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Discover Seoul: An 8-Day Adventure

Ash Simpson

Ash Simpson

8 Oct 2023

Embark on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant city of Seoul, South Korea. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating destination.

Trip to Seoul

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Viator

Day 1
+

$20

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$ 9

Ocloud Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
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The Place Dining (더플레이스다이닝)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
20 - 24 min

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N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Hongdae Shopping Street
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
스즈란테이
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$30

·

$ 9

Ocloud Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

장미의집
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
14 - 17 min

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Yeouido Hangang Park
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
28 - 34 min

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Haneul Park
Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Changgyeonggung
Complex of 4 grand traditional Korean palaces, shrines & gardens for guided & self guided tours.
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
멘야산다이메 (멘야 산다이메)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$30

·

$ 7

Ocloud Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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옛집
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
14 - 17 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Cafe Gondry (카페공드리)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$34

·

$ 7

Ocloud Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
9 - 14 min

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Four Barrel Coffee (포배럴커피)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
11 - 14 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.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Heunginjimun
This restored gate was part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul built during the Joseon Dynasty.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
부촌육회
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$24

·

$ 9

Ocloud Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Grand Deli (그랜드 델리)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
18 - 22 min

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Starfield Library
Futuristic library & cultural event space on 2 levels of a mall with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village
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
12 - 18 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Joo Ok (주옥)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$18

·

$ 7

Ocloud Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

MIRROR ROOM (미러룸)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
12 - 15 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
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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Free
3 - 4 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
진주집
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$34

·

$ 5

Ocloud Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Starbucks Reserve (스타벅스 리저브)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
6 - 9 min

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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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Free
4 - 5 min

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Songpa Naru Park (Seokchon Lake Park)
This popular park with a large scenic lake features an event space, jogging trails & a theme park.
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
CONNECT TO (커넥트투)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$18

·

$ 9

Ocloud Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
10 - 15 min

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Directions

LeBresson (르브레쏭)
르브레쏭 (Le BRESSON)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
15 - 18 min

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Coex Aquarium
Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Olympic Park
Site of Seoul 1988 Olympics with nearly a square mile of green space, sculptures & sports venues.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Brooklyn The Burger Joint (브루클린 더 버거 조인트)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$12
Ocloud Hotel
Laid-back rooms in a cozy hotel featuring a restaurant, a fitness center & a rooftop garden.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $264 In total

Activities & Food:$208
Transport:$56