Seoul : Night Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Sumama ako sa walking tour na ito sa una kong araw sa Seoul at naging maganda ang aking karanasan. Ito ay isang mahusay na paraan upang masanay sa lungsod. Isang tip lang: siguraduhing magsuot ng kumportableng sapatos, dahil maraming matatarik na burol at hagdan na kailangang akyatin!

Orihinal akong nag-book para sa Biyernes ng gabi, ngunit nakansela ang biyahe dahil sa ulan. Tinulungan ako ni June na i-reschedule ito sa Linggo ng gabi. Napakagaling ng aming gabay na si Erin. Binigyan niya kami ng masusing tagubilin tungkol sa kulturang Koreano, ang kasaysayan ng lugar na aming binisita at naghanda pa siya ng panlaban sa lamok para sa amin. Hindi ko siya mapapasalamatan nang sapat para sa napakagandang paglalakad sa gabi sa Naksan Park at Hyehwa. Lubos kong inirerekomenda ang biyaheng ito sa mga taong bumibisita sa Seoul.

Such a great casual tour and a good way to get your steps in for the day. Leah was my guide and she did amazing answering everyone’s questions and leading the way. Good opportunity for photos.

Ang Seoul Moonlight Walking Tour ay isa sa pinakamagandang tour na nagawa namin sa Korea. Si Leah ay isang mahusay na tour guide, napakabait at may kaalaman. Naglakad kami sa isang "moon village" kung saan ibinahagi niya ang kasaysayan. Pagkatapos, umakyat kami sa hagdan na sikat sa maraming K-Drama, kung saan dumating kami sa isang napakagandang tanawin ng Seoul mula sa pader ng lungsod ng Seoul at Naksan Park.

Talagang inirerekomenda ko ang moonlight tour. Bukod pa sa kamangha-manghang tanawin ng Seoul, marami kang matututunan tungkol sa sinaunang kasaysayan at kultura ng Korea pati na rin ang mga modernong hamon na kinakaharap ng mga Koreano ngayon. Ang aming gabay na si Ethan ay may mahusay na pagpapatawa at naipakilala ang grupo sa maraming kawili-wiling tanawin nang hindi minamadali. Nagbigay din siya sa grupo ng mga rekomendasyon para sa pagkain at iba pang potensyal na lugar na interesado sa paligid ng Seoul, kasama ang mga direksyon kung paano makarating doon.

Salamat Lee-ah (patawad sa maling baybay), sa pagdala mo sa amin hindi lang sa isang kahanga-hangang lakad, kundi sa pagsasalaysay mo rin sa amin ng maraming kuwento, parehong kasaysayan at kasalukuyan, sa likod ng aming nakita. Sana ang bintanang iyon sa Seoul mula sa larawan sa dingding ay makatarungan sa iyong paglalakad.

Jessica’s walking tour was an incredible way to experience Seoul beyond the usual tourist spots. She guided us through hidden corners of the city, sharing fascinating stories about local culture and everyday life. One of the highlights was her insight into popular K‑dramas, a few filming spots and some history Jessica explained the history of Ewha Village and how it became known for its murals, even though today it feels much quieter. Her storytelling gave us a deeper appreciation of the community’s past and how it shaped the neighborhood. The walk itself includes some steep climbs, especially around Naksan Park and the City Wall, so be prepared — wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The effort is well worth it, as the nighttime views of Seoul are absolutely breathtaking. Jessica’s warmth, knowledge, and enthusiasm made the tour feel personal and authentic. This is a must‑do experience for anyone wanting to discover Seoul’s hidden beauty under the moonlight.

Heavy rain happened after the tour commenced which affected a but the experience. Meanwhile, the guide was professional in handling the situation and shared lots of Korean cultural stuffs with the group to kill some time waiting for a less heavy rain. Topics shared such as local university culture are quite in-depth and the walk to Namshan Park and the old city wall does show a view of Seoul beyond its contemporary aspect.

Nagkaroon kami ng magandang karanasan kay Jun. Ang tour ay nangangailangan ng kaunting paglalakad ngunit madalas kayong hihinto kaya magkakaroon kayo ng maraming oras para magpahinga. Nakita namin ang mga kamangha-manghang tanawin ng Seoul pati na rin ang pag-alam ng higit pa tungkol sa lipunang Koreano/mga residente ng Seoul.

We had a very interesting and memorable tour of Seoul with Smin. She shared a lot of insightful facts about the city—how it has evolved over time, and what life is like for people living there today. We especially appreciated how she talked about the pressures many people face, particularly students. It gave us a deeper understanding of Korean society beyond just the sights. One of the highlights was going up to Namsan Park to see the beautiful night view of Seoul. Smin’s realistic and honest way of explaining things made the experience feel very genuine and meaningful. What made the tour even more special was that after it ended, Smin joined us and took us to her favorite chicken restaurant. It was such a kind gesture and a great way to end the evening. All in all, it was a very good tour. We’re thankful to Smin for sharing her time, knowledge, and a bit of her local life with us.