Seoul · South Korea

Palaces & Hanbok & dMZ

The brief someone sent Tomo

“6 nights in Seoul, South Korea — Ease into Seoul with a royal palace and hanbok experience.”

6 days1 flight1 stay€960Culture

Seoul

Why this trip

6 nights in Seoul, South Korea, mapped out day by day through Seoul — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.

Good to know

Best season: 12-18 May
Pace: Busy, back-to-back plans
Where you sleep: Riverside ryokan, Seoul
Getting around: Trains, transit, and walking
Length: 6 days
Budget: €960

Loved on Google

Yes Hanbok5.0(1.8K)
Gyeongbokgung Palace4.6(47K)
Gyeongbokgung Palace4.6(47K)
Bukchon Hanok Village4.4(25K)
Insa-dong Culture Street4.3(14K)
DMZ Tour - Seoul City Tour5.0(3.4K)

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The trip, day by day

1
Palaces & Hanbok
Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung (free palace entry while wearing it)
Watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds
Stroll Bukchon Hanok Village lanes
Evening walk along Insadong for tea and souvenirs
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2
DMZ Day Trip
Early pickup for guided DMZ tour
Visit the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
Dora Observatory viewpoint into North Korea
Dorasan Station and Imjingak Park
Return to Seoul; relaxed riverside dinner
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3
K-Food Street Tour
Guided street-food tour at Gwangjang Market
Try bindaetteok, tteokbokki, and mayak gimbap
Explore Myeongdong evening food stalls
Sample hotteok and Korean fried chicken
Late-night dessert bingsu stop
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4
Nami Island & Petite France
Guided day trip departure from Seoul
Ferry to Nami Island's tree-lined avenues
Lakeside walk and cafe stop
Visit Petite France village
Optional Garden of Morning Calm; return to Seoul
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5
Korean Cooking Class
Morning Korean cooking class (kimchi and bulgogi)
Enjoy your prepared lunch
Explore trendy Ikseon-dong hanok cafes
Browse boutiques in Seongsu-dong
Sunset views from Naksan Park city wall
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6
Markets & Farewell
Morning visit to Changdeokgung and Secret Garden
Namdaemun Market for last-minute shopping
Coffee and river views near the stay
Transfer to Incheon for departure
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The trip, chapter by chapter

Day 1 · Seoul

Palaces & Hanbok

Ease into Seoul with a royal palace and hanbok experience. Rent a hanbok near Gyeongbokgung (free palace entry while wearing it) and Watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony.

Trip budget

€960

Flights: €300
Stay: €660
Per night: €160

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Day 2 · Seoul

DMZ Day Trip

Full-day guided tour to the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Early pickup for guided DMZ tour and Visit the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel.

Day 3 · Seoul

K-Food Street Tour

Graze through Seoul's best street-food markets with a local guide. Guided street-food tour at Gwangjang Market and Try bindaetteok, tteokbokki, and mayak gimbap.

Day 4 · Seoul

Nami Island & Petite France

Day trip to scenic Nami Island and whimsical Petite France. Guided day trip departure from Seoul and Ferry to Nami Island's tree-lined avenues.

Day 5 · Seoul

Korean Cooking Class

Hands-on cooking class plus a modern neighbourhood afternoon. Morning Korean cooking class (kimchi and bulgogi) and Enjoy your prepared lunch.

Day 6 · Seoul

Markets & Farewell

Final sights and shopping before departure. Morning visit to Changdeokgung and Secret Garden and Namdaemun Market for last-minute shopping.

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