Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon
- 9:00JongnoSight
- 11:30JongnoSight
- 14:00BukchonWalk
- 16:30JongnoWalk
This three-day trip covers Seoul's main palaces, markets and historic districts. It starts in Jongno with Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon, adds Changdeokgung and Gwangjang market the next day, then finishes with Namdaemun market and N Seoul Tower on Namsan. The order groups northern sites first and reduces daily travel between locations.
Three days covers the main palaces, markets, and tower if you move by subway each morning. Book nothing in advance except a late flight on day three.
No tickets are required in advance for Gyeongbokgung. Arrive at opening to join the free guard ceremony without waiting.
Take subway line 4 to Myeongdong station then walk uphill or use the cable car. A T-money card covers all rides for under 2,000 won.
Namdaemun Market operates daily including weekends from early morning. Most food stalls open by 10 a.m. and close by 8 p.m.