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
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Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Starbucks 109 Jae-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South KoreaCancellation:
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.
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 Excluded:
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
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.
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What 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.
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