Seoul Walking Tour Korean War History and City Highlights

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Seodaemun Prison History Hall — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Explore the history of the Korean War and the division of North and South Korea on a guided walking tour of Seoul. Visit historical landmarks, uncover hidden sites, and hear personal narratives that shed light on the lasting impact of war and separation.

Meet your guide and embark on a journey along the Korean Wartime Abduction Remember Trail. This route retraces the very path where over 100,000 South Korean civilians were forcibly taken to the North during the war.

Your tour begins at Seodaemun Prison History Hall and follows a historical route through Seoul’s major heritage sites, including Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Jongno District, and the Seoul National University Hospital massacre site.

Through this tour,

Explore major heritage sites and lesser-known locations in Seoul
Hear personal narratives that illuminate the impact of war

Every tour supports North Korean human rights initiatives

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: U-Bridge

Ages: Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Map, Leaflet

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Travel insurance

Itinerary

Seodaemun Prison History Hall

15 min

The guide will meet participants in front of Seodaemun Prison History Hall and provide a brief historical overview of the site, focusing on its role in political oppression and its connection to wartime abductions, before proceeding to the next destination.
Gwanghwamun Gate

5 min

Passing by Gwanghwamun, the guide will provide a brief historical overview of the site before proceeding to the next destination.
Changdeokgung Palace

15 min

While pausing for light refreshments near Changdeokgung Palace, the guide will briefly share the area's historical and cultural significance, along with the impact of wartime turmoil in the surrounding vicinity.
Changgyeonggung Palace

Passing by

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Seoul University Hospital Medical Museum

5 min

At the Seoul National University Hospital, the guide will provide an overview of the tragic massacre that occurred during the Korean War and explain how hospitals and public institutions became sites of violence and forced removal.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting in front at the main entrance gate of the Seodaemun Prison History Hall.

Find the guide with yellow umbrella

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
The tour follows an approximately 5 km trail. While the entire route is wheelchair-accessible, it may be physically demanding depending on each participant’s health condition.