About this itinerary
People say Bukchon Hanok Village Gamgodang Street, Geoncheong Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul looks even better if you stroll it in hanbok. This itinerary gives each palace or hanok neighborhood its own unhurried day.
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 near Bukchon Hanok Village Gamgodang Street and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Bukchon Hanok Village Gamgodang Street, Geoncheong Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Ikseon-dong Hanok Street. Lunch at Dugaheun Restaurant, dinner at Jinjoong Uyuk Myeongwan Bonjeom.
Day 2: Seoul Unhyeongung, Changdeok Palace Nakseonjae, Changdeok Palace Injeonggmun Gate, Changdeokgung Palace Hyangnam Tree, Bukchon Hanok Village. Lunch at Ikseon Jabbang, dinner at Suin Insadong Dakhanmari.
Day 3: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Deoksugung, Deoksugung Stone Wall Path, Deoksugung Daehan Gate, Gyeonghuigung Palace Heunghwamun Gate, Gyeonghuigung Palace. Lunch at Conpier, dinner at Laibin.
Day 4: Changgyeong Palace, Changdeok Palace Small Theater. Lunch at Nanumi Tteokbokki. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Some sites waive or discount admission if you wear hanbok. Rent it in the morning for a relaxed day.
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
Jinjoong Uyuk Myeongwan BonjeomView on Map진중 우육면관 본점
₩24,000 (US$17.2)An Asian restaurant right by Jung-gu Cultural Center. Rated 4.8 on Google Maps (4,162 reviews).
Nine Tree InsadongView on Map나인트리 인사동
₩125,000 (US$89.8)8 min walk to Bukchon Hanok Village Gamgodang Street · About ₩130k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Nine Tree InsadongView on Map나인트리 인사동
Changdeok Palace NakseonjaeView on Map창덕궁 낙선재
Ikseon JabbangView on Map익선잡방
₩10,600 (US$7.6)A brunch restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Dynamic Maze Insadong. Rated 4.2 on Google Maps (247 reviews).
Suin Insadong DakhanmariView on Map수인인사동닭한마리
₩26,000 (US$18.7)A whole chicken hot pot restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Unhyeongung. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Ginseng chicken soup (samgyetang) ₩13,000. Ginseng chicken soup (samgyetang): A whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, jujube and garlic, simmered until tender.
Nine Tree InsadongView on Map나인트리 인사동
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art DeoksugungView on Map국립현대미술관 덕수궁
₩4,000 (US$2.9)SEOUL Tours & Tickets →ConpierView on Map콘피에르
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Western restaurant about a 7-minute walk from Culture Station Seoul 284. Rated 4.7 on Google Maps (336 reviews).
LaibinView on Map라이빈
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A Chinese restaurant about an 8-minute walk from Independence Gate. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩5,000. Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon): A Korean-Chinese dish of wheat noodles topped with a dark sauce of stir-fried black bean paste, pork and onion.
Nine Tree InsadongView on Map나인트리 인사동
Changdeok Palace Small TheaterView on Map창덕궁 소극장
Seoul StationView on Map서울역
Seoul Station → Incheon AirportAirport Railroad (AREX)
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →i
| 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 ₩273,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩141,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩596,000. 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. 25 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 1 time 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.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
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