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Version 31 – May 31, 2023 15:08

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  • a bridge that tells the story of revenge, how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre
  • a bridge that tells the story of revenge, evidence of japan's lingering psychological warfare in the early 1900s, how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, residence of a temporary ruler who executed 3,000 christians, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre

Version 29 – May 31, 2023 15:07

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  • a bridge that tells the story of revenge, evidence of japan's lingering psychological warfare in the early 1900s, how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, residence of a temporary ruler who executed 3,000 christians, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre
  • a bridge that tells the story of revenge, a subway station built by a former yakuza boss, an ugly brutalist building with a jaw-dropping surprise, evidence of japan's lingering psychological warfare in the early 1900s, how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, residence of a temporary ruler who executed 3,000 christians, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre

Version 28 – May 31, 2023 15:06

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  • a bridge that tells the story of revenge, a subway station built by a former yakuza boss, an ugly brutalist building with a jaw-dropping surprise, evidence of japan's lingering psychological warfare in the early 1900s, how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, residence of a temporary ruler who executed 3,000 christians, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre
  • a bridge that tells the story of revenge, an ugly brutalist building with a jaw-dropping surprise, evidence of japan's lingering psychological warfare in the early 1900s, how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, residence of a temporary ruler who executed 3,000 christians, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre

Version 27 – May 31, 2023 15:05

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  • a bridge that tells the story of revenge, an ugly brutalist building with a jaw-dropping surprise, evidence of japan's lingering psychological warfare in the early 1900s, how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, residence of a temporary ruler who executed 3,000 christians, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre
  • a bridge that tells the story of revenge, how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre

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  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '65'
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  • to: '12'
  • youth:
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  • to: '65'
  • child:
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  • to: '12'

Version 18 – April 30, 2023 03:13

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Available tiers
  • adult, child, youth
  • adult, child

Version 16 – April 30, 2023 03:12

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Guide type
  • Tour Guide

Trip difficulty
  • Moderate
  • Easy

Duration from
  • 1.5
  • 2.0

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  • 2.5
  • 3.0

Version 13 – April 30, 2023 03:04

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Voucher info
  • Starting location:
  • Anguk Station, exit 2
  • ----Starting Locations---:
  • **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.
  • **PLEASE NOTE YOUR STARTING LOCATION**
  • It's different for weekdays and weekends. We cannot give a refund if you show up at the wrong location.
  • ----Starting Locations---:
  • • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (Seodaemun Station, exit 4) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-5595-6099
  • • Saturday & Sunday (Anguk Station, exit 2) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-9283-1696
  • **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.

Version 12 – April 30, 2023 03:04

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Know Before You Go
  • do not take a taxi to the meeting point. use the subway, operates in most all weather conditions, the tour leaves at 8 p.m. whether everyone is there or not, there is a good bit of walking

Know Before You Book
  • no hotel pick up or drop off, the tour is rated r, there is a 1.5 hour regular edition and a 2.5 hour extended edition

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Version 11 – April 30, 2023 03:01

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Highlights
  • a bridge that tells the story of revenge, how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre
  • how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre

Included
  • a charm to keep away evil spirits, link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers, professional guide
  • link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers, professional guide

Excluded
  • food and drinks at rest breaks, gratuities
  • food and drinks, unless specified, gratuities

Version 10 – April 30, 2023 03:00

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Short 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. 
  • 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.
  • STARTING POINTS
  • (Mon-Fri) "Ghostlore & Legends" Seodaemun Station, exit 4
  • (Sat-Sun) "The Original Ghostwalk" Anguk Station, exit 2

Highlights
  • how pimatgol alley aided the 1987 democracy movement, the former red light district of jongno 3-ga, the remains of a general’s home that had a bloody ending, the site of a royal massacre

Version 9 – April 15, 2023 07:56

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Name
  • The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk
  • Evening Ghost Walking Tour in Seoul

Version 8 – April 15, 2023 07:54

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Version 7 – April 07, 2023 02:25

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Version 4 – April 06, 2023 11:16

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Additional Info
  • 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.
  • 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.

Redemption type
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Tier labels
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • youth: ''
  • infant: ''
  • senior: ''
  • student: ''

Tier ages
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '65'
  • child:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '12'
  • ---
  • child:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '12'
  • youth:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '65'

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
  • 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

Voucher info
  • **PLEASE NOTE YOUR STARTING LOCATION**
  • It's different for weekdays and weekends. We cannot give a refund if you show up at the wrong location.
  • ---Starting Locations---:
  • • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (Seodaemun Station, exit 4) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-5595-6099
  • • Saturday & Sunday (Anguk Station, exit 2) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-9283-1696
  • **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.
  • **PLEASE NOTE YOUR STARTING LOCATION**
  • It's different for weekdays and weekends. We cannot give a refund if you show up at the wrong location.
  • ---Starting Locations---:
  • • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (Seodaemun Station, exit 4) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-5595-6099
  • • Saturday & Sunday (Anguk Station, exit 2) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-9283-1696
  • **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.

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Version 3 – April 06, 2023 11:16

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Additional Info
  • 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.
  • 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.

Redemption type
  • undefined

Tier labels
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • youth: ''
  • infant: ''
  • senior: ''
  • student: ''

Tier ages
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '65'
  • child:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '12'
  • ---
  • child:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '12'
  • youth:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '65'

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
  • 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

Voucher info
  • **PLEASE NOTE YOUR STARTING LOCATION**
  • It's different for weekdays and weekends. We cannot give a refund if you show up at the wrong location.
  • ---Starting Locations---:
  • • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (Seodaemun Station, exit 4) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-5595-6099
  • • Saturday & Sunday (Anguk Station, exit 2) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-9283-1696
  • **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.
  • **PLEASE NOTE YOUR STARTING LOCATION**
  • It's different for weekdays and weekends. We cannot give a refund if you show up at the wrong location.
  • ---Starting Locations---:
  • • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (Seodaemun Station, exit 4) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-5595-6099
  • • Saturday & Sunday (Anguk Station, exit 2) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-9283-1696
  • **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.

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  • 83.3333333333333333
  • 72.2222222222222222

Version 2 – April 06, 2023 11:02

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Version 1 – April 06, 2023 11:02

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Short Description
  • 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.
  • STARTING POINTS
  • (Mon-Fri) "Ghostlore & Legends" Seodaemun Station, exit 4
  • (Sat-Sun) "The Original Ghostwalk" Anguk Station, exit 2
  • 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.
  • STARTING POINTS
  • (Mon-Fri) "Ghostlore & Legends" Seodaemun Station, exit 4
  • (Sat-Sun) "The Original Ghostwalk" Anguk Station, exit 2