About this itinerary
Seoul Science Museum, Pino Famiglia, Nohae Sports Park in Seoul is known as a great place to go with kids. This itinerary keeps travel short and stays longer at each stop so little ones don't tire out.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 1 hr by the AREX airport railroad. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 3 nights in Seoul and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Seoul Science Museum, Pino Famiglia, Nohae Sports Park, Nowon Astronomy & Space Science Museum. Lunch at Joa-ae Tteokbokki, dinner at Sonmatjip.
Day 2: Gwangjin Culture Center, Kangbyeon Spa Land, Olympic Bridge, Pungnap Baekje Culture Park, Pungnap Dokkaebi Market. Lunch at Sushi Ten, dinner at Naedam.
Day 3: Han River Leisure Sports, Island Cruise (Han River Cruise), Yeouido Loop Trail (Yeouido Bicycle Path), Yeouido Hangang Park, Han River Defense White Bones Unit Battle Site Monument. Lunch at Gayang Kalguksu Mushroom Maeuntang, dinner at Seongmin Chon.
Day 4: National Children's Science Museum, Changdeok Palace Small Theater. Lunch at Nanumi Tteokbokki. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Hands-on venues often book out on weekends — reserve ahead, and pack snacks and a change of clothes for the kids.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
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Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Seoul StationAirport Railroad (AREX)
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Seoul StationView on Map서울역
Joa-ae TteokbokkiView on Map조아애떡볶이
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A spicy rice cakes restaurant about a 7-minute walk from Museum of Art, Northern Branch. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Tabletop tteokbokki (jeukseok-tteokbokki) ₩14,000. Tabletop tteokbokki (jeukseok-tteokbokki): Rice cakes, fish cakes, vegetables and ramen noodles cooked in a spicy red pepper sauce in a pan at your table.
Pino FamigliaView on Map피노파밀리아
Nowon Astronomy & Space Science MuseumView on Map노원천문우주과학관
EunhaengppangjipView on Map은행빵집
A café in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Streusel bun (soboro-ppang) ₩1,000, Milk bread loaf (uyu-sikppang) ₩3,000. Streusel bun (soboro-ppang): A sweet bun baked with a crumbly topping of flour, butter, sugar and often peanuts.
SonmatjipView on Map손맛집
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A Korean restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩6,000, Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩6,000. Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae): A stew of well-fermented kimchi simmered with pork or tuna and tofu — one of the most common everyday meals at Korean home-style restaurants.
La Cozi Stay SeoulView on Map라코지스테이서울
₩125,000 (US$89.8)About ₩130k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →La Cozi Stay SeoulView on Map라코지스테이서울
Kangbyeon Spa LandView on Map강변스파랜드
NaedamView on Map내담
₩70,000 (US$50.3)A Korean restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Cod soup (daegu-tang) ₩10,000. Cod soup (daegu-tang): A soup of cod with radish, bean sprouts and water dropwort, served as a clear broth or a spicy red stew.
Lotte Hotel SeoulView on Map롯데호텔 서울
₩125,000 (US$89.8)11 min walk to Myeongdong Cathedral · About ₩130k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Lotte Hotel SeoulView on Map롯데호텔 서울
Lotte Hotel SeoulView on Map롯데호텔 서울
National Children's Science MuseumView on Map국립어린이과학관
₩4,000 (US$2.9)SEOUL Tours & Tickets →Changdeok Palace Small TheaterView on Map창덕궁 소극장
Seoul StationView on Map서울역
Seoul Station → Incheon AirportAirport Railroad (AREX)
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| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 4-day trip to Seoul cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩311,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩186,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩625,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Seoul?
Take the AREX airport railroad — about 1 hr in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Seoul without a car?
Yes. 21 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 2 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Seoul?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QIs this itinerary good with kids?
Yes — it keeps travel short and stays longer at each stop. Add children to your party and admission and meal costs are recalculated for them.
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