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Seoul Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Overview

Available languages

German
English
French
Spanish

Mobile ticket

Discover Seoul through an immersive audio experience that puts you in complete control of your adventure. Unlike crowded group tours with rigid schedules, this self-guided journey allows you to linger at captivating sites, skip attractions that don't interest you, and truly absorb the atmosphere at your own rhythm. Our expertly crafted narration unveils hidden stories and exclusive historical insights that even many locals don't know, delivered through compelling storytelling that brings ancient tales and modern marvels to life. The crystal-clear, professionally recorded audio features an engaging narrator whose passionate delivery transforms each location into a vivid chapter of Seoul's remarkable story. You'll gain authentic local perspectives and insider knowledge while enjoying the freedom to pause, replay, and explore deeper whenever something captures your imagination, creating a personalized cultural immersion that traditional tours simply cannot match.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

1. Complete Flexibility - Tour at Your Own Pace: This is a self-guided audio tour, NOT a GPS-guided tour. You have complete freedom to choose which attractions to visit, explore in any order you prefer, start and finish wherever you like, and even split the tour across multiple days. Spend as much time as you want at each location and take breaks whenever needed.

2. How You'll Receive Your Tour Materials: On your selected travel date, before your start time, you'll receive two important links: one for your audio guides (SoundCloud) and one for your interactive map (Google My Maps). These links will be sent via your booking platform's messaging system, and also via iMessage/WhatsApp if you provided your phone number during booking. Important: While all links are fully functional, the booking platform may not display link previews due to platform restrictions. For the best experience with instant previews and one-click access, we strongly recommend providing your phone number during booking to receive links via WhatsApp or iMessage. This ensures smoother, faster access to your audio guides.

3. Using Your Audio Guides (Link 1 - SoundCloud): Open the SoundCloud link in your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). You'll see a playlist of all attraction audio guides organized in a suggested order. You can listen before your tour to plan which attractions interest you most, or play them as you arrive at each location. Simply scroll through the playlist, tap any attraction to play its audio guide, and use play/pause controls as needed throughout your tour.

4. Using Your Interactive Map (Link 2 - Google My Maps): Open the Google My Maps link in your web browser - not the Google Maps app. You'll see all attractions marked with headphone icons. Navigate by either tapping directly on any headphone icon on the map, or tapping the tour title below the map to view a complete list of attractions. When you select an attraction, a popup window appears with a clickable link to that location's audio guide.

5. What to Bring & Prepare: Essential items: headphones/earphones, fully charged smartphone, and internet access. Before your visit, review both links to familiarize yourself with the attractions and audio content, then decide your priorities and create your own route or follow our suggested order.

6. Audio Guide Language Selection: Select your preferred audio guide language during booking to guarantee delivery in that language. Language selection cannot be changed after confirmation. If your preferred language isn't available during booking, you can mention it in the Special Requirements section when placing your order. However, this request must be made at least 48 hours before your selected travel date and time. We will make our best effort to prepare your requested language, but please note this is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. For the best assurance of receiving your preferred language, always select from the available language options during the booking process.

7. Important Notice - Attraction Fees & Your Responsibilities: While many attractions are free to visit, some may charge fees for special sections, additional services, or general admission. It is your responsibility to check opening hours, closing times, holiday schedules, advance booking requirements, and purchase any necessary admission tickets before visiting each attraction. If you need assistance accessing or using the audio guide, please contact our customer support team.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Private access links validity up to 6 days

Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 16 attractions with audio guide individually

Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for 16 attractions

Entry fees (wherever required)

Transportations (pick-up and drop-off)

What To Expect

1

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Step into Korea's most magnificent royal palace, where 600 years of Joseon Dynasty secrets await your discovery. Through exclusive audio insights, you'll uncover the hidden symbolism in the palace's architecture, from the mythical creatures guarding each gate to the feng shui principles that determined every building's placement. Learn fascinating stories about royal court intrigue, including the tragic tale of Crown Prince Sado, and discover why certain buildings face unusual directions. Your audio guide reveals the palace's role as the heart of Korean culture and politics, explaining ancient ceremonies still performed today during the colorful Changing of the Guard. Explore at your leisure while absorbing tales of royal romance, political conspiracies, and the palace's miraculous reconstruction after Japanese occupation.

20 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Bukchon Hanok Village

Wander through Seoul's most pristine traditional neighborhood, where 600-year-old hanok houses tell stories of Korea's aristocratic past. Your audio companion reveals the ingenious construction techniques that keep these wooden structures standing through centuries of harsh winters and humid summers. Discover the social hierarchy reflected in roof tile colors, the significance of curved rooflines that ward off evil spirits, and why certain houses have multiple courtyards. Uncover the village's survival story through Japanese occupation, Korean War, and rapid modernization. Learn about the delicate balance between preserving cultural heritage and accommodating modern residents. Each narrow alley holds secrets about traditional Korean family life, ancient architectural wisdom, and the philosophical principles that shaped these remarkable homes.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Self-Guided Audio Tour

Reviews

3.31

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • You probably don’t need to do this

    Passenger42936837002,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    It’s not exactly expensive so some of the information is probably worth it but felt more like I was listening to a podcast and it was more about the narrators reading from a script than anyone really giving useful information. Also, the accents are inauthentic and annoying, which doesn’t help for your listening pleasure.

  • Do not use

    Dan64602,

    Sep 27, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Ordered the English version and was billed. They sent the Spanish version and did not respond to my request for the English version for 11 hours ( after we did the walk). I believe this is a scam from India. I have asked for a refund and none was given. I will be contacting VISA to try to get the payment cancelled. Service unacceptably slow and not helpful.

  • Want a refund, you sold me a product I was not able to use

    Monica P,

    Jan 22, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    I could not use the product, the audio I purchased was for 5:00pm and the placed closed at 5pm. Want a refund please

  • Poor, avoid.

    F249VNmarkb,

    Oct 16, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Really bad. The guides are just a few mins each, no real insight, and not well read. Strongly advise against this.

  • Too late

    Jrg M,

    Mar 29, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    I booked a self guided tour online at 9:50 am and received the link only at 1 pm after I left the palace. Expected is to book and go.

  • super shopping

    kumarkyal,

    Sep 29, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    overall nices experinces and good places i seen many shopping areas nices . food court aslo very nices

  • All in one place

    SurajK266,

    Sep 3, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent place for the whole family..from entertainment to shopping to eatery everything is there for you.

  • Shopping

    Pallavan,

    Aug 7, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Recently we went to the Express Avenue mall for shopping we felt so good. We did everything there including shopping dining and movie also. It is a huge one with so many shops inside along with a huge food court. It was amazing

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  • Great shopping experience

    Joel070280,

    Jun 9, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Went to Phoenix Mall and had a great time. We could find all Indian and modern clothing at the mall and it's fantastic.

  • Spectaculaire centre commercial

    flying girl iya,

    Jun 5, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This mall is really huge and big. Really beautiful All the infrastructures are really amazing really clean High security You got all the famous brand over there You will never say that you are in India

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3.31
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