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Seoul City Tour Bus Guide and Usage

About the Seoul City Tour Bus

The Seoul City Tour Bus provides organized shuttle tours to the city's most popular attractions. For the price of just a single ticket, you can spend all day hopping on and hopping off the *bus as it follows a circular route connecting Seoul's top sightseeing destinations. For first-time visitors, there is no better way to discover the city. *Night Courses run without stops.

The company offers audio guides of Seoul in 11 different languages. At first, the audio guide was only available in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. Service has since expanded to include French, German, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian,and Malaysian. The Seoul City Tour Bus company is currently working on adding more languages for the convenience of visitors and Italian, Arabic, Hindi, and Portuguese will be available in the future.   Single-use headphones are provided for each passenger upon boarding the bus. The open-air double-decker buses have rain and snow covers to keep passengers dry and warm even in inclement weather.

Seoul City Tour Buses follow a variety of theme-based routes.

Downtown Palace Namsan Course

This 22-stop course takes you past not only Seoul's historic royal palaces, but also to popular tourist destinations, such as Namsan Seoul Tower, Myeong-dong, Itaewon, Namdaemun Market, and the National Museum of Korea.

Panorama Course

Get some sweeping views of Seoul from this 14-stop tour that takes you to Namsan, Cheonggyecheon Stream, the Hangang River, and other scenic spots.

Night Course

Spend a romantic evening cruising around the city. This course lets you enjoy Seoul's electrifying nighttime vistas, both from above (Namsan Seoul Tower) and below (along the Hangang River).

Around Gangnam Course

Enjoy the sights of Gangnam riding a comfortable trolley bus. This course will take you to all the major sites and attractions like Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb, COEX, Lotte World Tower, Sebitseom Island, Seorae Village, and more. 

Open Top Bus

Double Decker Bus

Trolley Bus

※The Seoul City Tour Bus is a transportation service popular among tourists for their upgraded buses and tour routes to Seoul's major attractions. 

Traditional Culture Course

Ride the open top double decker bus through lively traditional markets, such as Gwangjang Market and Tongin Market, try on a hanbok and enjoy Korean food, and visit Jongmyo Shrine, Deoksugung Palace, and other traditional attractions.

Hangang/Jamsil Course

Visit Hangang River cutting through central Seoul, the highest building, Lotte World Tower, and the modernized district of Gangnam.

Night View Course

View the beautiful night scenery atop the double decker bus.

Open Top Double Decker Bus

Half Top Double Decker Bus

Regular Double Decker Bus

Runs and Departures

※ The Hangang River Jamsil course is not scheduled to resume operation for the time being.

※ The night course won’t be conducted for less than eight people.

Cost and Further Information

※ Children include children aged 5 years and older to high school students.

※ A child under the age of 4 accompanied by a guardian rides for free.

※ Free for kids under 5.

Living and traveling in Korea

The Seoul City Tour Bus Guide: What To See & Do When You Hop On Hop Off

If you’ve never joined a City Tour Bus, Seoul is the place to do it. City Tour Buses are a great way to see a city and not have to worry about transportation. See the hot spots of Seoul from the upper level of a bright red bus. I rode my first City Tour Bus in New York City and absolutely loved the experience. It’s just something that is so touristic and fun.

Don’t waste money on taxi fares and buses. Don’t get confused in the subway. For your first trip to Seoul, take the time to ride this bus and get views of the city while getting a lay of the land. 

PS, if it’s your first trip to Seoul, check out this guide to Seoul for first-timers . It’s epic and will ensure you don’t miss anything.

The Seoul City Tour Bus, though, will not only show you the biggest must see places in Seoul, but it’ll give you a good idea of how Seoul is laid out and how to get around easier when you want to go off on your own. This is the fastest and cheapest way to get around to the Seoul tourist sites including Namsan Tower/N Seoul Tower, Gangnam, Lotte Sky Tower, a Seoul palace and so much more. Use it if you don’t have a ton of time and don’t want to waste the time you do have figuring out transportation.

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What To Know

Basic information, route a: downtown palace namsan course, route b: panorama course, route c: around gangnam course, route d: night course, package routes.

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The Seoul City Tour Bus is a government run system launched in 2000 to help visitors to get around Seoul and see the attractions with ease. The buses are super comfortable and clean and really convenient for everyone. There are twelve language audio guide options including English, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Indonesian, and Malay.

Buses depart from a central location in Seoul every 30 minutes to an hour depending on the route and passengers can choose from the single-level and double-decker buses. You can choose just one route, or there are package options where you can combine two different routes. This is a great otpion since there are day and night bus routes.

The city tour bus is a great way to get around but if you want to hop off and back on again, it’s important to know what is really feasible within a day and that’s where this guide comes in. There are plenty of areas that you can just drive through and you don’t really need to get off to get the picture BUT there are some spots I would recommend getting off to see. At the same time, some spots you could easily spend a whole day seeing and that’s important to know too.

