Seoul travel guide

Seoul, South Korea travel guide: visa requirements, an honest safety read, money, tipping, plugs and emergency numbers — then book real flights with the Tourbo AI Concierge.

Visa & entry

⚠️ AI-generated overview. Rules differ by passport — verify with the official embassy or consulate, or ask the Concierge about your specific passport.

Entry requirements: South Korea

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Safety

⚠️ AI-generated. Always check your government's official travel advisory before you book.

Seoul — safety & local info

Seoul is generally a very safe major metropolitan area for tourists.

General advisories

  • Be mindful of pickpocketing in extremely crowded tourist hubs.
  • Exercise standard caution regarding belongings in busy transit areas.

Around the clock

General guidance, not based on live local data. Trust your judgment and local advice.

  • Daytime. Easy to walk around the bustling, central areas
  • Evening. Stick to well-lit, busier streets and populated zones
  • Late night. Use a licensed taxi or ride-hailing service late at night and keep valuables secure

Emergency Numbers

Police112
Medical119
Fire119

Tourbo doesn't rate how safe a place is. For the current risk level, check your government's official travel advisory. Official government travel advisory (e.g. UK FCDO).

Local essentials

Seoul Essentials

KRW

Currency

South Korean Won

Tipping

Tipping is not customary and generally not expected in restaurants or taxis.

Plug

Type C/F (Two round pins)

Voltage

220V / 60Hz

Useful Phrases

  • 안녕하세요Hello/Hi
  • 감사합니다Thank you
  • 실례합니다Excuse me
  • 화장실Restroom/Toilet
  • 이거 얼마예요?How much is this?
  • ~에 가요?How do I get to [place]?

Emergency Numbers

Police112
Medical119
Fire119

AI-generated overview. Verify local details before your trip.

Top experiences

Highest-rated tours & activities in Seoul, booked through Viator.

Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + N Korean Lunch Free cancellation

Private DMZ Tour with North Korean Defector + N Korean Lunch

5.0(151)

Experiences provided by Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market Free cancellation

Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market

5.0(149) 3h

Experiences provided by Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok Free cancellation

Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok

5.0(142) 2h 15m

Experiences provided by Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

Make Traditional Korean Rice Wine (Makgeolli) Free cancellation

Make Traditional Korean Rice Wine (Makgeolli)

5.0(99) 2h

Experiences provided by Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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