Seoul: A Journey Through Tradition and Modernity

Alejandra Mariapia Vasquez Laime

21 Nov 2023

Embark on an 8-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Seoul, South Korea. Discover ancient marvels, immerse in the local culture, and indulge in mouthwatering delicacies. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Iconic Views and Bustling Markets

$40

$ 7

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$32

10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Spacious indoor market offering local produce, plus stalls selling spicy snacks & cooked dishes.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

24 - 29 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

11 - 16 min

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명동에 2군데가 있습니다. 본점과 1호점. 이 곳은 본점.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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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

Day 2Cave Exploration and Riverside Bliss

$20

$ 11

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$20

Day 3Parks, History, and Riverside Dining

$22

$ 9

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$22

Day 4Aquatic Wonders and Family Fun

$114

$ 9

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$94

19 - 23 min

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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 - 26 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 5Shopping Extravaganza and Cultural Gems

$16

$ 11

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 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

26 - 32 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$16

6 - 9 min

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

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Palaces, Museums, and Serene Walks

$10

$ 9

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$10

18 - 27 min

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

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Traditional Neighborhoods and Historical Sites

$28

$ 7

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 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

13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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10 - 12 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 8Palaces, Parks, and Culinary Delights

$12

$ 9

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

29 - 35 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Trendy suburb with a village atmosphere, traditional buildings, boutiques & restaurants.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$262

Transport:$66