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Seoul in 8 Days: A Journey of Tradition and Modernity

Margarita Abarca

Margarita Abarca

22 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of Seoul, South Korea. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this dynamic city as you explore ancient palaces, traditional markets, and iconic landmarks. Indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine and experience the warmth of Korean hospitality. Get ready for an extraordinary journey filled with surprises at every turn!

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Majestic Palaces and Street Food Delights
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$18

ยท

$ 5

Hotel Skypark Central Myeongdong

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Directions

National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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Directions

์Šค์ฆˆ๋ž€ํ…Œ์ด
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$10
19 - 28 min

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Directions

๋™์ž‘๋Œ€๊ต ๋ฐ‘ ํ•œ๊ฐ€๋žŒ ํฌ์žฅ๋งˆ์ฐจ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 2Discovering Hidden Gems in Historic Neighborhoods
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$32

ยท

$ 5

Hotel Skypark Central Myeongdong

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Cafe Gondry (์นดํŽ˜๊ณต๋“œ๋ฆฌ)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Wood & Brick (์šฐ๋“œ์•ค๋ธŒ๋ฆญ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 3Iconic Landmarks and Culinary Delights
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$44

ยท

$ 5

Hotel Skypark Central Myeongdong

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$6
7 - 10 min

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Directions

์˜จ์ง€์Œ
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$16
12 - 18 min

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Directions

CAFE ROSSO (๋กœ์˜)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 4Aerial Views and Vibrant Market Adventures
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$40

Hotel Skypark Central Myeongdong

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Namsan Cable Car
This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

์ง„์ฃผ์ง‘
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Momo Cafรฉ (๋ชจ๋ชจ์นดํŽ˜)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 5Street Food Galore and Cultural Immersion
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$60

ยท

$ 9

Hotel Skypark Central Myeongdong

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$32
11 - 14 min

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Directions

ํ•œ๊ฐ•์ง‘์ƒํƒœ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
8 - 11 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

cafe invited (์ธ๋ฐ”์ดํ‹ฐ๋“œ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 6Thrills and Entertainment at Seoul's Premier Theme Park
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$124

ยท

$ 7

Hotel Skypark Central Myeongdong

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$94
10 - 15 min

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Directions

CONNECT TO (์ปค๋„ฅํŠธํˆฌ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
โ€ข
$20
9 - 11 min

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Directions

๋Š˜ํ‘ธ๋ฅธ๋ชฉ์žฅ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 7Family Fun and Aquatic Wonders
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$40

ยท

$ 7

Hotel Skypark Central Myeongdong

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Seoul Children's Grand Park
Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Coex Aquarium
Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Brooklyn The Burger Joint (๋ธŒ๋ฃจํด๋ฆฐ ๋” ๋ฒ„๊ฑฐ ์กฐ์ธํŠธ)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Directions

์™ธ๊ณ ์ง‘์„ค๋ ํƒ•
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 8Nature Retreat and Savory BBQ Feast
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$22

ยท

$ 9

Hotel Skypark Central Myeongdong

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

40 - 48 min

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Directions

Seoul Grand Park
Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Directions

๊ณค๋“œ๋ ˆ์ง‘
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
โ€ข
$10
8 - 10 min

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Directions

์ด๊ฐ€๋„ค์–‘๊ผฌ์น˜์–‘๊ฐˆ๋น„
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12

Budget breakdown: $421 In total

Activities & Food:$380
Transport:$41