With that in mind, I’ve included the admission, departure points and route info and recommendations for where to get off on each route. Buses come to each stop in 30 minute intervals so you could get off for just 30 minutes and get on the next arrival or stay at a spot for an hour and a half and hop back on again later. If you want to make the most of the day, get that first bus at 9:00am!

Hours: 9:00am ~ 5:30pm for day routes. Different time for night tours listed with that route.

Days: Route A is open all year round. Route B & C is closed on Mondays.

Routes: There are four different routes: Downtown Palace Namsan Course, Panorama Course, Night Course, Around Gangnam City Tour Course

Bus Options: There are three different bus options to choose from for the routes and they include the standard 1-story bus, a double-decker open top bus, and a trolley bus.

Where To Purchase Ticket:  There are various ways to get tickets for this trip so read through them all and check out what works best for you. Also of note, ticket purchase can also depend on your departure point. They recommend that you book in advance if you’ll be riding during vacation season or on a weekend as the routes can have higher demand at those times.

• Gwanghwamun has a City Tour Bus booth specifically for ticket purchase if you want to rock up on the day and get them then. To note though, you can also rock up to any stop on the route and purchase a ticket directly from a bus driver with cash. I have not tried getting the ticket mid-route and have only done it from start to finish but have read from other reviews that they did it and it worked out fine so that’s something to be aware of if you want to start someplace closer to your hotel/home. If you are starting from a different location rather than the departure point, note that the first bus won’t get to you until it’s regularly scheduled time though and those will be listed on the bus stand.
• Pre-Purchase: You can pre-purchase tickets on Klook . The Night Course can fill up and on the flip side won’t run until at least 10 people buy tickets so you should book this one in advance if you want it. OR you could pre-purchase your tickets using Trazy . Both services will allow you to pre-purchase. I’d just choose whichever site you’re booking other various tours/experiences on. Pre-purchasing on those sites will also get you discounts so look into the best option for you.

Discounts: There are some possible discounts that you can get on tickets. Note that Klook and Trazy mentioned above already offer discounted tickets, but here are some other discounts you can look out for. Choose whichever one is best for you.

• You can get 1 free pass for a child under 5 that is accompanying an adult.
• There is a 10% discount available for parties of 10 or more.
• For foreigners with a KR Pass , you can get a 15% discount.

Guides & Attendants: There are tour guides on each bus. They do not get off the buses but stay on to help you as you get on and off. If you’re unsure about the stops, let them know where you want to get off and they can remind you when it’s time.

Seating: The seats are unassigned so sit anywhere you want… as long as no one is in the seat.

Seoul City Tour Bus Routes

This route has 22 stops and starts and ends at Gwanghwamun Square just south of Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul. It takes visitors past some of the city’s historical highlights and some of the must-see Seoul tourist spots. Some things to note about this route though: the bus will NOT stop at Deoksugung Palace on Saturdays and national holidays. This course is run on a single-decker bus.

• Departure   Point:  Gwanghwamun Subway Station, exit 6 near Koreana Hotel.
• Admission: Adults: W18,000; Children 5- 17: W12,000
• Stops:  Gwanghwamun -> Deoksugung Palace -> Namdaemun Market -> Seoul Street -> The War Memorial of Korea -> Yongsan Station -> National Museum of Korea -> Itaewon -> Myeongdong -> Namsangol Korean Town/ House of Korea -> Sofitel Ambassador Hotel -> Shilla Hotel -> Namsan Tower Hotel -> Hyatt Hotel -> Dongdaemun Market -> Daehakro -> Changgyeonggung Palace -> Changdeokgung Palace -> Insadong -> Cheongwadae (The Blue House) -> The National Folk Museum of Korea -> Sejong Center for the Performing Arts -> Gwanghwamun

Where To Get Off:  There are a lot of good stops on this route and some that I’d recommend just driving on by as well as some that you should see, but can probably and will probably see at another time so let’s dig on. If I don’t mention it below, it’s because I think you should just drive by. Some I’ll mention just so you know WHY I think you can forgo the stop though.

• Deoksugung Palace: This is a gorgeous palace area that is actually not as large as others and contains a variety of different architectural styles. Deoksugung Palace very unique in that it has some more modern structures. If you’re not interested in a more modern look of a palace, stay on the bus here and stop at another palace. The thing with this route though is that you actually have three palaces on the route and I wouldn’t recommend seeing them all in the same day. So if you choose this one, then pass the other two. But do note, that Changgyeonggung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace are also on this route.
• Seoul Street: This is where Seoul Station is and where the Seoullo Walkway is. This one you could get off and check out Old Seoul Station and Seoullo, but I think I’d pass this one because most likely you’ll be at Seoul Station at some other point in your trip. This where the KTX Train Station is and the train to get back out to the airport as well so there may be a variety of reasons you’d stop here at another point in your itinerary. If you won’t be back around Seoul Station later in your itinerary, then definitely check out the old station which often has an exhibition and Malli-dong at the end of Seoullo.
• The War Memorial of Korea: This is a fascinating museum that houses a substantial number of war related relics including planes and military machines outside as well as a ton of memorabilia indoors as well. You could get off here, but do note that you could potentially spend  hours here if you’re a history buff or interested in the wars that ravaged Korea. Thirty minutes to an hour wouldn’t really be enough time to see everything here so if you’re REALLY interested in this, go another day when you can spend more time there. Here’s more information about what can be found at the War Memorial of Korea so you can decide.
• National Museum of Korea: The National Museum of Korea is another spot that is REALLY HUGE and isn’t feasible to see in just 30 minutes to an hour. There’s a beautiful outdoor park and lake here as well as a children’s museum and the Hangul Museum (Korean language) here too. You could spend the entire day seeing everything that is here. Or get off and just check out the Hangul Museum which is in a separate building from the National Museum of Korea or check out the museum and choose one section to focus on.
• Myeongdong: This is a shopper’s paradise and has a lot in terms of restaurants and cafes too. Stop in for a bite to eat whether it’s in a restaurant OR make multiple street vendor stops because some of the best street food is found here in Myeongdong.
• Namsangol Korean Town/House of Korea: If you want to walk into a historic Korean village and take a look at some of the old hanok style houses, this is the place to do it. It’s a beautiful place to visit and they often host activities and experiences for visitors.
• Changgyeonggung Palace: This is one of the lesser visited palaces in Seoul so if you want to walk through the beautiful grounds of a palace with less people, then head here. Another great thing about this palace is that it features a beautiful greenhouse that was added during the Japanese colonization period in Korea. It’s just something unique and different to see. Learn more about Changgyeonggung Palace here.
• Changdeokgung Palace:  This palace is famous for featuring the secret garden. What’s important to note, however, is that you need to be there at a very specific time in order to enter the secret garden. This palace usually requires you to get there and get tickets in advance and you can’t just rock up because of the tour situation there so that’s important to note if you want to see Changdeokgung Palace.
• Insadong: Insadong is the most popular district for tourists as it houses a substantial number of traditional tea cafes, restaurants, and lots of traditional souvenirs as well. Take a walk in the area and enjoy a rest at one of my favorite cafes in Insadong . It’s not a big area so you can get in and out pretty quickly.
• Cheongwadae (The Blue House):  This is the president’s house in Korea and you can’t just rock up and go in so I mention it so you know to get a seat on the top of the bus and just take a picture as you pass. That’s about all you can do anyway.

This route has 16 stops but do note that on weekends and holidays, the bus doesn’t stop at Saebit Island. This route takes visitors to some of the best spots to get views of the city and you can see from city center to Han Riverside in one route. This course is run using the double-decker buses and trolley buses.

• Stops: Gwanghwamun -> Myeongdong -> Seoul Animation Center -> Namsan Cable Car -> Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel -> Namsan Public Library -> Grand Hyatt Hotel -> Gangnam Station -> Sebitseom* -> 63 City/Hangang Cruise -> Yeouinaru Station -> Hongik University -> Airport Railroad Hongik University Station -> Sinchon Station/ Ewha Woman’s University -> Museum of Agriculture -> Seoul Museum of History -> Gwanghwamun

Where To Get Off: This route gets you all around the city and includes some spots that are pretty difficult to get to on public transportation or require a separate trip to get out of the way a bit so it’s good to get to some of those spots that require separate taxis. Spots to check out include:

• Myeongdong:  This is a shopper’s paradise and has a lot in terms of restaurants and cafes too. Stop in for a bite to eat whether it’s in a restaurant OR make multiple street vendor stops because some of the best street food is found here in Myeongdong.
• Seoul Animation Center : This stop is fun if you’re interested in the domestic cartoon and animation industry. If you have kids, they’ll definitely enjoy the stop.
• Namsan Cable Car: Since this is the panorama course, you definitely need to get that panoramic shot! Take the cable car up and take in the view from Namsan Tower/N Seoul Tower . It’s a pretty romantic spot in the city and provides just gorgeous views.
• Gangnam Station: Gangnam became super famous after Psy’s world-famous song. The area is home to a ton of business buildings so if you’re heading there, make sure you check out my guide to Gangnam so you know what to see.
• Sebitseom: This is one of those spots that is a bit more difficult to get to on your own, so if you are interested in the view of the three glowing islands that brighten the Han River, definitely get off here. Their architecture is cool and there are cafes, restaurants, and some cool things to be found on them. This wouldn’t need to be a super long stop, but it is cool for photos.
• 63 City/Hangang Cruise: Though the 63 building isn’t my personal favorite for views, the Hangang Cruise stop is an awesome way to enjoy the Han River . Take a walk in the Yeouido Han River Park and then take a little ride on the water before heading back to the bus stop.
• Hongik University:  Hongdae is one of the most popular areas for cafes , restaurants, and fun. There are Kpop dancers, bands playing live, street art, and really just all manner of fun in the artsy district of Hongdae. Check out this guide to things to do in Hongdae .

