Seoul City Tour Bus
Travel around Seoul with a city tour bus!
Seoul City Tour Bus allows you to travel various parts of Seoul at an affordable price! The Seoul City Tour Bus provides a fun travel experience for tourists seeking to discover Seoul, parents who are looking for a convenient way to explore the city, students who are eager to learn, and children who just love double-deck bus. During the day, you can visit 15 renowned tourist destinations, and during the night, you can explore 8 captivating sites. With the freedom to choose your preferred tour time and boarding location, you'll be able to fully enjoy your Seoul trip. Now let's get into the details!
Seoul City Tour Bus
City Palace Namsan Course
Night City View Course
Information
Operating Days: Every Tues - Sun
Days off: Every Monday (if a public holiday lands on a Monday, the bus will operate that day and close on the following Tuesday), May 7, September 19, October 3rd, October 10th
Hours: Weekdays 09:30 to 16:50 with departures every 40 minutes / The Night Course Bus does not stop and takes 90 minutes
Ticket booth: Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6 (In front of the Shinhan Bank between Donghwa Duty Free and Josun Ilbo)
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Why We Recommend It
For approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, you can freely hop on and off the Seoul City Tour Bus, exploring famous tourist attractions in Seoul. After sightseeing, you can board the next City Tour Bus and continue your journey.
Headphones are provided, allowing you to listen to guides in 12 different languages, enabling you to understand and fully appreciate each tourist site.
During the day, you can experience the beauty of Seoul, where the city center harmonizes with the traditional palaces. The bus circulates through major tourist destinations from N Seoul Tower to Myeongdong, Hanok Village, and Gyeongbokgung Palace.
At night, you can enjoy the sparkling night view of Seoul while driving along the Han River, creating romantic memories of your trip.
As it is not a packaged tour but a transportation-only option for independent travel, you can both enjoy freedom and the convenience.
Things to Keep In Mind
For all courses:
You can exchange your online ticket for a physical ticket at the ticket booth located at Gwanghwamun Station before boarding the bus. Children under 6 years old ride for free, but they must present a physical passport.
Seating is not assigned and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. During peak seasons such as weekends or holidays, it is recommended to arrive early. Please note that the second floor of the open-top bus is not available for seating.
The open-top bus can operate normally even on rainy or snowy days as the roof can be opened or closed as needed.
Consuming coffee, beverages, or food inside the vehicle is not allowed.
Please be aware that there is a strong sunlight and wind on the second floor of the open-top bus.
The operating hours may vary depending on the weather, season, and number of reservations.
Depending on reservations, availability, and transportation circumstances, the tour may be conducted using either the open-top bus or the closed-top bus.
For reservation changes or any other inquiries, please contact help@creatrip.com.
Downtown Palace Namsan Course:
You can use the bus at any convenient time, even if it's not the time you made a reservation for.
The ticket is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase, so please keep that in mind for your planning.
If you choose to board the Downtown Palace Namsan Course and stay on the bus without getting off at any of the stops, it will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to return to Gwanghwamun Station.
To visit the inside of Cheongwadae (the Blue House), you need to make an individual reservation in advance through their official website as it requires a separate reservation for admission and tour. The bus will drop you off at the bus stop in front of Cheongwadae.
Please note that vehicle arrival times may be delayed due to protests, events, or traffic congestion.
Night City Course
The night view tour does not have any stops along the way, and there is a 30-minute photo time at Namsan Seoul Tower, making the total duration of the tour 90 minutes.
The night view tour departs once a day, and boarding is available starting from 30 minutes before the departure time.
For the night view tour, seating on the open-top bus (second floor) is assigned based on the reservation order, and if necessary, seating may be allocated on the closed-top bus (first floor).
Price
| Downtown Palace Namsan Course (Weekday) | Adult | |
| Teenagers | 15,000 KRW | |
| Night View Course (Night) | Adults | 20,000 KRW |
| Teenagers | 12,000 KRW |
※Adult: 19 years old and above / Teenager: 6 years old to 18 years old / Children: 5 years old and below (free of charge)
※Please make your reservation at least one day in advance.
Refund Policy
| Downtown Palace Namsan Course (Weekday) | Unused before expiration date | 100% refund |
| Night View Course (Night) | Canceled before 17:00 at least one day before reserved date | 100% refund |
| Canceled after 17:00 one day before reserved date | No refund |
Schedule
Downtown Palace Namsan Course:
Night View Course:
| Duration | Departure time |
| Jan 1 - Apr 15 | 19:00 |
| Apr 16 - Jun 15 | 19:30 |
| Jun 16 - Aug 15 | 20:00 |
| Aug 16 - Sept 15 | 19:30 |
| Sept 16 - Dec 31 | 19:00 |
How to Reserve
| Step 1 | Make a reservation on the Creatrip reservation page. City Palace Namsan Course Night City View Course |
| Step 2 | Please provide the requested information in detail. After the reservation is completed, it will be confirmed within 2 business days. |
| Step 3 | Please exchange your physical ticket at the ticket booth located at Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6. (In front of the Shinhan Bank between Donghwa Duty Free and Josun Ilbo)  |
| Step 4 | Check the time table and depart accordingly. |
What to Expect
Downtown Palace Namsan Course
The Downtown Palace Namsan Course is the most popular tour bus option. It provides professional guided services and commentary on tourist attractions in 12 different languages, allowing you to understand the history of each site while exploring them. Moreover, the Downtown Palace Namsan Course allows you to freely explore the attractions by getting off at your desired destinations and then hopping back on the next bus, making your travel experience even more convenient.
The Downtown Palace Namsan Course allows you to visit major tourist attractions in Seoul, such as N Seoul Tower, Myeongdong, Namsangol Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace, Insadong, Cheongwadae (the Blue House), and Gyeongbokgung Palace. It includes the city center, palaces, and Namsan Mountain.
This course stops by most of the popular Seoul attractions so hop on and off according to your plans!
Night View Course
The Night View Course allows you to enjoy the beautiful night scenery of Seoul while driving along the Han River. Please note that the Night View Course is a non-stop tour and operates only once per day.
You will pass by a total of 8 tourist attractions on the Night View Course, allowing you to appreciate the Seoul night view from various angles.
You can get off at Namsan Tower for about 30 minutes to take pictures and enjoy the night view.
You will also pass by the well-known Mapo Bridge and Banpo Bridge, and you can capture the Han River.
Explore Seoul through Seoul City Tour Bus!
City Palace Namsan Course
Night City View Course
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