Explore Seoul’s sacred sites on a private Vatican-recognized pilgrimage tour. Discover spiritual history and cultural richness in Korea’s capital.
Explore Seoul’s sacred sites on a private Vatican-recognized pilgrimage tour. Discover spiritual history and cultural richness in Korea’s capital.
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Myeong-dong Cathedral - -A symbol and the heart of Catholicism in Korea
-The seat of the Archdiocese of Seoul
-5 martyr saints and 4 other martyrs are interred in the crypt
-Seoul Archdiocese Catholic History Museum -
Seosomun Shrine History Museum - -98 executions of Catholic believers
-44 were canonized in 1984
-27 were beatified in 2015
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Myeong-dong Cathedral - -A symbol and the heart of Catholicism in Korea
-The seat of the Archdiocese of Seoul
-5 martyr saints and 4 other martyrs are interred in the crypt
-Seoul Archdiocese Catholic History Museum -
Seosomun Shrine History Museum - -98 executions of Catholic believers
-44 were canonized in 1984
-27 were beatified in 2015 -
Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs - -Used as an execution site for felons during the Joseon Dynasty
-The Shrine commemorates the execution and martyrdom of 11 priests, including Chinese priest Fr. James Wen-mo (1801), and 9 French priests from the Paris Foreign Missions Society (1839, 1866)
-Korea’s first Indigenous priest, St. Andrew Kim Dae-geon, was tragically executed here during the Byeongoh Prosecution in 1846 -
Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine - -Hundreds of Catholics were executed from 1866 to 1873
-Jeoldo means to decapitate and San means mountain, named after the tragic event where many faithful were killed by beheading -
Gwanghwamun Square - -Historic site of the Beatification of the 124 Korean Martyrs with Pope Francis on August 16, 2014
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Bukchon Hanok Village - -Gahoe Dong Catholic Church
-Seokjeong Boreum Well
- Admission fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Gas, toll, and parking fees
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Admission fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Gas, toll, and parking fees
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Meals
- Gratuity
- Meals
- Gratuity
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on board!
Korean Catholicism emerged 250 years ago (1786) as a unique movement, with laypeople exploring the faith on their own, separate from the Church. In the first century, there were over 10,000 instances of persecution and martyrdom, with 103 individuals canonized and 79 beatified.
This is the heart of the Seoul Pilgrimage…
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on board!
Korean Catholicism emerged 250 years ago (1786) as a unique movement, with laypeople exploring the faith on their own, separate from the Church. In the first century, there were over 10,000 instances of persecution and martyrdom, with 103 individuals canonized and 79 beatified.
This is the heart of the Seoul Pilgrimage Routes, officially acknowledged by the Vatican.
Experience a completely private tour led by a licensed English-speaking tour guide.
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
