Seoul's Haunted Past: Exclusive Evening Ghost Walk
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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 little girl who has been seen following the group around. This is not only a ghost tour, but a walk unearthing Seoul's murky and violent past, making the city much more interesting and intimate. Guests also receive an online map of all the haunts, murder sites, and torture chambers mentioned on the tour. IMPORTANT: Content is rated PG-13. There are some stories of sex & violence. Parents and those with sensitive ears take caution. ✅ Single traveler-friendly ✅ Female traveler-friendly ✅ LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly STARTING POINTS "The Original Ghostwalk" Anguk Station, exit 2 "Ghostlore & Legends" Seodaemun Station, exit 4
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Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
rdelacuesta18, 12/14/2025 4:33:03 AM
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.
eunicet300, 12/6/2025 8:59:25 PM
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!
Catwomanon, 12/3/2025 8:47:15 AM
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 :)
734dannya, 12/2/2025 6:37:18 AM
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!
5angj, 11/28/2025 9:21:58 PM
Good experience as always. This is my 4th tour with ZenKimchi (3rd with Shawn). Every tour is a new learning experience, seeing things from a different perspective. Korean horror, folklore, and urban legend movies and dramas just became 10x more interesting and relatable. Shawn is always engaging and keeps the tour scary but light hearted with jokes. I admire his passion and have subscribed to his substack so that i can observe his journey remotely even when I’m not in Korea. I wish there was a tour offered for other haunted places though - abandoned hospitals and houses. But those would most likely be illegal. My question to Shawn is: Did you watch the revenant (악귀) Kdrama?
Parwane, 11/21/2025 7:34:44 PM
I would definitely recommend the extended version! There you get all the spooky part. Luckily this evening got also a bit foggy which was wonderfully underlining the stories of Joe. Also the little "protection package against the ghosts" is a sweet idea. The extended part of the tour I really enjoyed to the fullest. Joe is very knowledgeable and tells the story nicely!
Jacinta_G, 11/14/2025 9:09:24 AM
Shawn was our guide. He was an excellent story teller who was able to engage our group. He blended folklore and urban legends well and keep us all interested to the end. The walk was well-paced and Shawn was attentive to those amongst who needed more time with the hilly terrain which was much appreciated. It was also very nice of him to follow up with an email with details of what we saw along the way.
Freedom18806, 11/11/2025 2:43:30 AM
We loved getting another perspective on Korea and thoroughly enjoyed the walk and stories. Definitely recommend this walking tour with Shawn.
266aneld, 11/4/2025 10:47:39 AM
The tour was great, Shawn was a cool guide and the stories were good. Take a walk on the spooky side and discover the tales hidden behind the streets. Shawn is a folklore passionate and makes it really easy to scratch what’s under the surface. I would definitely recommend doing the tour while you’re in Seoul.
nicholei662, 10/30/2025 1:12:17 AM
Great tour! Shawn was a great and engaging host, very entertaining to listen to. The tour he created was informative and caught the interest of all members of my family with the stories and lore that was shared. Well worth the time
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years without guardian
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please check the tour start location, as it's different depending on the day of week.
- Subway is the best way to arrive at the meeting point. Taxis tend to get stuck in traffic.
Departure point
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) Outside Seodaemun Station, Exit 4 Please use the subway. Road transport gets stuck in traffic.Return details
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 little girl who has been seen following the group around. This is not only a ghost tour, but a walk unearthing Seoul's murky and violent past, making the city much more interesting and intimate. Guests also receive an online map of all the haunts, murder sites, and torture chambers mentioned on the tour. IMPORTANT: Content is rated PG-13. There are some stories of sex & violence. Parents and those with sensitive ears take caution. ✅ Single traveler-friendly ✅ Female traveler-friendly ✅ LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly STARTING POINTS "The Original Ghostwalk" Anguk Station, exit 2 "Ghostlore & Legends" Seodaemun Station, exit 4Redemption
**PLEASE NOTE YOUR STARTING LOCATION** It's different based on which version you chose. We cannot give a refund if you show up at the wrong location. ---Starting Locations--- • Original Ghost Walk (Anguk Station, exit 2) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-9283-1696 • Ghostlore & Legends (Seodaemun Station, exit 4) Guide Phone Number/WhatsApp: +82 10-5595-6099 **WE DON'T RECOMMEND USING A TAXI, BUS, OR CAR** Every time a guest has been late or has missed a booking has been because of using a taxi or driving. Taxis and cars almost always get stuck in traffic. Seoul has one of the easiest, cleanest, and safest subway systems in the world. Much better than taxis. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Don't use a taxi, bus, or car. You will end up stuck in traffic. <--repeating it for emphasis • Content is Rated PG-13. Parents bringing minors should be aware of violent and prurient content. • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. We highly recommend using the subway rather than a taxi because of traffic. If you feel you won't make it in time please contact us as soon as you can. • Repeat: Don't use a taxi. • Drinking alcohol is fine, and it is usually done so on the tour. Note that due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to guests who are excessively intoxicated and causing problems with the tour. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • Please no smoking outside of rest times for the courtesy of fellow tour guests. You know not to use a taxi, right? It'll make you miss the tour.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund