If you’re going to travel around Seoul, you should read the “Transport” page in this website to see what your options are.
1 Week in Seoul
Day 1
9:00 AM: Gyeongbokgung Palace tour
12:00 PM: Lunch near Insadong
1:30 PM: Bukchon Hanok Village visit
4:00 PM: Jogyesa Temple (bus: 20 min)
Day 2
9:30 AM: Walk around Seoul City Wall
12:00 PM: Lunch in Myeongdong
2:00 PM: Shopping in Myeongdong Street
5:00 PM: Namsan Park stroll (bus: 20 min)
Day 3
10:00 AM: N Seoul Tower visit
12:00 PM: Lunch at Gwangjang Market
2:30 PM: Shop at Dongdaemun
5:30 PM: Evening street food tour
Day 4
9:30 AM: Day trip to Gangnam (bus: 40 min)
12:30 PM: Bongeunsa Temple
2:30 PM: Han River walk
Day 5
9:00 AM: Yeongcheon Market
12:00 PM: Lunch in Hongdae (bus: 30 min)
2:00 PM: Explore art galleries
Day 6
8:00 AM: Demilitarized Zone Tour (bus: 1 hr)
4:00 PM: Dongdaemun Night Market
Day 7
9:00 AM: Noryangjin Fish Market
11:30 AM: Jjimjilbang Spa morning
2:00 PM: Free time or shopping.
Sample Itineraries – Your Guide To Spending The Ultimate Time In Seoul
2 Weeks in Seoul
Week 1: See Week 1 Itinerary Above
Week 2
Day 8: Mullae Arts and Metal District (10:00 AM, bus: 30 min), Lunch in Mullae, afternoon in Hapjeong & Hongdae (bus: 20 min)
Day 9: Starfield Mall library and shopping (10:00 AM)
Day 10: Olympic Park (Muhly Grass viewing, bus: 40 min), afternoon walk
Day 11: Dongdaemun Design Plaza (Zaha Hadid building, 10:00 AM), flea market and Cheonggyecheon Stream
Day 12: Seodaemun Prison History Hall (10:30 AM), lunch in Hongdae, arts district stroll
Day 13: Samcheong-dong cafes (10:00 AM), National Folk Museum (bus: 20 min), dinner in Itaewon
Day 14: Free day for shopping, spas, or day excursions.
3 Weeks in Seoul and Beyond
Week 1–2: See Above Itineraries
Week 3
Day 15: National Museum of Korea (10:00 AM), Itaewon food tour (bus: 30 min)
Day 16: Day trip to Suwon Fortress (leave 9:00 AM, return 4:00 PM, bus: 1 hr each way)
Day 17: Trip to Jeonju Hanok Village (9:00 AM, bus: 2–3 hr each way), explore till late afternoon
Day 18: Maisan Geumdangsa Temple exploration (depart Jeonju 10:00 AM, return 6:00 PM)
Day 19: Ganghwa Island historical sites (leave 9:00 AM, bus: 2 hr), evening return
Day 20: Shopping in Namdaemun Market (10:00 AM), Dongdaemun shopping (bus: 30 min)
Day 21: Relax by Han River, spa visit, evening free time for final shopping or sightseeing.
These itineraries provide both structure and flexibility, with bus travel times factored in for city and day excursions.