Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark
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Based on 635 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark worth booking?
Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark is a 2-hour experience in Seoul, South Korea, from $43 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 635 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (635)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $43 per person
This is the side of Seoul you won't find in a tourism brochure. The walk moves through dark alleys tied to 600 years of massacres, seedy hideaways, and restless spirits. Self-proclaimed clairvoyants who've joined in the
What you get
About this experience
This is the side of Seoul you won't find in a tourism brochure. The walk moves through dark alleys tied to 600 years of massacres, seedy hideaways, and restless spirits. Self-proclaimed clairvoyants who've joined in the past have reported a few sightings of their own, including a little girl who seems to follow the group. It's not only ghost stories. It's a walk through Seoul's murkier, more violent history, the kind that makes the city feel a lot more layered once you know it. Guests get an online map afterward marking every haunt, murder site, and torture chamber mentioned along the way. Content is rated PG-13, with some stories touching on sex and violence. Parents and sensitive listeners, take note. Starting points: "The Original Ghostwalk" at Anguk Station, exit 2. "Ghostlore & Legends" at Seodaemun Station, exit 4. ✅Solo-friendly | ✅Female traveler-friendly | ✅LGBTQ+ friendly.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Seoul City Hall
(Tues, Wed, Fri) Regular & Extended Editions (Thurs, Sat, Sun) Extended Edition only
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Seoul
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) Outside Seodaemun Station, Exit 4 Please use the subway. Road transport gets stuck in traffic.
Meeting point
Seoul
(Thursday, Saturday, Sunday) Outside Anguk Station, Exit 2. Please use the subway. Road transport gets stuck in traffic.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
(Thursday, Saturday, Sunday) Regular Edition
Ends at
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) Extended Edition
Ends at
(Thursday, Saturday, Sunday) Extended Edition
Options you can book
Ghostlore & Legends (Regular)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Ghostlore & Urban Legends: Folklorist Shawn spins 1.5 hours of spooky stories and dark history of Seoul. Meet outside Seodaemun Station, exit 4. Starting point: Seodaemun Station, Seoul, South Korea
Ghostlore & Legends (Extended)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: An extra hour of spooky stories, including the haunted hotel Ghostlore & Urban Legends: Folklorist Shawn spins spooky tales from Korean folklore. Meet at Seodaemun Station, exit 4. Starting point: Seodaemun Station, Seoul, South Korea
Original Ghost Walk (Regular)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: For those who want to dip their toes The Original Ghostwalk: Joe spins 1.5 hours of spooky stories and dark history of Seoul peppered with dad jokes. Meet outside Anguk Station, exit 2. Starting point: Anguk Station Exit 2, Seoul, South Korea
Original Ghost Walk (Extended)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: An extra hour of spooky stories, including the haunted palace grounds The Original Ghostwalk: Joe spins 1.5 hours of spooky stories and dark history of Seoul peppered with dad jokes. Meet outside Anguk Station, exit 2. Starting point: Anguk Station Exit 2, Seoul, South Korea
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- ZenKimchi Experiences
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years without guardian
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please check the tour start location, as it's different depending on the day of week.
- Subway is the best way to arrive at the meeting point. Taxis tend to get stuck in traffic.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 635 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
635 verified traveler reviews for Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ghost Tour in Seoul
We had a great time on the ghost tour. Shawn is extremely knowledgeable and took us to some interesting places. Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
A great way to see a beautiful city at night
We had a great time with Joe. So much so that we extended from the regular tour to the longer tour. The jokes were great and his insight from living in Seoul so long was great to add context to the stories he told.
Response from the operator: Extending mid-tour is always a good sign the stories were landing. Living here long enough to add that kind of context is what keeps the history from feeling secondhand, glad it came through along with the jokes.
via Viator
Knowledgeable guide
Joe delivered a very knowledgeable round up of gruesome and interesting historical facts and folklore. We all enjoyed it.
Response from the operator: Gruesome and interesting tends to be the sweet spot for that route, glad it hit both. Thanks for the rundown.
via Tripadvisor
Loved the extended tour!
My friend and I went for the extended tour and there was another couple who joined us for the non-extended version. Felt that the extended version was more worth the money with more sharing of stories and exploring additional sites. Shawn was a great guide and storyteller and also very knowledgeable of the Korean culture and folklore/ghosts. He was always open to answering any questions and sharing more related stories in return. 2.5 hours flew by pretty fast and we wished there was a further extended version haha! As someone who is much more sensitive to the paranormal, I had 3 experiences on the tour, all of which were on the palace grounds. Bought Shawn's book to read more into it :)
Response from the operator: The palace grounds tend to be where things get interesting, we hear that a lot. Glad the extended version felt worth it, that extra time is really for the stories that don't fit into the shorter route. And getting Shawn's book means you'll have plenty more to dig into once the tour stories aren't enough.
via Tripadvisor
A Hauntingly Good Time
Shawn was incredible and truly has a gift for bringing these stories to life. His expertise in folklore, combined with his knowledge of Korean history and the human experience, made the tour both fascinating and genuinely thought-provoking. He also went out of his way to show us a few additional places that matched our personal interests, which we really appreciated and were excited to see. We've already recommended Shawn to both friends and family—whether they live in Korea or are planning a visit—and we'll absolutely be checking out his other tours the next time we're back. Thank you, Shawn!
Response from the operator: Good to hear he worked in some detours based on what you two were into, that's the kind of thing that happens when a guide actually knows the material cold rather than reciting a script. Folklore and history tend to bleed into each other once you start pulling the thread, glad that came through. We'll pass this along to Shawn.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $43 to $52
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 222
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 83
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Seoul.
How much does Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark cost?
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Prices start at $43 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Seoul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Seoul is not rushed.
Is Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 635 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Seoul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark?
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Around 222 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Seoul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Seoul and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Seoul Ghost Walk: Dark History & Folklore After Dark start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Seoul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Seoul?
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On Outty we rank every Seoul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include DMZ Tour: Defector Q&A, Tunnel & Suspension Bridge /Hotel pick up, Best DMZ Tour Seoul: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge, 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Seoul?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Seoul?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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