If you choose to hike it you can; however, you can also access it via a cable car. The cable car takes you to the base of the tower where you then purchase an additional ticket for the elevator for the tower. There can be a wait for the elevator but there are a few small shops and a café while you wait. Even the views from the base of the tower are impressive.

We just rode the cable car up to the base of the tower. There was a free cultural show going on. Views were great. Not too crowded. We didn’t bring a lock…but that’s a thing here for couples. I thought it was worth the time and effort. I’m not much of a walker, and there was elevator assistance from one of the parking lots.

We didn’t do a tour, we found a Seoul pass that allowed one free entry to the Seoul tower and free cable car. You can find the cable car without a taxi but takes a bit of brain work from the Google map. That or get the red bus available until about 4pm. Views and gift in tower amazing. Merch and convenience store on ground level and some lovely flower borders.

I thought I'd check this out as I've been doing observation decks in the last couple of cities. It was not really worth it I thought as the windows were very dirty. You would think they could keep them clean for the price we are paying. The views were ok but as it was foggy not the best day for it. I would not recommend this, save your money.

Visited here before our flight out. Was a great experience but expect long wait times. Took us about 40 minutes to get onto the cable car up (which is very crowded). Great view going to the top. Lots of nice cafes to have a drink at and platforms to see different areas of the city. It costs extra to go up into the tower (about AUD25). When up you can see a 360° view of Seoul and the windows are marked with the directions of attractions. Is a cafe and gift shop inside the tower and fine dining experience. Spent about 2 hours but you could easily spend an afternoon there.

If you are a committed tower visitor like me, then Namsan Tower is not to be missed. The area at the base of the tower has lots of attractions, stalls, and eateries and if you are with that special person you can add a lovelock to the heavily loaded fence. If you have no issues walking or climbing I recommend heading to the tower on foot and skipping the cable car as you climb up through the beautiful Namsan park. The entry to the observation Dec isn’t cheap (21000 won) but well worth it. A high tech lift ride (love the videos), atmospheric rooms and corridors, take you to a deck with spectacular views. I never realised how big Seoul was until I saw these views. Highly recommended.

Took the cable car going up and walked down along the road until the bus stop. Better check the weather before visiting to get a better view of Seoul (We shuffled our itinerary so that we can visit the place on a better day/time). It was a great view and cool breeze as the sun sets and night falls. Love locks can be seen along the railings and there are food and souvenir shops in the observatory.

Great experience taking the cable car to the tower and back. The tower offers good views of surrounding areas in Seoul. There are a lot of restaurants and cafes to enjoy the views from the base of the tower.

North Seoul Tower stands atop mount Namsan. You cannot miss seeing it and it is a great place to see Seoul from the top of the tower or even from the base of the tower. City buses or the Namsan Cable Car are the best ways to get there.

Totally worth it to go its like 20-30 minutes by walk. (else you have bus 1) The tower offer you a 360 degree view of Seoul and the mountains which is breath taking. You can go at the top of the tower for 18k won (~13€) or just enjoy for free the view from the big park! It's a must-do to enjoy both nature and nice view. You can also go by night !!!!