Geunjeongjeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul with a stone courtyard and blue sky
Seoul, South Korea · 3 days itinerary

Seoul: Weekend Escape

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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.

3 daysSeoulPalacesMarketsJongnoBy 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
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Seoul questions

Is three days enough for Seoul?

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.

Do I need to book Gyeongbokgung Palace ahead?

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

How do I get from Jongno to N Seoul Tower?

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.

Is Namdaemun Market open on weekends?

Namdaemun Market operates daily including weekends from early morning. Most food stalls open by 10 a.m. and close by 8 p.m.

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