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Seoul, South Korea · 5 days itinerary

Seoul in 5 Days

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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.

5 daysPalacesMarketsMuseumsBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon

  1. 9:00JongnoSight
  2. 11:30JongnoSight
  3. 14:00BukchonWalk
  4. 16:30JongnoWalk
Day 2

Changdeokgung and Gwangjang

  1. 9:30JongnoSight
  2. 12:30JongnoSight
  3. 14:30JongnoSight
  4. 17:00JungWalk
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Day 3

Namsan and Myeongdong

  1. 10:00JungSight
  2. 13:00NamsanSight
  3. 17:00JungWalk
Day 4

Museums and Itaewon

  1. 9:30YongsanSight
  2. 13:00YongsanSight
  3. 17:30YongsanWalk
Day 5

Hongdae and Mangwon

  1. 11:00MapoSight
  2. 13:00Yeonnam-dongWalk
  3. 16:00MapoWalk
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Seoul questions

Is 5 days enough for Seoul?

Five days covers the main palaces, markets, and neighborhoods. Use the subway to move between areas without long transfers.

Do I need to book Changdeokgung ahead?

Book the secret garden tour online at least a week in advance. Standard palace entry tickets are sold at the gate each morning.

How do I get around Seoul on public transport?

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.

When should I visit N Seoul Tower?

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.

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