Seoul City Tour Yellow Bus guide with info about the map, ticket office, ticket price, timetable, bus stops, and the night view tour.

Seoul City Tour Yellow Bus Map, Stops and Ticket Office

You can hop on and off all day and see all the famous landmarks in Seoul.

yellow Seoul city tour bus

Seoul City Tour Yellow Bus Ticket Office Location

If you have reserved tickets online, you must pick up the physical tickets at the ticket office.

📍 Near Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station

From Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Line 1 Exit 1, go straight along the hill for 200m (across from Miliore). Do not use the stairs on the right to go upstairs.

The direction to the ticket office for the Yellow Seoul City Tour Bus

Traditional Culture Course Map and Stops

A map indicating the stops for the Traditional Culture Course of the yellow Seoul City Tour Bus

  1. Dongdaemun Design Plaza

    • The DDP is a multi-cultural complex designed by Zaha Hadid, which hosts exhibitions and Seoul Fashion Week. Nearby, you'll find a lot of wholesale clothing and accessory stores.
Seoul's landmark, Dongdaemun Design Plaza

  1. Bangsan, Jungbu Market

    • Bangsan Market: Packaging materials, flooring, wallpaper, promotional items, printing, paper, printed material, towels, etc.
    • Jungbu Market: Dried seafood market.

  2. Euljiro 3-ga

    • In recent years, Euljiro has become trendy with lots of cool cafes and restaurants. People call it 'Hipjiro' by combining 'hip' and 'Euljiro'.

  3. Euljiro 1-ga

    • About 500m from the bus stop is Deoksugung Palace, where King Gojong stayed and declared the Korean Empire during the Joseon Dynasty. Deoksugung's opening hours are Tuesday through Sunday, admission is 1,000 KRW (around 0.70 USD).
Deoksugung, where King Gojong declared the establishment of the Korean Empire

  1. Cheongwadae (Blue House) ⚠️ Admission ticket required

    • From 1948 to 2022, it was the president's office and residence. Now it's open to both Koreans and foreigners, but ticketing is a little different.
The Blue House in South Korea (Cheongwadae)

  1. Tong-in Market

    • A market with traditional food options.

  2. Gwanghwamun Square

    • A large square in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace with historical statues. Check out this post to find out who these statues represent and why Gwanghwamun Square is so important for Korean democracy:
The Statue of King Sejong the Great at Gwanghwamun Square

  1. Seoul Station

  2. Namdaemun Market

    • A traditional market with lots of street food. Famous for its veggie hotteok.

  3. Namsan Ormi

    • An inclined elevator that takes you to the Namsan Cable Car station. It's free, and the round-trip fare for the Namsan Cable Car is 14,000 KRW (around 10 USD). The Namsan Tower observatory admission is 16,000 KRW (around 11 USD).

  4. Myeongdong

    • This is Seoul's central district with shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
    • When the Pope visited Korea, he visited the Myeongdong Cathedral in Myeongdong, which represents Korean Catholicism.
Panoramic view of Myeongdong Cathedral

  1. Jonggak

    • When you get off at the bus stop, you'll see Bosingak (보신각). It has a large bell, and every year there is a special ringing ceremony to welcome the New Year.
    • Jogyesa Temple (조계사) is about 500m from the bus stop. It's not in the mountains, it's right in Seoul, so you can experience Korean Buddhism without leaving the city. You can also stay at the temple. If you're interested, check out more visit info in this post📌:
People praying at the Jogyesa Temple

  1. Insadong

    • You'll find traditional craft shops, art galleries, tea houses, restaurants, cafes, and more.
    • There's the Museum Kimchikan. The adult admission fee is 5,000 KRW (around 4 USD), but the space is small, so I wouldn't recommend it. If you're curious about the kimchi Koreans eat with every meal, check out this post📌:

  1. Jongmyo

    • A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site where tablets of Joseon kings and queens were kept, and ceremonies were held during the Joseon Dynasty.

  2. Gwangjang Market

    • There are pancakes (빈대떡 Bindaetteok), beef tartare (육회 Yukhoe), and twist donuts (꽈배기 Kkwabaegi) at this market. It was featured on Netflix's 'Street Food: Seoul'.

  3. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (Departure bus stop)

The scenery of Seoul from the second floor of the bus.

Traditional Culture Course Bus Schedule

  • ✅ It is closed every Tuesday.

  • ✅ First bus leaves Dongdaemun Design Plaza at 9:30 AM. Buses run every 40 minutes, but traffic can cause delays. I personally experienced delays on Saturdays, where three buses came almost simultaneously.

Here's the weekday bus schedule for Traditional Culture Course. You can download a PDF of it by clicking on the picture.

  • Weekdays (closed on Tuesdays)
The weekday bus schedule timetable for the Traditional Culture Course of the yellow Seoul City Tour Bus
  • Saturday
The Saturday bus schedule timetable for the Traditional Culture Course of the yellow Seoul City Tour Bus
  • Sunday
The Sunday bus schedule timetable for the Traditional Culture Course of the yellow Seoul City Tour Bus

Seoul Cithy Tour Bus Night View Course

Night Tour Course runs nonstop along the Traditional Culture Course mentioned above, taking about an hour. Departure times vary by month. (Example: October: 7:00 PM / December, January, February: 6:30 PM / June: 7:30 PM)

January, February 2024: The Night View Course only runs on Saturdays and Sundays, departing at 6:30 PM.

Views of Seoul from the Yellow Seoul City Tour Bus' Night View Course

Seoul City Tour Yellow Bus Tickets

  • ✅ You can reserve tickets online or buy them at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

  • ⚠️ Even if you booked online, you still need to pick up your ticket (wristband) at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza ticket office.

  • ⚠️ It's first-come, first-served seating, especially for the Night Course. If you want a good seat, I recommend coming early and waiting in line. Many people start lining up about 30 minutes before.

  • ⛔ Closed on Tuesdays.

  • ⛔ Food and beverages are not allowed on the bus.

  • Second-floor hatches may open differently from bus to bus.

🟡 Reserve Seoul City Tour Yellow Bus Tickets on the Official Site🔗

🟡 Ticket Price (KRW):

CourseAdultChild (ages 6-19)Under 6
Traditional culture20,00015,000Free
Night view course12,00012,000Free
Seoul City Tour Yellow Bus's double-decker bus

Credits

The images featured in this post are courtesy of the Seoul City Tour Bus website.