[City Tour Bus] Dongdaemun Yellow Balloon City Tour Bus – Traditional Culture Course
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- 1. For double-decker buses, passengers are fully responsible for any accidents caused by unsafe behavior, such as standing while the bus is moving. Please remain seated at all times.
- 2. Routes, schedules, and operations may change or be delayed without prior notice due to traffic, protests, weather, or other unforeseen conditions.
- 3. Operations will be suspended in the event of heavy rain, heavy snow, or typhoons.
- 4. For any inquiries regarding the city tour, please contact the number provided on your voucher.
- 5. Buses run every 40 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. Arrival times may be delayed by 5 to 10 minutes depending on traffic.
- 6. Detailed timetables are posted at each bus stop for your reference.
- 7. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis rather than assigned. If the bus is full, you will need to catch the next one.
- 8. This is a daytime ticket and cannot be used after 17:00.
- 9. Closed every Tuesday and Wednesday from now until February 28, 2026.
- 10. Closed on March 1, 2026, and March 21, 2026.
- 11. Due to extreme congestion during peak season, tickets cannot be used from September 24 to 27, 2026.
- A full refund is available if the ticket is unused within its validity period.
Overview
Highlights
- Catch panoramic, open-air views of Seoul from the top deck of an iconic double-decker bus!
- Enjoy the freedom to hop on and off at Seoul's top downtown attractions!
- Haven't experienced Seoul from a double-decker bus yet? Pick a clear day and come take in the sights!
Overview
The Yellow Balloon City Tour Bus is even more fun when shared with family and friends!
Hop aboard our iconic open-top double-decker bus and enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Seoul!
Discover the best of downtown Seoul on the Dongdaemun City Tour 'Traditional Culture Course.' Experience a fresh perspective of the city as you take in historic landmarks and vibrant attractions from high up on the top deck.
Explore the heart of Seoul at your own pace with our double-decker hop-on hop-off tour!
If you want to feel the cool breeze while sightseeing, sit back and let the Yellow Balloon City Tour Bus take you effortlessly between Seoul's top destinations.
- A single pass gives you 1-day unlimited hop-on and hop-off privileges at any bus stop along the route.
- Starting right in Dongdaemun—Seoul's shopping epicenter—it's the perfect activity after a day of retail therapy. Just sit back and cruise through the city in comfort.
- The tour stops at top attractions loved by both locals and travelers, including Seoul's famous livestock market, traditional medicine market, and Dongmyo Flea Market. Click HERE to check out full details on every stop!
Tour Highlights & Destinations
1. Traditional Markets
Visit vibrant, large-scale traditional markets located right in the city center, including Namdaemun Market, Gwangjang Market, Tongin Market, and Bangsan Market.
2. Historic Landmarks
Stops include major royal palaces such as Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung, and Unhyeongung; National Treasures Sungnyemun (Namdaemun Gate) and Heunginjimun (Dongdaemun Gate); the UNESCO World Heritage Jongmyo Shrine; Jonggak Belfry; as well as the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, National Palace Museum, and National Folk Museum of Korea.
3. City Attractions
Hop on our double-decker bus to explore Seoul's top downtown attractions, traditional markets, and historic landmarks, including Seoul Station, Insadong Culture Street, Tapgol Park, Seoul City Hall, Seoul Plaza, the Blue House, Gwanghwamun Square, Myeongdong, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex (Korea's largest wholesale and retail fashion district), Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the scenic Cheonggyecheon Stream, the vibrant streets of Jongno and Euljiro, and Gwanghwamun-daero.
Departure Times & Bus Stop Locations
Operating Hours: 09:30 – 17:00 (Services unavailable after 17:00)
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the winter season (Nov 24, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027).
(Buses operate normally during the Lunar New Year holiday.)
https://www.seoulcitytourbus.co.kr/en/tour-information/schedule
- [Weekdays] >>> Departs every 40 minutes
- [Weekends] >>> Departs every 30 minutes
- 101 Dongdaemun Design Plaza: Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4, 5) - Walk 200m up the hill (opposite Migliore) / Exit 8 of Dongdaemun Station (Lines 1, 4) - Walk straight 200m toward Cheonggyecheon Stream / !!!NOTE!!! Do not use the stairs on the right leading above ground. (79 Eulji-ro 6-ga)
- 102 Bangsan & Jungbu Markets: Exit 6 of Euljiro 4-ga Station (Line 2) / 142-1 Eulji-ro 4-ga (in front of Jeongdawoon Wallpaper)
- 103 Euljiro 3-ga: Exit 3 of Euljiro 3-ga Station (in front of Woori Bank, Euljiro Branch)
- 104 Euljiro 1-ga: Exit 1 of Euljiro 1-ga Station (Line 2) / 87 Eulji-ro 1-ga (in front of Douzone Eulji Tower)
- 105 Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae): Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) (10-min walk) / 150 Hyoja-dong (stop opposite Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae)
- 106 Tongin Market: Exit 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) / 112 Tongin-dong (in front of Oh! Kaz)
- 107 Gwanghwamun Square: Exit 9 of Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) - Walk straight 50m to the bus stop behind the King Sejong Statue / Gwanghwamun Square
- 108 Seoul Station: Exit 9-1 of Seoul Station (Lines 1, 4) / From KTX/Bus: Platform 6 at Seoul Station Bus Transfer Center (125 Bongrae-dong 2-ga) / By Subway: Exit 9-1 of Seoul Station (Lines 1, 4)
- 109 Namdaemun Market: Exit 7 of Hoehyeon Station (Line 4) / 36 Namdaemun-ro (in front of Wangsol Pharmacy)
- 110 Namsan Ormi (Funicular): Line 4 / In front of Hoehyeon 119 Safety Center (33-1 Hoehyeon-dong 2-ga)
- 111 Myeongdong: Exit 6 of Euljiro 1-ga Station (Line 2) / 12-3 Namdaemun-ro 2-ga (in front of RIMOWA Flagship Store Myeongdong)
- 112 Jonggak & Bosingak Pavilion: Opposite Exit 5 of Jonggak Station (Line 1) / 6 Ujeongguk-ro (in front of SKT Bosingak Branch)
- 113 Insadong, Unhyeongung Palace & Tapgol Park: Exit 12 of Jongno 3-ga Station (Line 1) / 55-1 Jongno 2-ga (in front of IBK Bank Jongno)
- 114 Jongmyo Shrine & Sewun Plaza: Exit 12 of Jongno 3-ga Station (Lines 1, 5) / 154 Jongno 3-ga (in front of Doosan Medical Equipment)
- 115 Gwangjang Market: Exit 8 of Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1) / 182 Jongno 4-ga (in front of Jongno Woori Pharmacy), North Gate 2 of Gwangjang Market
- 101 Dongdaemun Design Plaza
※ Please note that the bus does NOT stop at 116 Dongmyo, 117 Seoul Folk Flea Market, 118 Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Market, 119 Majang Meat Market, or 120 Sindang-dong Central Market.
How to Use
- After purchase, check your mobile voucher or the confirmation voucher sent to your email.
- Visit on any date of your choice within 90 days of purchase.
- Present your voucher at the ticket booth to exchange it for a wristband ticket before boarding.
- A single ticket gives you unlimited hop-on, hop-off access at any stop all day long.
Ticket Booth Location
How to Get There
- Take Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4, and 5) → Walk up the slope toward the flagpoles → At the top of the hill, you will find the ticket booth along the main street.
- Take Exit 8 of Dongdaemun Station (Line 1) → Cross Cheonggyecheon Stream and continue walking straight → With Doota Mall on your right, walk toward the crosswalk on your left → Cross the street, and you will see the ticket booth with a yellow sign.
Address
In front of Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP / Dongdaemun History & Culture Park)