Seoul: Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour
Overview
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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
Seoul City Hall
(Tues, Wed, Fri) Regular & Extended Editions (Thurs, Sat, Sun) Extended Edition only
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
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
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
Reviews
570 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ok tour, but not really worth the high price.
Karim A,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour was good, but not great. We've definitely been on better ghost tours before. The guide was friendly, but failed to create a spooky feel, and instead told the stories in an "as a matter of fact" style. It probably didn't help that he clearly had too much to drink before starting the tour. For the price we paid, which was not cheap, I would expect the guide to show up 100% sober. There were a lot of people on the tour, so that's even more of a reason to have taken this a bit more seriously. In any event, we learned some interesting things, visited some new sites, and had a decent time. However, for the price and number of people on the tour, unfortunately I can't recommend it.
Mr
Imatt R,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a lot of fun going all over the city hearing tales of the past highly entertaining recommend this experience
Great stories and city tour!
Miguel C,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great stories and city tour! Gave a very skilled history on korea and all the things that have happened here and was very professional on his story telling.
Entertaining and culturally informative
Perry P,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00An 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
5.00Absolutely 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.
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