7 Days in Seoul: A Journey of Discovery

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30 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Seoul as you explore ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of South Korea's capital city.

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Riverside Bliss and Market Treasures

$ 5

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Relaxed park for riverside walks, bike rides & sports, plus views of an illuminated bridge fountain.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Thrilling Entertainment

$47

$ 5

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$47

20 - 24 min

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Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Parks, Palaces, and Panoramic Views

$16

$ 4

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$16

Day 4Nature's Serenity and Cultural Heritage

$ 6

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Urban Oasis and Cultural Delights

$ 6

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Major theater with a state-of-the-art 3,000-seat main arena & the largest pipe organ in Asia.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Longtime marketplace providing shops, sit-down counters & stalls with traditional Korean grub.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Sacred Sites and Traditional Markets

$ 5

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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11 - 14 min

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Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Modern Architecture and Natural Wonders

$ 5

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $96 In total

Activities & Food:$66

Transport:$30