Bike tour, Travel back in time to Old Seoul
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
*Don't worry about hot summers! Our experience begins as the sun goes down to enjoy cooler temps & sunsets*
Join us as we embark on a journey through time & experience Seoul during our Joseon Dynasty! You'll hear fascinating stories about unique palaces and learn the WHY & HOW Koreans are the way they are today!
Many people travel to Seoul, but not many get the chance for a close look at the Joseon era that is right in the center of Seoul
Seoul is the city of palaces. It is the only city that has 5 ROYAL palaces from a single era. How can you not experience that?!
Ready to travel back in time?
No time machine or super powers
Just bikes!
Our experience not only offers history at every turn, but you will also experience streets food and unique alleyways enjoyed by locals. You'll be able to view local cafes, boutiques, and more!
We want to encounter Seoul not only through it's rich history but also through the eyes of locals
*Tours conducted by a passionate UCANKOREA team member
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guide: In-person: English
Bottled water
Safety equipments: Helmets & lights will be provided
Use of bicycle
One of locals' favorite street food will be provided. Examples of foods: Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancake), Fish-shaped pastry (red bean), Korean corn-dog
Dinner
What To Expect
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Do you know the word Feng Shui? this stream is where Korean ancestors chose as main water for the capital! Until 1960, this was surprisingly different than what it is now that homeless people, beggars and gangsters used to live here. How about now? It's man-made stream loved my locals located right in the middle of sky-scrappers (banks and investment companies) What a change!
Seoul City Hall
Can you guess where rich & powerful people live now? Koreans would say Gang-nam or Han-nam. How about one dynasty before now? It was central Seoul where we will meet and take a journey together! The area with this city-hall, all the power was centered. We will see what happened together, Let's go!
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Bike tour, Travel back in time to Old Seoul
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour ever!!
Audrey L,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00I thought it would just be a simple bike ride and that's it, but it turned out to be something totally different — in a really good way. It felt more like a time-travel tour on two wheels. We rode through places where the royal family used to live, and heard stories about the old kingdom, the war, and how the city changed over time. It gave me a new perspective on Seoul. Passing by the palaces, we also got to hear some fun and even a bit scandalous stories about the kings, which made the tour feel more alive and not too serious. We started when the sun was setting slowly, so the weather was nice and cool — perfect for biking. I'd definitely recommend this to friends or family visiting Korea!
Best bike tour ever! Best tour guide ever!
Charmaine S,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had an amazing bike tour in Seoul with Hyun as my guide! We rode through the city, and it was such a refreshing, unique, and fun way to explore. Hyun made sure everything felt safe, relaxed, and enjoyable from start to finish. He was super friendly, professional, and full of interesting stories about the places we passed. It truly felt like biking around the city with a local friend who knows all the best hidden spots. I had so much fun on this tour that I ended up booking another one with him, a customized tour! That’s how great the experience was. If you’re looking for a unique and active way to see Seoul, I highly recommend doing a bike tour with Hyun. Seriously, he is the best tour guide in Seoul!
Good knowledge and gentle...
Andrew M,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good knowledge and gentle cycle. Not strenuous. Got a bottle of water and a Korean doughnut from food market. Not too filling though and was expecting more food and time in the market. However, drop off bike was close to market and got pin locations to go back later in the day.
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