Seoul Ghost Tour: Explore Haunted History

Uncover the dark and haunted past of Seoul on the popular Ghost Walking Tour. Explore the forgotten history, encounter mourning ghosts, and discover the city’s hidden secrets. Rated PG-13. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Seoul City Hall - (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) Regular & Extended Editions

(Thursday, Saturday, Sunday) Extended Edition only

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Link to a map of everything discussed on the tour, including secret torture chambers
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Korea’s most popular ghost tour! One of the top things to do in Seoul. This is the side of Seoul that you won’t find in the tourism brochures. Take a tour down the dark alleys of Seoul’s forgotten 600-year history of bloody massacres, seedy hideaways and mourning ghosts. Self-proclaimed clairvoyants on the tour have reported a few sightings, including a…

Location
Anguk Station Exit 2
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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723orlaghc
Jan 6, 2026
Unique and engaging experience! - We had a brilliant time with Shawn on the Dark Side of Seoul! Not only was he incredibly well informed about the area and the local folklore but his stories were funny and engaging! The tour was well paced and we were able to ask plenty of questions. Shawn even shared a few extra tales of home which made the whole tour feel genuine. Would 100% recommend for a taste of something different and unique in Seoul :)
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P8352emgeorgef
Dec 29, 2025
Fascinating Night Tour Through the Streets and Palaces of Seoul - This was a fascinating tour and the guide, Shawn, is extremely knowledgeable. He introduced us to several places we didn't know about even though we lived in Seoul for 7 years. He was also eager to learn about the supernatural and folkloric experiences of the guests and answer any questions we had. I highly recommend this tour whether you are just visiting Seoul or are a Seoulite yourself. I also recommend getting Shawn's book and comics, as well as listening to his podcast: The Dark Side of Seoul.
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Zachary
Dec 27, 2025
Wear Good Shoes - Very interesting. Great tour guide. Lots of behind the scenes about Seoul. Totally recommend for couples friends or solo
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Remmma
Dec 26, 2025
Nice way to spend an evening in Seoul - Not only great for some spooky stories, but nice to walk around some popular areas of Seoul and learn a bit about Korean culture as well. The guide, Shawn, was super friendly and knowledgeable, and was happy to answer questions along the way. I did the extended experience and had a great time. Shawn also helped me to find my way back to the Metro station before sending me off. I would recommend this tour if you have a free evening on your trip in Seoul :)
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260kyals
Dec 25, 2025
Awesome guide and tour - Shawn was an excellent guide. His knowledge and passion for Korean folklore is evident throughout the tour. My partner and I had a blast and Shawn was able to expertly answer all of our questions. He recommended some things to do, places to eat and was just genuinely a cool guy that was fun to hang out with. Highly recommend this tour and Shawn. Thanks again Shawn, keep it up!
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Hanselsng
Dec 16, 2025
Spooky calorie burner. - Joe was an amazing guide! We absolutely loved the tour! Do expect quite a bit of walking, but the history and stories are well worth the calories :) Definitely one for dark tourists, as well as anyone who wants to learn about the lesser known history of Seoul.
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Rdelacuesta18
Dec 14, 2025
Even in this modern age - A one of a kind experience! Horrifying ( I mean literal way). 😊 Got a glimpse of old Korea. Even in this modern age, folklore and ghost stories will always be part of us, whether you believe in it or not. Thank you to Shawn for sharing all the stories and his knowledge about old Korean folklore. Would not hesitate to recommend to my friends. Thank you.
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Eunicet300
Dec 6, 2025
Enthralling guide and tour! - It was a cold chilly night, providing the perfect backdrop for Shawn’s narration of dark tales. This was our second time experiencing Shawn’s tour, and the tour was slightly updated so that it still felt fresh. Shawn was engaging and knowledgable as usual, we enjoyed ourselves!
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Catwomanon
Dec 3, 2025
Fantastic dark side tour! - Amazing tour with Shawn! I had the chance of having a private tour, being the only one present for this session, and it was really fantastic. Shawn has a lot of super interesting stories and a great storytelling. I was hooked from beginning till the end. He also had some bonus stories that were awesome and fit really well in the experience, even relating to other tours I told him I had. I booked for the 1.5hr tour but kind of regret not getting the longer one. I'll book other tours from this company without hesitation! So I highly recommend :)
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734dannya
Dec 2, 2025
Super fun! One of the highlights of our Seoul trip! - Amazing tour that exceeded all expectations. Shawn is super knowledgeable and a great story teller, injecting a lot of life into the ghost stories and legends. Super informative and entertaining. Highly recommended!
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).