This route has 21 stops and takes visitors to the historical highlights of Gangnam as well as the KPop and KBeauty must sees. It’s a mixture of new and old which is exactly what Gangnam is.

• Departure Point:  Gangnam Station
• Admission: Adults: W15,000; Children 5- 17: W12,000
• Stops:  Gangnam Station -> Le Meridien Seoul, Novotel Hotel -> Samjung Hotel -> Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb, Ramada Seoul Hotel -> Bongeunsa Temple, Casino, Lotte Duty Free -> COEX/SMTOWN -> Lotte World -> Lotte World Tower -> Olympic Park -> Jamsil Sports Complex -> Samseong Station -> K-POP Entertainment Company -> Korean Wave Star Street -> Apgujeong Rodeo Street -> Gangnam Tourist Information Center/Hyundai Department Store -> Garosu-gil Road -> Some Sevit -> Express Bus Terminal/Shinsegae Department Store -> Seorae Village -> Seoul National University of Education -> Gangnam Station

Where To Get Off:  So you want to see all there is to see and do in Gangnam. There is a lot on this route and it will get you all over the district. If you want to add some specific cafes and spots on your route, check out this guide to Gangnam for some ideas.

• Bongeunsa Temple, Casino, Lotte Duty Free: Get off here if you want to check out one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Seoul, Bongeunsa Temple . Or head into the casino, but be careful because you can lose all track of time in there.
• COEX: If you’ve heard about the world’s largest underground mall and want to see it for yourself, check out COEX . It’s easy to get twisted, and turned around inside though, so head in for a bit and then find your way out again. There are plenty of places to eat here and an aquarium too.
• Lotte World Tower: This tower features the BEST and HIGHEST views of the city of Seoul. It is absolutely stunning and as the tallest building and observatory in Korea, it’s really a must-see. Definitely get off here! Additionally, if you hope off here, you’re also right outside of Lotte World if a theme park is on your destination list.
• Olympic Park:  This park is gigantic and beautiful and one of the best things to do in Jamsil . There are flower fields and paths, and a lot to see if you want to get out and just enjoy a bit of a walk on your day out in the area.
• Garosu-gil:  This road is really popular for cafes, restaurants, and shopping. It can be more expensive in this area than others though, so keep that in mind. It’s popular for good reason though. A lot of hot places in one area.
• Some Sevit: This is one of those spots that is a bit more difficult to get to on your own, so if you are interested in the view of the three glowing islands that brighten the Han River, definitely get off here. Their architecture is cool and there are cafes, restaurants, and some cool things to be found on them. This wouldn’t need to be a super long stop, but it is cool for photos. You might also make this a later stop in the day to see the  Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Show .
• Express Bus Terminal: While I wouldn’t usually recommend this spot unless you’re headed somewhere, the Express Terminal actually has a hidden rooftop that people don’t often visit and it is great for some epic photos if you can find it !

This route has 12 stops and is a great way to get the gorgeous view of the massive city of Seoul in the sparkling night lights. There must be at least ten people that sign up for this tour to go ahead. Also note that the bus only stops at Some Sevit on the weekends. This route stops at vistas high above the city as well as sightseeing spots right on the Han River. Get lights and action from every vantage point on this route.

• Departure Point:  Gwanghwamun Station, exit 6 in front of the Koreana Hotel.
• Departure Time: Once a day at 7:30pm; 8:00pm in July and August. The entire route takes 1.5 hours.
• Admission:  Adults: W15,000; Children: W9,000
• Stops:  Gwanghwamun -> Mapo Bridge -> Seogang Bridge -> Gangbyeon Expressway -> Banpo Bridge -> Somesevit -> Dongjak Bridge -> Seongsu Bridge -> Hannam Bridge -> N Seoul Tower -> Namdaemun Market -> Cheongye Plaza
• What To Know: The night course is a bit different in that you get all around the city but don’t stop as much as the day trip ones. It’s more about getting across the numerous bridges on the Han River and seeing the lights dazzle. The bus will stop at either Some Sevit OR at Dongjak Bridge depending on the day. You can also get off for 15 minutes at Namsan Tower/N Seoul Tower. This route is run with the double-decker open top buses and trolleys.

