Sample Itinerary

4 day trip to Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

4 days Summer 4 days planned
Day 01

Royal palaces, hanok alleys & traditional flavors in Jongno

Seoul , Seoul , South Korea

6 activities ₩120

  1. Breakfast
    08:00 – 09:00

    Cafe Onion Anguk

    Anguk / Jongno-gu

    Start your first morning in Seoul with pastries and specialty coffee in a beautifully renovated hanok at popular Cafe Onion Anguk.

    $ ★ 4.4 60 min
  2. Morning
    09:10 – 11:30

    Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Gyeongbokgung area / Jongno-gu

    Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, the grandest of the Joseon-era palaces, including the main courtyards and ornate halls.

    $ ★ 4.7 140 min
  3. Lunch
    11:40 – 13:00

    Tosokchon Samgyetang

    Chebu-dong / Jongno-gu

    Enjoy Tosokchon Samgyetang, famous for its rich ginseng chicken soup served in a traditional-style setting near Gyeongbokgung.

    $$ ★ 4.3 80 min
  4. Afternoon
    13:10 – 15:10

    Bukchon Hanok Village

    Bukchon / Jongno-gu

    Wander the steep lanes of Bukchon Hanok Village, a preserved neighborhood of traditional Korean houses between palaces.

    Free ★ 4.5 120 min
  5. Afternoon
    15:20 – 17:00

    Insadong Ssamziegil

    Insadong / Jongno-gu

    Browse Insadong Ssamziegil, a multi-level cultural shopping complex with crafts, tea shops, and art galleries along a spiral walkway.

    $ ★ 4.3 100 min
  6. Dinner
    17:40 – 19:00

    Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store

    Myeongdong / Jung-gu

    Dine at Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store, renowned for kalguksu knife-cut noodle soup and mandu dumplings in the busy Myeongdong district.

    $ ★ 4.4 80 min
  7. Evening
    19:00 – 21:00

    Myeongdong Shopping Street

    Myeongdong / Jung-gu

    Walk through Myeongdong Shopping Street to sample street food, browse cosmetic shops, and enjoy the neon-lit pedestrian lanes.

    $ ★ 4.4 120 min
Day 02

Changdeokgung, historic streams & night market food in Jongno

Seoul , Seoul , South Korea

6 activities ₩110

  1. SABE Jonggak
    Breakfast
    08:00 – 08:40

    Isaac Toast Jonggak

    Jonggak / Jongno-gu

    Grab a quick Korean-style toast sandwich and coffee at Isaac Toast near Jonggak Station to fuel a full sightseeing day.

    $ ★ 4.2 40 min
  2. Вид
    Morning
    09:00 – 11:30

    Changdeokgung Palace

    Waryong-dong / Jongno-gu

    Visit Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO-listed royal palace known for its beautiful integration with the surrounding landscape.

    $ ★ 4.6 150 min
  3. Afternoon
    11:40 – 13:00

    Ikseon-dong Hanok Village

    Ikseon-dong / Jongno-gu

    Stroll Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, a compact area of narrow alleys filled with renovated hanoks, cafes, and artisan boutiques.

    Free ★ 4.4 80 min
  4. 강원도 감자전
    Lunch
    13:00 – 14:20

    Oncheonjip Ikseon

    Ikseon-dong / Jongno-gu

    Enjoy a comforting shabu-shabu and hotpot lunch at Oncheonjip Ikseon, a stylish spot specializing in hearty, brothy meals.

    $$ ★ 4.4 80 min
  5. Cheonggyecheon
    Afternoon
    14:40 – 16:10

    Cheonggyecheon Stream

    Cheonggyecheon / Jongno-gu

    Walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream from the upper sections near Jongno toward Gwangtonggyo Bridge, enjoying the urban nature walkway.

    Free ★ 4.5 90 min
  6. Dinner
    17:00 – 19:00

    Gwangjang Market

    Gwangjang Market / Jongno-gu

    Head into Gwangjang Market to sample classic dishes like bindaetteok mung bean pancakes and mayak gimbap from bustling food stalls.

    $ ★ 4.3 120 min
  7. Evening
    19:10 – 20:30

    Cheonggye Plaza & Gwanghwamun Square

    Gwanghwamun area / Jongno-gu

    Finish the day with an easy-lit stroll through Cheonggye Plaza and Gwanghwamun Square, seeing statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi at night.

    Free ★ 4.5 80 min
Day 03

Gangnam style: temples, sports park & river views

Seoul , Seoul , South Korea

6 activities ₩130

  1. Breakfast
    08:00 – 09:00

    Anthracite Coffee Roasters Hannam

    Hannam-dong / Yongsan-gu

    Begin the day with specialty coffee and light breakfast options at Anthracite Coffee Roasters in trendy Hannam-dong.

