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8 Days in Seoul: A Journey of Tradition and Modernity

Syrine Cheriaa

Syrine Cheriaa

20 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Seoul in this 8-day itinerary, exploring traditional markets, palaces, and hanok villages, while also indulging in delicious Korean cuisine and immersing yourself in the modern attractions of the city.

Trip to Seoul

Day 1
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$84

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$ 7

Hotel Nafore

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Gallina Daisy (갈리나데이지)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
2 - 3 min

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Tongin Traditional Market
Longtime marketplace providing shops, sit-down counters & stalls with traditional Korean grub.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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부촌육회
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$34
1 - 2 min

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Gwangjang Market
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
4 - 6 min

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Woo Lae Oak (우래옥)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 2
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$92

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$ 9

Hotel Nafore

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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느티나무와 곰이복이
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 6 min

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DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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田多 (전다)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$34
5 - 8 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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후니도니
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$34
8 - 12 min

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Cheonggyecheon
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$82

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$ 9

Hotel Nafore

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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영춘옥
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Ikseondong Hanok Village
Trendy suburb with a village atmosphere, traditional buildings, boutiques & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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소문난성수감자탕
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$30
5 - 6 min

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Seoul Forest Park
Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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경스시
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 4
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$84

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$ 7

Hotel Nafore

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Paul Bassett (폴바셋)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
7 - 10 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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진주집
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$32
4 - 5 min

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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Namsan Cable Car
This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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필동면옥
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
8 - 11 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$86

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$ 9

Hotel Nafore

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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대성집
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
11 - 16 min

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Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Mangwon Market
Spacious indoor market offering local produce, plus stalls selling spicy snacks & cooked dishes.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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한강집생태
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$34
8 - 11 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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봉피양 용산점 (봉피양)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$32
Day 6
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$82

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$ 9

Hotel Nafore

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Half Past Ten (하프패스트텐)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
6 - 8 min

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National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Brooklyn The Burger Joint (브루클린 더 버거 조인트)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$28
8 - 11 min

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Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Neung Ra Do (능라도)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 7
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$82

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$ 13

Hotel Nafore

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Nilli Pasta & Pizza (닐리)
과천 맛집, 과천 파스타, 서울랜드 맛집, 과천정부청사역맛집, 별양동맛집 * 사업자등록번호 : 220-02-80373 * 상호 : 닐리과천 * 소재지 : 경기도 과천시 별양동 1-17 과천타워 206호 * 업태 : 음식 * 종목 : 간이음식점
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
10 - 12 min

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Seoul Grand Park
Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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La Morra (라모라)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Banpo Hangang Park
Relaxed park for riverside walks, bike rides & sports, plus views of an illuminated bridge fountain.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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다채
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 8
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$76

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$ 13

Hotel Nafore

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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My Allée (마이알레 과천빌리지카페)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
13 - 16 min

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Seoul Land
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
33 - 40 min

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조선화로구이
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
4 - 6 min

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Hongdae Shopping Street
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Mad for Garlic (매드포갈릭)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$28
11 - 14 min

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Haneul Park
Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $738 In total

Activities & Food:$668
Transport:$70