A Week in Seoul: Discover the Vibrant City of South Korea

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13 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Seoul, South Korea's capital city. Explore ancient palaces, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this bustling metropolis.

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$522

$ 37

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$99

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

Directions

Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$153

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$144

17 - 21 min

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$126

11 - 16 min

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

10:30 PM - 1:00 AM

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Free

Day 2

$414

$ 65

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$108

13 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$153

19 - 23 min

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

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

Directions

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$153

14 - 17 min

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

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Free

Day 3

$369

$ 46

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$81

9 - 14 min

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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

5 - 6 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$135

5 - 6 min

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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

9 - 11 min

Directions

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$153

8 - 11 min

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

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$405

$ 19

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$99

10 - 15 min

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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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$27

12 - 18 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$144

5 - 8 min

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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

10 - 15 min

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$135

4 - 5 min

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

10:30 PM - 1:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$387

$ 46

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$90

3 - 4 min

Directions

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$153

4 - 5 min

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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

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

명동에 2군데가 있습니다. 본점과 1호점. 이 곳은 본점.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$144

6 - 9 min

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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

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

10:00 PM - 12:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$792

$ 56

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$99

11 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

39 - 47 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$126

9 - 14 min

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

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$423

27 - 33 min

Directions

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$144

7 - 10 min

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

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

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Free

Day 7

$369

$ 56

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$90

8 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$135

6 - 8 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Brooklyn The Burger Joint (브루클린 더 버거 조인트)

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$144

Budget breakdown: $3580 In total

Activities & Food:$3258

Transport:$322