    $ ★ 4.4 60 min
  2. Morning
    09:40 – 11:00

    Starfield Library (COEX Mall)

    COEX / Gangnam-gu

    Head to the iconic Starfield Library inside COEX Mall, famous for its towering bookshelves and open reading areas.

    Free ★ 4.6 80 min
  3. Afternoon
    11:10 – 12:30

    Bongeunsa Temple

    Samseong-dong / Gangnam-gu

    Cross the road to Bongeunsa Temple, a serene Buddhist temple offering a contrast to the surrounding skyscrapers.

    Free ★ 4.6 80 min
  4. 마카롱멘보샤
    Lunch
    12:40 – 14:00

    Baekje Samgyetang COEX Branch

    COEX / Gangnam-gu

    Enjoy nourishing ginseng chicken soup and other Korean dishes at Baekje Samgyetang inside the COEX area.

    $$ ★ 4.2 80 min
  5. Jamsil Sports Complex
    Afternoon
    14:20 – 16:40

    Jamsil Sports Complex

    Jamsil / Songpa-gu

    Explore the Jamsil Sports Complex area, home to Jamsil Baseball Stadium and other facilities; if schedules align, catch a daytime baseball game.

    $ ★ 4.5 140 min
  6. Seokchon Lake at sunset.
    Afternoon
    16:50 – 18:10

    Seokchon Lake Park

    Jamsil / Songpa-gu

    Walk or jog around Seokchon Lake Park near Lotte World Tower, enjoying lakeside paths and skyline views.

    Free ★ 4.6 80 min
  7. facade
    Dinner
    18:20 – 19:50

    Kyochon Chicken Jamsilnaru

    Jamsilnaru / Songpa-gu

    Have Korean fried chicken and beer or soft drinks at Kyochon Chicken near Jamsilnaru Station, a well-known chain with crispy flavors.

    $ ★ 4.2 90 min
  8. Sunfall
    Evening
    20:20 – 22:00

    Banpo Hangang Park

    Banpo-dong / Seocho-gu

    End the day at Banpo Hangang Park to see the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain show (seasonal) and relax by the river.

    Free ★ 4.5 100 min
Day 04

Markets, museums & N Seoul Tower views

Seoul , Seoul , South Korea

6 activities ₩125

  1. Namdaemun Market
    Breakfast
    08:00 – 09:30

    Namdaemun Market

    Namdaemun / Jung-gu

    Start with a casual breakfast at Namdaemun Market, sampling hotteok, dumplings, and other simple street snacks from well-known stalls.

    $ ★ 4.3 90 min
  2. Seoul Museum of History Exterior
    Morning
    09:50 – 11:40

    Seoul Museum of History

    Gwanghwamun vicinity / Jongno-gu

    Learn about Seoul’s growth and past at the Seoul Museum of History, with exhibits on the city from Joseon times to modern days.

    Free ★ 4.5 110 min
  3. facciata
    Afternoon
    11:45 – 13:00

    Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) Seosomun Main Branch

    Seosomun / Jung-gu

    Walk to the nearby Seoul Museum of Art main branch to see rotating contemporary and Korean art exhibitions.

    $ ★ 4.4 75 min
  4. Lunch
    13:10 – 14:20

    Hadongkwan Main Store

    Euljiro 1(il)-ga / Jung-gu

    Enjoy classic gomtang (beef bone soup) at Hadongkwan, one of Seoul’s most famous traditional soup restaurants near City Hall.

    $$ ★ 4.3 70 min
  5. Afternoon
    15:00 – 17:30

    Namsan Seoul Tower (N Seoul Tower)

    Namsan / Yongsan-gu

    Head up Namsan to visit N Seoul Tower for panoramic daytime views over the city from the observatory and terraces.

    $$ ★ 4.5 150 min
  6. Mokmyeoksan Horaengi
    Dinner
    17:40 – 19:10

    Mokmyeoksanbang

    Hoehyeon-dong / Jung-gu

    Enjoy traditional Korean set meals and grilled dishes at Mokmyeoksanbang, a cozy restaurant located near the Namsan cable car station.

    $$ ★ 4.3 90 min
  7. Namsan Tower
    Evening
    19:10 – 20:00

    Namsan Cable Car

    Namsan / Jung-gu

    Ride the Namsan Cable Car between Namsan base station and the mid-mountain station, enjoying Seoul’s night lights on the short trip.

    $ ★ 4.4 50 min

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