Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul is running a special sunset rooftop tour. It runs on Fridays and Saturdays from October 16 to November 21, 2026. The tour lasts 90 minutes and costs 50,000 won per person.
The Seoul Design Foundation announced the program on October 12. Korean and English guidance are given at the same time, and Friday evenings add live music.
Dates, times and price
There are 12 sessions in total, six on Fridays and six on Saturdays. Tour times follow the earlier sunset in late autumn.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Fridays and Saturdays, Oct 16 to Nov 21, 2026 |
| Fridays | Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20 |
| Saturdays | Oct 17, 24, 31; Nov 7, 14, 21 |
| October start | 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| November start | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Length | 90 minutes |
| Price | 50,000 won per person (about USD 37 per The Korea Times) |
| Language | Korean and English guidance at the same time |
One report lists the October and November times for Saturday sessions only. Most outlets apply them to both days, so confirm the exact start time when you book.
What the tour includes
Visitors walk along the building’s curved rooftop and look out over the Dongdaemun skyline. One outlet puts the rooftop walkway at 652 meters, with views in every direction.
The foundation says this is the first DDP tour with simultaneous Korean and English guidance. DDP has run architecture tours since it opened in 2014, with about 4,000 sessions and 104,000 participants.
Friday: live music
Friday sessions are titled DDP Rooftop: Sound. Press reports say the Friday performances are also streamed on the large screen at Eoullim Plaza. People without tickets can watch there.
Saturday: singing bowl meditation
Saturday sessions are titled DDP Rooftop: Pause. They center on singing bowl meditation, with a focus on breathing and the sounds around you.
Performer schedule
The performers below come from Korean press reports of the announcement. The lineup can change, so check the DDP website before you go.
| Date | Day | Program | Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | Fri | Live music | Moon Sang-hee, singer-songwriter |
| Oct 17 | Sat | Meditation | Bora |
| Oct 23 | Fri | Live music | Kyurim, singer-songwriter |
| Oct 24 | Sat | Meditation | Bora |
| Oct 30 | Fri | Live music | Lee Seul-gi, flutist |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Meditation | Bora |
| Nov 6 | Fri | Live music | Lee Seul-gi |
| Nov 7 | Sat | Meditation | Jung Yu-sun |
| Nov 13 | Fri | Live music | Moon Sang-hee |
| Nov 14 | Sat | Meditation | Jung Yu-sun |
| Nov 20 | Fri | Live music | Kyurim |
| Nov 21 | Sat | Meditation | Jung Yu-sun |
The graphic lists live music on Fridays and singing bowl meditation on Saturdays, with the performer for each date.
How to book
Book in advance on the DDP website at ddp.or.kr. Press reports did not give a direct booking link, so look for the rooftop tour page on the site.
If seats remain, on-site registration opens 20 minutes before each tour. Arrive early, because a walk-in spot is not guaranteed.
Getting there
DDP connects directly to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on Lines 2, 4 and 5. The reports did not name a meeting point for the sunset tour.
Check your booking confirmation or the DDP website for the meeting point and check-in rules before the day.
Before you go
The reports did not state the group size, age limits, weather policy or refund terms for the sunset tour. DDP’s regular rooftop tour has been reported to admit adults aged 18 to 70, and the sunset tour may differ.
- Read the rules on the booking page for age limits, weather and refunds.
- Dress for wind at roof level, since late October and November evenings are cool.
- Plan to arrive 20 minutes early, which matches the walk-in rule.
- Check the website again before you travel, because the schedule can change.
The graphic shows 12 sessions, 90 minutes, 50,000 won, and simultaneous Korean and English guidance.