4 Seoul Ghost Tours Worth Booking

1.Evening Dark History, Folklore & Ghost Story Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · from $42Our pick

Join Joe, Shawn, or another professional guide at 8 p.m. for a night walk through Seoul’s darker corners. Hear Korean ghost stories, folklore, palace legends, tales of torture, and unusual local customs while visiting Gyeonghuigung Palace, Pimatgol Alley, Tapgol Park, and other hard-to-find sites. Choose the extended edition for the fullest route.

“So nice having a historian who knows how to be entertaining! The host put in a lot of effort and provided a unique tour.”

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2.Dark Side of the City and Ghost Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 484 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $42

Join an English-speaking guide such as Shawn, Sean, or Joe for a 90-minute Seoul walking tour through palaces, Insa-dong, Tapgol Park, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and dark city corners. Hear Korean folklore, true crime, colonial-era tales, and urban legends. Choose the 2.5-hour option for extra alleys and ghost stories.

“I really enjoyed this haunted tour! The route was very well planned – not tiring at all, easy to follow, and full of atmosphere. Beyond the well-known spooky legends, I also learned interesting details about Seoul and Korean culture, which made it much richer than I expected. Our guide was fantastic – so engaging when telling the stories that at times it felt like the ghosts might actually appear around the corner. 👻 A great mix of history, legend, and a few chills. Definitely recommended if you like your culture with a touch of the supernatural.”

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3.Blood & Tears: Korea Dark History Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 210 - 330 minutes · from $61

Choose a half-day route through Seodaemun Prison, Dongnimmun Arch, Dilkusha, and Tapgol Park, or trace Korea’s road to democracy from Gwanghwamun to Namsan and the Korea Democracy Foundation. English-speaking guides such as Joseph, Laura, and Gina explain the politics and people behind each site. Groups are limited to 10, with transport and admission included.

“I participated in the tour on my last day of my trip to Korea. Our guide Laura was very kind and told us many stories about Korea's colonial history. Visiting the Seodaemun Prison and Dilkusha were very eyeopening experiences and I learnt a lot from Laura. I would definitely book another tour like this again.”

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4.Korea Dark History Tour at Seodaemun Prison

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Best value

Walk from Independence Gate to Seodaemun Prison with an English or Japanese-speaking local guide. You’ll explore the prison museum, hear about Yu Gwan-sun and other independence activists, and connect Korea’s modern identity with its struggle for freedom. Small groups are limited to 10 people, and admission is included.

“The tour was great! The tour guide is very knowledgeable and nice. We learnt a lot about Korean history and had really great time despite poor weather. Highly recommend!”

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