Seoul Hanok Week 2026: programs for visitors in Bukchon & Seochon (Oct 2–11)

82 programs inside Seoul's hanok: classes, guided walks, concerts and exhibitions, plus a walk-in Bukchon hanok walk and a 10% hotel code.

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Bukchon-ro 11-gil · Photo: Basile Morin (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Best picks for visitors

OCT 7Seochon: Explorative Walk
A walk for foreign visitors only, 10 spots.
OCT 8–9Public hanok walking tour
A walking tour of public hanok for 60 international visitors.
SAT OCT 10Bukchon public hanok walk (no booking)
Pick up a map at Bukchon Culture Center and explore public hanok on your own.
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ALL WEEKConcerts in historic hanok
At Baek In-je House, Baeryeom House, Honggeonik House, Bukchon Culture Center and Bukchon Hanokcheong.
STAY10% off with code "hanokweek"
At Bukchon Bingwan, Rakkojae and all Butlery Seoul branches when you book during Hanok Week.

Most programs are by lottery: check hanok.seoul.go.kr for open spots before you go.
Go early on Saturday; Bukchon gets crowded after lunch (our tip).
Bukchon is a residential area: keep voices down in the alleys.

When is Seoul Hanok Week 2026?

October 2–11, 2026 in Bukchon and Seochon, with 82 programs.

Are there programs in English or for foreigners?

Yes: 'Seochon: Explorative Walk' on Oct 7 is for foreign visitors only, and a public hanok walking tour on Oct 8–9 is for international visitors.

Is there anything I can join without booking?

The Bukchon public hanok walk on Saturday, Oct 10: pick up a map at Bukchon Culture Center.

Is there a hotel discount?

Code 'hanokweek' gives 10% off at Bukchon Bingwan, Rakkojae and Butlery Seoul during Hanok Week.