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Dark Side of Seoul: Ghost Stories & Hidden Histories Night Walk

  • 2 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Seoul
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Experience hosted by Withlocals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Not everything in Seoul shines bright — some corners are cloaked in mystery. On this nighttime walking tour, uncover the city's eerie legends, hidden backstreets, and ghostly tales only locals dare whisper. Ready to meet the shadows?

Destination
Seoul, South Korea
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Local Drink
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions
  • Local Transport

5 reasons to book this tour

  • Private nighttime walk through the city’s spookier corners
  • Chilling ghost stories and dark historical anecdotes
  • Stops at a haunted palace, temple, and hidden alleyways
  • Keep the night going with local recommendations
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes

What you can expect

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Seoul may be a high-energy city full of lights and life — but come nightfall, a different side awakens. On this spine-tingling walking tour, your local host will guide you through the lesser-known alleys and historic quarters where stories of hauntings, crimes, and ancient superstitions still linger in the air.

Visit eerie temples where monks whisper of spirits, walk past royal palaces where betrayals once took place, and stand in spots where past souls are said to roam. From local folk tales to true historical tragedies, your host will share the chilling legends that live on in the heart of the city.

This isn’t your average sightseeing tour — it’s for those curious about the forgotten, the feared, and the fascinating.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Seodaemun Subway Station, exit 4 - Seoul to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Meet up

    Kick off your night adventure at a recognizable central meeting point, Seodaemun Subway Station, where your host will set the tone with your first eerie anecdote.

  4. Ghosts of the Royal Court

    Stroll past Gyeonghuigung Palace, often considered the most haunted of the Joseon palaces, and hear tales of betrayal, death, and wandering souls

  5. Back Alleys & Whispered Legends

    Venture into tucked-away alleyways around where older locals still speak of ghost sightings and urban legends passed down through generations

  6. Eerie Temples & Shrines

    Step into Jogyesa Temple or a lesser-known Buddhist site, and learn about temple superstitions, spirit protection practices, and rituals used to calm restless souls

  7. Ghost Story Finale & Nightcap

    End near a cozy late-night teahouse or bar where you can chat more about Korea’s fascinating ghost lore — and calm your nerves

  8. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Withlocals experiences
are always

Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.

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