[Seoul] OraeGage Seochon Village Art & Food Walking Tour

Stroll through the old alleys of Seochon and taste a variety of Korean food and snacks!

Seochon, located west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, is famous for its various artistic activities, culture, and community as well as ancient houses.

Bukchon was favored by dignitaries and nobles, however, Seochon was home to the middle class during the Joseon Dynasty. It is a tour where you can watch the remains of the Joseon Dynasty and its cultural heritage in Seochon.

Taste traditional Korean food and experience a unique food culture at Tongin Market!

 Seochon : An old historical village with small shops and cafes in a modernized Hanok.

 Tongin Market : It is a traditional market that first opened in 1941, with more than 80 merchants gathered along a 200m alley.

 Visit a bakery with a 38-year-old tradition of buying old-fashioned Korean peanut senbei.

Tour Schedule

 11:00 Meet the guide at Gyeongbokgung Station(Subway line no.3) Exit no.1(Outside the station)
         Traditional Snack Store : Taste handmade peanut senbei snack.
 11:10 Seochon Traditional House : Look around the houses of first-generation Korean landscape painters.
 11:30 Gallery of Modern Art : Watch the works of Korean contemporary artists and learn about the development of Korean contemporary art.
 11:50 Hyoja Bakery : The first bakery in Seochon, Hyoja Bakery is famous for cornbread.
 12:10 Tongin Market : Enjoy a food tour and a unique 'yupjeon lunch box' meal at Tongin Market.
 12:40 BOAN Art Space 1942 : Explore the modern culture and art platform, an inn frequented by countless writers in the past.
 13:00 Tour end
* The schedule may change depending on local, traffic, or weather conditions.

Operating Dates

Wednesday/Friday/Saturday

11:00 ~13:00 (2 hours)

Minimum number of Tour Participants

2 people

• Meeting Time : 02:00pm

• Meeting Place : Subway Line no.3 Gyeongbokgung Station Exit no.1 (Outside the station)

1. If the tour is canceled due to the situation of the operators, we will notify you via email 1~2 days in advance. 

2. The tour will be proceed during the rainy days. Refund is impossible due to the rains.

3. This tour is not a private tour, the tour will be held with multinational guests. However, the guide language will be in English.

4. Record or take a video of the narrator's commentary during the tour is not permitted.

5. Pets are not allowed, and there is no extra place for pets.

6. Reservation checking is unavailable on weekends and public holidays.

7. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know in advance when you making a reservation.

8. This is a walking tour. (Not moving by vehicle.)

9. This tour departs with a minimum number of 2 people.

10. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts. We will not wait for lateness.

1. Purchase the tour and check the email voucher. 

2. Please arrive at the meeting time on the day of the tour. 

 ※ The voucher will be sent after the operator confirms your reservation.

3. Meet the guide and enjoy the tour. 

- Cancellation before 3 days before 6pm(KST) :  100% Refund

- Cancellation before 3 days after 6pm(KST) ~ before 2 days before 6pm(KST) : 50% Refund

- Cancellation before 2 days after 6pm(KST) ~ one the day of the tour : No Refund

* Refund policy will apply based on business days.

(Business days : Monday ~ Friday (Off on weekends and public holidays)/9:00~18:00)

(If you request the cancellation on an off day, the refund policy will apply for the following working date.)

* Slight alert for natural disaster (Only for outdoor tour) : No Refund / Available to change the date 

* Urgent alert for natural disaster (Only for outdoor tour) : Available to refund or change the date