Route E: 1 Day 2 Courses

• This course is a combination of Route B and Route C.
• Admission:  Adult: W24,000; Child: W18,000

Route F: 2 Days 2 Courses

• This course is a combination of Route A and Route B.
• Admission: Adult: W28,000; Child: W20,000

Route G: 2 Days 3 Courses

• This course is a combination of Route A, Route B, and Route C.
• Admission:  Adult: W35,000; Children: W22,000

The hop on hop off bus is a great way to get your bearings in the massive city of Seoul, Korea. Take a seat and see what you can see. I’ve taken the bus with multiple family members while they’ve visited and whether you just want a relaxing trip around the city or if you want a fun way to get from spot to spot, it’s definitely a great option to have here.

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15 comments, ray hedstrom.

Are any of the hop-on hop-off buses wheelchair accessible

Hallie Bradley

Hi Ray, I believe they are. But to be sure, please get in touch with Danurim ( https://www.seouldanurim.net/en/index ). Seoul started an initiative for accessible travel and has a lot of services including airport pick up and transportation information. They would definitely know.

Daniel Barker

I just had to drop a comment after reading your Seoul City Tour Bus Guide. What an informative and well-organized post! I’ve been planning a trip to Seoul for a while now, and this guide couldn’t have come at a better time.

Samsung D’Light is closed for good. You might replace it with T.Um

Thank you for the info!

Bahia vinci

Where exactly do you embark at the National Museum stop please?

Muy bien explicado! Consulta, puedo cambiar en el día de la ruta A a la C por ejemplo? Y si es así en un solo lugar?

Thanks for the information. Unfortunately there is no panorama and gangbam course. They are gone. Just the Palace and night course. We did you use some the information on your panorama course. We went to some of the places by subway.

Christelle Reyes

Thank you for this! Just 1 question can I use a night course and a day course for my 48hr pass? or is the pass entitled to only 1 free ride for the whole validity?

If you’re trying to use the Discover Seoul Pass, you can choose one course to use with it.

Thanks for your great information! It really points us in the right direction.

A question: Can I pay with my T-Money card for the hop on hop off bus ? Many thanks.🙂

Richard F Jackson

Are you operating all of the bus tours during the last week of June 2022?

The bus tours do seem to be operating so you should be able to catch one then.

Jamie-lee Holmes

Want to book 2 adults for 27/12 a, b, c, d hop-on hop-off. Can we book online for all 4 trips? Can all trips be done in 1 day?

If you’re just going to stay on the buses and not disembark to see anything, you could probably do them all in one day, but they are set up to allow you to get off and see things and then get back on again so you then wouldn’t have time to do all 4 in one day.

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A Complete Guide to Seoul City Tour Bus

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Seoul City Tour Bus gives you an option to tour around the city and witness the most popular attractions by utilizing the hop-on hop-off facility.

A tour bus is the most convenient and great way of traveling the city for the first time to get introduced to the routes and spots and get familiarized with places of interest and itineraries. In South Korea, Seoul, you will get the facility to browse through the city, and the Seoul City Tour Bus provides you with the facility to tour around the city to witness the most popular attractions. 

Once you have purchased the ticket, you can hop on and off the bus at any given time and place. It follows a circular route connecting Seoul’s top sights and destinations. 

Seoul never has endings parks, museums , galleries , malls, restaurants , cafes, and scenic sweeping River Han. So, for the first-timers to know about their locations and to have a glimpse of them, taking a city bus tour is the best way out there. 

The targeted locations of the tour are covering all three of Seoul’s royal palaces in a single day. It stops at Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, and the Gwanghwamun. These busses stop at these locations every hour so that you can explore each location at your own pace. However, the night course runs without stops. Sightseeing in a new place might create new issues to your life, which is at ease, but to overcome such problems, tourists prefer pin through Gangnam in comforting and hit sites like the COEX Mall, Olympic Park, or Lotte World the 20-stop route.

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Some Tips for Using Seoul City Tour Bus

A little tip to be on the smarter side – In between each site, listen to the in-depth audio description of the city’s history and know about each site you are visiting. And to add that the company facilitates audio guides in 11 different languages. These audioguides start with the Korean language, followed by English, Japanese, Chinese. Due to the popularity and demand, the service has been expanded to include Spanish, Russian, German, French, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai. They are also thinking and planning to input more languages in the near future for the convenience of visitors who are accustomed to Italian, Arabic, Hindi, and Portuguese. Each passenger upon the boarding bus will get their single-use headphones.

Their routes are theme-based. And the following are the variety of theme-based courses. 

Downtown Palace Namsan Course

This is a 22-stop course that takes you to Seoul’s most amazing and historic royal palaces. Not only that, it takes you to popular destinations of varied niches like Namdaemun Market, Itaewon , National Museum of Korea, Myeong-dong .   

