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10 Days in Seoul: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Akshay TB

Akshay TB

26 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Seoul in this 10-day itinerary. Discover ancient palaces, indulge in delicious cuisine, and explore bustling markets. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Seoul

Day 1
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$148

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$ 13

명동 K stay 게스트 하우스 1호점

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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삼진어묵
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
14 - 21 min

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Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Aria (아리아)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$60
10 - 12 min

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Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Cheonggyecheon
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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VIPS (빕스)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$60
Day 2
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$172

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$ 13

명동 K stay 게스트 하우스 1호점

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Gastro Tong
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
8 - 11 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
23 - 28 min

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VIPS (빕스)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$60
26 - 32 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Cornerstone (코너스톤)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$70
Day 3
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$178

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$ 11

명동 K stay 게스트 하우스 1호점

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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The Ninth Gate Grill (나인스게이트그릴)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
8 - 11 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Cornerstone (코너스톤)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$70
56 - 68 min

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Haneul Park
Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Hongdae Shopping Street
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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VIPS (빕스)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$60
Day 4
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$152

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$ 7

명동 K stay 게스트 하우스 1호점

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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호남집
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
8 - 12 min

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DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Aria (아리아)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$60
12 - 18 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Aria (아리아)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$60
Day 5
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$188

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$ 11

명동 K stay 게스트 하우스 1호점

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
8 - 12 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Aria (아리아)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$60
19 - 23 min

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National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$32
8 - 10 min

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Aria (아리아)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$60
Day 6
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$154

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$ 5

명동 K stay 게스트 하우스 1호점

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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연안식당
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
5 - 8 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Gwangmyeong Cave, Gyeonggi-do
Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
41 - 50 min

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Aria (아리아)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$60
15 - 22 min

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Namsan Cable Car
This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Aria (아리아)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$60
9 - 14 min

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Myeongdong Cathedral
Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$166

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$ 13

명동 K stay 게스트 하우스 1호점

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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우야 히츠마부시 전문점
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
15 - 18 min

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Seoul Grand Park
Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Cornerstone (코너스톤)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$70
35 - 42 min

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Seoul Land
Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Cornerstone (코너스톤)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$70
Day 8
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$174

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$ 13

명동 K stay 게스트 하우스 1호점

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
6 - 8 min

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Yeouido Hangang Park
Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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VIPS (빕스)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$60
7 - 9 min

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63 Building
Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Cornerstone (코너스톤)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$70
12 - 17 min

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Coex Aquarium
Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$262

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$ 11

명동 K stay 게스트 하우스 1호점

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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2046 Pan Steak
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
8 - 11 min

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Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$94
10 - 12 min

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Cornerstone (코너스톤)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$70
17 - 21 min

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Seoul Children's Grand Park
Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Cornerstone (코너스톤)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$70
Day 10
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$168

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$ 11

명동 K stay 게스트 하우스 1호점

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Grand InterContinental Seoul Hotel C-Grill Restaurant (그랜드 인터컨티넨탈 C-그릴)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
7 - 10 min

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Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Cornerstone (코너스톤)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$70
10 - 12 min

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LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Seoul Forest Park
Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Cornerstone (코너스톤)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$70

Budget breakdown: $1862 In total

Activities & Food:$1762
Transport:$100