Seoul Temple, Historic House & 1970s Housing Walking Tour - Small Group, Meet at Hansung Univ. Station

Walk through the hidden stories of Seoul
in a small group

Meet at Exit 6 of Hansung Univ. Station for a roughly 2.5-hour walking tour of a temple, an old neighborhood shop, a 1970s housing complex and a preserved historic house. An English-speaking local guide leads the tour, and the group is limited to 4 people. Entrance to the places on the itinerary and the local bus fare to the first stop are included.

Visit a temple that was once an elite retreat

The tour begins at a quiet Buddhist temple that was originally a lavish entertainment space for the country's most powerful people. You hear about its journey from luxury to devotion and the role it has played in a changing city.

See an old neighborhood shop and a 1970s housing complex

At a small neighborhood shop that has stayed the same for decades, you get a glimpse of everyday life before modernization swept the city and hear how small business owners adapted and survived. You then walk through a 1970s housing complex that combines high-rise buildings and detached houses in an unusual way, and see how rapid urbanization changed the area.

Step into the former home of an independence movement figure

You visit a preserved house where an influential figure of the Korean independence movement once lived. Walking through the rooms where thoughts of resistance took shape, you revisit the stories of that time with your guide.

※ Part of the route is covered by local bus.