Panorama Course

The 14-stop tour of Seoul gives you a sweeping tour that takes you to cool, scenic spots like Hangang River, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Namsan. 

Night Course

At night if you wish to spend a romantic evening cruising around the city, then this night course will be worth it for you. This course will give you an enjoyable ride around Seoul’s electrifying nighttime vista, from below (along the Hangang River) and above (Namsan Seoul Tower). 

Around Gangnam Course

Lastly, the hyped and styled city of Gangnam can be a witness through a comfortable trolley bus to all the major sites and attractions like Seonnjeongneung Royal Tomb, Lotte World Tower, COEX, Sebitseom Island, Seorae Village, and more. 

Traditional Culture Course

The traditional culture course rides to open the top double-decker bus through lively traditional markets, such as Tongin Market and Gwangjang Market; you can try on a hanbok and enjoy Korean food, and visit conventional spiritual attractions like Jongmyo Shrine, Deoksugung Palace.

Hangang/Jamsil Course

This course will take you through Central Seoul to Hangang River, cutting the highest building like Lotte World Tower, and the modernized district of Gangnam can be viewed from there. 

Advantages of Using Seoul City Tour Bus

• Two days of the hop-on and off ride with the purchase of only one ticket.  
• The sights seeing of significant attractions of Seoul would otherwise be difficult with public transport, here your time and efforts are saved.
• An audio guide of different languages is available.
• The open-air double-decker buses have rain and snow covers to keep passengers dry and warm during unfavorable weather.

Website : https://en.seoulcitybus.com/main.do

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Seoul City Tour Bus Map and Stops by Course

The hop-on hop-off bus tour takes you all around Seoul, visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, Myeongdong, Insadong, Namsan Seoul Tower, and more. Get to see them all in a day. Check out the schedules and prices for each route to plan your Korea trip. Get there early if you want the best views. It's first come, first served.

Seoul City Tour Bus Ticket Office Location

• It is closed on Mondays
• If you book tickets online, you need to exchange them at the Gwanghwamun City Tour Bus Ticket Office.

📍 135-7 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul. You can get to the ticket office two ways:

• Subway line 5, Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6 , 100m walk.
• Subway lines 1 or 2, City Hall Station Exit 3 , 300m walk.

Seoul City Tour Bus Information

✅ Free Wifi

✅ There are audio guides in 12 languages: Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Malaysian. Use your own wired earphones to connect.

⚠️ Closed on Mondays. (If Monday is a national holiday, closed on Tuesday instead.) Click here to check the dates of Korean public holidays🔗

⚠️ All seats are unassigned. Boarding is first-come, first-served. You can board 40 minutes before departure.

⛔ Coffee, beverages, and food are not allowed on the bus.

The bus can be operated as an open-air double-decker, closed Glass Top double-decker, or semi-open double-decker.

Downtown Palace Namsan Course Map and Stops

It stops at 15 places in Seoul, including Namsan Mountain. You can take the one-day tour bus, then hop off to see the sights at your favorite stops, then hop on another bus. Don't lose the pass! You get unlimited rides all day long. Buses run every 40 minutes.

• Estimated time: 1 hour and 30 minutes (if you don't make any stops).

🟡 Downtown Palace Namsan Course Route

Gwanghwamun Station Ticket Office

• Subway line 5, Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6, 100m walk.
• Subway lines 1 or 2, City Hall Station Exit 3, 300m walk.

Myeong-dong

• This is Seoul's central district with shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
• The Myeongdong Cathedral, located in Myeongdong, represents Korean Catholicism and was visited by the Pope during his visit to Korea.

Namsangol Hanok Village

• A hanok (한옥) is a traditional Korean house.

Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel

Shilla Hotel, Jangchungdan Park

N Seoul Tower ⚠️ Admission ticket required

• The 236m tall tower offers a 360-degree view of Seoul's skyline. Tickets are required for admission (16,000 KRW, around 11 USD). It's a famous landmark.

Hyatt Hotel

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Donadaemun Market

• DDP is a multicultural complex designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid. This is where many exhibitions and Seoul Fashion Week are held.

• Daehak (대학) in Korean means University. There are many cultural art spaces, restaurants and bars here.

Changgyeonggung Palace

• Changgyeonggung Palace has the first Western-style greenhouse in Korea, and it has a sad history behind it.

Changdeokgung Palace

• It's where the last Korean Emperor lived and ascended.
• It's the only palace complex in Seoul on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• Tickets for Secret Garden are in high demand. You can reserve online or at the venue. you can reserve them online or at the venue. Check out this post for details on how to get tickets📌:

Insa-dong, Bukchon

• Insa-dong: There are traditional craft shops, art galleries, tea houses, restaurants, and cafes.
• There's the Museum Kimchikan, which charges 5,000 KRW to enter (around 4 USD). But the space is small. If you want to find out more about the kimchi Koreans eat with every meal, click here📌:
• Bukchon: A hanok conservation district.

