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Seoul, South Korea · 7 days itinerary

Seoul: One Week

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This one-week trip visits Seoul's main palaces, historic districts, markets, and viewpoints in the first three days. Days four and five cover museums in Yongsan and the neighborhoods of Mangwon and Hongdae. A full day at the DMZ follows before the final day in Gangnam.

7 daysDMZPalacesMarketsNeighborhoodsBy 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
Day 6

The DMZ

  1. 8:00PajuDay trip
Day 7

Gangnam

  1. 10:00GangnamSight
  2. 12:00Starfield LibraryCOEXSight
  3. 16:00SongpaSight
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Seoul questions

Is one week enough for Seoul?

One week covers the main palaces, markets and one day trip. Plan daily subway routes in advance to move between districts without backtracking.

Do I need to book the DMZ tour ahead?

Book the DMZ tour at least two weeks in advance. Most tours require a passport scan and fill up during peak seasons.

How do I get around Seoul with public transport?

Buy a T-money card at any convenience store for 2500 won plus credit. It covers subway and bus rides with small transfers included.

Should I reserve tickets for Gyeongbokgung Palace?

No advance tickets are required for Gyeongbokgung. Arrive at opening time to join the free guard changing ceremony without waiting.

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