SEOUL GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Dark Side of Seoul: A Folklorist-Led Walk Through 600 Years of Hauntings
A guided ghost tour of Seoul led by folklorist Shawn that traces six centuries of Korean ghostlore — offered as a 1.5-hour regular edition or a 2.5-hour extended edition.
Dark Side of Seoul: A Folklorist-Led Walk Through 600 Years of Hauntings.
On this walking tour through Seoul, folklorist Shawn stitches together 600 years of Korean ghostlore, guiding small groups through sites tied to palace ghosts, haunted houses and urban legends while weaving warnings, rituals and sightings into an immersive storytelling experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seoul’s most haunted house and palace ghosts
Stories on the route focus on a notoriously haunted house and the spirits of Gyeonghuigung Palace, two of the tour’s most cited eerie stops that anchor its historical spine of hauntings.
Schools, wells and lurking demons
Folklore threads through tales about cursed walls, gods that dwell in wells, school legends and demons hiding in everyday places—stories that illuminate cultural beliefs about the dead and wandering spirits.
From hotel apparitions to Namdaemun Gate
The most popular extended edition expands the route to include the Westin Josun Hotel’s ghost stories and deeper legend tied to Namdaemun Gate, plus darker tales of murder, possession and creeping things.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
The tour unfolds as a guided walk through central Seoul with Shawn narrating legends and sightings, inviting participants to watch for reported vaporous guests and to choose between a concise 1.5-hour regular edition or the 2.5-hour extended edition for more stories and stops.
THE HAUNTED PLACES
Seoul’s most haunted house and palace ghosts
Stories on the route focus on a notoriously haunted house and the spirits of Gyeonghuigung Palace, two of the tour’s most cited eerie stops that anchor its historical spine of hauntings.
THE LORE
Schools, wells and lurking demons
Folklore threads through tales about cursed walls, gods that dwell in wells, school legends and demons hiding in everyday places—stories that illuminate cultural beliefs about the dead and wandering spirits.
THE EXTENDED EDITION
From hotel apparitions to Namdaemun Gate
The most popular extended edition expands the route to include the Westin Josun Hotel’s ghost stories and deeper legend tied to Namdaemun Gate, plus darker tales of murder, possession and creeping things.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour — and what the operator notes about participant suitability.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Available year‑round with two durations: Regular Edition (1.5 hours) and Extended Edition (2.5 hours); the extended edition is noted as the most popular.
Standard price is $38.15; discounts are offered for couples and groups. Purchase options include on-tour delivery for branded merchandise (comic, pin, hat).
Meet at Seodaemun Station, exit 4 (confirm via your booking confirmation). Regular edition finishes near Gwanghwamun Station; extended edition finishes at Namdaemun Gate.
Bring whatever you need for a city walking tour; merchandise purchases can be delivered at the tour if you plan to buy the comic, pin or hat.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
There are two options: a 1.5-hour Regular Edition and a 2.5-hour Extended Edition (the extended edition is the most popular).
What does the tour cover?
The tour covers Korean ghostlore, folk beliefs and urban legends spanning roughly 600 years, including haunted houses, palace ghosts and other local tales.
Where do we meet?
The start location is Seodaemun Station, exit 4; check your confirmation email to verify the exact meeting point.
Where does the tour end?
The Regular Edition finishes near Gwanghwamun Station; the Extended Edition finishes at Namdaemun Gate.
How much does the tour cost?
The listed price is $38.15, with discounts available for couples and groups.
Are there any extra experiences in the extended tour?
Yes—the extended edition includes additional stories such as the ghosts of the Westin Josun Hotel, darker tales of murder and possession, and material on Namdaemun Gate.