Seoul: Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Rail Bike Tour

Four Seoul landmarks in a single day, no transport logistics to arrange

You visit four Seoul-area landmarks (a historic Korean garden, a French-style village, an Italian theme park, and a tree-lined island famous from Korean drama) with all entry fees, transport, and a railbike ride included. A guide handles the route and timing, so you move between stops without arranging connections yourself. Plan for a full day out. That's what fits all four attractions and the railbike into one departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Petite France30m · entry included
2. Nami Island3h · entry included
3. Gangchon Rail Park1h 40m · entry included

Visit gardens, villages, island, and railbike

• Stroll Garden of Morning Calm
• Explore Petite France village
• Visit Pinocchio and Da Vinci village
• Walk or bike Nami Island
• Ride Gangchon Railbike

The experience

Pedaling along an old train track through the countryside is how the day ends, but it starts much earlier in the morning at the Garden of Morning Calm, the oldest private garden in Korea. The staff picks you up from your Seoul hotel and drives you out to this place in an air-conditioned minivan. The kind of detail that matters when you're moving between four separate attractions and don't want to figure out the subway between stops. The garden itself draws families and photographers year-round for its seasonal festivals, and in winter the tour shifts its timing to catch the Light Festival instead, when the whole space glows with art installations woven through the trees.

After that you're heading to Petite France, a village of bright-colored buildings that looks like someone lifted it off a film set, because they kind of did. It's been featured in Korean dramas and variety shows, and the streets are built for photos. Right next door sits the Pinocchio and Da Vinci Italian village, the only theme park in Korea officially partnered with the Collodi Foundation, which means the exhibitions and performances are tied to Carlo Collodi's original story rather than a loose interpretation. You get tickets to both, and the contrast between the two villages (one French, one Italian) is part of what makes the day feel less like a checklist and more like you're moving through different corners of the world without leaving the Seoul area.

Nami Island comes next, and this is where the pace shifts. You can walk at your own speed or rent a bike to cycle the tree-lined roads. The island was a filming location for the Korean drama "Winter Sonata," so the landscape has that particular kind of composed beauty that makes sense once you know it was chosen for television. The railbike at Gangchon Rail Park is the final stop, an old train track converted into a pedal-powered route through nature where you're moving slowly enough to actually notice the foliage and the quiet. The default is a shared four-seater bike, though you can pay a small surcharge on-site if you want a private one. The whole day runs on a fixed schedule, which is what lets all four attractions fit without you managing the timing yourself.

One thing to know: the itinerary shifts with traffic and weather, and if you're bringing a stroller or wheelchair, let them know when you book so they can plan the route. Infants ride free but need to sit on an adult's lap. The tour operates year-round, but winter departures leave later to catch the Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival, which changes the whole mood of that first stop.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan, entry to the Garden of Morning Calm, Petite France, the Pinocchio and Da Vinci Italian village, Nami Island, and a shared four-seater railbike ride at Gangchon Rail Park.
• English or Chinese-speaking staff provide a briefing throughout.
• Infants ride free.
• If you bring a stroller or wheelchair, notify the operator when booking.

Options for this experience

6 options

Winter season, departing from Hongik Univ. StationGuide in English, Korean or Chinese · Available from 4 Dec · 09:20Meeting point: Exit 4 of Hongik University Station, 167-36 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Winter Season_ MyeongdongGuide in English, Korean or Chinese · Available from 4 Dec · 10:00Meeting point: Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot in Yejang-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Winter season, departing from DDP StationGuide in English, Korean or Chinese · Available from 4 Dec · 10:10Meeting point: Exit 10 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, 116 Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

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Departs from Hongik Univ. StationGuide in English, Korean or Chinese · 07:00Meeting point: Please be at Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 before 6:55 am. Ktourstory staff will be waiting for you there. Starting point: Hongik University Station Exit 4, 167-36 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Depart from MyeongdongGuide in English, Korean or Chinese · 07:30Meeting point: Please be at the Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot (about a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1) by 7:25 am. Starting point: Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot, Yejang-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Departs from DDP StationGuide in English, Korean or Chinese · 07:40Meeting point: Please be at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10 by 7:35 am. Ktourstory staff will be there to meet you. Starting point: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10, 116 Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and Friday6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:10

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 43

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Korean

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

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TOURSTORY

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Seoul without a car who want to see four distinct attractions in one day without arranging transport or entry tickets separately. The full-day pace means you're out from morning to evening, which is what makes fitting all four stops possible.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Korean and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the tour price?

Entry to the Garden of Morning Calm, Petite France, Pinocchio and Da Vinci Italian village, Nami Island, and a shared railbike ride at Gangchon Rail Park. Transport in an air-conditioned minivan and staff briefing are also included.

How long is the full day tour?

The itinerary covers four main attractions, but exact duration depends on traffic and how long you spend at each stop. Plan for a full day out from your hotel.

Can I get a private railbike instead of the shared one?

Yes. The default is a shared four-seater bike, but you can upgrade to a private bike for a surcharge of KRW 5,000 per person, payable in cash on-site.

What happens in winter?

In winter, the tour departs later to visit the Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival, a light event blending nature with art installations.

Can I walk or bike around Nami Island at my own pace?

Yes. You can stroll the tree-lined roads or rent a bike to cycle around the island yourself.

Is public transportation available if I don't want hotel pickup?

Public transportation options are available nearby, though the tour includes minivan transport from your hotel.