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Seoul Night View Like a Local: Easy Hike & Late-Night Food

Lotte Toewer View

old town in Eastern Seoul

Sunset

Eastern Seoul's Night

Red Moon

late night hiking

Local's Night food

Korean style chicken in old pub

Seoul Night View Like a Local: Easy Hike & Late-Night Food

Nightlife

Joined 2026

Hayoung Y.

5.00 / 5

(9 reviews)

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Seoul

English, Korean (Native)

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Hayoung Y.)

Up to 6 people

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!

06:30 PM

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.

07:30 PM

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.

08:00 PM

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.

09:30 PM

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.

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

-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

What‘s not included

-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

Joined 2026

Hayoung Y.

5.00 / 5

(9 reviews)

Identity Verified

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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

Yen chi H.

5 / 5

Oct 20, 2026

Seoul Local tour

Oct 20, 2026

Seoul

8 hours

Customized

“private day tour”

Hayyoung was incredibly knowledgeable and showed me the hidden spots of Seoul. She answered every question with patience. I felt like exploring with a friend who just happens to know everything about the place.

Hayoung Y.

Thank you for your kind review, yen chi! I really enjoyed talking with you, and I was happy to share so much about Korea with you. I hope you have finished your long trip well, and see you again next time!

Alva B.

5 / 5

Oct 12, 2026

Family friendly Seoul Tour

Oct 12, 2026

Seoul

6 hours

Customized

“Family friendly Seoul tour ”

We had such a wonderful experience on our family-friendly tour of Seoul with Hayoung! She was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming throughout the entire experience. We loved visiting the toy market and the royal palace, and she made the tour enjoyable and engaging for everyone in our family. What made the experience especially memorable was how wonderful she was with my nephew. He is naturally shy and doesn’t usually warm up to people easily, but he absolutely loved spending time with Hayoung! Seeing him feel so comfortable and happy around her meant so much to us. Hayoung went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt included and had a great time. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Seoul, especially families with children. Thank you, Hayoung, for making our time in Seoul so special!

Hayoung Y.

Thank you so much for leaving such a warm review, Alva. I had a really great time with your family too. I will never forget the little cuty dinosaur for the rest of my life!! I hope you made happy memories in Korea and hope we can meet again somewhere in the world!

Angie L.

5 / 5

Oct 8, 2026

Day 2. Palace & Traditional village (8th Oct)

Oct 8, 2026

Seoul

8 hours

Customized

“Great time!”

We had an amazing day with her. She showed us so much we wouldn’t have seen on our own. She was friendly and we enjoyed the conversation. She gave us great tips for the rest of our trip as well.

Hayoung Y.

Thank you for your kind review, Angie! I had such a wonderful time with you and your family. I feel so lucky that we got to meet and spend such a beautiful day together. Enjoy the rest of your time in Korea, and hope to see you again!