The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk

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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

Summary

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

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
25
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-65 years)
$39.00
Child: (0-12 years)
$10.00
Youth: (12-17 years)
$25.00
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Commentary
English
Dropoff location

92-8 Sinmunno 2(i)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, Seoul, 100-094, KR

55-2 Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, Seoul, KR

Why take this tour?

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. 

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What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers

  • A charm to keep away evil spirits

  • Food and drinks at rest breaks

  • Gratuities

Things to 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

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

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

Cancellation Policy

    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

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.

Pricing

THE DARK SIDE OF SEOUL: ORIGINAL GHOST WALK (REGULAR EDITION)

Adult: (18-65 years)
$39.00
Child: (0-12 years)
$10.00
Youth: (12-17 years)
$25.00

THE DARK SIDE OF SEOUL: ORIGINAL GHOST WALK (EXTENDED EDITION)

Adult: (18-65 years)
$47.00
Child: (0-12 years)
$15.00
Youth: (12-17 years)
$30.00
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About operator:

Specializing in unique immersive experiences, ZenKimchi has been on the Korean food scene since 2004 as Korea's first food blog. Team ZenKimchi has been consultants for media outlets and TV shows like "Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain", "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern," and The New York Times. We don't just run tours. We create memorable experiences.

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