Seoul Dongdaemun - Hyehwa Naksan Park & City Wall Walking Tour

Walk from Dongdaemun to Hyehwa
along the Seoul city wall

This walking guided tour of about 3 hours starts at Dongdaemun Station Exit 2 and passes Naksan Park before ending at Hyehwa Station Exit 1. You follow the old Seoul city wall, enjoy a panoramic view from Naksan Park and explore Hyehwa, an area of small theaters and cafes.

Start on the busy streets of Dongdaemun

The tour begins near a historic city gate on the busy streets of Dongdaemun. You meet at Dongdaemun Station Exit 2 and walk for about 10 minutes, gradually climbing uphill. Moving at walking pace, you notice subtle changes in the city that are hard to spot from a car or the subway.

Follow the city wall to the views at Naksan Park

You follow the old Seoul city wall toward Naksan Park. After passing quiet residential areas and narrow alleys that still show traces of daily life, you reach high ground where a panoramic view of Seoul opens up. At Naksan Park you spend about 2.5 hours on photo stops, sightseeing, the guided tour and walking.

Traditional houses on the hillside, dense apartment complexes and modern buildings in the distance all fit into one frame, helping you see how the city has grown layer by layer.

Finish in Hyehwa

After coming down from Naksan Park, you spend about 20 minutes walking around Hyehwa-dong. Known for small theaters, street performances, independent art spaces and distinctive cafes, Hyehwa shows how art and everyday life blend in modern Seoul. The tour ends at Hyehwa Station Exit 1.

Your guide, a Korean writer and film director, presents Seoul through stories and cinematic scenes. Rather than rushing from sight to sight, the tour makes the walk itself the highlight.

※ The route includes uphill and downhill sections, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.