First visit to Seoul: 3 days: a route through Myeongdong & Namsan → Jongno, Bukchon & Palaces → Yongsan, Itaewon & Hannam. 18 stops, estimated cost about ₩200,000 per person (excluding lodging).
The timetable below is built from the distances between stops. You can follow it as is, or open the Seoul planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.
Starts at 13:00 and wraps up around 20:48. 5 stops, about ₩50,000 per person.
Myeongdong is the capital's busiest shopping district and a first stop for many visitors who want Korean beauty products.
Taegeukdang is an old-fashioned bakery that has kept its retro look for decades, with glas…
Namsan is the green hill in the middle of Seoul, and N Seoul Tower sits on its summit like a lantern.
Gwangjang is one of Seoul's oldest traditional markets and the center of its street-food scene.
DDP, short for Dongdaemun Design Plaza, is a silver, curving building designed by Zaha Had…
A rechargeable transit card (T-money, or the Climate Card in Seoul) works on subways and buses with free transfers. Buy one at a convenience store or station and top it up with cash. Foreign credit cards and cash work in most shops and taxis, but keep some cash for markets and rural buses. A power bank helps too.
Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
At traditional markets, carry some small cash and a pack of wet wipes.
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 20:29. 7 stops, about ₩55,000 per person.
Hundreds of traditional wooden houses crowd the slope between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokg…
Ikseon Japbang serves brunch in a restored hanok where the meals arrive on wooden trays an…
Ikseon-dong keeps the narrowest hanok lanes in central Seoul, with tiny homes that were tu…
Onion Anguk occupies a large hanok on a corner in Anguk, with a sunny courtyard and floor seating inside.
Built at the dawn of the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung is the largest of Seoul's five gran…
Nogari Alley is a narrow lane in Euljiro where old printing shops share space with open-air beer terraces.
Naksan Park climbs the hill on the eastern edge of the old city, and the Seoul Fortress Wall runs along its ridge.
Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.
Lots of walking today. Plan one long rest at a cafe somewhere in the middle.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 19:20. 6 stops, about ₩95,000 per person.
The National Museum of Korea is among the largest museums in Asia, and general admission t…
Yongridan-gil is the nickname for a lively restaurant district behind Yongsan Station, who…
Yeouido Hangang Park is the riverside lawn where Seoulites spend long evenings with friends, bicycles and bags of snacks.
Passion 5 is a bakery cafe with a long glass case of breads, tarts, cakes and pastries in …
Itaewon has been Seoul's international district for decades, and the streets here offer fo…
Lined Hannam is a rooftop restaurant serving Italian-style dishes, with a terrace that loo…
Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Lots of walking today. Plan one long rest at a cafe somewhere in the middle.