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Seoul: A 5-Day Adventure in South Korea

Ritvik Banda

17 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Seoul, South Korea. Explore ancient palaces, indulge in delicious street food, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this dynamic metropolis.

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$45

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$ 4

그린마일커피

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Bukchon Hanok Village

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

경상도집

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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Directions

명동닭한마리

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 2

+

$72

·

$ 7

Coffee and Cigarettes (커피앤시가렛)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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Directions

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

6 - 8 min

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Directions

온지음

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$9

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Gwangjang Market

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

부촌육회

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$30

Day 3

+

$117

·

$ 4

효자손 왕만두

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Namdaemun Market

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

The Place Dining (더플레이스다이닝)

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

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N Seoul Tower

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$48

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Mongmyeok Sanbang (목멱산방)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$33

Day 4

+

$222

·

$ 4

Starbucks Reserve (스타벅스 리저브)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Lotte World

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$141

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Brooklyn The Burger Joint (브루클린 더 버거 조인트)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Starfield Coex Mall

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Neung Ra Do (능라도)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 5

+

$54

·

$ 10

KYOTO MARBLE (교토마블)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

12 - 17 min

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Directions

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

9 - 11 min

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Directions

한강집생태

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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Directions

War Memorial of Korea

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Yeouido Hangang Park

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Directions

지리산산나물정식에덴식당

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $535 In total

Activities & Food:$510

Transport:$25