South Korea · Heritage Walks

4-Hour Private Bukchon Hanok Village Tour in Seoul's Historic Hills

4 Hours Round trip from South Korea Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn about the traditional Korean way of life
02 Explore traditional Giwajip houses and walk through Bukchon's streets
03 Hear legends and stories about the noblemen who once lived here
04 Experience the contrast between modern and traditional Seoul

Join your guide for a walk through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional Korean village where many noblemen lived during the Joseon Dynasty. Explore its hillside lanes and traditional Giwajip while learning about the lives of the yangbans who once resided here. Along the way, experience the striking contrast between modern and traditional Seoul and hear stories of everyday life in old Korea.

Explore the combined scenery of modern and traditional Seoul, and be regaled with interesting stories about traditional Korean life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Seoul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walk Through Bukchon Hanok Village

Welcome to Bukchon Hanok Village, an extremely popular tourist attraction in Seoul and the neighbourhood where many noblemen lived during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Explore the village without losing your breath as you walk over its hills. What do we mean by walking over the hills? Bukchon Hanok is a traditional Korean village, with houses built on top of rolling hills in order to maintain harmony with nature and cause as little damage as possible.
During the Joseon Dynasty, 30 houses of noblemen were located close to the major royal palaces of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. As you walk around the village, your guide will give you insights into the lives of these yangbans (Korean noblemen) and show you their Giwajip (tiled-roof houses).
After the Korean War of 1950, Seoul took the path of modernization, and much of the city was rebuilt from scratch. However, some traditional homes still remain here, transporting visitors back to that period in time.
Witness day-to-day life with your guide as you walk through this quaint hamlet. Explore the combined scenery of modern and traditional Seoul, and be regaled with interesting stories about traditional Korean life.