Panorama∙Hangang Course
- Departure time
- First bus 09:10 Last bus 16:10
- From Gwanghwamun
- Stops
- 15
- Hop on / Hop off
- Full Loop
- 1.5 hours
- without getting off
- Frequency
- Every 60 mins
- Closed Mondays*
- Audio guide
- 12 languages
- 1 earphone pair per seat
Closed Mondays; open on holiday Mondays (closed Tuesday instead).Seats are first come, first serve and cannot be reserved.
Overview
The Panorama∙Hangang Course departs from Gwanghwamun and loops through Myeong-dong, Namsan (Cable Car, Namsan Library, Hyatt Hotel), Blue Square and Leeum Museum of Art in Hannam-dong, Noryangjin Fish Market, 63 Building, Yeouinaru Station (Hangang Bus pier), Gongdeok Station, Museum of Agriculture, and Seoul Museum of History/Gyeonghuigung Palace before returning to Gwanghwamun. Enjoy panoramic views of downtown from the slopes of Namsan and along the Hangang from the double-decker bus, and hop off at any stop to explore before catching the next bus.
How to ride
Where to board
Start your Seoul city tour at Gwanghwamun!
Your ticket
Book online in advance, or buy a same-day ticket at the booth.
On board
Just bring your ticket and explore Seoul at your own pace.
Know before you go
- The Gwanghwamun ticket booth is near the Gwanghwamun intersection, close to the Koreana Hotel (68-2 Taepyeongno 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul).
- It is about 100 m from Exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), or a 300 m straight walk from Exit 3 of City Hall Station (Lines 1 and 2).
- Online booking is available until the day before your ride; on the day of travel you can buy a ticket at the Gwanghwamun ticket booth.
- If you booked online, just give your name to the booth staff — they will check your reservation and issue your boarding pass.
- Same-day online booking is not available.
Boarding information
- When boarding, simply show your boarding pass to the driver.
- Your boarding pass is valid for the whole day, so you can get on and off freely at any of the 15 stops.
- All seats are unreserved, first come first served. If no seats are left you will have to take the next vehicle, so we recommend arriving early.
- Buses run at approximately 60-minute intervals.
- Depending on reservations, traffic, and vehicle conditions, your tour may operate with an Open Top double-decker, Glass Top double-decker, or semi-open single-decker bus.
- Vehicle arrival times may be delayed due to protests, events, or traffic control.
Rules and regulations
- The child fare applies from 48 months old up to age 18. 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.
- 70 seats (11 lower deck, 59 upper)
- Wheelchair seating
- Retractable upper-deck roof
- 71 seats (10 lower deck, 61 upper)
- Heating and air conditioning
- Glass roof
- Wheelchair storage space
- 45 seats
- Retractable roof
Timetable
| no. | Stop | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DepartureGwanghwamun Station | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 |
| 2 | Myeong-dong | 09:19 | 10:19 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 13:19 | 14:19 | 15:19 | 16:19 |
| 3 | Seoul Animation Center | PASS (Under construction) | |||||||
| 4 | Namsan Cable Car | 09:23 | 10:23 | 11:23 | 12:23 | 13:23 | 14:23 | 15:23 | 16:23 |
| 5 | Ritz-Carlton Hotel | PASS (Under construction) | |||||||
| 6 | Namsan Public Library | 09:29 | 10:29 | 11:29 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 15:29 | 16:29 |
| 7 | Hyatt Hotel | 09:34 | 10:34 | 11:34 | 12:34 | 13:34 | 14:34 | 15:34 | 16:34 |
| 8 | Blue Square/ | 09:38 | 10:38 | 11:38 | 12:38 | 13:38 | 14:38 | 15:38 | 16:38 |
| 9 | Sebitseom Island | PASS (Under construction) | |||||||
| 10 | Noryangjin Fish Market | 10:09 | 11:09 | 12:09 | 13:09 | 14:09 | 15:09 | 16:09 | 17:09 |
| 11 | 63 City/ | 10:14 | 11:14 | 12:14 | 13:14 | 14:14 | 15:14 | 16:14 | 17:14 |
| 12 | Yeouinaru Station / | 10:17 | 11:17 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 14:17 | 15:17 | 16:17 | 17:17 |
| 13 | Gongdeok Station | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:22 | 15:22 | 16:22 | 17:22 |
| 14 | Museum of Agriculture | 10:32 | 11:32 | 12:32 | 13:32 | 14:32 | 15:32 | 16:32 | 17:32 |
| 15 | Seoul Museum of History/ | 10:34 | 11:34 | 12:34 | 13:34 | 14:34 | 15:34 | 16:34 | 17:34 |
| 1 | ArrivalGwanghwamun Station | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 |
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