Yellow Balloon City Bus: Dongdaemun Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

About this experience

Book Yellow Balloon City Bus Seoul hop-on hop-off tickets and explore the city's traditional culture course from a comfortable double-decker. Your 1 day pass covers 15 stops starting from Dongdaemun, including Jongmyo Shrine, Gwanghwamun Square, the Blue House, Myeong-dong and some of Seoul's best known markets. Hop off wherever you like and rejoin a later bus, so you can see more of the city with less walking. What can you see on the Seoul bus route? The traditional culture course shows off the historic and cultural side of Seoul. You can visit Jongmyo Shrine, admired for its traditional beauty, and Gwanghwamun Square in the heart of the city. The route also passes the Blue House, Korea's former presidential residence, and stops near Myeong-dong, famous as a shopping district. Food lovers can hop off for the Bangsan and Jungbu markets, or try local dishes at Gwangjang Market. The first bus leaves Dongdaemun Design Plaza at 9:30am. How to redeem your ticket Your voucher is emailed to you shortly after booking. Before you board, exchange it for a bus ticket at the Ticket Box in front of Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4 and 5). The address is 79 Euljiro 6-ga, Jung-gu. Leave the station by Exit 1 and walk up the slope in the square, and the ticket booth comes into view at street level. Show your voucher on your phone with a valid passport to collect your ticket, then hop on at any of the designated stops. What is included with your ticket? Your ticket includes a 1 day hop-on hop-off pass for the traditional culture course. Children aged 4 and under do not need a ticket, but they are not given their own seat. Entry to palaces, shrines and other attractions is not included, so bring some money for admission at the places you plan to visit. Tips for your day in Seoul Start early to make the most of your day, as the first bus leaves at 9:30am and there is a lot to see. A good plan is to visit Jongmyo Shrine and Gwanghwamun Square in the morning, then spend the afternoon shopping in Myeong-dong and eating your way through the markets. Remember to bring your passport, as you need it to redeem your ticket. Wear comfortable shoes for the markets and shrine grounds, and check the route map before you set off so you know which stops are closest to the places you want to see. The bus is a good choice if you would rather not use the subway or walk long distances between sights. Make more of your Seoul visit For a day outside the city, join the DMZ half day tour to the Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory or a Nami Island day tour with the Garden of Morning Calm. Back in town, a Han River cruise is a relaxing way to end the day.

Highlights

• Hop on and off for a day at 15 stops
• Visit Jongmyo Shrine, Gwanghwamun Square and the Blue House
• Shop in Myeong-dong and eat at Seoul's markets
• Comfortable double-decker bus

What is included

• 1 day hop-on hop-off pass

Not included

• Entry to attractions
• Food and drinks

Before you go

Exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Ticket Box in front of Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station before boarding. Address: 79 Euljiro 6-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul. A valid passport must be shown. First bus 9:30am from Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Children aged 4 and under travel free without a seat.

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free up to 24 hours before your visit and get a full refund. Less than 24 hours before your visit, the booking cannot be cancelled.