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Seoul Pimat-Gol Food Tour
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Joined 2024
In Seoul, there is Pimatgol in Unjongga (currently Jongno), which was the center of the market during the Joseon Dynasty. And Cheonggye Stream, which runs through the center of Seoul, is the border between Bukchon and Namchon. Let's enjoy the wonderful scenery along the beautiful Cheonggy Stream and experience k-pop and media art at the HikrGround, the cradle of K-pop and try Korean traditional food at various restaurants along Unjongga, the best market in the Joseon Dynasty to Pimatgol.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
In front of Exit #5, Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5, Purple line).
- Let's meet in front of Exit #5, Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5, Purple line)
Cheonggye Plaza and Stream
Cheonggye Stream was a playground and laundry area for the people of Seoul under the name of Clear City. It originates from Mt. Bukak and Mt. Inwang, and flows eastward through central Seoul, before merging with the Jungnang Stream into the Han River. It is a stream that combines natural and artificial streams and officially opened on Oct. 1, 2005. In the past, Cheonggye stream was flooded with water due to its narrow stream, causing a lot of damage to many houses. After the Korean War, many shanty towns were built around Cheonggye stream, and the water was polluted by sewage and had a bad smell. Therefore, from 1967 to 1976, the construction of an overpass covering the Cheonggye stream was carried out. In 2003, a large-scale project was underway to restore the Cheonggye stream in Seoul. At that time, the Cheonggye Overpass was built more than 30 years ago and there was a high risk of collapse. Therefore, the Cheonggye Overpass was demolished and a 5.8-km section, which is about half of the total length of 11km, has been restored to its original shape. Now, many visitors can enjoy leisurely walks while exploring great waterways and acting as a comfortable shelter.
HiKr Ground
HiKr Ground, opened at the Seoul Center of the Korea Tourism Organization, is a Korea Tourism Promotion Center where visitors can experience K-pop and watch media art at the same time. HiKr Ground's name implies that Korea (KR) will greet each other and become a playground for global travelers. The first floor is where visitors can enjoy various media arts through the HiKr Wall media. On the second floor, visitors can experience creating K-pop music videos using XR Live Studio. The third floor is HiKr Street, and it is a regular exhibition where Korea's natural cultural contents are implemented with the latest technologies such as AR and XR. Another attraction to see is the Cheonggye Stream from HiKr Ground.
Pimat-Gol and Korean Food
Pimat-gil is a narrow alley formed on the left and right sides of today's Jongno, Namdaemun-ro, and Donhawmun-ro, which are the main roads of Hanyang, the capital city of the Joseon Dynasty. Houses and shops around the alley are collectively called Pimatgol. 'Pima' means to avoid horses, and it is named because low-ranking officials and the common people used a detour to avoid high-ranking officials. Pubs and restaurants for the common people were formed around Pimatgol, and their name has still been handed down in the 21st century, which underwent modernization and expansion of downtown Seoul. In the newly built shopping district of Pimatgol, there is a marketplace that implements a restaurant where a exists with a license from a parasitic houseguest (comic). It was also used as a filming location for the movie 'Mimang'.
Here in Pimatgol, you can eat a variety of Korean food. For example, they are charcoal grilled meats, pork belly, broth to a Hangover, a variety of Korean pancakes, sundae(blood sausages), pork feet, dumplings, and sea food.
Jonggak Staion
Jonggak Station is the ending point of the tour.
Ending Point
Jonggak Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Professtional Guide Fee
- Photo Service
- Food and Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Travelers' Insurance
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves some of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
Service is available even at dawn or late night including pick-up and sending at Incheon International Airport.
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 2024
About Tour Guide Charlie C.
Hello, I am Charlie, a tour guide. It’s very nice to meet you!
I warmly welcome you to Korea.
Korea is a beautiful country with 5,000 years of history.
Drawing on my experience working for a Korean government agency and my expertise in Korean history and culture, I would like to introduce you to many tourist attractions, including Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province.
Join me on a journey, and let’s have a wonderful time together. Thank you very much!
Reviews
Johanna C.
“Highlight of my trip”
My granddaughter and I had a lovely day with Charlie. He was accommodating, answered any question we posed, and it was interesting to learn about the history of Korea from him. Our visit to the DMZ was a highlight of my stay in Seoul (where I was visiting my granddaughter who is studying there). Charlie went out of his way to show us a suspension bridge up in the mountains. He even shared his candy and other snacks with us. A wonderful tour.
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Charlie C.
Thank you, Johanna, November 1st was the peak of the autumn weather, when large crowds gathered at Imjingak to visit DMZ. It was a bit of a bummer, but the tour with you was so enjoyable and happy. We climbed 275 steep steps to see the Gamaksan Mountain ridge and suspension bridge. Thank you for your passion for staying with me without giving up until the end. And thank you so much for leaving a wonderful review.
Seema I.
“The best DMZ tour guide”
Charlie is an amazing tour guide and I had an absolutely fantastic time touring the DMZ with him. As a solo traveler, initially I was skeptical about going on a tour to the DMZ. I did some online research and was able to connect with Charlie from GoWithGuide. Right from the get-go, he made me feel very comfortable. He knew I had a lot of time constraints on account of prior commitments and he was able to work around these commitments and suggest me a tour that would meet my requirements. He picked me up from a pre-determined spot on the day of the tour and dropped me back at the hotel when we were done. Charlie is a walking, talking encyclopedia with a lot of information and history on South and North Korea. It was extremely fun and interesting to visit the DMZ with him. He knew all the cool spots to visit and to take pictures at. There are no pictures allowed inside of the DMZ area, we are however allowed to take pictures right outside and he knew exactly the best locations to take the pictures. We also toured the third tunnel which was built by North Korea to infiltrate the South. The entire DMZ tour was simply amazing and it was wonderful to learn all the history and the life of the people on both sides. The icing on the cake was that the day was bright and sunny and I was able to see the other side very clearly. Charlie then took me to some souvenir stores around the DMZ, so I could pick up some gifts. After we were done with the DMZ tour, we stopped by at a rest area to have some delicious Korean ramen. Charlie also bought us some Korean bread with a red bean paste ice cream filling, which is a specialty of the area. It was very tasty! We then made the drive to the Seoul area to visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace. We walked around the palace grounds and he explained to me the historical significance of the palace. In true Charlie style, he once again took some great pictures. Overall it was a fantastic day and I could not have asked for a better guide!
Charlie C.
Thank you for giving me a good review of the DMZ tour. On the day of the DMZ tour, the weather was so nice that I could see the North Korean land clearly. I was so happy to be able to tour with you. I hope to see you again another opportunity. Thank you so much.
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Karen B.
“Amazing Western Seoul Tour: A Truly Amazing Day”
Charlie is a very knowledgeable guide who explains in great detail everything you see for each stop on this tour. He allows you ample time to view each site and can answer any question you may have about the culture. Each stop was beautiful. From the serene temple visit, to the stunning Hanock village, ending with the sunset river cruise, each site was Amazing. AND Charlie made everything so beautiful and interesting with his descriptions. On my next trip to Korea, I will definitely secure him as my guide.
Charlie C.
Thank you so much for a good review about the tour. I will do my best to make my customers feel happy. It was great moments with you. I really hope to see you again.
$130/ per group
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