tour down the dark alleys of the forgotten 600-year history of bloody massacres, seedy hideaways, and mourning ghosts.

Clairvoyants on the tour have reported that we also have a few vaporous guests who join us. Keep an eye out for them. Guests will receive a measure of protection from certain Japanese ghosts.

The original weekend walk explores what’s so exciting and intriguing about Korean history. Meeting outside Anguk Station exit 2, he guides you through twisting alleys and weird landmarks.

Start / End Location

Start Location: 2 Bukchon-ro, Jae-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR

Start Location Notes: Anguk Station, exit 2

Start Location Direction:

Start Location: Anguk Station Exit 2, Seoul

Start Location Notes:

Start Location Direction:

End Location: 92-8 Sinmunno 2(i)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR

End Location Notes: Extended Edition ending location

End Location Direction:

End Location: 55-2 Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR

End Location Notes: Regular Edition ending location

End Location Direction:

Points of interest

Pimatgol Alley, Donhwamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Deoksugung Stone-wall Road, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Unhyeongung, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul City Hall, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Insadong Street, Seoul

Tapgol Park, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Cheonggyecheon Stream, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Gwanghwamun Square, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Jonggak Avenue of Youth, Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Gyeonghuigung, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
THE DARK SIDE OF SEOUL: ORIGINAL GHOST WALK (REGULAR EDITION)
1.5 hour walk
Adult	18-65 years	$39.00	Available on request
Child	0-12 years	$10.00	Available on request
Youth	12-17 years	$25.00	Available on request

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
THE DARK SIDE OF SEOUL: ORIGINAL GHOST WALK (EXTENDED EDITION)
2.5 hour walk
Adult	18-65 years	$47.00	Available on request
Child	0-12 years	$15.00	Available on request
Youth	12-17 years	$30.00	Available on request

Know before you book

The tour is Rated R
No hotel pick up or drop off
There is a 1.5 hour Regular Edition and a 2.5 hour Extended Edition

Know before you go

Operates in most all weather conditions
There is a good bit of walking
Do not take a taxi to the meeting point. Use the subway
The tour leaves at 8 p.m. whether everyone is there or not

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Additional Information

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, Not wheelchair accessible, 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.

Requirements: Must be able to swim

Redemption Information

Starting location:
Anguk Station, exit 2

**WE DON'T RECOMMEND USING A TAXI**
Every time a guest has been late or has missed a booking has been because of using a taxi. Taxis almost always get stuck in traffic. These days, there's a taxi driver shortage, so they're unreliable. 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. You will end up stuck in traffic. <--repeating it for emphasis
• Minimum age is 18 years or accompanied by guardian because of prurient and violent stories. It's Rated R.
• 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.