Classic Trolley Buses now operating in Seoul

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I've always wanted to tour Seoul by bus, just like on a road trip! Unfortunately we could only put so much activities in our itinerary that we weren't able to try the bus tour when we went there. But for those of you who would like to try, here are some bits of information and updates on Seoul City Bus Tours :)

The Seoul City Bus Tour is a shuttle bus that circulates the courses, starting with Gwanghwamun. With a one-day pass, you can get on and off any City Tour Bus for a day.

There are several Seoul City Bus Tours available that will take you to the main tourist attractions in Seoul, which include the Downtown Palace Course, the Seoul Panorama Course, the Single Night Course, and the Double Night Course.

Just recently, the Seoul Panorama course launched a new addition to their bus line that will surely enhance the travel experience of tourists-- trolley buses. These buses have a design that is reminiscent of the old Seoul tram, which actually reminds me of Victoria Peak tram in Hong Kong! :)

Photo Credit: Honeymoon Travel

The new trolley buses depart from Gwanghwamun near Cheonggye Plaza, making stops at Myeong-dong, Namsan N Seoul Tower, 63 Building, Hongdae and Sinchon, and returning to Gwanghwamun to end the trip.

The new trolley buses are operating in addition to the original double-deck buses, shortening the bus interval from 1 hour to just 30 minutes, which is expected to make the tour a more convenient transportation option for travelers. 

The Seoul Panorama Course has 14 stops which include Myeongdong, Seoul Animation Center, Namsan Cable Car, Hongik University, and Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.

Other Seoul City Bus Tours include stops to traditional palaces, such as Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Gyeonghigung, and Unhyeongung, as well as Seoul Tower, Cheongwadae, Namsangol Korean Village, Insa-dong, Daehakro, and other popular shopping districts such as Namdaemun, and Dongdaemun.

Reservations can be made through the official Seoul City Bus Tour website and an information guide on the bus is offered in English, Chinese and Japanese. 

WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE THE SEOUL CITY BUS TOUR?

• It is safe and comfortable. 

          - Every City Tour Bus is fueled with eco-friendly national gas (CNG) with more legroom and 

             reclining seats.

• Each rider is provided with individual headsets to listen to tourism guides in several different languages.

          - The international voice guidance system on individual seats provides information about every

            stop of City Tour Bus. The history of Seoul and the directions of the traditional palaces and

            cultural heritages are provided in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.

• A single City Tour pass guarantees an affordable and memorable tour of Seoul.

          - The one-day pass for Seoul City Tour is more affordable than any other city tour passes you

            can find around the world. You can also get free or discounted entrances into museums,

            exhibitions, and/or concerts with your one-day pass.

OTHER DETAILS:

Where to buy tickets:

Purchase from guide on a City Tour bus

Ticket Booth next to Koreana Hotel at Gwanghwamun (02-777-6090)

Departure Location:

In front of Donghwa Duty-free Shops at Gwanghwamun (Subway Line No. 5 to Gwanghwamun Station (Exit #6)

Price of Passes:

Seoul Panorama Course: (Adult) 15,000 KRW; (Student/Children) 10,000 KRW

City Circulation Tour/Downtown-Palace Course (All day Passes): (Adult) 12,000 KRW; (Student/Children) 10,000 KRW

Single Night Course: (Adult) 6,000 KRW; (Student/Children) 4,000 KRW

Double Night Course: (Adult) 12,000 KRW; (Student/Children) 7,000 KRW

So, do you want to try the Seoul City Bus Tour? Visit their official website HERE for more info and for reservations. I'll definitely give this a try on my next visit to Seoul. :)

For more information about Korean Tourism, you may visit the Korea Tourism Organization Official page, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

For Filipinos, follow Korea Tourism Organization Manila at Facebook, Twitter, and KakaoTalk (@ktomanila) for the latest updates on Korea tourism, events, tour packages and promos. :)