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Citywall at Naksan, German trekkers by Hans

DDP at Dongdaemun area, photo by DDP foundation.

DDP area at Dongdaemun, photo by Hans

Citywall at Naksan area, Photo by STF

Naksan area in spring by Hans

Peak of the Baekaksan, highest point of the Citywall. Photo by Hans.

Citywall running to the Baekaksan peak by Hans

Changuimun gate by Hans

9 seater van

Seoul history & Citywall trekking

Nature & Outdoor

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2023

Hans K.

4.83 / 5

(6 reviews)

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Seoul

English, Indonesian, Korean (Native)

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Hans K.)

Up to 7 people

Seoul has been capital city since Joseon dynasty, founded 1392, and surrounded by the Citywall (or called Hanyang dosung) with 19km long, On the wall we can pass some of the main gates and small gates located between main ones, and along the wall trekking, trekkers can be found our past, present and future. It is combo tour mixed by historical things and nature trekking, imgine how come you can hike inside the capital city. It will bring you a new experience.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At you hotel

- meeting at the hotel lobby

09:00 AM

Hotel in Seoul downtown

hotel pick up and move to Dongdaemun history & culture station, Metro(subway) line #2,4, & 5.

09:30 AM

Quick DDP(Dongdaemun Design and Plaza) tour

Dongdaemun means east gate on the Citywall, It is the largest fashion market in S. Korea for retail and wholesale.

DDP building has unique feature like space shuttle, and plays an important role as the heart of fashion clusters. At starting we can pass this building and hear the storyline of this place.

10:00 AM

Citywall museum

This is the place we can learn about the Josein dynasty, how we build the Citywall and its history, after this museum tour, you can get better understanding of Joseon dynasty.

10:00 AM

Citywall trekking start

Main trekking on the citywall will be started after the museum tour thru Naksan park, Hyehwa gate, Waryong park, North gate, Baekaksan peak, & Changuimun gate.

12:30 PM

lunch with gimbap or others

lunch box with gimbap or others will be prepared before start the tour at DDP area.

01:20 PM

Trekking continued.

Trekking will be continued after lunch.

04:30 PM

Trekking end either at Changuimun gate or Inwangsan entrance.

Trekking ends either at Changuimun gate or Inwangsan trailend, the ending point will be different upon trekkers' status like physical

and trekking speed.

06:00 PM

DDP station

Back to DDP starting point (optionally you can have drink or chicken&beer to celebrate the trekking completion before going back to

hotel).

06:30 PM

End of the tour

Hotel drop off

Ending Point

At your hotel

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Tour+trekking guide by Hans

Transport from/to hotel by a Van with 9 seats, or subway.

Photos by smartphone

What‘s not included

1. Drinks, Meals

2. All entrance fees

3. Travel insurance

4. Personal expense if required

5. Beer&chicken after trekking if required.

6. Mndatory manner tips

Tour Important Information

1. The museum is closed on Monday, so it will be passed on that day.

2. Handicap, chronical desease person, & kids are not allowed for this tour, only adult and good fitness one.

3. I can cover 6 guests for trekking.

4. The itinerary is a standard one for everyone, so it can be customized for you upon request.

5. Trekking distance from DDP to ending point would be 7-12km, it will be determined by trekker's status.

6. All participants should wear the trekking shoes, backpacks with above 30L capacity, sticks, glove and other gears.

7. I have a "MOUNT EXPERT INSTRUCTOR" certificate issued by KNPS(Korea National Park Service), Only few tour guide has it in Korea.

If it is rainy day, then we have other indoor activity like museum tour etc.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2023

Hans K.

4.83 / 5

(6 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Hans K.

Hello Everyone,

My name is Hans, I've been living in Seoul Korea over 40 years and working as an officially certified English speaking tour & trekking guide since 2015.

I have various experiences in city tours including history, culture, religion, foods and so on,

and I met lots of tourists with Private and Group from the world, and understand of what they

want to see and do. As a result, I can bring tourist to those major tourist spots and believe

you will be satisfied with my tours, and back to home with forgettable memories after the time with me.

My tour coverages are Seoul City tour with DMZ, Unesco world heritages, National park trekking, country side cycling tour, and nationwide multiple days tour with my van.

Just let me know of what to do, what to see, what to eat and so on, then I will create a best itineraries for you. thanks.

Reviews

Harmony S.

5 / 5

Apr 18, 2026

Paju DMZ with 3rd tunnel & Peace park tour