About this itinerary
Seoul is known for its markets and long-running local eateries, which makes it a great city to eat your way through on foot. This itinerary centers on places like Gwangjang Market, Bangsan Complex Market, Seoul Jung-bu Market, and every meal is a short walk from the stop before it.
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 5 nights near Kyobo Book Centre and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Gwangjang Market, Bangsan Complex Market, Seoul Jung-bu Market, Dongdaemun Complex Market. Lunch at Hamheung Gombpo Naengmyeon, dinner at Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari.
Day 2: Mangwon World Cup Market, Mangwon Market, Mangwonjeong Ruins, Mangwon Hangang Park, Seoul Ship Park. Lunch at Mangwon Market Kalguksu, dinner at Yeonhuidong Halmeonine.
Day 3: Namdaemun Ginseng Market, Namdaemun Cutlassfish Braised Alley, Namdaemun Market, Sangdong Church, Myeongdong Namdaemun Bukchangdong Dadong Mugyo-dong Tourist District. Lunch at Myeongdong Gyoja Main Branch, dinner at 5ppa Tteokbokki.
Day 4: Ui-dong Valley, Uiryeong Forest Culture Village (Former Ui-dong Food Street), Wontongsa Temple (Seoul), Cheonchuksa Temple (Seoul), Dobong-san Mountain. Lunch at Mirim Sanjang, dinner at Hongdukkae Handmade Kalguksu.
Day 5: Songpa Book Museum, Garak Agricultural & Fishery Products Complex Wholesale Market, Garak Fishery Market, Hanyang Park, Songri-dan Street. Lunch at Sorim Mandu Naengmyeon, dinner at Wonjo Myeongseong Gopchang.
Day 6: Dalmatyi Neighborhood Park, Geumnam Market. Lunch at Gohyang Naengmyeon. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Some market stalls close by late afternoon, so earlier is better. Go a little hungry and share small plates at several places.
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)
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Four Seasons Hotel SeoulView on Map포시즌스 호텔 서울
₩125,000 (US$89.8)3 min walk to Kyobo Book Centre · About ₩130k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Four Seasons Hotel SeoulView on Map포시즌스 호텔 서울
Mangwon Market KalguksuView on Map망원시장손칼국수
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) ₩5,000. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
EobeurijikeopiView on Map어브리지커피
A café in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩2,500, Vanilla latte ₩3,500. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
Yeonhuidong HalmeonineView on Map연희동 할머니네
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A Korean restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Four Seasons Hotel SeoulView on Map포시즌스 호텔 서울
₩125,000 (US$89.8)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Four Seasons Hotel SeoulView on Map포시즌스 호텔 서울
Myeongdong Gyoja Main BranchView on Map명동교자 본점
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Myeongdong. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken. Rated 4.2 on Google Maps (14,570 reviews).
Myeongdong Namdaemun Bukchangdong Dadong Mugyo-dong Tourist DistrictView on Map명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구
Free5ppa TteokbokkiView on Map5빠 떡볶이
₩8,000 (US$5.7)A spicy rice cakes restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki) ₩4,000, Fish cake (eomuk) ₩2,500. Spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki): Chewy rice cakes simmered with fish cake and cabbage in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce — a classic Korean street snack.
Four Seasons Hotel SeoulView on Map포시즌스 호텔 서울
₩125,000 (US$89.8)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Four Seasons Hotel SeoulView on Map포시즌스 호텔 서울
Uiryeong Forest Culture Village (Former Ui-dong Food Street)View on Map우이령 숲속문화마을(구 우이동 먹거리마을)
FreeHongdukkae Handmade KalguksuView on Map홍두깨손칼국수
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Iris Garden. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) ₩6,000. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
Hotel Libera CheongdamView on Map호텔리베라 청담
₩125,000 (US$89.8)24 min walk to Sea Life Coex Aquarium · About ₩130k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
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Sorim Mandu NaengmyeonView on Map소림만두냉면
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A Korean dumplings & cold noodles restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Korean dumplings (mandu) ₩5,000, Dumpling soup (mandu-guk) ₩8,000. Korean dumplings (mandu): Wheat wrappers filled with meat, tofu, kimchi or vegetables, then steamed, pan-fried or boiled.
Wonjo Myeongseong GopchangView on Map원조명성곱창
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy stir-fried pork intestines with vegetables (yachae gopchang) ₩12,000. Spicy stir-fried pork intestines with vegetables (yachae gopchang): Pork small intestines stir-fried with cabbage, perilla leaves, glass noodles and rice cakes in a spicy gochujang sauce.
Hotel Libera CheongdamView on Map호텔리베라 청담
₩125,000 (US$89.8)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hotel Libera CheongdamView on Map호텔리베라 청담
Gohyang NaengmyeonView on Map고향냉면
₩18,000 (US$12.9)A cold noodles restaurant in Seoul. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Cold noodles (naengmyeon) ₩9,000, Barley bibimbap (bori-bibimbap) ₩8,000. Cold noodles (naengmyeon): Chewy buckwheat or starch noodles served in icy broth (mul-naengmyeon) or tossed in a spicy sauce (bibim-naengmyeon).
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 6-day trip to Seoul cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩439,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩233,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩960,000. 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. 33 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 3 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.
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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