Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark
Overview
This is the side of Seoul you won't find in a tourism brochure. The walk moves through dark alleys tied to 600 years of massacres, seedy hideaways, and restless spirits. Self-proclaimed clairvoyants who've joined in the past have reported a few sightings of their own, including a little girl who seems to follow the group.
It's a walk through Seoul's murkier, more violent history, the kind that makes the city feel a lot more layered once you know it. This is not cheap jump scares and made up ghost stories. This is an exploration of Korean folklore and dark history meant to enlighten and see the city in a different way, with a little touch of spookiness.
Content is rated PG-13, with some stories touching on sex and violence. Parents and sensitive listeners, take note.
Starting points: "The Original Ghostwalk" at Anguk Station, exit 2. "Ghostlore & Legends" at Seodaemun Station, exit 4.
✅Solo-friendly | ✅Female traveler-friendly | ✅LGBTQ+ friendly.
What's Included
- Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Seoul City Hall (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-9897P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (KST).
- Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers.
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
