Seogwipo Art Museum Walking Tour: Jeongbang Falls & galleries

Museums, galleries and a waterfall in one morning walk through Seogwipo

This three-hour walking tour of Seogwipo takes you through contemporary art museums and galleries dedicated to 20th-century Korean masters, then to Jeongbang Falls, a 23-meter waterfall on Jeju Island's southern coast. Admission to all sites is included, and an English-speaking guide leads the route. The tour suits travelers with moderate fitness who want to combine art and nature in a single outing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Seogwipo art and nature

• Visit Jeongbang Falls
• See Seobok Museum
• Tour Soam Memorial Museum
• Explore Dae-Sup Lee Memorial
• Walk Lee Jungseop Cultural Street

The experience

The tour opens at Jeongbang Falls, one of Jeju Island's three major waterfalls, where a 23-meter drop flows into a rocky pool framed by columnar basalt walls. From there you move into Seogwipo's museum district, visiting the Soam Memorial Museum (Korea's first museum dedicated to a single calligrapher), which honors 20th-century master Soam Hyeonjoonghwa Seonng. You'll also see the memorial museum for Dae-Sup Lee, a leading modern artist who fled the Korean War and spent a formative year on Jeju Island, and the Seobok Museum, built to commemorate a legendary figure said to have arrived during the Chinese Qin Dynasty.

The route ends in Lee Jungseop Street, a cultural district in Seogwipo's Old Town centered on the birthplace of the 20th-century painter Lee Jungseop, where galleries and souvenir shops line the pedestrian area. An English-speaking guide walks the entire route and provides context for each site. Admission to all museums and attractions is included in the booking. The tour takes three hours total and covers the museums, the waterfall and the gallery street as a single sequence.

What’s included

• Admission to all museums and attractions.
• an English-speaking guide for the full three-hour route.
• access to Jeongbang Falls, the Soam Memorial Museum, the Dae-Sup Lee Memorial Museum, the Seobok Museum and Lee Jungseop Street.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Youth (8 to 16 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by 김찬

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided walk connecting Seogwipo's museums and Jeongbang Falls in one morning. You'll move between sites on foot rather than navigating transport yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 16 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What is Jeongbang Falls like when I get there?

Jeongbang Falls is 23 meters high and 10 meters wide, dropping into a protected area surrounded by vertical rock walls with columnar basalt formations and mature trees. It ranks among Jeju Island's three major waterfalls and is counted as one of the island's twelve scenic spots.

Do I need to book lunch, or is it included?

Lunch is not included in this tour. The three-hour route covers the museums, galleries and waterfall, leaving you free to eat in Seogwipo's Old Town or elsewhere at your own pace.

What museums will I actually visit on this tour?

You'll visit the Soam Memorial Museum, dedicated to calligraphy master Soam Hyeonjoonghwa Seonng and the first calligraphy museum in Korea; the Dae-Sup Lee Memorial Museum, honoring the modern artist who worked on Jeju Island; and the Seobok Museum. The tour also includes Lee Jungseop Street, a cultural district with galleries and shops in Seogwipo's Old Town.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, as the route involves walking between sites and visiting the waterfall area.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide leads the tour in English and is with the group for the full three hours.