Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon
- 9:00JongnoSight
- 11:30JongnoSight
- 14:00BukchonWalk
- 16:30JongnoWalk
This five-day trip covers Seoul's main palaces, markets, museums and neighborhoods. Days one and two focus on Jongno's historic sites. The schedule then shifts south to Namsan and Yongsan before ending west in Mapo.
Five days covers the main palaces, markets, and neighborhoods. Use the subway to move between areas without long transfers.
Book the secret garden tour online at least a week in advance. Standard palace entry tickets are sold at the gate each morning.
Get a T-money card for 2,500 won at any station or convenience store. Most subway rides cost 1,250 to 1,550 won.
Go at sunset for daylight and city-light views. Walk up from Myeongdong in about 40 minutes or take the Namsan cable car; check the tower's site for current cable car and observatory prices.