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SEOUL: THEN & NOW. 6-Hour Private Walking Tour

SEOUL: THEN & NOW. 6-Hour Private Walking Tour

Off the Beaten Path

Joined 2026

Steve L.

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Seoul

English, Korean (Native)

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Steve L.)

Up to 4 people

How did a war-torn country become the dynamic Korea you see today?

On this walking tour, we'll explore that transformation through the streets of Seoul, where the past and present stand side by side.

Born just a few years after the Korean War, I've watched Seoul change throughout my lifetime. I'll share not only history, but also personal stories from a generation that lived through Korea's remarkable transformation.

Let's walk through Seoul—and understand how Korea became what it is today.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your Hotel

- or an Agreed Point in Central Seoul

09:30 AM

City Hall & Deoksugung Palace

Begin in the historic heart of Seoul and see how old and modern Seoul stand side by side.

10:30 AM

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Discover one of the best examples of Seoul's remarkable urban transformation.

11:00 AM

Jonggak & Jongno

Walk through the old commercial heart of Seoul, passing Jonggak's lively streets and the food alleys around Jongno 3-ga.

12:00 PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Try authentic Korean dishes you won't easily find back home. Seoul has many long-established local restaurants, some with more than 50 years of history.

01:00 PM

Chungmuro Printing Alleys

Take the subway to Chungmuro and explore the small printing workshops that preserve the atmosphere of Seoul's old working districts.

02:00 PM

Seoul City Wall & DDP

Walk through Dongdaemun, where layers of old Seoul meet one of the city's most striking modern landmarks.

Ending Point

Cafe in City Center

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

* Guide fee

* hotel pickup (city center only),

* One coffee or tea per person

What‘s not included

* Public Transportation Fee (Approximately US$1.5/one way/per person)

* Lunch (Approximately US$10~15 per person)

Tour Important Information

Important message from the supplier

• I can guide you anywhere in South Korea; you would just need to cover my transportation expenses.

• Customized multi-day tours are also available, tailored to your interests and starting from either Seoul or Incheon 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 2026

Steve L.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Steve L.

I've been working as a private guide in Korea for about seven years, mainly with travelers from the United States. Before becoming a guide, I worked as a television producer, and that experience still shapes the way I guide today. I enjoy looking for the story behind a place—not simply explaining what you see, but helping you understand why it matters.