Gangnam Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Gangnam. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Best of Seoul Shopping Tour

• Seoul Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (2-3 Hours)

• Private Tour: Gangnam Style Tour

• Seoul Private Tours by Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted

• Gangnam Tour (Inc. Dinner & Drink): The Past and Present of Korea

It's free to visit Gangnam, as it’s a public neighborhood in South Korea’s capital. Many Seoul tours visit the district, made famous by the hit single “Gangnam Style.” These include shopping tours and Gangnam-specific tours. Costs vary greatly, but private tours cost from US$229.

Gangnam is famous for being a wealthy place to live and work. It's home to numerous tech startup companies, many of which are based on Teheran-ro street, which is nicknamed Teheran Valley. Because it's a wealthy area, Gangnam also has plenty of high-end restaurants and shops selling luxury brands.

Yes, there are lots of guided tours available in Gangnam, as it’s one of Seoul’s most famous neighborhoods. Shopping tours and private, customizable tours of the neighborhood are popular picks. Some Gangnam tours even include perks such as dinner and drinks. Be sure to book in advance.

The best way to get to Gangnam is by taking Line 2 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway to Gangnam Station (which, incidentally, is the busiest station in Seoul). Plenty of buses also stop in the area, and you can easily get a taxi to drop you off right in the heart of the neighborhood.

Some of the best things to do in Gangnam include visiting K-Sar Road, which features GangnamDols (statues of K-POP idols designed as bears). The tranquil Bongeunsa Temple is another must-see. For shopping, don't miss the Starfield COEX Mall, a huge shopping center home to the SEA LIFE COEX Seoul Aquarium.