Han River Namsan Night Tour

Non Stop Course20 MIN PHOTO TIME

Departs fromGwanghwamun Ticket BoothView map68-2 Taepyeong-ro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

Departure time: 19:0019:30Summer (May–Aug); Boarding opens 40 minutes prior.
Seats are first come, first serve, so we recommend you arrive early.
Audio guide: 12 languages; 1 earphone pair per seat
Duration: 90 mins; round trip
Service: 1 Photostop (20 min) at Namsan Tower; Non Stop Course

Evening departures

Jan 1 – Apr 3019:00
May 1 – Aug 3119:30
Sep 1 – Dec 3119:00

Important

Buses depart on schedule.

All on-site boarding and services close at departure time, so please do not arrive at the last minute.

Closed Mondays; open on holiday Mondays (closed Tuesday instead).Seats are first come, first serve and cannot be reserved.

Overview

Han River Namsan tour

As the sun sets, Seoul begins to sparkle. Step aboard the Han River & Namsan Night Course and enjoy refreshing, elevated views of the city from your open-top seat as you glide through the glowing skyline.

The tour includes one stop at N Seoul Tower for about 20 minutes, giving you time to take in the breathtaking skyline and to capture a shot you'll want to frame forever. One unforgettable night, and a Seoul you'll never forget — only with Seoul City Tour Bus.

Boarding & logistics

Where to board
The Gwanghwamun stop is at the intersection between the Koreana Hotel and the Chosun Ilbo Building. It is about 100 m from Exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station, Line 5, or 300 m from Exit 3 of City Hall Station.
The Night View Course departs once a day, from in front of the Gwanghwamun ticket office.
It runs non-stop, with one 20-minute stop at N Seoul Tower.
Your ticket
Same-day online booking is not available. Please call our service centre on 02-777-6090 to check remaining seats before you come.
Even if you booked online in advance, you still collect your boarding pass at the ticket office before boarding. Give the name the booking is under.
On board
Double-decker buses (Open Top and Glass Top) are assigned first, in booking order, followed by the semi-open single-decker. The bus type cannot be known when you book — it is assigned on the day, once all reservations are in.
With your boarding pass, join the queue for the bus you have been assigned. Seats on board are unreserved, first come first served, so we recommend arriving at least 40 minutes before departure to collect your pass and find a seat.
Protests, events, and traffic control can delay both arrival and departure times.

Know before you go

The Night View Course departs once a day, from in front of the Gwanghwamun ticket office.
It runs non-stop, with one 20-minute stop at N Seoul Tower.
Same-day online booking is not available. Please call our service centre on 02-777-6090 to check remaining seats before you come.

Boarding information

Double-decker buses (Open Top and Glass Top) are assigned first, in booking order, followed by the semi-open single-decker. The bus type cannot be known when you book — it is assigned on the day, once all reservations are in.
Even if you booked online in advance, you still collect your boarding pass at the ticket office before boarding. Give the name the booking is under.
With your boarding pass, join the queue for the bus you have been assigned. Seats on board are unreserved, first come first served, so we recommend arriving at least 40 minutes before departure to collect your pass and find a seat.
Protests, events, and traffic control can delay both arrival and departure times.

Rules and regulations

The child fare applies from 48 months old up to age 19. Under 48 months rides free — one per accompanying adult — with no seat provided.
Coffee, drinks, and food may not be brought on board.
Standing is not permitted on the upper deck of the open-top double-decker.
Pets are not permitted on board.

Seasonal tips

Spring & Summer: UV rays are strong, so it is recommended to prepare a hat, sunscreen, or sunglasses.
Fall & Winter: It can be quite cold, so it's good to prepare a hat, outerwear, blanket, or hand warmers.

Bus types

Depending on bookings, traffic and vehicle conditions, your tour runs with an open-top double-decker, a glass-top double-decker or a semi-open single-decker, and the bus type cannot be requested.Every bus runs as normal in rain and snow.Audio commentary in 12 languages is available at every seat on every bus. Ask at the ticket office if you need earphones.

Open-top double-decker