Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Tour

There’s a very good reason why this spooky stroll around Seoul is regarded as one of the top activities for tourists in the city. Filled with unfathomable mystery, haunting history, blood-curdling legends, and spooky sites guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine, this ghost tour is a one-of-a-kind exploration into the ‘dark history’ of the sinister side of Seoul.

Clairvoyants have even reported ghostly presences accompanying visitors along the way, but don’t worry - you’ll receive protection from the most notorious ghosts!

The itinerary for this spine-tingling tour differs by the day, so be sure to book the spooktastic tour that fits your agenda.

WEEKDAYS: Ghostlore & Urban Legends

Let your expert guide lead you into the chilling land of Korea’s urban legends, folklore, and ghostlore tales. It’s a fascinating, if freaky, insight into how such unsettling stories are still significant to Korean culture, covering 600 years of creepy hauntings, encounters, and traditions.

Setting off from Seodaemun Station, you’ll explore several supernatural sites, delving into the traditions of the dead, the sinister habits of evil spirits, the hiding places of demons, and sighting spots for ghosts and mythical beings.

Just some of the unsettling sites you’ll visit include the most haunted house in Seoul, the ghost-inhabited Gyeonghuigung Palace, some less than safe-feeling schools, a wall that bodes bad luck for couples, and murky wells said to be inhabited by gods.

Ghost sightings have been known to occur on the tour. You have been warned!

WEEKENDS: The Original Ghost Walk

Embark on a ghoulish exploration of ghostly Seoul on this spine-tingling tour of the city’s most haunted sites, delving into the dark history of massacres, murders, and supernatural sightings.

Setting off from Anguk Station, you’ll explore several supernatural sites, following the echoing footsteps of your guide as they lead you through twisting alleyways towards Seoul’s most sinister landmarks.

Just some of the perturbing places you’ll explore include the site of a royal massacre, the former home of a general who met a gruesome end, the notorious Unhyeongung Royal Residence, the former red light district of Jongno 3-ga, and the sinister Tapgol Park.

Feel the hairs stand up on the back of your neck as you wander through Pimatgol Alley and down the Cheonggyecheon Stream, listening to grim ghost stories related to the waterway before encountering a bridge that served as the spot for a bitter revenge story.

Ghost sightings have been known to occur on the tour. You have been warned!

Highlights

• Sites of Seoul’s haunted history
• Sites of historical interest
• Potential ghost sightings

What’s Included

English-speaking guide

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Requirements

• Age 19+
• At least 2 people