8 Days in Seoul: A Journey Through Tradition and Modernity

iqbal hamdan

17 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Seoul, South Korea. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the rich culture, and experience the perfect blend of tradition and modernity.

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$ 4

Thomas Hotel Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$ 5

Thomas Hotel Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$47

$ 4

Thomas Hotel Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

Directions

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

17 - 21 min

Directions

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 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

Day 4

$ 3

Thomas Hotel Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

Directions

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

12 - 18 min

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

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$ 4

Thomas Hotel Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

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

11 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$16

$ 4

Thomas Hotel Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

Directions

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

20 - 29 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$16

10 - 12 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$ 3

Thomas Hotel Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 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

12 - 18 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

$ 4

Thomas Hotel Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $87 In total

Activities & Food:$63

Transport:$24