Walking tours in Seoul
A walking tour gives you Seoul at street level, with someone to explain it. The most comfortable months are April–May and October, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and about 6 rainy days a month.
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Seoul neighbourhoods
The city's main districts, a good way to choose a route or a theme:
- Jongno (종로)
- Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces and Bukchon's hanok houses.
- Jung (중)
- Myeongdong shopping and Namdaemun market.
- Seodaemun & Mapo (서대문/마포)
- Hongdae's student nightlife and the old prison museum.
- Yongsan (용산)
- Itaewon's international food and the National Museum.
- Gangnam & Seocho (강남 / 서초)
- Upscale shopping and the COEX mall.
- Songpa & Gangdong (송파 / 강동)
- Lotte World Tower and the Olympic Park.
How to pick a good walking tour
- Free tours are paid in tips at the end. Paid tours cap the group size and usually go deeper into one theme.
- Wear shoes you can walk in for two to three hours, often on cobbles or hills.
- Book an early start in hot months. Guides keep to the shade, but midday streets still bake.
- Pick one theme (old town, food, history, street art) rather than a tour that tries to cover the whole city.
Seoul month by month
Averages for Seoul, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 36 (2) | 41 (5) | 52 (11) | 64 (18) | 74 (24) | 82 (28) | 84 (29) | 86 (30) | 79 (26) | 68 (20) | 53 (12) | 40 (4) |
| Low °F (°C) | 22 (-5) | 26 (-3) | 35 (2) | 46 (8) | 56 (14) | 66 (19) | 72 (22) | 73 (23) | 64 (18) | 51 (11) | 38 (4) | 26 (-3) |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:37 pm | 6:11 pm | 6:39 pm | 7:07 pm | 7:34 pm | 7:55 pm | 7:53 pm | 7:25 pm | 6:41 pm | 5:56 pm | 5:21 pm | 5:15 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for walking tours in Seoul?
April–May and October. Expect highs around 69°F (21°C) and about 6 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
Where can I book walking tours in Seoul?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
