5 Hiking Tours in Seoul to Build a Day Around

1.Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 3 hours · from $65Our pick

Join guides such as Alex, Jin, Joon, or Lily for a gentle 2-kilometer walk through Naksan Park, Hyehwa, and Ihwa Mural Village. See old fortress walls and K-drama locations, pause at a hilltop café for a drink and sunset views, then enjoy a choice of Korean dishes at a local restaurant.

““From start to finish, this tour was absolutely worth it. Jin and Sally were outstanding guides – warm, knowledgeable, and attentive. We learned a lot about the city and its culture while enjoying every moment. A perfect blend of insight and fun. Highly recommended!””

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2.Private Hiking tour to Bukhansan Peak(Baegundae: 836.5m) with Mountain Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $168Top rated

Spend about seven hours hiking Bukhansan National Park with a private guide such as Kim, Jimmy, Chance Kim, or another mountain expert. Your route can be adjusted to your fitness, from a moderate temple trail to the steep Baegundae summit. Hotel pickup and drop-off, personal pacing, hiking advice, and lunch support are included.

“Had a GREAT time with (Chance) Kim! He was very knowledgeable not just on the Mountain we were hiking but also of the area. He also gave us some great hiking tips from his experience which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend booking with trust and transparency!”

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3.Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $47Best value

Meet Koa or Sam at Seodaemun Station for market snacks, a 90-minute hike along Seoul’s 600-year-old fortress wall, and sunset views from Inwangsan. The route reaches 240 meters and ends with optional, inexpensive dinner at a traditional restaurant. Vegan food is available.

“excellent tour. magnificent hiking with great views of the city. Koa is very friendly. Snack in the local market and the dinner in the end were both very enjoying and tasty. highly recommended. very good Vegetarian options.”

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4.Seoul Mountain Hike: Temples, Folklore & Traditional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $141

Join guide Shawn, or another professional guide, for a six-hour Bukhan Mountain hike capped at six people. Expect a steep opening climb, forested valleys, wide views, Buddhist temples, shamanic folklore, and a Korean mountain meal with drinks. The trail can be adjusted, but moderate fitness is required.

“Shawn is ab amazing tour guide who is very experienced on this trail. Taking this tour you can expect a fun climb, spectacular views, interesting heritage sites and absolutely amazing stories told in a great way by Shawn.”

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5.Bukhansan mountain hiking tour – 6 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

Join guide Paul Koo for a private six-hour hike through Bukhansan National Park, starting near Gwanghwamun. You’ll ride by bus to the trail, climb past Geumseonsa, Bibong Peak, Samobawi Rock, Tongcheonmun Rock, and Munsubong Peak, then descend through a cool valley. The route is middle-high difficulty and includes steep sections.

“Paul was an amazing guide on this trail. He managed time very well and whenever needed he supported my mother with more difficult parts of the trail. We are very thankful for this day and everything we learned about the Korean culture and this beautiful national park. We definitely recommend Paul as a guide.”

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