Seoul
A night in Seoul with a local
Night Experiences • 3 hours
5.0
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A night in Seoul with a local
Explore Seoul after dark, guided by a local! Discover incredible city views along the Han River or mingle with the locals at a bar; it's up to you!
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Explore a district that suits your vibe - Hongdae, a vibrant, creative district known for its student population and artistic culture - not to mention its nightlife or Gangnam, with its glitzy clubs, sleek cocktail bars and locals dressed to kill
- Enjoy an authentic bite to eat and try the local liquor at a tiny backstreet cafe to get things going
- Head to a bar which suits your tastes and learn about Korean drinking culture and etiquette from your host
- Visit a hof - a bar where you’ll be seated at your own table and will order food like Korean fried chicken
- Sing your heart out in your private karaoke room in true local style!
- Get recommendations from your host about the best bars and clubs in the area if you want to continue your night out - look at you go
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalised experience
3 hours with a host
Walking experience
3 drinks and a portion of fried chicken to share, or a vegetarian alternative if you prefer.
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).
What’s not included
Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
Transportation costs
Entrance fees to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll join one of our Seoul hosts for a night in Seoul you won’t forget - unless you indulge in a little too much soju, that is.
Whether your vibe sounds more like the eclectic, hipster district of Hongdae, the favorite of the city’s students, or you’re more Gangnam style (sleek, upmarket, and very glam), your host will make sure you’re in a neighborhood to suit. with the location chosen, it's time for your first cha (round)!
Let your host fill you in on the must-knows of Korean drinking etiquette as you sip your first soju - a Korean liquor. For the first cha, a tiny backstreet cafe for a drink and some nibbles will do the trick.
Next up, a local bar - let us know if you’d like to explore the K-Pop scene and see a live band or if you want to check out a ‘self bar’ where you grab your own beer.
Your third cha (because you can’t be tamed) will offer you the opportunity to line your stomach with Korean fried chicken and beer in a hof - we’ll let your host explain this.
And if you’re still up for more, the time has come for karaoke! Go to a noraebang (private singing room) and sing like no one’s listening (luckily, they’re not, although who are we to say; maybe you have the voice of an angel?)
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
John,
Oct 2024
My tour guide GJ was fun and full of energy from the start till the end of the tour. She gave me a lot of insights about seoul. She taught me some korean words which are useful. Sharing some funny stories over some chimaek was the best. It was like having a night out with a friend. Daebak!
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Valeria,
May 2024
We spent a very pleasant evening with Arnaud! He is very polite and talkative. He knows the neighborhoods in Seoul very well and is ready to explain many things about the local culture and lifestyle. We highly recommend this tour! Thank you for everything! It was fun.
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Ginger,
Apr 2024
The Seoul night tour with Arnaud was a memorable journey through the city's illuminated streets and vibrant nightlife. Arnaud's knowledge of Seoul's hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path spots ensured that every moment of the tour was filled with excitement and discovery. Arnaud's passion for sharing his love of the city and its culture shone through, creating a memorable and immersive experience. Whether you're a night owl or just looking to see Seoul in a different light, Arnaud's tour is a must-do for anyone visiting this captivating city.
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Kendra,
Apr 2024
Jim was a great tour guide. Thank you, so much to Jin for showing me highlights of Seoul, South Korea. Jin thought ahead for the possible likes and interest of her guest and provided options for the evening. This evening tour was well planned making sure to visit, the hottest restaurants while introducing you to latest korean foodie favorites. Jin is the answer to budget minded travelers. Normally people travel, have a great time on vacation but over over spend. Jin assist travelers in doing more for less, heavenly. This Airbnb guide will not be a ancient Korean secret for long
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Bronwyn,
Feb 2024
These places provide an authentic sense of place. Unique to each destination. One reason i do walking tours both guided and solo is because i like to experience not only activities but to feel like for a short time what it might be like to live in a place. Little things like how to politely eat fish cakes from street vendor. This is how it was with Yujin. The experience of heading out on a Friday night with a friend to have some fun. Travelling buy my self I would not be abl to experience that.
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Tim,
Jan 2024
Absolutely brilliant experience. One of the best things we did in Seoul. Oki was awesome. Totally knew what she was doing. Introduced us to all variety of hidden pockets of Seoul. We spent the rest of the week visiting her suggestions (Charles H cocktail bar was a real gem!). Thanks Oki!!
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