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Seoul searching: 6 days of culture

by Fora Travel · 6 days · Updated 22 Oct 2026· $2,036 est. for priced items

Fora advisor Tessa Austermuehle's plan: palaces, royal court cuisine and a hanbok day, a trip to Nami Island, spa time at The Shilla, Apgujeong boutiques and a finale at Lotte World and Seoul Sky.

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Day 1 ~10 min on the road

Day 1 route in Google Maps

1Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Advisor's pick. Or Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul.
Stays · 5 nights
$1,970from, per night (date-dependent)Typical price · kayak.com
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2Deoksugung Palace
Evening stroll on the palace (stone-wall) path as the lights come on
~5 min drive from the last stop · 1 km
Experiences
$0.751,000 KRW per adultTypical price · royal.khs.go.kr
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3Gwangjang Market
Guided street food tour; often cash-only
~5 min drive from the last stop · 3 km
Food
Price not listed

Day 2 ~25 min on the road

Day 2 route in Google Maps

1Jongmyo Shrine
Shaded stone paths
Experiences
$0.751,000 KRW per adultTypical price · royal.khs.go.kr
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2Changdeokgung Palace
Explore the Secret Garden
~5 min drive from the last stop · 1 km
Experiences
$2.263,000 KRW per adultTypical price · royal.khs.go.kr
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3Jihwaja
Royal court cuisine in a hanok
~5 min drive from the last stop · 3 km
Food
Price not listed
4N Seoul Tower
Cable car up; love locks or a cocktail at the cafe
~15 min drive from the last stop · 6 km
Experiences
$2026,000 KRW per adultTypical price · wowpass-event.oopy.io
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Day 3 ~20 min on the road

Day 3 route in Google Maps

1Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung
Rent hanbok for the palace visit
Experiences
Price not listed
2Gyeongbokgung Palace
Guard-changing ritual
~5 min drive from the last stop · 1 km
Experiences
$2.263,000 KRW per adultTypical price · royal.khs.go.kr
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3Bukchon Hanok Village
~5 min drive from the last stop · 1 km
Experiences
Freefree; fines up to 100,000 KRW in the red zone from 5 pm to 10 am
4Chatteul Tea House
Green tea & tteok on wooden floors
Same spot as the last stop
Food
Price not listed
5Inwangsan Mountain
Sunset hike
~10 min drive from the last stop · 3 km
Experiences
Price not listed

Day 4 Packed day: ~3 h 10 min on the road

Day 4 route in Google Maps

1Nami Island
About 1.5 hours from Seoul. Rent a bike on the island.
Experiences
$1419,000 KRW per adultTypical price · namisum-en.imweb.me
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2Cheonggyecheon Stream
Evening, lantern reflections
~3 h drive from the last stop · 76 km
Experiences
Price not listed
3Jongno 3-ga pojangmacha street
Street stalls for snacks
~5 min drive from the last stop · 2 km
Food
Price not listed
4Guerlain Spa, The Shilla Seoul
Aromatherapy, massage, facials
~5 min drive from the last stop · 3 km
Experiences
Price not listed

Day 5 ~40 min on the road

Day 5 route in Google Maps

1Butterfinger Pancakes
Breakfast
Food
Price not listed
2Apgujeong Rodeo Street
Boutiques & galleries
~5 min drive from the last stop · 2 km
Experiences
Price not listed
3Hongdae
Retro Game Bar, photo booths
~35 min drive from the last stop · 15 km
Experiences
Price not listed

Day 6 ~45 min on the road

Day 6 route in Google Maps

1Changgyeonggung Palace
Pavilion reflected in pond
Experiences
$0.751,000 KRW per adultTypical price · royal.khs.go.kr
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2Lotte World Adventure
Rides, parades, folk museum; try tanghulu
~40 min drive from the last stop · 17 km
Experiences
Price not listed
3Lotte World Tower – Seoul Sky
Finale views
~5 min drive from the last stop · 1 km
Experiences
$2533,000 KRW per adultTypical price · incorea.it
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