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Seoul History Walking Tour
Seoul, South Korea
$38.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Journey through Seoul's 630 years of history, step-by-step, with an Australian tour guide. This tour walks you through the historical center of Seoul, tracing Korea's evolution from the Joseon Dynasty to a modern, global powerhouse. Discover the legacy of pivotal figures like King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and learn about South Korea's struggle for democracy against dictatorship.
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Seoul History Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- An informative memento of the tour.
- Traditional Korean snacks.
- Bottled water
Meeting point
Meet in front of Bosingak Bell Pavilion.
- Find your way to Jonggak subway station (Line 1) and walk out exit number 4.
- Your guide will have an orange umbrella.
Return details
Tour ends directly up the street from where it began. Your guide will assist with directions.
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BosingakWhy did the city bells ring 28 times at night and 33 times in the morning?
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Cheonggyecheon StreamWhat did this stream provide Seoul throughout the Joseon Dynasty, Korean War, and in modern times?
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Seoul City HallHow is Seoul City Hall an architectural gem, both inside and out?
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Seoul PlazaHow does this plaza reflect the hearts of modern citizens?
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Jeongdong ObservatoryHow much of the palace and cityscape reveals itself from this perch?
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Deoksugung Doldam-gilWhy do Koreans say that if you walk along this stone wall with your spouse, you will soon be divorced?
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Jungmyeongjeon HallHow did Imperial Japan force Korea to surrender its independence?
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How did Korea's first school for girls change societal views on women's roles?
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Former Russian LegationWhy did Korea's penultimate monarch flee his palace in the middle of the night and stay here for a year?
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Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-SinHow did this general save Korea and change the course of world history? (no exaggeration)
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Statue of Sejong the GreatWhy is Sejong considered the greatest king of the Joseon Dynasty?
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Gwanghwamun SquareHow many protests does it take to change a democracy?
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National Museum of Korean Contemporary HistoryHow much history can you see from the rooftop?
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Why is this the site of the world's longest running protest?
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Jogyesa TempleHow does the ringing of bells connect us with the universe?
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Seoul History Walking Tour
Seoul, South Korea
$38.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!