Seoul City Tour

Seoul, the capital of Korea, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Korea. Packed with countless sights to see and places to visit such as the ancient palaces, traditional markets, and high-end shopping districts, Seoul is a city with so much to offer that you might not know where to start. To get the most out of your stay, visit some of Seoul's most famous attractions by taking a trip aboard the Seoul City Tour Bus, which offers four unique courses. The Seoul Panorama Course circles Seoul's major tourist attractions, while the Downtown/Palace Course covers the famous Cheonggyecheon Stream and the royal palaces. The Traditional Market Course stops at some of the best traditional markets and shopping towns in Seoul and finally, the Night Course provides an opportunity to take in the city's spectacular night views. Travelers can pick the tour that is best suited to their interests.

This course covers the Seoul downtown area, including the National Museum of Korea, Namsangol Hanok Village, Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market, andInsa-dong.

• Departure time: 09:00-21:00 (Last bus departs from Gwanghwamun at 19:00)
• Bus intervals: Buses depart every 30 minutes 
(Peak season: 4th week of July – August 15th / buses depart every 20 minutes)
• Travel time: Approximately 2 hours
• Departure point: Gwanghwamun Bus Stop in front of Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5) Exit 6

This course includes popular tourist attractions in Seoul such as Myeong-dong,Namsan Cable Car, 63 CITY, and Hongdae. Passengers can hop on and off at any of the stops on the route but once you arrive at Gwanghwamun, the last stop of the route, you may not board the bus again.

• Departure time: 
(Peak season – December to February, April to May, July to August and October: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 / Off season – March, June, September, November: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00)
• Travel time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Departure point: Gwanghwamun Bus Stop in front of Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5) Exit 6

The night course tour bus crosses over the city's brilliantly-lit bridges (Seogangdaegyo, Gangbyeon Expressway, and Seongsudaegyo) and allows travelers to look down at the magnificent city nightscape from N Seoul Tower before getting off at Cheonggye Plaza.

• Departure time: 19:30 
• Bus intervals: N/A (only one tour a day)
• Travel time: Approximately 1.5 hours
• Departure point: Gwanghwamun Bus Stop in front of Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5) Exit 6

Seoul City Tour Bus – Travel Information

Ticket Price: Course Adults Children (Under 18) Downtown/Palace Course (single-decker bus) 12,000 won 10,000 won Seoul Panorama Course (double-decker bus) 15,000 won 10,000 won Night Course single-decker bus 6,000 won 4,000 won double-decker bus 12,000 won 7,000 won * Passengers traveling on the Downtown/Palace Course and Seoul Panorama Course can hop on and off at any of the stops on their chosen course, but transferring from one course to another is not allowed. Ticket Purchase: Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth by cash, credit card, or T-money (Seoul City Pass Plus) card. If seats are available, tickets can also be purchased upon boarding the bus (cash only). Discount Information (No dual discounts):  T-money (Seoul City Pass Plus) card holders: 5% off  Groups of 10 or more: 10% off  One child (under the age of 5) accompanied by an adult ticket holder can ride the bus free of charge.  Languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese  Service Schedule:  No bus departures on Mondays (except for national holidays).  During peak season (the fourth week of July – August 15th), buses will remain in operation throughout the entire week (including Mondays).  Inquiries:  Seoul City Tour: +82-2-777-6090 (Korean, English, Japanese)  Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)  Homepage: http://en.seoulcitybus.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Seoul Traditional Market Tour Bus - Travel Information

Ticket Price: Adults 15,000 won / Children 10,000 won (free for children under 5 years old) * Passengers holding a one-day pass can hop on and off at anytime throughout the day Ticket Purchase: Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth by cash, credit card, or T-money (Seoul City Pass Plus) card. If seats are available, tickets can also be purchased by cash or card upon boarding the bus.  Discount Information (No dual discounts): *Asiana international flight (within a week from the boarding date) or Air Busan domestic/international flight (within 31 days from the boarding date) ticket holders get 20% off the Traditional Market tour bus fare. Languages: Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese  Service Schedule: *The tour bus for the Traditional Market Course runs year round throughout the entire week.  Information: Traditional Market Course:+82-1544-4239 (Korean, English, Chinese) 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) Homepage: http://www.seoultrolley.com/sp_main/main.php (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

This tour covers popular tourist attractions in Gangnam including Bongeunsa Temple,Apgujeong Rodeo Street, Cheongdamdong Street, COEX, Convention and Exhibition Center, Dosan Park and major hotels in Gangnam.

• Departure time: 10:00, 10:50, 11:50, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 (17:30), 18:00 (18:30), 19:00 (20:00), 20:00
* Times in parentheses indicate Friday and Saturday departures times
• Travel time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Departure point: In front of Kookmin Bank, 100 meters from Exit 5 of Apgujeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 3)

Gangnam City Tour Bus – Travel Information

Ticket Price:  One-Day Pass: Adults 12,000 won / Teenagers 10,000 won / Children 6,000 won Two-Day Pass: Adults 18,000 won / Teenagers 15,000 won / Children 10,000 won * Cash (US Dollar, Chinese Yuan or Japanese Yen) or credit card payments are accepted. Visit the Gangnam City Tour website for ticket prices in each currency. Ticket Purchase: Tickets can be purchased at the Gangnam Tourist Information Center Ticket Booth or from the bus driver upon boarding.  * For online reservations, tickets can be claimed at the Gangnam Tourist Information Center Ticket Booth  Discount Information (No dual discounts): Online reservations are given 2,000 won off for adults and 1,000 won off for teenagers and children.  Languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese Service Schedule: No bus departures on Seollal (January 1 on the lunar calendar) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day, August 15 on the lunar calendar) Inquiries: Gangnam City Tour: +82-3448-5519 (Korean, English) Gangnam Tourist Information Center: +82-2-3445-0111 (Japanese, Chinese) Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) Homepage: http://www.gangnamtour.go.kr/kor1/main/main.php (Korean)