Seoul Itinerary — 5-Day Trip Plan

A hyper-modern capital wrapped around royal palaces — K-pop energy, mountain temples, street food and the tense DMZ

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💡 Recommended trip length for Seoul: 5 days — the grand palaces & Bukchon, N Seoul Tower & Myeongdong, the markets, Hongdae nights, and a DMZ day trip.

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🍙Breakfast

Gimbap and a coffee, or a hotteok from a stall.

₩8,101 /person (est.)

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🏯Gyeongbokgung Palace· Jongno, Seoul

The grandest of Seoul's royal palaces, the Joseon dynasty's main seat — sweeping courtyards, the throne hall, a pavilion on a lotus pond, and the colourful changing-of-the-guard ceremony at the gate. Closed Tuesdays. ⏱ Free entry if you wear a hanbok. The National Folk Museum is inside the grounds.

₩3000.00 (~₹185)⏱ 2 hoursculture

Gyeongbokgung Palace → Bukchon Hanok Village

🚶~10 min on foot · Gyeongbokgung (L3) → Anguk (L3)

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🏘Bukchon Hanok Village· Jongno, Seoul

A hilly warren of restored traditional hanok houses between the palaces — tiled roofs, sloping lanes and the iconic photo spots looking down to the city, plus craft workshops and tea houses. A living neighbourhood; keep quiet. ⏱ Free. Residents live here — keep noise down and respect signs. Pairs with Gyeongbokgung and Insadong.

Free⏱ 1.5 hoursculture

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🍲Lunch

Bibimbap, kalguksu, or a market food hall.

₩17,822 /person (est.)

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Free afternoon

A gap before the evening — relax, explore the shops, or wander a nearby neighbourhood.

Bukchon Hanok Village → N Seoul Tower

🚇~20 min by Subway · Anguk (L3) → Myeongdong + cable car

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🗼N Seoul Tower (Namsan)· Namsan, Seoul

Seoul's landmark tower atop Namsan mountain — ride the cable car up through the love-locks to an observation deck with a 360° view over the endless city. Spectacular at sunset and after dark; a romantic classic. ⏱ Take the cable car or walk up Namsan Park. Best at dusk to watch the city light up.

₩21000.00 (~₹1,296)⏱ 2 hoursadventure

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Dinner out — Korean BBQ, fried chicken and beer (chimaek), or a stew.

₩30,784 /person (est.)

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Seoul · 5 days · 2 adults

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🏯 Gyeongbokgung Palace

Jongno, Seoul

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The grandest of Seoul's royal palaces, the Joseon dynasty's main seat — sweeping courtyards, the throne hall, a pavilion on a lotus pond, and the colourful changing-of-the-guard ceremony at the gate. Closed Tuesdays.

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Adult₩3000.00 (~₹185)

Child (age 7–18)₩1500.00 (~₹93)

Under 7Free

www.royalpalace.go.kr

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🏘 Bukchon Hanok Village

Jongno, Seoul

culture

1.5 hours

A hilly warren of restored traditional hanok houses between the palaces — tiled roofs, sloping lanes and the iconic photo spots looking down to the city, plus craft workshops and tea houses. A living neighbourhood; keep quiet.

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🗼 N Seoul Tower (Namsan)

Namsan, Seoul

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🕒 10:00–23:00

Seoul's landmark tower atop Namsan mountain — ride the cable car up through the love-locks to an observation deck with a 360° view over the endless city. Spectacular at sunset and after dark; a romantic classic.

Ticket Price

Adult₩21000.00 (~₹1,296)

Child (age 3–12)₩16000.00 (~₹988)

Under 3Free

www.nseoultower.com

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Airport → your hotel

Incheon International Airport (ICN) is about 50 km from the city centre. The AREX Express train reaches Seoul Station in 43 min (₩13,000, ~₩11,500 booked online); the all-stop AREX is cheaper (up to ~₩5,350). Airport limousine buses serve most hotel districts. A taxi is roughly ₩60,000–80,000 including tolls (~1 hr). Add your hotel on the Day-by-Day tab for an exact distance and fare. Verified Jul 2026.

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Indian passport holders need a short-term tourist visa (C-3-9) — apply via the Korea VFS centre. The K-ETA visa-waiver does not apply to Indian citizens. Apply 1–2 weeks ahead with documents.

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Hop-on-hop-off buses

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Palaces & hanbok

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DMZ day trip

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