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Exploring Gangnam Free Walking Tour

Duration: 3h
Languages: English
Guru: Marko
Quality Verified Registered on March 06, 2022

My name is Marko, I am a world traveler, former archaeologist and a huge history nerd. I am originally from Europe but I moved to New York City 15 years ago. I worked as a tour guide in New York City and always enjoyed meeting travelers from all around the world. I have been living in Seoul for two years now. I really enjoy exploring this city and at this point I know hundreds of cool places to visit or see in this city. Join me for a fun, educational and informative tour of Seoul.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Winter update:
I have adjusted this tour for the winter season. Now we spend little more time inside the mall and this helps us warm up midway the tour. This tour is approximately 2.5 hours long. Little over 30 minutes we spend in the mall to check out the Starfield library. Bring some warm winter clothing and hand warmers and you should be fine for the rest of the tour.


Join me for a Free Walking Tour of Gangnam, one of the richest areas in Seoul and South Korea. Learn about the history of Gangnam and its present-day story. This tour goes over history of Korea, Seoul, Gangnam and modern life in Korea. Learn why South Korea is the plastic surgery capital of the world. Hear some fun facts and stories about modern Korea. 

 

During this tour we will see the most of the main sites in Gangnam, allowing you to take photos of: 

1.       Bongeunsa temple 

2.       COEX Mall Library 

3.       Statue of "Gangnam Style"  mega-hit song.
4.       Samseong Food and Culture Street. 

5.       Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs.     

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    517 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seou...
    517 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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    Meet me and the rest of the group at Exit 7 on "Bongeunsa" Train station in Gangnam. You can reach "Bongeunsa" train station by taking the 9 train line. I will wait for you INSIDE of exit 7.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Bongeunsa temple
  • 2
    Free admission
    Starfield Library
  • 3
    Free admission
    Gangnam Style Horse Dance Stage
  • 4
    Free admission
    104 Samseong-dong

    Samseong Food and Culture Street.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Seolleung and Jeongneung

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.8
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4.86
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4.87
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Oliver 27 Apr 2024
Singapore

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Stayed even longer after tour end and went to local restaurant with us
Sabine 27 Apr 2024
Frankfurt

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Absolutely recommended for anyone coming to Seoul! Marko is very knowledgeable about the town, the country and its citizens and shares lots of interesting information about the culture within this tour! Loved seeing new places in Gangnam, even though i had been there before! Absolute must do! ❤️ Thank you, Marko! I’ll recommend you to all my flight attendant colleagues 😄✌🏻
Agustina 26 Apr 2024
Berlin

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Marko was very well organized, knowledgeable and attentive to all his guests. He was making sure that we were all comfortable and having a pleasant tour all the time. He had very useful and trustworthy information prepared and he also provided extra recommendations after the tour. We would highly recommended him as your next guide!
Barbara 26 Apr 2024

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Marko was an amazing guide! He led all of us through Gangnam and explained the history as well as the different functions of the site. He was extremely considerate and despite not being in the sweltering heat, he always made sure we stopped in the shade and could sit before he went into the stories behind what we saw/were looking at. He was also considerate of those who had a stroller (there were a lot of stairs to a temple!) and he made sure to describe what they would see up there since they would not be able to make it up.
Isabelle 24 Apr 2024
Santiago de Querétaro

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Very professional guide with a lot of fun’s facts! Great energy and very helpful with all my questions! Highly recommand
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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