Seoul Night View Like a Local: Easy Hike & Late-Night Food
This tour is a relaxed local night out for travelers who want to see the Seoul most tourists miss. We will take a short evening hike to the Mt. Achasan viewpoint, a local route loved by Seoul residents. The round-trip walk takes about 1.5 hours, with night views of eastern Seoul, including Lotte World Tower. After the hike, we can enjoy Korean fried chicken, late-night food, or a casual drink like locals.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Achasan Station Exit 2 (Purple Line 5) , in front of Olive Young
- Please come out of Exit 2 of Achasan Station. Walk straight for about 10 seconds, and you will see Olive Young. I will be waiting in front of it.
Walk to Achasan Sunrise Park Viewpoint
Achasan is a beloved local mountain in Seoul, known for its easy access and beautiful city views. We will take a light hike to a viewpoint near Achasan Sunrise Park, not to the top of the mountain. The walk up takes about 1 hour at a relaxed pace.
Sunset, blue hour & night view of Eastern Seoul
From the viewpoint, you can enjoy a beautiful side of Seoul that most tourists rarely see. Achasan is a local mountain loved by Seoul residents, with great views of eastern Seoul and Lotte World Tower. As the city lights begin to shine, and if we are lucky, we may even see the moon rising above the skyline. The exact timing changes by season, so I will adjust the start time for the best view.
Walk Back Down & Late-Night Food
After the hike, we will walk back down and visit a real local neighborhood with many old, casual restaurants. The menu depends on your preferences, so you can choose Korean fried chicken, late-night food, or a casual drink like locals.
Ending Point
We will finish near Achasan Station or at the restaurant, depending on where we choose to eat.
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-Licensed local guide
-Guided light hike to Achasan viewpoint
-One bottle of water per guest
-A brief introduction to the local area
-Local food and restaurant recommendations
-Basic photo help during the tour
-Food and drinks after the hike: Around 10–25 USD per person, depending on the restaurant or menu
-Alcoholic drinks: Around 5–10 USD per person, optional
-Transportation to and from the meeting point: Around 1–3 USD per person by subway or bus, depending on your starting point
-Personal expenses
-Travel insurance
** 1USD=1,500 Korean Won
Tour Important Information
-Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
(Long pants are recommended)
-Please have a light meal before the hike, or bring a small snack in case you get hungry.
-This is a light hike, but there will be uphill walking. (about 2 hours)
-We will walk back down after dark.
-The route may change in case of bad weather or unsafe trail conditions.
-The food stop will be chosen based on your preferences.
-Please let me know in advance if you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or religious food requirements.
-Alcohol is optional and only for guests of legal drinking age.
Please check the weather before booking.
Hiking can be affected by the weather and season.
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
About Tour Guide Hayoung Y.
Hi, I’m Hayoung. You can also call me Iris.
I have always been drawn to things that feel different, so I want to make your trip less typical, more personal, and closer to the local side of Korea.
I’m a licensed local guide based in Seoul, with a young, trendy, and stylish perspective on Korea. I love introducing both the classic side of Seoul, such as palaces, history, and culture, and the modern local side, including fashion, cafés, beauty, food, hidden spots, and current trends.
Before becoming a guide, I worked as a travel blogger and majored in fashion design. This background helps me create tours with a good sense of storytelling, photo spots, style, and practical travel tips. I also have my own curated list of more than 1,000 restaurants & beautiful spots, so I can recommend food & sightseeing spots based on your taste, budget, mood, and travel style.
I can also create custom tours based on your interests, whether you want modern Seoul, palace tours, fashion and shopping, local food, Korean nature, or even remote hidden destinations beyond Seoul. (especially NATURE) More than anything, I truly love travel and meeting people from around the world. My goal is to make you feel comfortable and excited, like exploring Korea with a local friend who also happens to be a professional guide.
Let’s explore Korea together and make your trip unforgettable!
Reviews
Mary melody G.
“Private Seoul Layover Tour with Ha Young”
Absolutely Wonderful! First of all, she took considerations all our requests. She prepared an extensive etinerary. She made sure she covered our interests. 2nd, it was really great that she speaks English well. 3rd, my daughter enjoyed talking to her about skincare and fashion. 4th, she brought us to places where layover tourist might not be able to see due to time constraints. She's a great tour guide! I would recommend her to our friends.
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Hayoung Y.
Thank you so much for your kind review Mary! I truly had a wonderful time with your family, and I’m so happy you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure sharing Seoul with you during your layover. I hope you come back to Korea again, and next time I’d love to show you a more relaxed local side of the city!:)
Catherine G.
“Fashionable Fun!”
Hayoung Is very informative when it comes to fashion. We had a great time at the flea market.
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Hayoung Y.
Thank you so much, Catherine! I’m really happy to hear that you and your daughter had a great time at Dongmyo Flea Market. It was a pleasure exploring the market with you guys and sharing a bit of Seoul’s vintage and fashion culture. I hope the tour gave you a fun local memory of Seoul, and I wish you a wonderful rest of your trip in Korea!
$129/ per group
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