Cheongwadae (or Blue House)

• It was the president's office and residence from 1948 to 2022.
• It is now fully open to both Koreans and foreigners. But ticketing process for foreigners differs from that for Koreans.

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Folk Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art

• Gyeongbokgung Palace: The main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
• Folk Museum: This museum depicts Koreans' everyday lives from the late Joseon period. The exterior is like a K-drama film set from the 1970s and 80s.

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Gwanghwamun Square

• Gwanghwamun Square: A large square in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace with historical statues.

🟡 Downtown Palace Namsan Course Bus Schedule

Here's the bus schedule for Downtown Palace Namsan Course. You can click on the picture to go to its website.

Downtown Palace Namsan Course Tickets

🟡 Reserve Seoul City Tour Bus Tickets on the Official Site🔗

• You can buy tickets online or on-site. Online reservations get you a discount, but you still have to take your e-ticket to the ticket office to get a physical pass .
• Same-day online reservations are not available.
• Night View Course may not be available for on-site purchase on the same day.

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Seoul City Tour Bus Night View Course Map & Tickets

🔴 Night View Course Route

• Gwanghwamun Station
• Gangbyeon North Road (Non-stop)
• Banpo Bridge (Non-stop)
• Seongsu Bridge (Non-stop)
• Hannam Bridge (Non-stop)
• N Seoul Tower (Photo time for 30 minutes)
• Namdaemun Market (Non-stop)
• Cheonggye Plaza (Last stop)

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, and you'll see Seoul at night along the Han River. Tickets are only available for online purchase, and online reservations are not available on the day of the tour.

• The course is non-stop. Enjoy a 30-minute photo session at Namsan Seoul Tower.
• This is an open seating arrangement without assigned seats. It's first-come, first-served, and you can start boarding 40 minutes before departure.

🔴 Reserve Seoul City Tour Bus Tickets on the Official Site🔗

🔴 Seoul City Tour Bus Night View Course Bus Schedule

• Departs from the Gwanghwamun Ticket Office.

🔴 Ticket Price:

You can hop on and off all day long with the Seoul City Tour Bus day pass. The tour bus is super convenient for seeing all the top attractions without having to drive or pay for each one. Just drop by the ticket office at Gwanghwamun Station to exchange your e-tickets for physical ones. There's no hopping on and off the night tour, but you get 30 minutes to take photos at N Seoul Tower. Check out the mapped routes and tickets for each course.

The images featured in this post are courtesy of the Seoul City Tour Bus website .

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Dongdaemun design plaza, bangsan, jungbu market, euljiro 3-ga, euljiro 1-ga, cheongwadae, tong-in market, gwanghwamun square, seoul station, namdaemun market, namsan ormi, gwangjang market.

Go straight 200m along the hill toward Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on Line 2 (opposite to Milliore)

It is the biggest3-dimensional, atypical construction. This urban development landmark is designed by Zaha Hadid with the concept of ‘Metonymic Landscape’ reflecting the dynamism of Dongdaemun area. .Also known as Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, this is a culture complex with the motto of providing the core to design and creative activities. Since its opening in 2014, it has provided venue for numerous conventions, exhibitions, concerts and fashion shows. It is also very close to other tourist spots such as Cheonggyecheon, Pyeonghwa Market and Doota duty-free. Its entertainment and street food experiences have made this place not only locals’, but also tourists’ favorite.

Attractions

Exit 6 of Euljiro 4-ga Station on Line 2 and go straight 100m

Bangsan Market is Located between Euljiro 4/5-ga and Cheonggyecheon, Gwyangjang Market and Jungbu Market. It is specialized for printing and packaging, which mainly deals with presswork, packaging materials, wallpapers and towels. Jugbu Market had been formed where two big commercial centers –Namdaemun and Dongdaemun- overlap, to be the now biggest dried fisheries market in Korea famous for stockfish and fresh seafood.

Exit 3 of Euljiro 3-ga Station on Line 2 (In front of Woori Bank Euljiro Branch)

This area was named after Euljimundeok, one of the respected generals of ancient Korea, when the area was renamed in Korean after Independence. It is where traditional markets –Bangsan, Jungbu- and many ironworks are located.

50m in the 6 o'clock direction from Exit 1-1 of Euljiro 1-ga Station (Opposite to Lotte Hotel)

Euljiro 1-ga Station is located between the City Hall and Euljiro 3-ga Station. Opened in September 16th, 1983, it was named after the street connected to the station. Boshingak, Seoul Plaza, Bank of Korea, Curerncy Museum, Myeongdong Catholic Church are nearby.

