Stamp Tour: a free app that turns a trip in Korea into a stamp rally
The app is literally called "스탬프투어" (Stamp Tour): search that word on Google Play or the App Store in Korea and it is the first result. Stamp Tour is a free travel app used across Korea. Local governments publish tours of landmarks, traditional markets and walking trails; you visit, collect a GPS stamp at each place, and claim the gift that region offers once you have enough. Map, transit and booking apps help you get there. Stamp Tour gives you something to do when you arrive.
- Freeto install and use
- 300,000app users
- 70+local governments & agencies
- 4 languagesKorean · English · Japanese · Chinese
How it works
- Search "스탬프투어" (or "Stamp Tour") in your app store, install it, and sign up with a mobile number.
- Pick a region to see its stamp spots, courses and gift rules.
- When you enter a stamp zone (usually a 50–500 m radius) the app alerts you; tap to collect. Indoor venues use QR codes, and some spots use a quiz, a photo review or a receipt instead.
- Once you have the required number of stamps, claim the gift in the app. Gifts and how they are delivered differ by region and are explained in the app.
Why travelers use it
A ready-made route
Spots are chosen and grouped into courses by the local government, so planning takes less time.
Good with kids
Arrive, tap, collect. A simple rule that works as a family mission.
Local gifts
Regional gift certificates, mobile coupons and local specialties, funded by the region.
Walking built in
A pedometer, step rankings and 1:1 step battles with friends.
Nearby shops
The Around Me screen shows the closest stamp spots and local shops together.
Reviews on a map
Photo and short-video reviews from other travelers.
Where you can use it (as of September 2026)
The app lists active tours nearest to you. Examples running this season:
Imsil County, Jeonbuk
Imsil Cheese Theme Park, Okjeongho suspension bridge and 34 more spots, until 30 November.
Namwon City, Jeonbuk
"Spend in Namwon" tour, 21 September – 18 October: Gwanghalluwon Garden and other stamps plus a local-receipt event.
Yeongdo District, Busan
Five coastal courses, 33 spots including Huinnyeoul Culture Village and Taejongdae.
Urban Regeneration Stamp Tour
13 regeneration districts nationwide, 18 August – 15 November, with tiered mobile-voucher draws.
Anseong City, Gyeonggi
Three themes, 12 spots, each with an O/X quiz mission.
Hampyeong County, Jeonnam
Stamps inside the Korea Chrysanthemum Festival grounds, 23 October – 8 November.
Dates and gift rules differ by region and change often; the in-app region page is always the source of truth. For festivals there is a no-install web version, Festival Stamp Tour (www.festivalstamp.com).
FAQ
What is the app called, and how do I find it?
It is called "스탬프투어" (Stamp Tour), the everyday Korean word for a stamp rally. Search that word on Google Play or the App Store and it comes right up. One app covers every participating region, so there is nothing else to install per city.
Is Stamp Tour free?
Yes. Installing and using the app is free. Local governments and agencies fund the tours to promote their region.
Where does it work?
More than 70 Korean local governments and agencies have run tours, and the active regions change by season. The home screen shows what is running now.
How do I collect a stamp?
Enter the stamp zone around a spot and the app alerts you; tap the button to collect. Indoor venues use a QR code, and some spots ask for a quiz answer, a photo review or a receipt.
How do I get the gift?
Meet the region's condition (for example a number of stamps) and claim in the app. Mobile vouchers are sent to your phone; physical gifts are picked up on site or shipped. Some regions draw winners, others are first-come.
Can international visitors use it?
The app interface is available in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese. Sign-up requires mobile number verification, and place descriptions are mainly in Korean.
Who makes it?
THATZIT SOFT Co., Ltd., based in Gwangju, Korea, has built and operated Stamp Tour since 2019. The service is registered on the Korean Public Procurement Service's Digital Service Mall.