Seoul: Evening Ghost Tour & Dark History Walking
Six Centuries of Seoul's Violent Past, Told After Dark
You'll walk through Seoul's hidden alleys with a professional guide, stopping at real murder sites and torture chambers while hearing 600 years of the city's violent, forgotten history. The tour includes an online map of all locations discussed, runs in all weather, and takes a moderate amount of walking. Book based on which day works for you, since the starting station and edition type vary by day of the week.
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Evening ghost and history walking tour
- Meet at Anguk Station exit 2
- Walk dark alleys of Seoul
- Hear stories of massacres and ghosts
- Visit murder sites and torture chambers
- Receive online map of haunts
What’s included
- Your evening includes a professional guide leading the walk through Seoul's dark history, access to an online map of all haunts and sites discussed, and stories spanning 600 years of the city's violent past.
- The tour covers murder sites, torture chambers, and folklore tied to real locations in Seoul.
- You'll walk a moderate distance through alleys and neighborhoods, so wear comfortable shoes.
- The tour operates in all weather.
Times
- Every day 20:00
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The experience
The tour starts at either Anguk Station (exit 2) or Seodaemun Station (exit 4), depending on which night you go. Check before you arrive, because the meeting points matter and the subway is genuinely the fastest way to get there. Once the group gathers, a professional guide leads you down Seoul's dark alleys, moving through neighborhoods most visitors never see. This isn't a polished heritage walk. It's a Seoul ghost tour that digs into 600 years of bloody massacres, seedy hideaways, and the stories of people who died violently and stayed behind.
The guide walks you past murder sites, torture chambers, and locations tied to Seoul's forgotten violent history: the kind of detail that doesn't make it into tourism brochures. Some guests on previous tours have reported sightings, including a small girl who's been seen following the group. Whether you believe that part or not, the stories themselves are real: the history is documented, the locations are actual places in the city, and the guide knows which alleys hold which secrets. You'll get an online map afterward with all the haunts and sites marked, so you can revisit them or verify what you heard.
The tour runs on different schedules depending on the day: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday offer both regular and extended editions, while Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday run extended edition only. A moderate amount of walking is involved, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The tour operates rain or shine. The content is rated PG-13, which means there are stories involving sex and violence, so parents traveling with teenagers and anyone with sensitive ears should know that going in. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome.
Single travelers, female travelers, and LGBTQ+ travelers all book this regularly. It's designed to work for anyone traveling alone. The minimum age is 18 without a guardian. Once you know which station to meet at and what time, just get there by subway. Taxis get stuck in Seoul traffic and you'll arrive stressed instead of curious.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see a side of Seoul that standard tours skip (the real, violent history underneath the modern city), and you're comfortable with stories involving death, crime, and the supernatural told after dark. The evening timing and the guide's knowledge of specific locations are what make the history feel present instead of distant.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (under 13).
Do I need to be fit to do this tour?
A moderate amount of walking is involved. It's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.
Which subway station should I go to?
It depends on the day. "The Original Ghostwalk" starts at Anguk Station, exit 2. "Ghostlore & Legends" starts at Seodaemun Station, exit 4. Check your booking confirmation for which one applies to your date.
What's included in the tour?
A professional guide and an online map marking all the haunts, murder sites, and torture chambers discussed during the walk.
Does the tour run if it rains?
Yes, it operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the season.
Can I do this tour alone?
Yes, the tour is designed to be single traveler-friendly, as well as female traveler-friendly and LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly.
How do I get to the meeting point?
The subway is the best option. Taxis tend to get stuck in Seoul traffic, so arriving by subway is faster and more reliable.
Seoul: Evening Ghost Tour & Dark History Walking
2h–3h · EN
from US$ 42.90 per person
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