Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Korea's most popular ghost tour! One of the top things to do in Seoul. This is the side of Seoul that you won’t find in the tourism brochures. Take a tour down the dark alleys of Seoul's forgotten 600-year history of bloody massacres, seedy hideaways and mourning ghosts. Self-proclaimed clairvoyants on the tour have reported a few sightings, including a little girl who has been seen following the group around. This is not only a ghost tour, but a walk unearthing Seoul's murky and violent past, making the city much more interesting and intimate. Guests also receive an online map of all the haunts, murder sites, and torture chambers mentioned on the tour.

IMPORTANT: Content is rated PG-13. There are some stories of sex & violence. Parents and those with sensitive ears take caution.

✅ Single traveler-friendly

✅ Female traveler-friendly

✅ LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly

STARTING POINTS

"The Original Ghostwalk" Anguk Station, exit 2

"Ghostlore & Legends" Seodaemun Station, exit 4

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

What To Expect

Gyeonghuigung Palace

(Tues, Wed, Fri) Regular & Extended Editions (Thurs, Sat, Sun) Extended Edition only | The most haunted palace in Korea.

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Seoul City Hall

(Tues, Wed, Fri) Regular & Extended Editions (Thurs, Sat, Sun) Extended Edition only

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Original Ghost Walk (Extended)

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: An extra hour of spooky stories, including the haunted palace grounds
The Original Ghostwalk: Joe spins 1.5 hours of spooky stories and dark history of Seoul peppered with dad jokes. Meet outside Anguk Station, exit 2.
Starting point:
Anguk Station Exit 2, Seoul, South Korea

Original Ghost Walk (Regular)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: For those who want to dip their toes
The Original Ghostwalk: Joe spins 1.5 hours of spooky stories and dark history of Seoul peppered with dad jokes. Meet outside Anguk Station, exit 2.
Starting point:
Anguk Station Exit 2, Seoul, South Korea

Ghostlore & Legends (Regular)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ghostlore & Urban Legends: Folklorist Shawn spins 1.5 hours of spooky stories and dark history of Seoul. Meet outside Seodaemun Station, exit 4.
Starting point:
Seodaemun Station, Seoul, South Korea

Ghostlore & Legends (Extended)

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: An extra hour of spooky stories, including the haunted hotel
Ghostlore & Urban Legends: Folklorist Shawn spins spooky tales from Korean folklore. Meet at Seodaemun Station, exit 4.
Starting point:
Seodaemun Station, Seoul, South Korea

Reviews

4.92

544 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

512

Entertaining and culturally informative
Perry P,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
An interesting wander through ghost historic and cultural Korea via well crafted and informative stories.
Best Ghost Tour in Seoul!
Sloane T,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely wonderful experience! Joe was an amazing tour guide! Super knowledgable and funny! We had the best time learning about folklore and history in Seoul and got to see some sights that locals don't even know are there! Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to see a darker side of Seoul and experience an enriching walk through Seoul's history (literally). Also highly recommend the Dark Side of Seoul podcast, it's a great way to gain even more knowledge of Korea's history.
Great Tour!
Caleb S,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We learned alot of interesting things about Seoul that we never knew despite my wife studying here for several years. He was deeply knowledgeable not only about the tour group but also our questions on the upcoming elections, good spots to eat, and side historical questions. Unfortunately no ghosts visited us this night, but he kept up a cool, spooky vibe and we learned a ton about the area that even locals didnt know.
A fun time with Shawn
Karen M,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Not super spooky per se but Shawn is a great storyteller and truly an expert in his field. He was captivating and you can tell he’s passionate about his work. It’s a fun way to hear about Korean urban legends and it’s a great nighttime activity. It is a decent amount of walking so wear comfortable shoes! I definitely recommend !
Say your prayer and joy the tour:)
Bruno N,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Prepare yourself - pray to the gods, ask support from the angels, bring gifts to the demons and spit three times over your left shoulder. And then enjoy the ride:) Stories may be spooky but luckily Shawn is not. He is professionally knowledgeable, really well spoken and has passion for folklore.