Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover how the younger generation of South Korea cope with the pressures of the country's economic achievements.

Travel with June & Jessica, local guide who will take you to deeper layers of Korean society.

Follow us through bustling streets tucked between highrise buildings. Gaze at the endless advertisements for various beauty products, luxury brands, and even plastic surgery clinics. Realize what you are seeing reflects a deep issue in Korean society.

The Korean system achieved outstanding results of development, but also left lots of challenges behind.

What are making a wealthy country, Korea, into one of the unhappiest countries in the world?

Learn about the darker aspects of living in South Korea. Find out why Korea has such high suicide rates, a low birth rate, an intense emphasis placed on education, and the country's obsession with beauty.

Gain a different perspective as you stroll the wealthy neighborhood to the tour's end point at the Han River.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Gratuities

Transporation fee(1800won). We will be a subway for one time during the tour.

What To Expect

Gangnam is the most developed and rich area in this country. From here, June will be dealing with housing problems & histories about developments in Korea.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

This is a love hotel district. Let's look at the love cultures in Korea.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea

Reviews

4.96

385 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

373

Very good
Jutta B,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very interesting and informative. The guide covered all the questions in detail and spoke an excellent English
Very informative,...
MaryEllen L,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very informative, organized, and professional. I learned a lot about the youth culture in South Korea and the challenges they face. Great tour!
This is the tour to learn about Korea!
Elvis,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Engaging, Educational, Entertaining!! June, tour guide, provided an amazing picture of S Korea. Topics and sites that I would recommend everyone to take and learn about the highs and struggles of Korea. Amazing experience.
things you don't know about korea
Daniela O,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
it was a very interesting walk with many stories about the shadows of seoul, the guide had a lot of information
The tour isn't about...
shlomit u,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour isn't about seeing classical tourist spots, but slowly walk through Gangnam, while the guide giving the explanation and her perspective on modern live and society of Korea on various topics. As it was exactly the type of tour I was looking for- I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot.