Tour & Activity Scams in Seoul

Bukchon Hanok Village Unofficial Tour Guide

In the narrow alleyways of Bukchon Hanok Village, individuals posing as licensed English-speaking tour guides approach visitors and offer "exclusive access" to a private hanok interior or a traditional tea ceremony. The experience is minimal and the guide demands 20,000–50,000 KRW per person at the end, citing a non-existent reservation fee. Legitimate guided tours of Bukchon are booked in advance through the Seoul city tourism office.