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Blood & Independence: Korea Colonial Dark History Walking Tour
Seodaemun Prison
Dongnimmun Arch
Topgol Park
Topgol Park

Blood & Independence: Korea Colonial Dark History Walking Tour

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Free cancellation available
The previous price was S$74 and current price is S$59 per adult
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Overview

Step into Korea’s painful past and witness the dark realities of Japanese colonisation. Follow the road to independence, highlight the suffering, sacrifice and relentless resistance of the Korean people.

Begin at Seodaemun Prison History Hall, where Korean freedom fighters—many of them students—were imprisoned, tortured and executed. Stand before Dongnimmun Arch, once a beacon of Korea’s independence hopes, now a solemn reminder of lost sovereignty. Explore Dilkusha, home of an American journalist who exposed Japan’s brutal rule to the world.

Follow the footsteps of the March 1st Movement, a nationwide uprising that became the foundation of Korea’s liberation efforts. End at Tapgol Park, where the first cries for freedom rang out, sparking a revolution that ultimately led to independence.

Feel the heartbreak, courage and unyielding spirit of those who shaped Korea’s path to freedom. This is more than a tour—it’s a journey through oppression, defiance and Korea’s fight for freedom.

Activity location

  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall
    • 484 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu,
    • 03628, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dongnimmun
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

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Blood & Independence: Korea Colonial Dark History Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30
Price details
S$73.14
S$58.51 x 1 AdultS$58.51
Total
The previous price was S$73.14 and current price is S$58.51
20% off
Until Mon, 30 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission Fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedPublic Transport Fees during the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravellers Insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOther Personal Expenses

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
  • This tour involves travelling by public transport, so bringing strollers or wheelchairs may be inconvenient.
  • You may need to remove your shoes when visiting Dilkusha to help preserve the historic residence. Slippers will be provided on-site.

Activity itinerary

Seodaemun Prison History Hall
  • 1h 35m
  • Admission ticket included
Step into the brutal past of Korea’s independence struggle. This former prison held, tortured, and executed countless freedom fighters under Japanese rule. Walk through dark cells, witness torture chambers, and feel the pain of those who sacrificed everything for Korea’s freedom.
Dongnimmun Gate
  • 10m
A symbol of lost sovereignty and resilience. Built to celebrate Korea’s independence, it later stood as a silent witness to Japanese colonisation. Once a gateway to freedom, now a solemn reminder of the nation's struggle to reclaim its identity.
Dilkusha (Albert W. Taylor House)
  • 30m
A hidden piece of history—home to an American journalist who exposed Japan’s atrocities to the world. This Western-style house stands as a testament to those who risked everything to tell Korea’s painful truth.
Tapgol Park
  • 30m
The birthplace of the March 1st Movement. It was here that Korea’s first cries for independence rang out in 1919, sparking a nationwide revolution. Stand where history was made and feel the echoes of courage that led to Korea’s liberation.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSeodaemun Prison History Hall
    • 484 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu,
    • 03628, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDongnimmun
    • Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

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