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Dong’s Tour: Bukchon Hidden Alleys Walking Tour – Bukchon Local

By Owl Tour
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$101 and current price is AU$90 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

I grew up in Bukchon, long before it became one of Seoul’s most visited areas.
In February 2025, I began the Bukchon Storytelling Tour with nervous excitement. Since then, I’ve met guests from around the world, and their generous reviews and kind feedback have been deeply rewarding.

This walking tour explores Bukchon, a area once at the centre of Korean politics, economy, and culture from 1392 to the 1980s. Guided by a storyteller born and raised in Bukchon—now a filmmaker and university screenwriting professor—you’ll walk its winding alleys and discover the stories hidden within them.

Please note before booking:

• Recommended for participants aged 13 and above, as the tour focuses on storytelling and historical context.

Activity location

  • Unhyeongung
    • 464 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu,
    • 03131, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Anguk Station Exit 4
    • Unni-dong
    • Unni-dong, Seoul, South Korea

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Bukchon Classic Walk in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Thu 10:00 am-12:00 pm
  • English

Bukchon Classic Walk : Guided walk through Bukchon’s alleys and traditional hanok.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$100.37
AU$90.33 x 1 AdultAU$90.33
Total
The previous price was AU$100.37 and current price is AU$90.33
10% off
Until Wed, 1 Apr
Bukchon Plus: Craft & Secrets in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Thu 10:00 am-1:00 pm
  • English

Experience hands-on traditional Korean crafts and visit one of the most beautiful hanoks — and more.
Duration: 3 hours: Includes a traditional handicraft workshop and extended hidden hanok walk

Language options: English
Price details
AU$129.47 x 1 AdultAU$129.47
Total
Price is AU$129.47
Until Wed, 1 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Korean handicraft experience (available with the Plus Tour only)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide from Bukchon
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel Insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up service
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Coffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • While we welcome everyone, please note that the storytelling walking tour may be challenging for children aged 12 and under. We kindly recommend that they refrain from participating.
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Activity itinerary

Unhyeongung

  • 20m
When the king dies without a crown prince, an 11-year-old royal boy born and raised here becomes the 26th king of Joseon. For the next 10 years, the boy's father would rule the country from here. Learn about the fascinating history of Unhyeonggung Palace and marvel at the outstanding architecture of the time.

Cafe Onion Anguk

  • 10m
Admire historic architecture from 600, 100, and 50 years ago and learn the stories behind them.

Bukchon Cultural Center

  • 10m
Learn about and appreciate the hanoks of the Yangban, the ruling class, who usually lived in Seoul.

Seokjeong Boreum Well

  • 10m
I'll tell you stories about the wells you heard as a child and what history has revealed about them.

Choong Ang High School (Location for Winter Sonata)

  • 10m
The high school is known for filming countless dramas and music videos, but it's actually a historic space that helped shape Korea into the country it is today. Here's the storey behind its secret history.

Samcheongdong / Bukchon

  • 20m
We trace the dramatic rise and fall of powerful politicians and business tycoons who once held land in Bukchon — a district chosen as the capital under the principles of feng shui. Revered as an auspicious site, this coveted land became both the foundation of their wealth and influence, and the backdrop to their eventual downfall.

Bukchon Hanok Village

  • 15m
The man who changed the face of Bukchon in the 1920s and 30s

Location

Activity location

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    Unhyeongung
    • 464 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu,
    • 03131, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Anguk Station Exit 4
    • Unni-dong
    • Unni-dong, Seoul, South Korea

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