Seoul
Explore the lively streets of Hongdae, the coolest neighborhood in Seoul
Neighborhood Discoveries • 3 hours
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Explore the lively streets of Hongdae, the coolest neighborhood in Seoul
Explore Hongdae's vibrant university atmosphere, discover unique street art as you shop for unique items, and try delicious street food
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Explore one of Seoul’s most vibrant and expressive neighborhoods that’s popular among students and artists alike.
- See an alternative side to hyper-modern Seoul with the guidance of your own local host.
- Appreciate stunning street art and live performances as you wander Hongdae’s roadways.
- Browse through quirky boutiques and shop for hand-crafted local creations.
- Indulge in some tea and treats at a local themed cafe, or visit the area by night and sing your heart out at a karaoke bar.
- Pick your host’s brain for the best spots to spend the rest of your time in South Korea’s capital.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalised itinerary
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll explore Hongdae, one of Seoul’s most vibrant areas filled to the brim with quirky stores, live music venues, cheap eats - it’s the city’s student hub, after all - and plenty of visual art to get your creative juices flowing.
Speaking of juices, your host could take you to an indie joint like The Henz Club, where you can sip on soju liquor with the who’s who of Hongdae, or you could opt for some traditional tea at Thanks Nature Cafe with a couple of sheep to keep you company - did we not mention Hongdae is known for its themed cafes?
You could catch an impromptu street performance along Eoulmadag Street, but you might end up spending all your time enjoying the nostalgia of arcade gaming at Zzang Games instead.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Santiago
Nov 2024
All was on time and as agreed
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Gabriel
Mar 2020
It’s always good I like how he customised it to suit me because there’s a lot of good things to see Hongdae
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Karyn
Sep 2019
Our tour guide was Yujin and she showed us around Hongdae on our first morning in Seoul. She really helped us get our bearings, by helping us with the metro, showing us where to buy things and recommending a wonderful, cheap place for lunch. She was more than happy to help my daughter practise speaking in Korean. Yujin was very friendly and organised and she showed us places we would never have found on our own. We are really glad we booked a tour guide with City Unscripted.
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Alberto
Dec 2018
Jen
Mar 2018
So happy with our experience! Totally personalised and that made such a difference. Thankyou!!
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Michael
May 2025
Paul did an amazing job putting together a tour for me on my visit to Seoul. Shortly after I booked, he reached out to me with a proposed itinerary and modified it according to what I wanted to see. He gave me so much great insight into Korean history and culture, which made me appreciate the sights so much more. We covered everything on our itinerary, and he took great pictures too! Overall he made my first day in Seoul very special and I booked a second day with him to get an even deeper look into what Seoul has to offer.
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