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Seoul: Korea Dark History Tour at Seodaemun Prison

By Mutual Trip
8.0 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$51 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit historic sites that reveal Korea’s fight for independence and democracy.
  • Walk through Korea’s path to freedom at Seodaemun Prison and Independence Gate.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of how Korea’s identity was shaped through struggle.
  • Learn Korea’s untold modern history with an expert local storyteller.
  • Hear real stories of courage and sacrifice that shaped modern Korea.

Activity location

    • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 대한민국 서울특별시 서대문구 현저동 102-55 | We will meet at the entrance of Exit 4, Dongnimmun Station (Line 3) and proceed together.
    • Hyeonjeo-dong, Seoul, South Korea

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Seodaemun Prison Tour (Guided in Japanese, 火・土曜日に行います)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Japanese

日本語ガイドツアーは火・土曜日に開催され、2名以上の参加者がいる場合に実施されます。

Language options: Japanese
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
NZ$51.31 x 1 AdultNZ$51.31
Total
Price is NZ$51.31
Seodaemun Prison Tour in English(Tue, Sat)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

The English-guided tour is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and will operate for groups of two or more participants.

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
NZ$51.31 x 1 AdultNZ$51.31
Total
Price is NZ$51.31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to Seodaemun Prison
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from attractions

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Seodaemun Prison & Independence Gate Walking Tour: Stories of Resistance and Resilience

Step away from Seoul’s busy streets and uncover a quieter, deeper side of Korean history. Led by a local guide with over a decade of experience, this walking tour traces Korea’s path to independence and democracy through two powerful landmarks — Independence Gate and Seodaemun Prison.

Discover the symbolism behind Korea’s first monument to self-determination, then walk through the preserved prison cells where countless independence activists were once held. Hear the moving storey of Yu Gwan-sun, a 17-year-old student who became a national symbol of courage.

Through architecture, personal stories, and reflection, this tour offers more than history — it reveals the resilience that continues to shape modern Korea today.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Seoul
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 대한민국 서울특별시 서대문구 현저동 102-55 | We will meet at the entrance of Exit 4, Dongnimmun Station (Line 3) and proceed together.
    • Hyeonjeo-dong, Seoul, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 대한민국 서울특별시 서대문구 현저동 102-6 | We meet in front of the sign at Exit 4 of Independence Gate Station (ground/street level)
    • Hyeonjeo-dong, Seoul, South Korea