Go 100m in the 6 o'clock direction from Exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station, then go straight along the stone wall for 750m to the Hyoja-dong intersection (Opposite Sarangchae)

Cheongwadae, the Blue House, is the Presidential residence of Korea. Backing the Bugak Mountain, the two-storage Presidential office building is accompanied by secretaries’, guards’ offices and back garden connected to Bugak Mountain. The name Cheongwadae originated from the blue color if the roof tiles.

Go straight for 450m in the direction of Tongin Market from Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station (In front of Babaria Clothing Store)

Located West to Gyeongbokgung, this area was famous for its artists in Choseon Dynasty. At the unique Dosirak cafes in the market, you can enjoy traditional foods and snacks like Ddeokbokki, Bukkumi using the traditional coins. Park Nosoo Museum, Sejong Village and Dae-oh Bookstore are worth a visit.

Go straight 150m from Exit 9 of Gwanghwamun Station (Behind the statue of King Sejong, at the bus stop)

Gwanghwamun Square is a public square with over 600 years of history. Located at the center of Sejong-ro Road, it focuses on people first, cars later. With Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain in the background, the square restored the past, serving as a cultural and historical space. Various statues and structures were reproduced to bring back the historical look.

In front of Seoul Station Bus Transfer Center, Exit 9-1 of Seoul Station on Line 1 (Platform 6)

Since its opening in 1900, Seoul Station has been a gateway to Seoul, the capital of Korea. This is where the Gyeongbu Railway/ KTX and Gyeongui Railway start and end, and Line number one and four transact. It is a complex shopping district with department store and big outlets inside and near the station.

Go straight 200m in the 6 o'clock direction from Exit 7 of Hoehyeon Station, turn left at the end of the alley (In front of Wangsol Pharmacy)

It is the biggest market in Korea, representing not only Seoul but the country. Web of alleys are all full of shops and stalls, carrying a diversity of goods from clothes to foods. Located at the center of the city, and also famous for its reasonable price and intimate culture characteristic to traditional markets, it boasts its record of more than 400K visitors per day.

Go straight 200m from Exit 4 of Myeongdong Station, turn left and go straight for 220m (In front of Hoehyeon 119 Safety Center)

Namsan Ormi is a glass-covered inclined elevator that leads to the ticket office of Namsan Cable Car. Most people who come by public transportation to ride the Namsan Cable Car come here on foot. The total length is 140m and the speed is 60m/min, so you can enjoy a panoramic view of Seoul even a little while moving. It runs from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on all days except Mondays, and from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Mondays due to a regular inspection reason.

Go straight 200m from Exit 6 of Myeongdong Station (Opposite to Lotte Avenue L)

This is one of the most famous shopping districts in Korea where you can enjoy shopping at department stores, famous cosmetic shops and brand fashion shops. Lotte and Shinsegae Department stores, Noon Square, Miliore, M plaza are all in walking distance. You would be able to find brand fashion shops not only at the main street but in the alleys, and various entertainments including street foods are among the best offers of the area.

Go straight 50m from Exit 5 of Jonggak Station, cross the left crosswalk in front of T world

Known mainly as a commercial area, Jonggak is also where people celebrate the end of year by hitting the big bell of Boshingak. Also, there is an underground shopping complex where you can enjoy shopping and street food. Cheonggyechon, the Avenue of Youth, Jogyesa are nearby.

Go straight 200m from Exit 15 of Jongno 3-ga Station on Line 1 (In front of IBK Bank)

Insadong is known as where you can best experience the Korean traditional culture, thanks to the large complex of stores carrying antiques and antique books, traditional tea room and artisan shops. Also, it had been famous for galleries of the area. Across the street you can find Tapgol Park, where one of the most important independence movements took place.

Go straight 80m from Exit 12 of Jongno 3-ga Station (In front of Doosan Medical)

Jonmyo is a shrine where the royal Shinjus, which is a mortuary tablets following Confucius tradition, are stored and respected. It was selected in 1995 as UNESCO World Heritage. Sewoon Electronics Plaza is nearby. Jongmyo jerye, the annual ritual which takes place every May, has also been selected as UNESCO Oral/ Intangible Heritage as the longest-held ancestral rituals with its origin as old as since 1464. Except Saturdays and the last Wednesday of the month are open for free admissions, admissions are limited and offered with professional docent.

Go straight 150m from Exit 8 of Jongno 5-ga Station (In front of Jongno Uri Pharmacy)

Located between Jongro4/5-ga and Cheonggyecheon. Gwangjang Market has been long known as the biggest market for Hanbok and textiles. Recently it has become famous also for its street foods such as Gimbap, Binae-tteok, Korean style beef Tartare. The street food vendors and joints which used to serve the market workers are now rather serving connoisseurs with its delicious treats.